Introduction; Preparing For Operation; Unpacking - Fluke 8020A Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The Fluke Model 8020A is a portable 3%-digit,
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pocket-sized multimeter that is ideally suited for field,
lab, shop, bench, or home applications. It weighs in at an
impressive 369 grams (13 ounces) with battery, and packs
more measurement power than the heavy-weights.
Here's a review of some of the features that qualify the
All VOM functions plus the versatile conductance
function (six in all) are included as standard.
D C Voltage 100 pV to lOOOV
AC Voltage 100 pV to 750V
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D C Current 1 pA to 2000 mA
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AC Current 1 pA to 2000 mA
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Resistance
Conductance 0.1 nS to 200 nS and .001 mS to 2 mS
(S siemens 1 R).
CONDUCTANCE!! A new multimeter function that
allows fast, accurate, noise free resistance measure-
ments up to 10,000 MR.
turn, ensures reliability, accuracy, stability and a really
rugged, easy-to-handle instrument.
Up to 200 hours of continuous operation can be
expected from a single, inexpensive, 9V, alkaline battery
(transitor radio/calculator type).
Low battery voltage automatically detected and
displayed.
No needles to bend. No parallax and no zero adjust.
Just a high contrast, easy-to-read, 3-112 digit, liquid
crystal display.
Introduction & Specifications
Line operation is possible using a Model A81 Battery
Eliminator (See Section 6, accessories).
Effective overload and transient protection on all
ranges.
Long term calibration (1 year) is achieved by using
high stability components, and minimizing adjustments
(three total).
Full auto-polarity operation.
Dual slope integration to ensure fast, accurate, noise
free measurements.
A complete line of range extending accessories is
available.

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

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Unpacking

1-5. When received, the 8020A shipping carton
should contain the items listed below. Account for, and
event of a damaged instrument, contact your nearest
John Fluke Service Center as listed at the rear of this
manual. Please retain. and use the shipping container if
reshipment is required.
Contents:
1 Model 8020A Multimeter
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1 Model 8020A Instruction Manual
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9V Battery
1 Set of Test Leads (red and black)
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Accessories as ordered
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