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All rights reserved. ® 8845A/8846A Digital Multimeter Users Manual July 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
All rights reserved. ® 8845A/8846A Digital Multimeter Users Manual July 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction and Specifications 1-1 Introduction...1-3 Manual Set ...1-3 About this Manual 1-4 Safety Information 1-4 General Safety Summary 1-4 Symbols ...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...
Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction and Specifications 1-1 Introduction...1-3 Manual Set ...1-3 About this Manual 1-4 Safety Information 1-4 General Safety Summary 1-4 Symbols ...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...
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8845A/8846A Users Manual 2 3 Diode Test ...1-20 Measurement Rates 1-20 Preparing the Meter for Operation 2-1 Introduction...2-3 Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter 2-3 Contacting Fluke 2-3 Storing and Shipping the Meter 2-3 Power Considerations 2-3 Selecting the Line Voltage 2-4 ...Setting the AC Signal Filter 3-8 Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters .......... 3-8 Setting the Default Temperature Scale (8846A Only 3-9 Enabling Automatic Input Impedance 3-9 Using the Analyze Functions 3-9 Collecting Statistics on Measurements 3-10 Testing Using Limits 3-11...
8845A/8846A Users Manual 2 3 Diode Test ...1-20 Measurement Rates 1-20 Preparing the Meter for Operation 2-1 Introduction...2-3 Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter 2-3 Contacting Fluke 2-3 Storing and Shipping the Meter 2-3 Power Considerations 2-3 Selecting the Line Voltage 2-4 ...Setting the AC Signal Filter 3-8 Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters .......... 3-8 Setting the Default Temperature Scale (8846A Only 3-9 Enabling Automatic Input Impedance 3-9 Using the Analyze Functions 3-9 Collecting Statistics on Measurements 3-10 Testing Using Limits 3-11...
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications Title Page Introduction...1-3 Manual Set ...1-3 About this Manual 1-4 Safety Information 1-4 General Safety Summary 1-4 Symbols ...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...
Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications Title Page Introduction...1-3 Manual Set ...1-3 About this Manual 1-4 Safety Information 1-4 General Safety Summary 1-4 Symbols ...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...
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... or controller. 1-3 The following is a list of the meter • Closed-case calibration (no internal calibration adjustments) Manual Set The manual set for precision manual measurements and use in that also serves as a bail for optional memory (8846A Only) • 6-1/2 digit resolution • Half-rack width • True rms ac • 2 and 4-wire resistance...
... or controller. 1-3 The following is a list of the meter • Closed-case calibration (no internal calibration adjustments) Manual Set The manual set for precision manual measurements and use in that also serves as a bail for optional memory (8846A Only) • 6-1/2 digit resolution • Half-rack width • True rms ac • 2 and 4-wire resistance...
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...XW Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read and follow all of the Meter. 8845A/8846A Users Manual About this manual that relate to specific measurement functions. In addition, follow the precautions in accordance with and around electricity. 1-4 Chapter... 2 "Preparing for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to as the Meter). To use the Meter correctly ...
...XW Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read and follow all of the Meter. 8845A/8846A Users Manual About this manual that relate to specific measurement functions. In addition, follow the precautions in accordance with and around electricity. 1-4 Chapter... 2 "Preparing for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to as the Meter). To use the Meter correctly ...
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... as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground. • Always use the Meter in this manual, or the protection provided by the manual. • Use the proper terminals, function, and range for continuity. Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. 1 Introduction and Specifications...
... as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground. • Always use the Meter in this manual, or the protection provided by the manual. • Use the proper terminals, function, and range for continuity. Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. 1 Introduction and Specifications...
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...4 MB Function Out-guard measurement data, user strings, temporary configuration information, and Ethernet Host name. Press M. 2. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal Instrument Security Procedures This section describes the Meter's memory elements and the procedures for clearing them...Volatile Memory Table 1-3 lists the Meter's volatile memory elements. Select the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Symbols Table 1-2 is a list of this manual. Table 1-2. Safety and Electrical Symbols Symbol Description W Risk of danger. Voltage > 30 V dc or...
