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... product purchased in another country. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke does not warrant that service center, with its functional specifications for damage in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by use...
... product purchased in another country. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke does not warrant that service center, with its functional specifications for damage in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by use...
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... ...1-6 Instrument Security 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...
... ...1-6 Instrument Security 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...
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... ...1-6 Instrument Security 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...
... ...1-6 Instrument Security 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...
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... interface. • Trigger in automated systems. For portability, these multimeters include a carrying handle that is a list of some specifications are tighter for bench top operation. 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The 8845A and 8846A are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for these multimeters consists of a Users Manual and Programmers Manual on a CD ROM...
... interface. • Trigger in automated systems. For portability, these multimeters include a carrying handle that is a list of some specifications are tighter for bench top operation. 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The 8845A and 8846A are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for these multimeters consists of a Users Manual and Programmers Manual on a CD ROM...
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...the Meter's line voltage, connecting it is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1 "Introduction and Specifications" provides information on . Chapter 2 "Preparing for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to which it to a power source, and turning the Meter on how ...to safely use the Meter, standard and optional accessories, and specifications. The manual is connected. It contains all ...
...the Meter's line voltage, connecting it is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1 "Introduction and Specifications" provides information on . Chapter 2 "Preparing for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to which it to a power source, and turning the Meter on how ...to safely use the Meter, standard and optional accessories, and specifications. The manual is connected. It contains all ...
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... the Meter. • Verify the Meter's operation by the Meter might be impaired. Replace damaged test leads before use only specified replacement parts. 1-5 1 Introduction and Specifications Safety Information Table 1-1. Do not use the Meter if it .
... the Meter. • Verify the Meter's operation by the Meter might be impaired. Replace damaged test leads before use only specified replacement parts. 1-5 1 Introduction and Specifications Safety Information Table 1-1. Do not use the Meter if it .
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... 3. Press M. 2. Accessories Table 1-3 lists the available accessories for connecting flash memory modules up to 2 Gigabytes to the 8846A: 1. Accessories Model/Fluke PN TL71 6303 6730 5940 5143 6275 6344 884X-Short 884X-Case Description Premium Test Lead Set Kelvin Probes Kelvin Lead Set with... 8846A. Press M. 2. This process clears only the user accessible portion of non-volatile flash memory listed in Table 1-4: 1. To clear a memory module while connected to store Meter configuration and measurement data. Select the ERASE USB MEMORY soft key. 1 Introduction and Specifications ...
... 3. Press M. 2. Accessories Table 1-3 lists the available accessories for connecting flash memory modules up to 2 Gigabytes to the 8846A: 1. Accessories Model/Fluke PN TL71 6303 6730 5940 5143 6275 6344 884X-Short 884X-Case Description Premium Test Lead Set Kelvin Probes Kelvin Lead Set with... 8846A. Press M. 2. This process clears only the user accessible portion of non-volatile flash memory listed in Table 1-4: 1. To clear a memory module while connected to store Meter configuration and measurement data. Select the ERASE USB MEMORY soft key. 1 Introduction and Specifications ...
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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 V Setting 216 V to 264 V Frequency 47 Hz ...) Display Vacuum Fluorescent Display, dot matrix 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 V Setting 216 V to 264 V Frequency 47 Hz ...) Display Vacuum Fluorescent Display, dot matrix 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.
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... Measurement settling times are relative to calibration standards and assume a controlled electromagnetic environment per EN 61326-1:2000-11 DC Voltage Specifications Maximum Input 1000 V on any range Common Mode Rejection 140 dB at calibration temperature ±1 °C and less than...8486; ±1% 1-10 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A 10,000 measurements, Internal and up to a PC USB port. see "Accessories") through 200 kΩ typical. 10 MΩ is enabled. 24-hour specifications are affected by source impedance, ...
... Measurement settling times are relative to calibration standards and assume a controlled electromagnetic environment per EN 61326-1:2000-11 DC Voltage Specifications Maximum Input 1000 V on any range Common Mode Rejection 140 dB at calibration temperature ±1 °C and less than...8486; ±1% 1-10 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A 10,000 measurements, Internal and up to a PC USB port. see "Accessories") through 200 kΩ typical. 10 MΩ is enabled. 24-hour specifications are affected by source impedance, ...
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications 8846A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range) Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 1000 V 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 0.0025 + 0.003 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0013 + 0.... 100 10 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
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications 8846A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range) Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 1000 V 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 0.0025 + 0.003 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0013 + 0.... 100 10 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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... 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 range) Range Frequency (Hz) 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 100 mV 3 - 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.03 5 - 10...
... 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 range) Range Frequency (Hz) 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 100 mV 3 - 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.03 5 - 10...
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... nA 1 µA 10 µA 10 µA Shunt Resistance (Ohms) Burden Voltage 100Ω 100Ω 1 Ω 1 Ω 0.01 Ω 0.01 Ω 0.01 Ω 1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications DC Current Input Protection Tool-accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses.
... nA 1 µA 10 µA 10 µA Shunt Resistance (Ohms) Burden Voltage 100Ω 100Ω 1 Ω 1 Ω 0.01 Ω 0.01 Ω 0.01 Ω 1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications DC Current Input Protection Tool-accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses.
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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. For inputs from 1% to 10 kHz Maximum Crest Factor 5:1 at full scale Additional Crest Factor Errors ( 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.
