Fluke 8845A, User Manual

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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
10A
1V
00
mA
4W
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
10A
1V
00
mA
4W
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
.