Display Panel - Fluke 8845A User Manual

Table 3-1. Front-Panel Controls and Connectors (cont.)
Item
Memory key for accessing internal and external memory
D
measurements. See the "Accessing and Controlling Memory" section for more
information.
E
USB Port.
Standby key to turn off the display. While in standby, the Meter will not respond to
F
remote or front-panel commands. When taken out of standby, the Meter sets itself to its
power-up configuration.
Instrument Setup key. Accesses communication interface selection and setup, remote
G
command set, system settings, and meter reset.
Measurement Setup key. Accesses to resolution setting, trigger functions, temperature
H
setup, dBm reference selection, continuity settings, and other measurement related
parameters.
Trigger key. Triggers measurement when trigger is set to external triggering. See the
I
"Controlling Trigger Functions" section later in this chapter to learn how to use the
trigger key (TRIG) to control the Meter's measurement cycle.
J
Analyze key. Accesses math functions, Statistics, TrendPlot, and Histogram.
K
Zero key. Uses the present reading as an offset value to create relative readings.
Meter function keys. Selects meter function between volts dc, volts ac, amp dc, amps
L
ac, ohms, continuity, diode test, frequency, period, capacitance
For the 8845A, the lower four keys select different functions; see inset.
Range keys. Selects between manual and auto range mode. Also increases or
M
decreases the range when in manual ranging mode.
N
Back key. Backs up one layer in the menu selection.
Front and Rear input switch. All front-panel input connectors, except 10 A, are available
O
on the rear-panel of the Meter. These switches switch the Meter's input between them.
P
400 mA and 10 A input connectors for ac and dc current measurement functions.
Notes:
[1] Available on 8846A only

Display Panel

The display panel described in Table 3-1, performs the following three functions:
• Displays measurements as a value, with measurement units, and measurement statistics
in both numerical and graphical format (TrendPlot and Histogram).
• Displays soft labels for soft keys, F1 through F5.
• Identifies the current mode of operation, Local (MAN) or Remote (REM).
[1]
Connection for optional memory device to store meter readings.
Description
[1]
containing meter setups and
[1],
Front-Panel Operation
Controls and Indicators
[1]
and temperature .
3
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