Measuring Dc Current - Fluke 8845A User Manual

8845A/8846A
Users Manual
I < 100 mA
V AC
I > 100 mA
I < 10 A
V AC
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
2. Press H.
4-10
Figure 4-4. Input Connections for Current Measurements Below 120 mA
and
Figure 4-5. Input Connections for Current Measurements Above 120 mA
as shown in Figure 4-4 for currents 120 mA or less or Figure 4-5 for currents up to 10
amps.
INPUT SENSE
V 4 W
2W/4W 2
HI HI
1000 V CAT I
300V
600V CAT II
LO LO
1V
FUSED
100
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
100
10A
mA
REAR FRONT
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