Measuring Dc Current - Fluke 8845A User Manual

Current measurements expecting to be between 400 mA and 10 A are made using the
Input LO and 10A input connectors as shown in Figure 4-5.
I < 400 mA
V AC
Figure 4-4. Input Connections for Current Measurements Below 400 mA
I > 400 mA
and
I < 10 A
V AC
Figure 4-5. Input Connections for Current Measurements Above 400 mA
Refer to the "Range Keys" section in Chapter 3 of this manual for information on how to
adjust the measurement range.

Measuring DC Current

To measure dc current:
1. Connect the test leads between the Meter's input connectors and the measured circuit
as shown in Figure 4-4 for currents 400 mA or less or Figure 4-5 for currents up to
10 amps.
2. Press H.
Making Measurements
Measuring Current
INPUT SENSE
V 4 W
2W/4W
2
HI HI
1000 V CAT I
300V
600V CAT II
LO LO
1V
FUSED
4 00
10A
mA
REAR FRONT
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INPUT SENSE
V 4 W
2W/4W 2
HI HI
1000 V CAT I
300V
600V CAT II
LO LO
1V
FUSED
4 00
10A
mA
REAR FRONT
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