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...1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands 11/99 To register your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with its functional specifications for repair in another country. This warranty extends only to the original... buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to...
...1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands 11/99 To register your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with its functional specifications for repair in another country. This warranty extends only to the original... buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to...
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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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...8226; Extended 10 Ω and 1 GΩ ranges (8846A Only) • Frequency measurements to 300 kHz (8846A to clarify the differences between these two models. The following is a list of some specifications are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for bench-top...a carrying handle that model. 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The 8845A and 8846A are tighter for the 8846A. Separate specification tables are also used to 1 MHz) • Capacitance measurements (8846A Only) • Temperature measurement (8846A Only) • 10 A current capability ...
...8226; Extended 10 Ω and 1 GΩ ranges (8846A Only) • Frequency measurements to 300 kHz (8846A to clarify the differences between these two models. The following is a list of some specifications are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for bench-top...a carrying handle that model. 1 Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The 8845A and 8846A are tighter for the 8846A. Separate specification tables are also used to 1 MHz) • Capacitance measurements (8846A Only) • Temperature measurement (8846A Only) • 10 A current capability ...
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...1A1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1. Appendices Safety Information This section addresses safety considerations and describes symbols that relate to specific measurement functions. A W Caution statement identifies conditions or practices that must be observed to keep the instrument in injury or...and optional accessories, and specifications. A X Warning statement identifies conditions or practices that could result in the manual. XW Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read and follow the precautions in a safe condition. 8845A/8846A Users Manual About this ...
...1A1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1. Appendices Safety Information This section addresses safety considerations and describes symbols that relate to specific measurement functions. A W Caution statement identifies conditions or practices that must be observed to keep the instrument in injury or...and optional accessories, and specifications. A X Warning statement identifies conditions or practices that could result in the manual. XW Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read and follow the precautions in a safe condition. 8845A/8846A Users Manual About this ...
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... if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. • Do not use the Meter in doubt, have the Meter serviced. • Whenever it . 1 Introduction and Specifications Safety Information Table 1-1. Check the test leads for the voltage and outlet of the Meter without first removing it . Do not use the power cord...
... if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. • Do not use the Meter in doubt, have the Meter serviced. • Whenever it . 1 Introduction and Specifications Safety Information Table 1-1. Check the test leads for the voltage and outlet of the Meter without first removing it . Do not use the power cord...
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...of non-volatile flash memory listed in Table 1-4: 1. Media Memory (8846A Only) The 8846A has a front-panel USB port for the 8845A and 8846A. Select the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. Accessories Model/Fluke PN TL71 6303 6730 5940 5143 6275 6344 884X-Short 884X-Case... Electronic Probe Set Basic Electronic DMM Test Set 4-Wire Short Black plastic case 1-7 Select the ERASE MEMORY soft key. 1 Introduction and Specifications Accessories Non Volatile Memory Table 1-4 lists the Meter's non-volatile memory elements. FPGA hardware setup, application program storage, calibration constants. Table...
...of non-volatile flash memory listed in Table 1-4: 1. Media Memory (8846A Only) The 8846A has a front-panel USB port for the 8845A and 8846A. Select the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. Accessories Model/Fluke PN TL71 6303 6730 5940 5143 6275 6344 884X-Short 884X-Case... Electronic Probe Set Basic Electronic DMM Test Set 4-Wire Short Black plastic case 1-7 Select the ERASE MEMORY soft key. 1 Introduction and Specifications Accessories Non Volatile Memory Table 1-4 lists the Meter's non-volatile memory elements. FPGA hardware setup, application program storage, calibration constants. Table...
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... 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. Automatically sensed at power-on. 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...
... 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. Automatically sensed at power-on. 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...
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... affected by source impedance, cable dielectric characteristics, and input signal changes. See accessories) IEEE 488.2 LAN Warranty One year Electrical Specifications Accuracy specifications are valid for NPLC of 1 or greater with dc filter off and power line frequency ±0.1 % 100 dB for 6...189; digit mode after at least a 1-hour warm-up with Auto Zero is default input impedance. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A...
... affected by source impedance, cable dielectric characteristics, and input signal changes. See accessories) IEEE 488.2 LAN Warranty One year Electrical Specifications Accuracy specifications are valid for NPLC of 1 or greater with dc filter off and power line frequency ±0.1 % 100 dB for 6...189; digit mode after at least a 1-hour warm-up with Auto Zero is default input impedance. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A...
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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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...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. 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 + ... x 4-wire resistance, or 2-wire resistance with zero. If zero is stated as ± (% measurement + % of reading. 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 - ...
...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. 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 + ... x 4-wire resistance, or 2-wire resistance with zero. If zero is stated as ± (% measurement + % of reading. 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 - ...
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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. 8845A/8846A Users Manual AC Current The following ac current specifications are for sinusoidal signals with amplitudes greater than 5 % of range. Input Protection Tool accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses. 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. 8845A/8846A Users Manual AC Current The following ac current specifications are for sinusoidal signals with amplitudes greater than 5 % of range. Input Protection Tool accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses. For inputs from 1% to 10 kHz Maximum Crest Factor 5:1 at full scale Additional Crest Factor Errors (
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... - 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 1-17 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...
... - 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 1-17 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...
