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... service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke does not warrant that service center, with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer...
... service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke does not warrant that service center, with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer...
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... Procedures 1-6 Volatile Memory 1-6 Non Volatile Memory 1-6 Media Memory (8846A Only 1-7 Accessories ...1-7 General Specifications 1-9 Power...1-9 Dimensions ...1-9 Display...1-9 Environment 1-9 Safety...1-9 EMC ...1-9 Triggering ...1-9 Memory ...1-10 Math Functions 1-10 Electrical...1-10 Remote Interfaces 1-10 Warranty ...1-10 Electrical Specifications 1-10 DC Voltage Specifications 1-10 AC Voltage Specifications 1-11 Resistance ...1-13 DC Current ...1-15 AC Current ...1-16 Frequency ...1-18 Capacitance...
... Procedures 1-6 Volatile Memory 1-6 Non Volatile Memory 1-6 Media Memory (8846A Only 1-7 Accessories ...1-7 General Specifications 1-9 Power...1-9 Dimensions ...1-9 Display...1-9 Environment 1-9 Safety...1-9 EMC ...1-9 Triggering ...1-9 Memory ...1-10 Math Functions 1-10 Electrical...1-10 Remote Interfaces 1-10 Warranty ...1-10 Electrical Specifications 1-10 DC Voltage Specifications 1-10 AC Voltage Specifications 1-11 Resistance ...1-13 DC Current ...1-15 AC Current ...1-16 Frequency ...1-18 Capacitance...
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... Procedures 1-6 Volatile Memory 1-6 Non Volatile Memory 1-7 Media Memory (8846A Only 1-7 Accessories ...1-7 General Specifications 1-9 Power ...1-9 Dimensions ...1-9 Display...1-9 Environment 1-9 Safety ...1-9 EMC ...1-9 Triggering ...1-9 Memory ...1-10 Math Functions 1-10 Electrical...1-10 Remote Interfaces 1-10 Warranty ...1-10 Electrical Specifications 1-10 DC Voltage Specifications 1-10 AC Voltage Specifications 1-11 Resistance ...1-13 DC Current ...1-15 AC Current ...1-16 Frequency ...1-18 Capacitance...
... Procedures 1-6 Volatile Memory 1-6 Non Volatile Memory 1-7 Media Memory (8846A Only 1-7 Accessories ...1-7 General Specifications 1-9 Power ...1-9 Dimensions ...1-9 Display...1-9 Environment 1-9 Safety ...1-9 EMC ...1-9 Triggering ...1-9 Memory ...1-10 Math Functions 1-10 Electrical...1-10 Remote Interfaces 1-10 Warranty ...1-10 Electrical Specifications 1-10 DC Voltage Specifications 1-10 AC Voltage Specifications 1-11 Resistance ...1-13 DC Current ...1-15 AC Current ...1-16 Frequency ...1-18 Capacitance...
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...will be identified with variable reference impedance and audio power measurement capability • Input terminals on specifications, setup, and operating from a PC or controller. 1-3 Separate specification tables are also used to 1 MHz) • Capacitance measurements (8846A Only) • ...angle display • Dual display for displaying two properties of some specifications are tighter for bench-top, field service, and system applications. 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The 8845A and 8846A are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for the...
...will be identified with variable reference impedance and audio power measurement capability • Input terminals on specifications, setup, and operating from a PC or controller. 1-3 Separate specification tables are also used to 1 MHz) • Capacitance measurements (8846A Only) • ...angle display • Dual display for displaying two properties of some specifications are tighter for bench-top, field service, and system applications. 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The 8845A and 8846A are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for the...
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...the safety instructions or warnings given throughout this Manual This is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1 "Introduction and Specifications" provides information on setting the Meter's line voltage, connecting it is connected. Appendices Safety Information This section addresses safety...Canadian standard publications UL 61010-1A1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1. Chapter 2 "Preparing for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to specific measurement functions. General Safety Summary This instrument has been designed and tested in a safe condition. The ...
...the safety instructions or warnings given throughout this Manual This is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1 "Introduction and Specifications" provides information on setting the Meter's line voltage, connecting it is connected. Appendices Safety Information This section addresses safety...Canadian standard publications UL 61010-1A1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1. Chapter 2 "Preparing for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to specific measurement functions. General Safety Summary This instrument has been designed and tested in a safe condition. The ...
