Operating; 3- Instructions; Introduction; Shipping Information - Fluke 8600A Instruction Manual

8600A
Section
2
Operating
Instructions
2-1.
INTRODUCTION
2-2.
This
section of the manual
contains information
re-
garding
installation
and
operation of
the
Model 8600A
DMM.
It
is
recommended
that the
contents of
this section be read
and understood
before any
attempt
is
made
to operate the
instrument. Should any
difficulties arise
during operation,
please
contact your
nearest
John
Fluke
Sales
Representative
or the John
Fluke Mfg.
Co., Inc.,P.O.
Box43210,
Mount-
lake Terrace,
WA
98043; telephone (206) 774-2211. A
list
of
Sales
Representatives
is
located
in Section 7 of
this
manual.
2-3.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
2-4.
The 8600A
is
packaged and
shipped
in a
foam-
packed
container.
Upon
receipt
of
the instrument,
a
thorough
inspection
should be
made
to reveal any
possible
shipping damage.
Special instructions for inspection
and
claims
are included
in
the shipping carton.
2-5.
If reshipment of the instrument
is
necessary, the
original container should
be
used.
If
the
original container
is
not
available,
a
new
container can be obtained
from
the
John
Fluke Mfg.
Co.,
Inc. Please reference the
instrument
model number when
requesting a
new
shipping container.
2-6.
INPUT POWER
2-7.
The 8600A
can be operated
from
100,
1
15,
or
230V
ac
50
or 60
Hz
power
lines, as selected
by
line
power
select switch S14. Before connecting the instrument
to
line
power, check
and,
if
necessary,
set
the instrument
for
operation
at local
line voltage
as follows: (the following
procedure should be
carried
out only by
qualified per-
sonnel)
CAUTION!
Refer to Section
6 Option —01
for requirements
of
line voltage change
for
8600A -01
instruments.
a.
Remove
the
phillips
screw from
the
rear
of
the
instrument.
b.
Remove
the
case; pull
it
straight
back from
the
front panel.
c.
Locate
the
power
selection switch; near the
rear
or
the
main pcb
assembly.
d.
For 100
or
115V
ac
operation position the
slide
switch
so that
115
appears
in
the
slide
aperture.
For
230V/240V
ac operation
set
the switch
so
230
appears.
e.
Replace
the case and
phillips screw.
2-8. The
rear panel
power
input connector
is
a three-
prong, U-ground connector which
permits the instrument
to
be connected,
via the
power
cord, to the appropriate
line
power.
The
offset prong on
this connector
is
connected
to
the
8600A
power
supply, and
should be connected,
via the
power
cord,
to a high quality earth
ground.
2-9.
RACK
INSTALLATION
2-10. The 8600A
is
designed
for either bench-top
use or
for installation
in a
standard 19-inch
equipment
rack using
an optional accessory rack
mounting
kit.
Rack mounting
kits are available for
left, right, center, or side-by-side
mounting
of the
8600A.
Information
regarding
installation
of
the rack-mounting
accessories
is
given
in
Section
6 under
Rack
Installation.
2-11.
OPERATING FEATURES
2-12. The
location
of
all
8600A
controls, indicators and
connectors
are
shown
in
Figure
2-1,
and
described
in
Table
2 -
1
.
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