Fluke 8846A - Setting the Number of Samples; Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal; Accessing and Controlling Memory; Storing Readings in Memory

8845A/8846A
Users Manual
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4. To select a specific digit to adjust, press either <-- or -->.
With the desired digit selected, press the soft key labeled -- to decrement the digit
or ++ to increment the digit.
5. With the desired delay set, press the soft key labeled ENTER.
Setting the Number of Samples
Normally, the Meter takes one measurement (or sample) each time a trigger is received if
in “wait-for-trigger” state. However, you can set the Meter to take a specified number of
measurements for each trigger.
To set the number of samples per trigger:
1. Press L.
2. Press the soft key labeled TRIGGER.
3. Press the soft key labeled #SAMPLES.
The number of samples per trigger can be set between 0 and 50000 samples.
4. To select a specific digit to adjust, press either <-- or -->.
With the desired digit selected, press the soft key labeled -- to decrement the digit
or ++ to increment the digit.
5. With the desired delay set, press the soft key labeled ENTER.
Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal
The trigger port on the Meter’s back panel provides a low-true pulse at the completion of
each Meter measurement. See the specifications section for more details on this signal.
Accessing and Controlling Memory
The Meter stores readings and meter configuration information using internal and
external memory (8846A only). On the 8846A, external memory connects through the
USB port on the front panel of the Meter. Optional Memory in various storage capacities
is available from Fluke. See the “Options and Accessories” section in Chapter 1 for Fluke
part numbers. In addition to storing and recalling readings and configurations, a memory
management function is available to delete files.
To access the Memory functions, press the M key. The memory menu appears over
the five soft keys: RECALL CONFIG, RECALL READING, STORE CONFIG,
STORE READINGS, and MANAGE MEMORY.
Storing Readings in Memory
The Meter will hold up to 9999 readings in one internal memory file. The 8846A, with
external memory, will hold 999 additional readings files, each of which will store up to
10000 readings.
To store readings in internal memory:
1. Press
M.