Introduction; Input Terminals - Fluke 8508A User Manual

Introduction

Chapter 2 introduces the front and rear panel features of the 8508A Reference Multimeter
(hereafter, referred to as the Multimeter). Figure 2-1 shows the Multimeter's front panel
controls, indicators, and connectors.

Input Terminals

to avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, never touch any lead
or terminal on the Multimeter unless you are absolutely certain that no
dangerous voltage is present.
The 8508A Multimeter has only front terminals. The 8508A/01 has both front and rear
panel input terminals (Figures 2-2). Select either, or Scan both from the
IEEE-488 remote control.
For maximum input limits, refer to product specifications in Chapter 5.
Three pairs of 4 mm 'banana' terminals are fitted on the left of the front panel and, as an
option, on the right of the rear panel . Their functions are as follows:
HI
LO
A
Figure 2-1. Front Panel Displays
XW Warning
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Figure 2-2. Front and Rear Input Terminals
INPUT
2 wire
Voltage High
Ohms High (2 – wire)
Voltage Low
Current Low
Ohms Low (2-wire)
Current High (only 2A
max on rear)
Getting Acquainted with the Basics
SENSE
4WIRE , ACV
Voltage High (4-wire
HI
front only)
Ohms High (4-wire)
LO Voltage Low (4-wire
front only)
Ohms Low (4wire)
GUARD

Introduction

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menu or via
Input
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