Operating The Meter From The Front Panel - Fluke 8808A User Manual

Operating the Meter from the Front Panel

Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-3
Dual Display ...................................................................................................... 3-6
Primary Display............................................................................................. 3-6
Secondary Display......................................................................................... 3-6
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................... 3-8
Adjusting Meter Range ...................................................................................... 3-8
Selecting a Measurement Rate........................................................................... 3-9
Selecting a Measurement Function.................................................................... 3-9
Measuring Voltage ........................................................................................ 3-10
Measuring Frequency .................................................................................... 3-10
Frequency Ranging........................................................................................ 3-11
Measuring Resistance .................................................................................... 3-11
2-Wire Resistance Measurement............................................................... 3-11
4-Wire Resistance Measurement............................................................... 3-12
Measuring Current......................................................................................... 3-13
Automatic Input Terminal Detection............................................................. 3-14
Diode / Continuity Testing ............................................................................ 3-15
Making a Triggered Measurement ................................................................ 3-16
Setting the Trigger Mode .......................................................................... 3-16
Connecting to an External Trigger ............................................................ 3-16
Selecting a Function Modifier ........................................................................... 3-17
Relative Readings Modifier (REL)................................................................ 3-18
Decibels and Auto Power Modifier ............................................................... 3-18
Touch Hold Function (HOLD) ...................................................................... 3-19
Minimum / Maximum Modifier (MIN MAX) .............................................. 3-20
Using the Function Modifiers in Combination.............................................. 3-21
Second Level Operations (Using the SHIFT Button).................................... 3-21
Compare Function (COMP)............................................................................... 3-22
Setting the Compare Range ........................................................................... 3-22
Using the Compare Function......................................................................... 3-22
List and Number Editors.................................................................................... 3-22
Using the List Editor ..................................................................................... 3-23
Using the Number Editor............................................................................... 3-24
Function Keys S1 - S6....................................................................................... 3-24
Power-Up Configuration.................................................................................... 3-25
Calibration ......................................................................................................... 3-25
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