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1 Introduction and Specifications Safety Information Table 1-1. Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Do not use them if insulation is damaged or metal is likely that ...
1 Introduction and Specifications Safety Information Table 1-1. Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Do not use them if insulation is damaged or metal is likely that ...
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..., calibration constants. Select the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. 1 Introduction and Specifications Accessories Non Volatile Memory Table 1-4 lists the Meter's non-volatile memory elements.... flash memory modules up to 2 Gigabytes to the 8846A: 1. Press M. 2. Table 1-5. Accessories Model/Fluke PN TL71 6303 6730 5940 5143 6275 6344 884X-Short 884X-Case Description Premium Test Lead Set Kelvin Probes.... Table 1-4. Media Memory (8846A Only) The 8846A has a front-panel USB port for the 8845A and 8846A. To clear the 128 MB of memory. Select the ERASE MEMORY soft key. To clear...
..., calibration constants. Select the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. 1 Introduction and Specifications Accessories Non Volatile Memory Table 1-4 lists the Meter's non-volatile memory elements.... flash memory modules up to 2 Gigabytes to the 8846A: 1. Press M. 2. Table 1-5. Accessories Model/Fluke PN TL71 6303 6730 5940 5143 6275 6344 884X-Short 884X-Case Description Premium Test Lead Set Kelvin Probes.... Table 1-4. Media Memory (8846A Only) The 8846A has a front-panel USB port for the 8845A and 8846A. To clear the 128 MB of memory. Select the ERASE MEMORY soft key. To clear...
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... Environment Temperature Operating 0 °C to 55 °C Storage 40 °C to 70 °C Warm Up 1 hour to full uncertainty specifications Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 0 °C to 440 Hz. 1 Introduction and Specifications General Specifications General Specifications Power Voltage 100 V Setting 90 V to 110 V 120 V Setting 108 V to 132 V 220 V Setting 198 V to 242 V 240...
... Environment Temperature Operating 0 °C to 55 °C Storage 40 °C to 70 °C Warm Up 1 hour to full uncertainty specifications Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 0 °C to 440 Hz. 1 Introduction and Specifications General Specifications General Specifications Power Voltage 100 V Setting 90 V to 110 V 120 V Setting 108 V to 132 V 220 V Setting 198 V to 242 V 240...
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... USB memory module (available separately. see "Accessories") through 200 kΩ typical. 10 MΩ is enabled. 24-hour specifications are affected by source impedance, cable dielectric characteristics, and input signal changes. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A 10,000 measurements, Internal and up to 2 Gigabyte capacity with dc...
... USB memory module (available separately. see "Accessories") through 200 kΩ typical. 10 MΩ is enabled. 24-hour specifications are affected by source impedance, cable dielectric characteristics, and input signal changes. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A 10,000 measurements, Internal and up to 2 Gigabyte capacity with dc...
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... 0.0024 + 0.0005 0.0038 + 0.0006 0.0041 + 0.001 Temperature Coefficient/ °C Outside 18 to 28 °C 0.0005 + 0.0005 0.0005 + 0.0001 0.0005 + 0.0001 0.0005 + 0.0001 0.0005 + 0.0001 8845A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range) Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 1000 V 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 0.003 + 0.003 0.002 + 0.0006 0.0015...1 .2 0.02 Additional Noise Error 0 % of range 0 % of range 0.001 % of range 0.001 % of range + 20 µV 0.01 % of range + 20 µV AC Voltage Specifications AC Voltage specifications are for ac sinewave signals >5 % of range and
... 0.0024 + 0.0005 0.0038 + 0.0006 0.0041 + 0.001 Temperature Coefficient/ °C Outside 18 to 28 °C 0.0005 + 0.0005 0.0005 + 0.0001 0.0005 + 0.0001 0.0005 + 0.0001 0.0005 + 0.0001 8845A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range) Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 1000 V 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 0.003 + 0.003 0.002 + 0.0006 0.0015...1 .2 0.02 Additional Noise Error 0 % of range 0 % of range 0.001 % of range 0.001 % of range + 20 µV 0.01 % of range + 20 µV AC Voltage Specifications AC Voltage specifications are for ac sinewave signals >5 % of range and
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications 8845A Accuracy Accuracy is given as % of reading. Measurement Method Current source referenced to 28 °C 0.10 + 0.004 0.035 + 0.004 0.005 + 0.004 0.011 + 0.005 0.06 + 0.008 0.2 + 0.... (medium) 10 - 20 Hz 0 0.25 20 - 40 Hz 0 0.02 40 - 100 Hz 0 0.01 100 - 200 Hz 0 0 200 Hz - 1 kHz 0 0 > 1 kHz 0 0 200HZ (fast) - - 0.55 0.2 0.02 0 Resistance Specifications are for 2 x 4-wire resistance function.
