Fluke 8508A Reference Multimeter Manuals

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Fluke 8508A User Manual (212 pages)

Reference Multimeter

Brand: Fluke | Category: Multimeter | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction and Safety Information
13
Introduction
15
How to Contact Fluke
15
Unpacking and Inspection
16
Standard Accessories
16
Optional Accessories
17
Storing and Shipping the Multimeter
18
Line Voltage
18
Power Voltage Selector and Fuses
18
Changing Supply Voltage or Replacing Line Fuse
18
Safety Considerations and Symbols
19
General Safety Summary
19
System Use
19
Calibration Enable Switch
19
Safety Information
20
Symbols
22
Protection Class I
23
Protective Earth/Ground
23
Do Not Operate Without Covers
23
Safe Operating Conditions
23
Fuse Requirements
24
Rear Panel Detail
24
The Power Cable and Power Supply Disconnection
24
Terminal Connections
25
Measurement Category I
25
Maintenance and Repair
25
Moving and Cleaning
25
Getting Acquainted with the Basics
27
Input Terminals
29
Introduction
29
Front Panel Keys
30
Soft-Keys and Manual Conventions
30
The Front Panel Displays
30
Numeric Keyboard
31
Exiting a Menu
31
Major Function Keys
31
Mode Keys
32
Direct Action Keys
32
Voltage Selector
33
Power Input and Power Switch
33
Calibration Switch
33
Fuses
33
Labels
33
Rear Panel
33
IEEE 488 Input/Output
34
Power-On Configuration
34
Rear Panel Connectors and Pin Designations
34
External Trigger Input
34
Rear Inputs
34
The 8508A-LEAD Measurement Lead Kit
35
Making Measurements
37
Introduction
39
Making Connections to the Multimeter -- General Guidelines
40
Using the Measurement Functions
41
DC Voltage
41
Measuring DC Voltage
43
Making Input Connections
43
AC Voltage
44
Lead Considerations
47
Resistance
47
Measuring AC Voltage
47
Common Mode Rejection
47
Induced Interference
47
High Voltage Ohms
49
True Ohms
51
Measuring Resistance
53
2-Wire Measurements
53
4-Wire Measurements
53
4-Wire High Resistance Measurements
54
4-Wire Resistance Zero
54
Ω Guard
55
DC Current
57
Measuring DC Current
58
AC Current
59
Measuring AC Current
60
Temperature
61
Measuring Temperature
64
Multimeter Inputs
65
Input
65
Using the INPUT Key
65
Scan Operations
66
Tru Ohms Ratio
67
Monitoring Modes
68
Monitor Key
68
Displaying Signal Frequency
68
Displaying Standard Deviation
68
Devn Menu
68
Limit-Checking
69
MAX Menu
69
Displaying Maximum, Minimum, and Peak-To-Peak Readings
69
Monitor Menu Tree
70
Utility
70
Using the Selftest Functions
73
Test Menu Tree
74
Test Key
75
Using the Math Functions
76
Math Functions and Menu Tree
76
Math Configuration
77
Clear Functions
78
Remote Operations Using the IEEE 488 Interface
79
Capability Codes
81
Programming Options
81
The Multimeter in IEEE 488.2 Terminology
81
Interface Capability: IEEE Standards 488.1 and 488.2
81
Introduction
81
Interconnections
82
Using the 8508A Reference Multimeter in a System
83
Setting the Multimeter Address
83
Remote Operation General Considerations
83
Syntax Diagrams in this Manual
83
The 8508A Status Reporting Structure
86
Types of Status Information Available
87
Syntax Diagrams of Major 8508A Functions
88
AC Voltage
89
Resistance: Normal OHMS
91
Resistance: High Voltage OHMS
92
Resistance: True OHMS
93
DC Current
94
AC Current
95
Determine the PRT Identity
96
Using Platinum Resistance Thermometers to Obtain Temperature
96
Entering or Editing the Characteristics of a PRT to Non-Volatile Store
97
Recalling the Characteristics of a Known PRT
98
Deleting a Known PRT from the Non-Volatile Store
98
Input
99
Guard
99
Measurement Gate Width
100
Maximum, Minimum and Peak-Peak
100
Limits
102
Recall Limits
102
Enable Limits
102
Averaging
103
Standard Deviation
103
Syntax Diagrams of Math Functions
103
Multiplication
105
Subtraction
106
Division
107
Decibel Calculations
108
Syntax Diagram of Test
109
Selftest
109
Device Errors and Syntax Diagrams
109
Error Detection
109
Recall Device Errors
110
Triggering and Reading Operations
111
Trigger Source Selector
111
Settling Delay
112
Execute Trigger and Take a Reading
112
Execute Trigger
112
Input Zero
114
Wait
114
Reading Recall
114
Access to the Internal Buffer Memory
115
Internal Operations Commands
117
Reset
117
Complete Operations
118
Status Reporting
118
Instrument I/D and Setup
122
Calibration Commands and Messages
124
Calibration Sequences
124
Protected User Data
126
Special Calibrations
127
- Specifications
  131
Specifications
133
General Specifications
133
Maximum Voltage and Current Inputs
134
DC and AC Voltage
134
DC and AC Current
134
Resistance and Temperature
134
Specifications
134
Electrical Measurement Specifications
135
DC Current
136
AC Voltage
137
AC Current
139
Resistance
141
Temperature
143
Read Rate and Additional Uncertainty
144
Absolute and Relative Specifications
145
Introduction
145
Applying the Specifications
145
Operating and Calibration Temperature Ranges
146
Applying Temperature Coefficient Specifications
146
Applying User's Calibration Uncertainties
146
Ratio Measurements
147
Additional Errors
147
- Adjustment and Verification
  149
Introduction
151
Adjustment Overview
151
Adjustment Interval and Performance
151
Adjustment Points
151
Non-Nominal Values
152
Enabling Access to Calibration Adjustment Mode
152
Calibration Menus
152
Accessing the Calibration Menus and Calibration Mode
152
Calibration Menus
153
Calibration Menu
153
SET VALUE Menu
153
SPOT CAL Menu
154
SPOT (1 to 6) RMS Menus
154
SPOT FREQUENCY (1 to 6) Menu
155
Special Calibration
155
SPCL Menu
155
SER# Menu
156
Hvlin Menu
156
Non-Volatile Input Offset Compensation
157
Routine Adjustment
157
Equipment Required for Adjustment
158
Preparing for Adjustment
159
Interconnections
160
ADC Adjustment
162
DC Voltage Adjustment
162
AC Voltage Adjustment
165
Resistance Adjustment
167
AC Current Adjustment
178
Frequency Adjustment
180
Cal Due Date Entry
180
Non-Volatile Input Offset Adjustment
181
ACV Spot Frequency Adjustment
182
Performance Verification
183
Equipment Requirements
184
Interconnections
184
Applicable Verification Tolerance and Conditions
184
Preparation
185
DC Voltage Checks
185
AC Voltage Checks
188
Resistance Checks
190
Normal Ω Checks
192
Normal Loi Ω Checks
192
Tru Ω Checks
192
Tru Ω Loi Checks
192
Hiv Ω Checks
192
DC Current Checks
194
AC Current Checks
196
Frequency Checks
198
A Error Codes and Message
199
Error Messages
199
Rack Mount Kit
205
C Rack Mount Slide Kit
207

