Fluke 8508A User Manual page 59

PROBE Configuration Management (New, Edit, Delete)
The utilization and management of PRT probe data is depends upon a probe identity. For
example, before using the edit and delete capabilities a probe identity must be selected.
For a new probe, defining an identity is the first step in the sequence of establishing the
probe's characteristics.
New PROBE Entry
For entry of the characteristics of a new PRT probe a directed sequence of menus,
initiated with a
identity of the probe using the alphanumeric keyboard entry system. (NOTE: no
duplication checks are made on the identity.)
Selection of the connection method will determine the measurement configuration that is
used by the Multimeter. This characteristic cannot be modified via the
2-wire probe configuration. Resistance measurements will be made using
2wr
the 2-wire connection, with a single polarity stimulus current.
3-wire probe configuration. An equivalent 3-wire measurement will be
3wr
made by automatically taking a reading with the resistance circuits in 2-
wire with a single polarity stimulus current and also in 4-wire with polarity
reversal of the stimulus current, and performing a calculation. Equal
resistance is assumed for all three probe-leads. Input zeros for 2-wire and
4-wire resistance must be performed prior to the selection of the PRT as
these are used in the calculation to remove offsets and internal lead
resistance.
4-wire probe configuration. Resistance measurements will be made using
4wr
the 4-wire connection, with a polarity reversal of the stimulus current.
PROBE CONFIG Menu
PROBE# Menu
command, should be followed. The first menu establishes the
NEW
Connection Menu
Making Measurements
Using the Measurement Functions
adj107f.eps
adj108f.eps
adj109f.eps
Edit capability.
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