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications 8845A Accuracy Accuracy is given as % of reading. Measurement Method Current source referenced to 28 °C 0.10 + 0.004 0.035 + 0.004 0.005 + 0.004 0.011 + 0.005 0.06 + 0.008 0.2 + 0.... (medium) 10 - 20 Hz 0 0.25 20 - 40 Hz 0 0.02 40 - 100 Hz 0 0.01 100 - 200 Hz 0 0 200 Hz - 1 kHz 0 0 > 1 kHz 0 0 200HZ (fast) - - 0.55 0.2 0.02 0 Resistance Specifications are for 2 x 4-wire resistance function.
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications DC Current Input Protection Tool-accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses. Input Characteristics Range Full Scale (6½ Digits) 100 µA 100.0000 µA 1 ...
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications DC Current Input Protection Tool-accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses. Input Characteristics Range Full Scale (6½ Digits) 100 µA 100.0000 µA 1 ...
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Measurement Method ac-coupled true-rms, dc-coupled to the fuse and shunt (no blocking capacitor) AC Filter Bandwidth Slow 3 Hz to 10 kHz Medium 20 Hz to 10 kHz Fast 200 Hz to 5 % of range, add an additional error of 0.1 % of range. For inputs from 1% to 10 kHz Maximum Crest Factor 5:1 at full scale Additional Crest Factor Errors ( Input Protection Tool accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses. 8845A/8846A Users Manual AC Current The following ac current specifications are for sinusoidal signals with amplitudes greater than 5 % of range.
Measurement Method ac-coupled true-rms, dc-coupled to the fuse and shunt (no blocking capacitor) AC Filter Bandwidth Slow 3 Hz to 10 kHz Medium 20 Hz to 10 kHz Fast 200 Hz to 5 % of range, add an additional error of 0.1 % of range. For inputs from 1% to 10 kHz Maximum Crest Factor 5:1 at full scale Additional Crest Factor Errors ( Input Protection Tool accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses. 8845A/8846A Users Manual AC Current The following ac current specifications are for sinusoidal signals with amplitudes greater than 5 % of range.
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications 8846A Accuracy (cont) 3 A[1][2] 10 A[2] 3 - 5 Hz 5 - 10 Hz 10 Hz - 5 kHz 5 - 10 kHz 3 - 5 Hz 5 - 10 Hz 10 Hz - 5 kHz 5 - 10 kHz 1.1 +... 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.5 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 2.0 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.7 1.1 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.7 2.0 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.7 [1] Part of 10 A range [2] Available only on front panel connectors 8845A...
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications 8846A Accuracy (cont) 3 A[1][2] 10 A[2] 3 - 5 Hz 5 - 10 Hz 10 Hz - 5 kHz 5 - 10 kHz 3 - 5 Hz 5 - 10 Hz 10 Hz - 5 kHz 5 - 10 kHz 1.1 +... 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.5 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 2.0 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.7 1.1 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.7 2.0 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.7 [1] Part of 10 A range [2] Available only on front panel connectors 8845A...
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications Capacitance (8846A Only) Accuracy is stated as ±(% of measurement + % of range) Range 1000.0 Ω 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 0.002 + 0.01 90 Days (23 .... 1 Year Accuracy[1] (23 ± 5 °C) 2% ± 2.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 4% ± 0.2 % Temperature Coefficient/ °C Outside 18 to 28 °C 0.001 + 0.002 1-19 Specifications do not include probe accuracy, which must be added.
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications Capacitance (8846A Only) Accuracy is stated as ±(% of measurement + % of range) Range 1000.0 Ω 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 0.002 + 0.01 90 Days (23 .... 1 Year Accuracy[1] (23 ± 5 °C) 2% ± 2.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 1% ± 0.5 % 4% ± 0.2 % Temperature Coefficient/ °C Outside 18 to 28 °C 0.001 + 0.002 1-19 Specifications do not include probe accuracy, which must be added.