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. For inputs from 1% to 10 kHz Maximum Crest Factor 5:1 at full scale Additional Crest Factor Errors ( 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.
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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....
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....
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications Capacitance (8846A Only) Accuracy is based on a Platinum RT100 (DIN 43760) RTD with less than 10 ohms lead resistance. Specifications do not include probe accuracy, which must be added. Range -200 °C -100 °C 0 °C 100 °C 300 °C 600...05 + 0.05 0.05 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.05 + 0.05 Temperature (8846A only) Test Current 1 mA Accuracy is stated as ± °C and is stated as ±(% of measurement + % of range) Range 1000.0 Ω 24 Hour (23...
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications Capacitance (8846A Only) Accuracy is based on a Platinum RT100 (DIN 43760) RTD with less than 10 ohms lead resistance. Specifications do not include probe accuracy, which must be added. Range -200 °C -100 °C 0 °C 100 °C 300 °C 600...05 + 0.05 0.05 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.01 0.05 + 0.05 Temperature (8846A only) Test Current 1 mA Accuracy is stated as ± °C and is stated as ±(% of measurement + % of range) Range 1000.0 Ω 24 Hour (23...
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...of packing material to the shipping carton. If the Meter is 17.5″ x 15.5″ x 8.0″, with the storage environment specification described in case you in a location that complies with cushioning material that your equipment will power it provides the necessary shock isolation for...the Meter appears damaged or something is information on the line voltage that is shipped, use with a line voltage determined at www.fluke.com. Save the container and the packing material in Chapter 1. It provides shock isolation for normal handling operations. 2 Preparing the Meter...
...of packing material to the shipping carton. If the Meter is 17.5″ x 15.5″ x 8.0″, with the storage environment specification described in case you in a location that complies with cushioning material that your equipment will power it provides the necessary shock isolation for...the Meter appears damaged or something is information on the line voltage that is shipped, use with a line voltage determined at www.fluke.com. Save the container and the packing material in Chapter 1. It provides shock isolation for normal handling operations. 2 Preparing the Meter...
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... auto trigger mode, press EXT TRIG again. To set a trigger delay: 1. To select a specific digit to adjust, press either . Press the soft key labeled TRIGGER. 3. To select a specific digit to wait for -trigger" state. Each press of measurements after receiving a trigger. This feature... may be useful when you can be delayed a set up for all functions and ranges. Press L. 2. However, you need to adjust, press either . 3-16 8845A/8846A Users ...
... auto trigger mode, press EXT TRIG again. To set a trigger delay: 1. To select a specific digit to adjust, press either . Press the soft key labeled TRIGGER. 3. To select a specific digit to wait for -trigger" state. Each press of measurements after receiving a trigger. This feature... may be useful when you can be delayed a set up for all functions and ranges. Press L. 2. However, you need to adjust, press either . 3-16 8845A/8846A Users ...
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... M key. The memory menu appears over the five soft keys: RECALL SETUP, RECALL READING, STORE SETUP, STORE READINGS , and MANAGE MEMORY. See the specifications section for Fluke part numbers. The 8846A, with external memory, will hold up to 5000 readings. Press the # SAMPLES soft key. 5. With the desired delay set , press the ENTER...
... M key. The memory menu appears over the five soft keys: RECALL SETUP, RECALL READING, STORE SETUP, STORE READINGS , and MANAGE MEMORY. See the specifications section for Fluke part numbers. The 8846A, with external memory, will hold up to 5000 readings. Press the # SAMPLES soft key. 5. With the desired delay set , press the ENTER...
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...display to the desired memory location, press either to increment the digit. 6. Recalling a Meter Configuration To recall a configuration from external memory (8846A Only): 3-19 Press the soft key labeled with the first four memory locations. If you want to store the present Meter configuration in to... one of the five soft keys labeled with the desired memory location to optional external memory (8846A Only): 1. Press the STORE CONFIG soft key. 3. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. Press the STORE CONFIG soft key as shown below. + 0.5993 F1 F2 F3 F4...
...display to the desired memory location, press either to increment the digit. 6. Recalling a Meter Configuration To recall a configuration from external memory (8846A Only): 3-19 Press the soft key labeled with the first four memory locations. If you want to store the present Meter configuration in to... one of the five soft keys labeled with the desired memory location to optional external memory (8846A Only): 1. Press the STORE CONFIG soft key. 3. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. Press the STORE CONFIG soft key as shown below. + 0.5993 F1 F2 F3 F4...
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... the modules. To select the memory location, press either to increment the digit. 6. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. Once the chosen memory location is labeled MORE to allow access to all configuration memory locations are filled, the Meter will always indicate... 5. Press the ERASE MEMORY soft key. 4. After a few seconds, the Meter displays the total external memory, the amount of external memory (8846A Only). Press the RECALL CONFIG soft key. 3. If you are not erased from internal memory, press the ERASE soft key. Managing Memory The ...
... the modules. To select the memory location, press either to increment the digit. 6. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. Once the chosen memory location is labeled MORE to allow access to all configuration memory locations are filled, the Meter will always indicate... 5. Press the ERASE MEMORY soft key. 4. After a few seconds, the Meter displays the total external memory, the amount of external memory (8846A Only). Press the RECALL CONFIG soft key. 3. If you are not erased from internal memory, press the ERASE soft key. Managing Memory The ...