Fluke 8808A Support Question
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Question posted by bounnakkhaikhamext on September 23rd, 2021
My Meter Does Not Read Ac Milliamps But It Reads Amps, What Is The Problem?
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on September 23rd, 2021 10:10 AM
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Why is my multimeter not reading voltage?
If the multimeter doesn't turn on or the display is dim you may have a weak or dead battery. ... If your multimeter powers up but you aren't getting accurate measurements you may have faulty test leads. Set your multimeter to read resistance and touch the test probe leads together. It should read zero ohms.
https://www.circuitspecialists.com/blog/dmm-troubleshooting-repair/
How do you reset a Fluke multimeter?
Tip
Hold down the "Min/Max" button on the meter. ...
Press the "Auto/Hold" button once. ...
Wait for the display to show "C-01." When this happens, attach the outputs from the meter into the inputs on the calibration tool.
change battaries and reset!!
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/how-to-calibrate-a-fluke-meter-13414488.html
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Related Fluke 8808A Manual Pages
Fluke 8808A Digital Multimeter Datasheet - Page 4
AC Voltage Specifications
AC Voltage specifications are for ac sinewave signals >5 % of range and For inputs from 1 % to 5 % of range.
Fluke 8808A Digital Multimeter Datasheet - Page 6
...005 0.015 + 0.005
0.03 + 0.02 0.02 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.02 0.18 + 0.01
Notes:
[1] Accuracy given as ± (% of reading + % of range)
1 year
23 °C ± 5 °C
0.03 + 0.005 0.02 + 0.005 0.04 + 0.02 0.03 + 0.008 ...005 + 0.001 0.008 + 0.001 0.008 + 0.001
AC Current
The following ac current specifications are for 20 mA and 200 mA AC Filter Bandwidth:
Slow 20 Hz - 100 kHz Maximum Crest ...
Fluke 8808A Digital Multimeter Datasheet - Page 7
... 199.99 Resolution 0.01
Diode Test
Response Time 100 samples/sec with audible tone Rate Fast Maxiumum Reading 1.9999 V Resolution 0.1 mV
6 Fluke Corporation 8808A
Fluke 8808A Digital Multimeter Extended Specifications Fluke Corporation 7 Settling Considerations When measuring frequency after a dc offset voltage change, errors
may occur. Measurement Considerations To minimize measurement...
User Manual - Page 4
...Up Configuration 3-25 Calibration ...3-26
4
Operating the Meter Using the Computer Interface 4-1
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Users Manual
Storing and Shipping the Meter 2-3 Power Considerations 2-3
Selecting the Line Voltage ...3-16 Connecting to an External Trigger 3-16 Selecting a Function Modifier 3-17 Relative Readings Modifier (REL 3-18 Decibels and Auto Power Modifier 3-18 Touch Hold Function (HOLD...
User Manual - Page 5
... Values to the Meter 4-8 Sending Command Strings to the Meter 4-8
How the Meter Processes Output 4-8 Triggering Output 4-9
External Triggering from the Front Panel 4-9 Setting the Trigger Type Configuration 4-10 External Trigger via the Computer Interface 4-10 Status Registers 4-11 Event Status and Event Status Enable Registers 4-12 Status Byte Register 4-14 Reading the Status...
User Manual - Page 14
...on the Meter's rear panel. This manual contains information and warnings that could result in injury or death. To use the Meter correctly and safely, read the ...Meter for Operation," provides information on the Meter or in damage to the Meter or equipment to install, use the Meter, and standard and optional accessories and specifications. Chapter 5, "Operating the Meter using the Meter...
User Manual - Page 15
... which you are working with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 42 V dc. Safety Information
XW Warning
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury, or death, read the following before using the Meter:
• Use the Meter only as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground...
User Manual - Page 20
8808A
Users Manual
AC Voltage Specifications
AC Voltage specifications are for ac sinewave signals >5 % of range and For inputs from 1 % to 5 % of range.
User Manual - Page 37
...cause the Meter to display relative readings,
minimum or maximum values, or to select the TouchHold® function to hold a reading on the front panel of the Meter. This ... function (volts dc, volts ac, current dc, current ac, resistance, frequency, and diode/continuity test) for the primary and/or secondary displays
• Take a measurement and display a reading • Select the manual ...
User Manual - Page 39
...-Panel Features (cont.)
Description
Primary operation: Sets the Meter's measurement rate to slow, medium or fast
Second level operation: Selects source for triggering measurement
Primary operation: Selects Touch Hold function
Second level operation: Sets Touch Hold minimum response level
Primary operation: Selects relative readings function to display difference between relative base and...
User Manual - Page 41
R Setup 8 annunciator S Print T * (asterisk) U Auto Range V Manual Range W CAL Error
X Y
Description Meter is in remote mode (remotely controlled) the front panel is locked out Meter is in external trigger mode
Q is pressed and secondary function will be selected
Relative readings function modifier is selected Measurement value in secondary display is negative Touch Hold function...
User Manual - Page 43
... to manual ranging. DC is displayed.) To select ac + dc total rms readings, simultaneously press A and D for the primary display.
3-9 If a reading is shown on the secondary display when a function...two seconds. 3 Operating the Meter from the Front Panel Selecting a Measurement Rate
In autoranging mode, the Meter automatically selects the next higher range when a reading is greater than 95 % of...
User Manual - Page 52
... terminals or test leads. Decibels are in this chapter.
3-18
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Users Manual
After a function modifier is shown on the primary display. XW Warning
To avoid electrical shock or damage to select the relative readings modifier. To make a relative reading, press T to the Meter, do not touch the input terminals or test leads during...
User Manual - Page 55
...
Description Shows volts ac reading in secondary display Shows volts dc reading in secondary display Shows amperes ac reading in secondary display Shows amperes dc reading in secondary display Shows frequency reading in secondary display Shows ohms reading in secondary display Sets Touch Hold sensitivity threshold Edits relative base and places the Meter into relative readings mode (see the...
User Manual - Page 77
...Service Request Enable
Service Request Enable Query Read Status Byte
Trigger Self test query Wait-to-Continue
Sets the Service Request Enable Register to 0). Meter returns the of bits in the register...(Not applicable)
CLR2
CONT
(Not applicable)
DIODE
(Not applicable)
FREQ
FREQ2
Function
AC current AC plus DC rms current DC current Clears measurement (if shown) Continuity test Diode test ...
User Manual - