Introduction; Contacting Fluke; Unpacking And Inspection - Fluke 8508A User Manual

Introduction

The Fluke 8508A Reference Multimeter (hereafter "the Multimeter") is designed for the
most demanding measurement applications and provides extremely high measurement
precision in both stand-alone and systems applications.
Chapter 1 'Introduction and Safety Information' provides unpacking, storage and
shipping instructions, line voltage and fuse selection, and safety information.
Chapter 2 'Getting Acquainted with the Basic" provides an introduction to the front panel
keys operation and rear panel connector details.
Chapter 3 provides detailed access information to the full range of multimeter facilities,
with suggestions for measurement techniques.
Chapter 4 provides detailed information for remote control access via the IEEE 488
interface.
Chapter 5 provides specification details for the multimeter.
Chapter 6 provides detailed information for access to calibration menus, suggested
calibration methods and verification of the multimeter.
To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read the
information under Safety Considerations before attempting to install,
use, or service the Multimeter.

Contacting Fluke

To contact Fluke for product information, operating assistance, service, or to get the
location of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call:
1-888-99FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) in U.S.A.
1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) in Canada
+31-402-678-200 in Europe
+81-3-3434-0181 Japan
+65-738-5655 Singapore
+1-425-446-5500 from other countries
Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com.

Unpacking and Inspection

Every care is taken in the choice of packing material to ensure that your equipment will
reach you in perfect condition.
If the equipment has been subject to excessive handling in transit, the fact will probably
be visible as external damage to the shipping carton.
In the event of damage, the shipping container and cushioning material should be kept for
the carrier's inspection.
Carefully unpack the equipment and check for external damage to the case, sockets etc. If
the shipping container and packing material are undamaged, they should be retained for
use in subsequent shipments. If damage is found notify the carrier and your sales
representative immediately.
For orders of the model 8508A/01 check that the instrument has the six terminals on the
rear panel for connection of signals.
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