Table Of Contents - Fluke 8842A Instruction Manual

Chapter
1 Introduction and Specifications........................................................ 1-1
1-1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 1-2
1-2. THE 8842A DIGITAL MULTIMETER .............................................. 1-2
1-3. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................ 1-2
1-4. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 1-3
2 Operating Instructions....................................................................... 2-1
2-1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 2-2
2-2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 2-2
2-3.
2-4.
2-5.
2-6.
2-7. OPERATING FEATURES .................................................................. 2-4
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2-11.
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2-21.
2-22.
2-23.
2-24. MAKING MEASUREMENTS ............................................................ 2-13
2-25.
2-26.
2-27.
Title
Installing the Power-Line Fuse ........................................................ 2-2
Connecting to Line Power................................................................ 2-2
Adjusting the Handle........................................................................ 2-3
Rack Mounting Kits ......................................................................... 2-3
Power-Up Features........................................................................... 2-4
Front and Rear Panel Features ......................................................... 2-4
Display Features............................................................................... 2-8
Error Messages................................................................................. 2-8
Overrange Indication........................................................................ 2-10
Diagnostic Self-Tests ....................................................................... 2-10
Ranging ............................................................................................ 2-10
AUTORANGE............................................................................. 2-10
MANUAL RANGE ..................................................................... 2-11
Triggering......................................................................................... 2-11
CONTINUOUS TRIGGER MODE ............................................ 2-11
EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE ................................................. 2-11
Reading Rates and Noise Rejection ................................................. 2-11
Automatic Settling Time Delay........................................................ 2-12
External Trigger Input (Option -05 Only)........................................ 2-12
Sample Complete Output (Option -05 Only) ................................... 2-12
Input Overload Protection Limits..................................................... 2-13
Measuring Voltage and Resistance .................................................. 2-13
Measuring Current ........................................................................... 2-13

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