Table Of Contents - Fluke 8508A User Manual

Chapter
1 Introduction and Safety Information.................................................. 1-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3
Contacting Fluke................................................................................................ 1-3
Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................. 1-3
Standard Accessories..................................................................................... 1-4
Optional Accessories ..................................................................................... 1-4
Storing and Shipping the Multimeter................................................................. 1-5
Line Voltage ...................................................................................................... 1-5
Power Voltage Selector and Fuses ................................................................ 1-5
Changing Line Fuse or Supply Voltage Only ............................................... 1-5
Calibration Enable Switch ................................................................................. 1-6
System Use .................................................................................................... 1-6
Safety Considerations and Symbols................................................................... 1-6
General Safety Summary............................................................................... 1-6
Symbols ......................................................................................................... 1-8
Protection Class I........................................................................................... 1-9
Protective Earth/Ground............................................................................ 1-9
Do Not Operate Without Covers............................................................... 1-9
Safe Operating Conditions ........................................................................ 1-9
Fuse Requirements .................................................................................... 1-10
Rear Panel Detail....................................................................................... 1-10
The Power Cable and Power Supply Disconnection................................. 1-10
Terminal Connections ............................................................................... 1-11
Installation/Measurement Category I ............................................................ 1-11
Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................ 1-11
Moving and Cleaning .................................................................................... 1-11
2 Getting Acquainted with the Basics .................................................. 2-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-3
Input Terminals.................................................................................................. 2-3
The Front Panel Displays................................................................................... 2-4
Front Panel Keys................................................................................................ 2-4
Soft-Keys and Manual Conventions.............................................................. 2-4
Numeric Keyboard ........................................................................................ 2-5
Exiting a Menu .............................................................................................. 2-5

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