...4 MB Function Out-guard measurement data, user strings, temporary configuration information, and Ethernet Host name. Press M. 2. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal Instrument Security Procedures This section describes the Meter's memory elements and the procedures for clearing them...Volatile Memory Table 1-3 lists the Meter's volatile memory elements. Select the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 3. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Symbols Table 1-2 is a list of this manual. Table 1-2. Safety and Electrical Symbols Symbol Description W Risk of danger. Voltage > 30 V dc or...
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... lab Agreement, Calibration, artifact 1-8 8845A/8846A Users Manual Table 1-3. Allows meter to RS-232 Cable Adapter Shielded RS-232 Cable (2 Meters) Ethernet Cable 512 Mbyte memory (8846A only) 1 Gbyte memory (8846A only) FlukeView Forms, Basic Software FlukeView ...Forms, Software Upgrade - Shielded IEEE 488 two-meter (78.8 inches) cable, with data Agreement, Calibration, Z540 Traceable, without data Agreement, Calibration, Z540 Traceable, with plug and jack at each end. Accessories (cont) Model/Fluke...
... lab Agreement, Calibration, artifact 1-8 8845A/8846A Users Manual Table 1-3. Allows meter to RS-232 Cable Adapter Shielded RS-232 Cable (2 Meters) Ethernet Cable 512 Mbyte memory (8846A only) 1 Gbyte memory (8846A only) FlukeView Forms, Basic Software FlukeView ...Forms, Software Upgrade - Shielded IEEE 488 two-meter (78.8 inches) cable, with data Agreement, Calibration, Z540 Traceable, without data Agreement, Calibration, Z540 Traceable, with plug and jack at each end. Accessories (cont) Model/Fluke...
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...average/standard deviation), and Limit Test Electrical Input Protection 1000 V all ranges Overrange 20 % on all ranges except 1000 V dc, 1000 V ac (8846A), 750 V ac (8845A), Diode, and 10 A ranges Remote Interfaces RS-232 (RS-232 to USB cable available to connect the Meter to ... digit mode after at calibration temperature ±1 °C and less than 10 minutes, add error: 0.0002 % range additional error + 5 µV. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A 10,000 measurements, Internal and up with Auto Zero is default input impedance.
...average/standard deviation), and Limit Test Electrical Input Protection 1000 V all ranges Overrange 20 % on all ranges except 1000 V dc, 1000 V ac (8846A), 750 V ac (8845A), Diode, and 10 A ranges Remote Interfaces RS-232 (RS-232 to USB cable available to connect the Meter to ... digit mode after at calibration temperature ±1 °C and less than 10 minutes, add error: 0.0002 % range additional error + 5 µV. 8845A/8846A Users Manual Memory 8845A 10,000 measurements, Internal only 8846A 10,000 measurements, Internal and up with Auto Zero is default input impedance.
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8845A/8846A Users Manual Input Characteristics Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 1000 V Full Scale (6½ Digits) 100.0000 mV 1.000000 V 10.00000 V 100.0000 V 1,000.000 V 4½ Digits 10 µV 100 µV 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV Resolution 5½ Digits 1 µV 10 µV 100 µV 1 mV 10 mV 6½ Digits 100 nV 1 µV 10 µV 100 µV 1 mV Input Impedance 1 MΩ ±2 % shunted by
8845A/8846A Users Manual Input Characteristics Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 1000 V Full Scale (6½ Digits) 100.0000 mV 1.000000 V 10.00000 V 100.0000 V 1,000.000 V 4½ Digits 10 µV 100 µV 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV Resolution 5½ Digits 1 µV 10 µV 100 µV 1 mV 10 mV 6½ Digits 100 nV 1 µV 10 µV 100 µV 1 mV Input Impedance 1 MΩ ±2 % shunted by
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8845A/8846A Users Manual 1-14 Max. Input Protection 1000 V on all ranges....8486; 1 MΩ 1.000000 MΩ 10 MΩ 10.00000 MΩ 100 MΩ 100.0000 MΩ 1.0 GΩ[1] 1.000000 GΩ [1] 8846A Only 4½ Digits 1 mΩ 10 mΩ 100 mΩ 1 Ω 10 Ω 100 Ω 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 100... 5 mA 1 mA 1 mA 100 µA 10 µA 10 µA 1 µA 1 µA || 10 MΩ 1 µA || 10 MΩ 8846A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range) Range 10 Ω 100 Ω 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 100 kΩ 1 MΩ...
