Fluke 8846A - Measuring DC Current

Making Measurements
Measuring Current 4
4-11
Current measurements expecting to be between 400 mA and 10 A are made using the
Input LO and 10A input connectors as shown in Figure 4-5.
2
INPUT SENSE
HI
LO
FRONT
REAR
10 A
1V
00
mA
4 W
HI
LO
2W/4W
V
300V
FUSED
1000 V CAT I
600V CAT II
4
V AC
I < 400 mA
caw025.eps
Figure 4-4. Input Connections for Current Measurements Below 400 mA
2
INPUT SENSE
HI
LO
FRONT
REAR
10 A
1V
00
mA
4 W
HI
LO
2W/4W
V
300V
FUSED
1000 V CAT I
600V CAT II
4
V AC
I > 400 mA
and
I
<
10 A
caw026.eps
Figure 4-5. Input Connections for Current Measurements Above 400 mA
Refer to the “Range Keys” section in Chapter 3 of this manual for information on how to
adjust the measurement range.
Measuring DC Current
To measure dc current:
1. Connect the test leads between the Meter’s input connectors and the measured circuit
as shown in Figure 4-4 for currents 400 mA or less or Figure 4-5 for currents up to
10 amps.
2. Press H.