Fluke 8845A User Manual page 5

Configuring the Remote Interface ..................................................................... 3-22
Checking the Meter's Calibration Date ............................................................. 3-22
Resetting the Meter's Default Settings .............................................................. 3-22
4 Making Measurements ........................................................................ 4-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 4-3
Selecting Function Modifiers............................................................................. 4-3
Activating the Secondary Display ..................................................................... 4-3
Measuring Voltage............................................................................................. 4-4
Measuring DC Voltage.................................................................................. 4-4
Measuring AC Voltage.................................................................................. 4-5
Measuring Frequency and Period ...................................................................... 4-6
Measuring Resistance ........................................................................................ 4-7
Making a Two-Wire Resistance Measurement ............................................. 4-7
Making a Four-Wire Resistance Measurement ............................................. 4-8
Measuring Current ............................................................................................. 4-9
Measuring DC Current .................................................................................. 4-10
Measuring AC Current .................................................................................. 4-11
Measuring Capacitance (8846A only) ............................................................... 4-12
Measuring RTD Temperature (8846A only) ..................................................... 4-13
Testing Continuity ............................................................................................. 4-14
Checking Diodes................................................................................................ 4-14
Making a Triggered Measurement..................................................................... 4-15
Setting the Trigger Mode............................................................................... 4-16
Setting a Trigger Delay ................................................................................. 4-16
Setting Number of Samples per Trigger........................................................ 4-16
Connecting an External Trigger .................................................................... 4-17
Monitoring the Measurement-Complete Signal................................................. 4-17
Appendices
A 2X4 Test Leads............................................................................................ A-1
B Errors........................................................................................................... B-1
C RS-232 Port Connections ............................................................................ C-1
Index
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