8845A/8846A Users Manual 1-14 Max. Input Protection 1000 V on all ranges....8486; 1 MΩ 1.000000 MΩ 10 MΩ 10.00000 MΩ 100 MΩ 100.0000 MΩ 1.0 GΩ[1] 1.000000 GΩ [1] 8846A Only 4½ Digits 1 mΩ 10 mΩ 100 mΩ 1 Ω 10 Ω 100 Ω 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 100... 5 mA 1 mA 1 mA 100 µA 10 µA 10 µA 1 µA 1 µA || 10 MΩ 1 µA || 10 MΩ 8846A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range) Range 10 Ω 100 Ω 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 100 kΩ 1 MΩ...
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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. 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 (
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. 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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8845A/8846A Users Manual Frequency Gate Times Programmable to 8 X 107 volt-Hertz Gate Time vs. For the most accurate measurement, wait up to 28 °C 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.005 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.... 18 to 1 second for inputs >100 mV. Measurement Considerations To minimize measurement errors, shield inputs from external noise when measuring low-voltage, low-frequency signals. 8846A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± % measurement Range 100 mV to 1000 V[1][2] Frequency 3 - 5 Hz 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 90 Days (23 ± 5 °C) 1 Year...
8845A/8846A Users Manual Frequency Gate Times Programmable to 8 X 107 volt-Hertz Gate Time vs. For the most accurate measurement, wait up to 28 °C 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.005 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.... 18 to 1 second for inputs >100 mV. Measurement Considerations To minimize measurement errors, shield inputs from external noise when measuring low-voltage, low-frequency signals. 8846A Accuracy Accuracy is given as ± % measurement Range 100 mV to 1000 V[1][2] Frequency 3 - 5 Hz 24 Hour (23 ± 1 °C) 90 Days (23 ± 5 °C) 1 Year...
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8845A/8846A Users Manual Diode Test Test Current 100 µA or 1 mA Response Time 300 samples/sec with autozero off. [2] Maximum measurement rates for 0.01 % of range) Range 5.0000 V ... Coefficient/ °C Outside 18 to 28 °C 0.001 + 0.002 0.001 + 0.002 Measurement Rates Function Digits Integration Time Setting 60 Hz (50 Hz) Measurements/Second[1] 8845A 8846A DC Volts, DC Current, and Resistance 6½ 100 NPLC 1.67 (2) s 0.6 (0.5) 6½ 10 NPLC 167 (200) ms 6 (5) 0.6 (0.5) 6 (5) 5½ 10 NPLC 16.7 (20) ms 60 (50) 60...
8845A/8846A Users Manual Diode Test Test Current 100 µA or 1 mA Response Time 300 samples/sec with autozero off. [2] Maximum measurement rates for 0.01 % of range) Range 5.0000 V ... Coefficient/ °C Outside 18 to 28 °C 0.001 + 0.002 0.001 + 0.002 Measurement Rates Function Digits Integration Time Setting 60 Hz (50 Hz) Measurements/Second[1] 8845A 8846A DC Volts, DC Current, and Resistance 6½ 100 NPLC 1.67 (2) s 0.6 (0.5) 6½ 10 NPLC 167 (200) ms 6 (5) 0.6 (0.5) 6 (5) 5½ 10 NPLC 16.7 (20) ms 60 (50) 60...
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...This fuse is shipped with a replacement fuse of the four line voltage selections. Unplug the power cord from the fuse holder. 4. 8845A/8846A Users Manual does not match the power the Meter will operate on any one rated appropriately for the selected line-power voltage. Replace the selector block ...back into , then the Meter's line voltage setting must be plugged into the fuse holder. Use only Fluke fuses 2-4 Selecting the Line Voltage...
...This fuse is shipped with a replacement fuse of the four line voltage selections. Unplug the power cord from the fuse holder. 4. 8845A/8846A Users Manual does not match the power the Meter will operate on any one rated appropriately for the selected line-power voltage. Replace the selector block ...back into , then the Meter's line voltage setting must be plugged into the fuse holder. Use only Fluke fuses 2-4 Selecting the Line Voltage...