Getting Acquainted; Introduction; Turning The Meter On - Fluke 87 Series IV User Manual

Introduction

Although this manual describes the operation of both
Models 87 and 89, all illustrations and examples assume
use of Model 89. Additional capabilities with Model 89 are
discussed in Chapter 4. These capabilities include the
following:
Model 89 provides memory functions and one
additional position (VIEW MEM) on the rotary switch.
Model 89 provides for communication with a PC via
an infrared (IR) port.

Getting Acquainted

Turning the Meter On

To turn the meter on, turn the rotary switch from OFF to
any switch setting.
The ac volts function (shown in Figure 2-1) is assumed in
the following discussion. You do not need connections to
the input terminals at this time.
If you want a view of the full display (all segments
illuminated), press and hold
on. Release the button when you are done viewing the full
display.
Chapter 2
while turning the meter
2-1