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1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications Capacitance (8846A Only) Accuracy is stated as ±(% of measurement + % of range) Range Resolution 1 nF 1 pF 10 nF 10 pF 100 nF 100 pF 1 µF 1 nF 10 ...;C 0.4 °C Continuity Continuity Threshold Selectable between 1 Ω and 1000 Ω Test Current 1 mA Response Time 300 samples/sec 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 °C Resolution 0.001 °C 0.001...
1 Introduction and Specifications Electrical Specifications Capacitance (8846A Only) Accuracy is stated as ±(% of measurement + % of range) Range Resolution 1 nF 1 pF 10 nF 10 pF 100 nF 100 pF 1 µF 1 nF 10 ...;C 0.4 °C Continuity Continuity Threshold Selectable between 1 Ω and 1000 Ω Test Current 1 mA Response Time 300 samples/sec 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 °C Resolution 0.001 °C 0.001...
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... and the sides of the Meter. Also included is 17.5″ x 15.5″ x 8.0″, with the storage environment specification described in USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) +31 402-675-200 +81-3-3434-0181 +65-738-5655 +1-425-446-5500 1-888-99... visible external damage to operate on the proper storage and cleaning of the box, should provide similar shock isolation. In the event of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: USA: Canada: Europe: Japan: Singapore: Anywhere in the world: Service in Chapter 1. Save the container and...
... and the sides of the Meter. Also included is 17.5″ x 15.5″ x 8.0″, with the storage environment specification described in USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) +31 402-675-200 +81-3-3434-0181 +65-738-5655 +1-425-446-5500 1-888-99... visible external damage to operate on the proper storage and cleaning of the box, should provide similar shock isolation. In the event of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: USA: Canada: Europe: Japan: Singapore: Anywhere in the world: Service in Chapter 1. Save the container and...
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...a positive going edge on the trigger port will remain highlighted to take the specified number of measurements after receiving a trigger. To select a specific digit to adjust, press either . Press the soft key labeled TRIGGER. 3. Press L. 2. to decrement the digit or ++ to auto trigger...-trigger" state. Press the soft key labeled # SAMPLES. Press L. 2. Press the soft key labeled TRIG DELAY. Press L. 2. 8845A/8846A Users Manual each trigger or pulse received, the Meter will take a specified number of measurements for an external trigger: 1. With the desired ...
...a positive going edge on the trigger port will remain highlighted to take the specified number of measurements after receiving a trigger. To select a specific digit to adjust, press either . Press the soft key labeled TRIGGER. 3. Press L. 2. to decrement the digit or ++ to auto trigger...-trigger" state. Press the soft key labeled # SAMPLES. Press L. 2. Press the soft key labeled TRIG DELAY. Press L. 2. 8845A/8846A Users Manual each trigger or pulse received, the Meter will take a specified number of measurements for an external trigger: 1. With the desired ...
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...(8846A only). On the 8846A, external memory connects through the USB port on the front panel of samples, press either to select a digit. To adjust the number of the Meter. Press the START soft key to increment the digit. 5. See the specifications section for Fluke ...files, each Meter measurement. to decrement the digit or ++ to storing and recalling readings and configurations, a memory management function is available from Fluke. Press M. + 0.5993 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 caw032.eps 2. In addition to increment the character. 6. 3 Front-Panel Operation ...
...(8846A only). On the 8846A, external memory connects through the USB port on the front panel of samples, press either to select a digit. To adjust the number of the Meter. Press the START soft key to increment the digit. 5. See the specifications section for Fluke ...files, each Meter measurement. to decrement the digit or ++ to storing and recalling readings and configurations, a memory management function is available from Fluke. Press M. + 0.5993 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 caw032.eps 2. In addition to increment the character. 6. 3 Front-Panel Operation ...
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... press the appropriate soft key. CONFIG01 through CONFIG05). With the preferred memory location set, press the ENTER soft key to select a specific digit. To recall a configuration from internal memory: 1. Press the STORE USB soft key. The display indicates the next available memory... are filled, the Meter will always indicate memory location 10. 5. Recalling a Meter Configuration To recall a configuration from external memory (8846A Only): 3-19 If you want to increment the digit. 6. to decrement the digit or ++ to store the present Meter configuration in...
... press the appropriate soft key. CONFIG01 through CONFIG05). With the preferred memory location set, press the ENTER soft key to select a specific digit. To recall a configuration from internal memory: 1. Press the STORE USB soft key. The display indicates the next available memory... are filled, the Meter will always indicate memory location 10. 5. Recalling a Meter Configuration To recall a configuration from external memory (8846A Only): 3-19 If you want to increment the digit. 6. to decrement the digit or ++ to store the present Meter configuration in...
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...If not, press the CANCEL soft key. Press the USB STATUS soft key. CONFIG01 through CONFIG04. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. To clear internal memory contents: 1. Press the RECALL USB soft key. If all stored configurations, the user string and the hostname from the ...Per Department of Defense requirements, the Meter allows the erasure of Meter configuration and data files from one of external memory available (8846A Only): 1. Press the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. After a few seconds, the Meter displays the total external memory, the amount of external...
...If not, press the CANCEL soft key. Press the USB STATUS soft key. CONFIG01 through CONFIG04. to decrement the digit or ++ to select a specific digit. To clear internal memory contents: 1. Press the RECALL USB soft key. If all stored configurations, the user string and the hostname from the ...Per Department of Defense requirements, the Meter allows the erasure of Meter configuration and data files from one of external memory available (8846A Only): 1. Press the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. After a few seconds, the Meter displays the total external memory, the amount of external...