8588A Reference Multimeter; 8558A 8 1/2 Digit Multimeter; Installation; Unpack And Inspect The Product - Fluke 8588A Operator's Manual

8588A/8558A
Operators Manual
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8588A Reference Multimeter

The 8588A has specifications suited for the most demanding calibration and
metrology applications.

8558A 8 1/2 Digit Multimeter

The 8558A specifications are relaxed from those of the 8588A but its
specifications are comparable to other 8 1/2 digit multimeters.

Installation

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do
not apply more than the rated voltage, between the terminals or
between each terminal and earth ground.
This section provides instructions to install the Product and connect it to line
power. Because this section explains fusing and operating environment
requirements, read this section before you operate the Product.
The Product should only be used to measure sources up to 1000 V dc or rms ac
that are protected from short circuit with current limiting to 200 mA or less.
Instructions to connect cables to other instruments and to a Device Under Test
(DUT) during operation are described in the Functions section.

Unpack and Inspect the Product

The Product ships in a container that prevents shipping damage. Inspect the
Product carefully for damage, and immediately report any damage to the shipper
Instructions for inspection and claims are included in the shipping container.
Unpack the Product and check for all the standard equipment listed in Standard
Equipment and check the shipping order for additional items ordered. Report any
shortage to the place of purchase or to the nearest Fluke Calibration Service
Center. See Contact Fluke Calibration if necessary. If performance tests are
required for your acceptance procedures, see the Product Service Manual for
instructions.
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Extensive Trigger modes
Software emulation of the Fluke 8508A and HP/Agilent/Keysight 3458A
remote interfaces
Digital rms ac technology
Extensive internal software-controlled self-testing and diagnostics of analog
and digital functions.
Analog Zero to remove residual offsets, for example, from thermal EMFs.
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