Storing And Shipping The Multimeter; Line Voltage; Power Voltage Selector And Fuses; Changing Line Fuse Or Supply Voltage Only - Fluke 8508A User Manual

Storing and Shipping the Multimeter

The Multimeter should be stored under cover. The shipping container provides the most
suitable receptacle for storage, as it provides the necessary shock isolation for normal
handling operations.
Place the Multimeter inside a sealed bag. Place the bag into the cushioning material
inside the shipping container, and put the whole package in a location that complies with
the storage environment specification described in Chapter 5.
If the Multimeter is shipped, use the original shipping containing if possible. It provides
shock isolation for normal handling operations. Any other container should provide
similar shock isolation to the following approximate internal packing dimensions (the
front terminals should be free):
Container
Box
Cushioned
Place the instrument inside a sealed bag. Fit the bag into the cushioning material inside
the shipping container, and secure the whole package.

Line Voltage

Power Voltage Selector and Fuses

The instrument is packed ready for use with a line voltage determined at the time of
ordering. The fuse that corresponds to the set line voltage is installed in the Multimeter.
8508A 115 or 8508A/01 115
8508A 230 or 8508A/01 230

Changing Line Fuse or Supply Voltage Only

The integrated POWER SWITCH, POWER INPUT plug contain the fuse drawer which
gives access to the line fuse and the line voltage selector.
Insert a small screwdriver blade in the narrow recess above the catch over the fuse drawer
to gain access to the fuse and the voltage selector.
To change from one voltage to the other, remove the voltage selector block and rotate
until the desired voltage faces outward. Refit the selector block and fit the corresponding
fuse. Check that the desired voltage is visible in the cutout of the fuse drawer.
For 200 V to 240 V supplies 230 is shown in the voltage selector window on the rear
panel, and the fuse is rated at 630 mA.
For 100 V to 120 V supplies 115 is shown in the window and the fuse rating is 1.25 A.
Refer to Table 1-3 for full details of replacement Power Input fuse types.
Length Width
630 mm (25 in) 550 mm (22 in)
480 mm (19 in) 440 mm (17.3 in)
For 100V to 120V supplies
For 200V to 240V supplies
Introduction and Safety Information

Storing and Shipping the Multimeter

Depth
230 mm (9 in)
100 mm (4 in)
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