Fluke 87 Series IV User Manual page 4

True rms multimeter

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Model 87 & 89 Series IV

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Selecting the Range ...................................................................................................... 2-10

Understanding the Display............................................................................................. 2-10

Primary Display ......................................................................................................... 2-10

Secondary Display .................................................................................................... 2-11

Bar Graph.................................................................................................................. 2-11

Using the Input Terminals .............................................................................................. 2-17

Using Display Hold......................................................................................................... 2-18

Using AutoHOLD ........................................................................................................... 2-18

Using MIN MAX ............................................................................................................. 2-19

Using FAST MN MX....................................................................................................... 2-20

Using HOLD with MIN MAX or FAST MN MX ........................................................... 2-21

Using Relative Mode (REL) ........................................................................................... 2-21

Making Measurements ................................................................................................ 3-1

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3-1

Measuring Voltage ......................................................................................................... 3-1

Measuring AC Voltage .............................................................................................. 3-2

dB Measurements in AC Volts Functions.................................................................. 3-3

Measuring DC Voltage .............................................................................................. 3-4

Both AC and DC Voltage Measurements.................................................................. 3-4

Measuring Resistance ................................................................................................... 3-6

Testing for Continuity ..................................................................................................... 3-8

Using Conductance for High Resistance Tests.............................................................. 3-9

Measuring Capacitance ................................................................................................. 3-12

Testing Diodes ............................................................................................................... 3-13

Measuring Temperature................................................................................................. 3-15

Measuring Current ......................................................................................................... 3-16

Input Alert™ Feature................................................................................................. 3-17

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