Fluke 8845A, User Manual

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8845A/8846A
Users Manual
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Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-21
Diode Test ..................................................................................................... 1-22
Measurement Rates (IEEE488[4])................................................................. 1-22
2 Preparing the Meter for Operation ..................................................... 2-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-3
Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter ................................................................. 2-3
Contacting Fluke................................................................................................ 2-3
Storing and Shipping the Meter ......................................................................... 2-3
Power Considerations ........................................................................................ 2-3
Selecting the Line Voltage ............................................................................ 2-4
Replacing the Fuses....................................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to Line Power ................................................................................. 2-7
Turning Power-On ............................................................................................. 2-8
Adjusting the Bail .............................................................................................. 2-8
Installing the Meter in an Equipment Rack ....................................................... 2-8
Cleaning the Meter............................................................................................. 2-9
3 Front-Panel Operation ........................................................................ 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-3
Controls and Indicators...................................................................................... 3-4
Front-Panel Feature Descriptions .................................................................. 3-4
Display Panel................................................................................................. 3-5
Rear-Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 3-7
Adjusting the Meter’s Range......................................................................... 3-8
Navigating the Front-Panel Menu...................................................................... 3-8
Configuring the Meter for a Measurement ........................................................ 3-8
Setting the Beeper State................................................................................. 3-8
Setting the Display Resolution ...................................................................... 3-9
Setting the AC Signal Filter .......................................................................... 3-9
Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters .......... 3-10
Setting the Default Temperature Scale (8846A Only) .................................. 3-10
Enabling High Input Impedance.................................................................... 3-10
Using the Analyze Functions............................................................................. 3-11
Collecting Statistics on Measurements.......................................................... 3-11
Testing Using Limits ..................................................................................... 3-12
Setting an Offset Value ................................................................................. 3-13
Using MX+B ................................................................................................. 3-13
Using TrendPlot............................................................................................. 3-14
Using the Histogram Function....................................................................... 3-15
Controlling Trigger Functions ........................................................................... 3-16
Choosing a Trigger Source............................................................................ 3-16
Setting the Trigger Delay .............................................................................. 3-17
Setting the Number of Samples ..................................................................... 3-18
Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal ....................................... 3-18
Accessing and Controlling Memory.............................................................. 3-18
Storing Readings in Memory......................................................................... 3-18
Recalling Readings from Memory ................................................................ 3-20
Storing Meter Configuration Information ..................................................... 3-20
Storing the Power-up Configuration.............................................................. 3-21
Recalling the Power-up Configuration .......................................................... 3-21
Removing the Power-up Configuration......................................................... 3-22
Recalling a Meter Configuration ................................................................... 3-22
Managing Memory ........................................................................................ 3-22