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... inside a sealed bag. Place the Meter inside the shipping container, and store in a location that complies with the storage environment specification described in transit, there may be set up to operate on the proper storage and cleaning of damage, the shipping container and... and Inspecting the Meter Every care is 17.5″ x 15.5″ x 8.0″, with a line voltage determined at www.fluke.com. Contacting Fluke To order accessories, receive operating assistance, or get the location of the box, should provide similar shock isolation. The shipping container provides...
... inside a sealed bag. Place the Meter inside the shipping container, and store in a location that complies with the storage environment specification described in transit, there may be set up to operate on the proper storage and cleaning of damage, the shipping container and... and Inspecting the Meter Every care is 17.5″ x 15.5″ x 8.0″, with a line voltage determined at www.fluke.com. Contacting Fluke To order accessories, receive operating assistance, or get the location of the box, should provide similar shock isolation. The shipping container provides...
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...Note The trigger key is disabled whenever the Meter is used for all functions and ranges. Press the soft key labeled EXT TRIG. To select a specific digit to indicate the Meter is in external trigger mode. However, you need to wait for a signal to increment the digit. 5. Setting the... trigger delay. With the desired delay set up for an external trigger: 1. To select a specific digit to auto trigger mode, press EXT TRIG again. Press the soft key labeled TRIG DELAY. 8845A/8846A Users Manual each trigger or pulse received, the Meter will take a specified number of measurements...
...Note The trigger key is disabled whenever the Meter is used for all functions and ranges. Press the soft key labeled EXT TRIG. To select a specific digit to indicate the Meter is in external trigger mode. However, you need to wait for a signal to increment the digit. 5. Setting the... trigger delay. With the desired delay set up for an external trigger: 1. To select a specific digit to auto trigger mode, press EXT TRIG again. Press the soft key labeled TRIG DELAY. 8845A/8846A Users Manual each trigger or pulse received, the Meter will take a specified number of measurements...
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See the specifications section for Fluke part numbers. Storing Readings in one internal memory file. To adjust the number of samples set , press the soft key labeled ENTER. With the desired ... , press the ENTER soft key to return to delete files. In addition to storing and recalling readings and configurations, a memory management function is available from Fluke. Press the STORE READINGS soft key shown above. 3. If not already highlighted, press the INTERNAL MEMORY soft key. 4. The MEM annunciator in Chapter 1 for more...
See the specifications section for Fluke part numbers. Storing Readings in one internal memory file. To adjust the number of samples set , press the soft key labeled ENTER. With the desired ... , press the ENTER soft key to return to delete files. In addition to storing and recalling readings and configurations, a memory management function is available from Fluke. Press the STORE READINGS soft key shown above. 3. If not already highlighted, press the INTERNAL MEMORY soft key. 4. The MEM annunciator in Chapter 1 for more...
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... F3 F4 F5 caw033.eps 3. CONFIG01 through CONFIG05). Press M. 2. To store a meter configuration in the Meter's internal memory: 1. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. To adjust the display to the desired memory location, press either to increment the digit. 6. Press the RECALL CONFIG soft key. 3. To recall a configuration...
... F3 F4 F5 caw033.eps 3. CONFIG01 through CONFIG05). Press M. 2. To store a meter configuration in the Meter's internal memory: 1. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. To adjust the display to the desired memory location, press either to increment the digit. 6. Press the RECALL CONFIG soft key. 3. To recall a configuration...
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...want a memory location other than the first four locations, press the MORE soft key. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. Per Department of Defense requirements, the Meter allows the erasure of the first four memory locations, press the appropriately labeled soft key....displays the total external memory, the amount of external memory available (8846A Only): 1. Press M. 2. If not, press the CANCEL soft key. 8845A/8846A Users Manual 1. If you are sure you want to all stored configurations, the user string and the hostname from the modules. Managing Memory...
...want a memory location other than the first four locations, press the MORE soft key. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. Per Department of Defense requirements, the Meter allows the erasure of the first four memory locations, press the appropriately labeled soft key....displays the total external memory, the amount of external memory available (8846A Only): 1. Press M. 2. If not, press the CANCEL soft key. 8845A/8846A Users Manual 1. If you are sure you want to all stored configurations, the user string and the hostname from the modules. Managing Memory...