Fluke 8846A User Manual

Remote Operation
Supported SCPI Commands
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Discrete Parameters
Discrete parameters are used to program settings that have a limited number of values
(like BUS, IMMediate, EXTernal). They have a short form and a long form just like
command keywords. You can mix upper- and lower-case letters. Query responses will
always return the short form in all upper-case letters. The following command uses
discrete parameters:
TRIGger:SOURce {BUS|IMMediate|EXTernal}
Boolean Parameters
Boolean parameters represent a single binary condition that is either true or false. For a
false condition, the Meter will accept OFF or 0. For a true condition, the Meter will
accept ON or 1. When you query a boolean setting, the instrument will always return “0”
or “1”. The following command uses a boolean parameter:
INPut:IMPedance:AUTO {OFF|ON}
String Parameters
String parameters can contain virtually any set of ASCII characters. A string must begin
and end with matching quotes; either with a single quote or with a double quote. You can
include the quote delimiter as part of the string by typing it twice without any characters
in between. The following command uses a string parameter:
DISPlay:TEXT <quoted string>
Alternate Programming Language Compatibility
The Meter can be configured to accept and execute 8845A/46A SCPI commands (HP
34401A compatible), non SCPI compliant modes Fluke 8842A or Fluke 45 multimeter
commands. Remote operation will only allow you to access the functionality of the
multimeter language selected. Full Meter capability is available through the 8845A/46A
SCPI programming language. For more information on selecting the alternate languages
from the front panel menu, see Selecting the Programming Language earlier in this
manual. From the remote interface, use the following commands to select the alternate
languages:
L1 selects SCPI language
L2 selects Fluke 45A language
L3 selects Fluke 8842A language
The Meter implements virtually all of the commands available for the Fluke 45, Fluke
8842A, and HP 34401A, with the exception of the self-test and calibration commands.
You must always calibrate the Meter using the SCPI language setting. The calibration
commands from the other multimeters will not be executed.
Be aware that measurement timing, triggering, and range mapping may be different in the
alternate language compatibility modes.

Fluke 8846A Specifications

General

Frequency Range	3 Hz to 300 kHz
DC Voltage Range	100 mV to 1000 V
AC Voltage Range	100 mV to 750 V
Resistance Range	10 Ω to 1 GΩ
Continuity	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
Temperature Measurement	Yes
Display	5.5 digit
Connectivity	USB, RS-232, GPIB
DC Current Range	100 µA to 10 A
AC Current Range	100 µA to 10 A
Frequency Accuracy	0.01 %
Capacitance Range	1 nF to 100 µF
Display Type	VFD
Power Supply	100 V to 240 V
AC Voltage Accuracy	±(0.06% + 0.03% of reading)
Resistance Accuracy	±(0.01% + 0.001% of reading)