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Chapter 1
Introduction and Specifications
Title Page
Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3
Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-3
Symbols ......................................................................................................... 1-4
General Safety Summary............................................................................... 1-4
Description of IEC 61010 Measurement Categories ......................................... 1-6
Organization of the Calibration Manual ............................................................ 1-7
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Specifications ................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2 – General Maintenance ................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 3 – Performance Test and Calibration.............................................. 1-7
Chapter 4 – List of Replaceable Parts ........................................................... 1-7
Operating Instructions........................................................................................ 1-7
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 1-7
General Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-9
Power............................................................................................................. 1-9
Dimensions.................................................................................................... 1-9
Display........................................................................................................... 1-9
Environment .................................................................................................. 1-9
Safety............................................................................................................. 1-9
EMC .............................................................................................................. 1-9
Triggering...................................................................................................... 1-9
Memory ......................................................................................................... 1-10
Math Functions.............................................................................................. 1-10
Electrical........................................................................................................ 1-10
Remote Interfaces.......................................................................................... 1-10
Warranty........................................................................................................ 1-10
Electrical Specifications .................................................................................... 1-10
DC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................ 1-10
AC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................ 1-11
Resistance...................................................................................................... 1-14
DC Current .................................................................................................... 1-15
AC Current .................................................................................................... 1-16
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-18
Capacitance (8846A Only) ............................................................................ 1-20
Temperature (8846A only) ............................................................................ 1-20
Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-20