Fluke 8508A Service Manual (120 pages)

Reference Multimeter

Brand: Fluke | Category: Multimeter | Size: 3 MB

Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction and Specifications

11
- Introduction
  13
- Safety Considerations
  13
Chapter 1 Symbols

15
- Service Information
  16
- How to Contact Fluke
  16
- Specifications
  16
  - General Specifications
    17
  - Maximum Voltage and Current Inputs
    18
    
    DC and AC Voltage
    18
    
    DC and AC Current
    18
    
    Resistance and Temperature
    18
  - DC Voltage
    19
  - DC Current
    20
  - AC Voltage
    21
  - AC Current
    23
  - Resistance
    25
  - Temperature
    27
  - Read Rate and Additional Uncertainty
    28
- Applying the Specifications
  29
Theory of Operation

33
- Introduction
  35
- Overall Functional Description
  35
  - Main Assemblies
    35
  - Power Supplies
    38
Calibration and Verification

41
Chapter 3

43
- Introduction
  43
- Calibration Overview
  43
- Calibration Interval and Performance
  43
- Calibration Points
  43
  - Non-Nominal Values
    44
- Enabling Access to Calibration Mode
  44
- Calibration Menus
  44
  - Accessing the Calibration Menus and Calibration Mode
    44
  - Calibration Menu
    44
  - SET VALUE Menu
    45
  - SPOT CAL Menu
    46
  - SPOT (1 to 6) RMS Menus
    46
  - SPOT FREQUENCY (1 to 6) Menu
    46
  - Special Calibration
    47
  - SPCL Menu
    47
  - SER # = Menu
    47
  - Hvlin Menu
    48
- Non-Volatile Input Offset Compensation
  48
- Routine Calibration
  49
- ACV Spot Frequency Calibration
  70
- Performance Verification
  71
  - Equipment Requirements
    72
  - Interconnections
    72
  - Applicable Verification Tolerance and Conditions
    72
  - Preparation
    73
  - DC Voltage Checks
    73
  - AC Voltage Checks
    75
  - Resistance Checks
    77
  - DC Current Checks
    80
  - AC Current Checks
    81
  - Frequency Checks
    83
Maintenance

87
- Introduction
  89
- Access Procedures
  89
Chapter 4

89
- Before You Start
  89
- Cabling and Wiring Connections
  90
- Removing the A1 DC PCA
  91
- Removing the A2 AC PCA
  92
- Removing the A3 Ohms PCA
  93
- Removing the A4 Digital PCA
  94
- Removing the A5 Bezel Assembly
  95
- Removing the A5A1 Display PCA
  96
- Removing the A6 Rear Input Assembly
  97
- Fuse Replacement and Line-Voltage Selection
  98
  - Line-Power Fuse F1 and Voltage Selection
    98
  - Rear-Input Current Fuse F2 (Rear Inputs Option)
    99
- Self Test
  99
  - Self-Test Errors
    99
  - Fatal Errors
    102
  - Execution Errors
    104
  - Device Dependant Errors
    105
List of Replaceable Parts

107
- Introduction
  109
- How to Obtain Parts
  109
- How to Contact Fluke
  109
- Parts Lists
  110

Fluke 8508A Extended Specifications (17 pages)

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