Measuring Capacitance (8846A Only) - Fluke 8845A User Manual

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Measuring Capacitance (8846A only)

The Fluke 8846A is capable of measuring capacitance from 1 pF to 100 mF (0.1 F).
To make a capacitance measurement:
1. Press C. An example of the capacitance display is shown below.
2. Connect the Meter's test leads as shown in Figure 4-6.
4-12
20HZ
200 HZ
2ND MEAS Cycles the secondary display through the measurement functions
listed below, and then off. When a second measurement function is
selected, the 2ND MEAS soft key label is highlighted.
IDC - Displays the dc current the ac signal is riding on.
Frequency - Displays the frequency of the ac signal on the Meter's
Input HI and LO connectors.
F1
Figure 4-6. Measuring Capacitance
cycle time is longer than it is when using the 20 Hz
filter.
Provides higher measurement accuracy on ac signals
between 20 Hz and 200 Hz. However, the measurement
cycle time is longer than it is when using the 200 Hz
filter.
Provides accurate measurements on ac signals 200 Hz
and above.
0.000
nF
F2 F3 F4 F5
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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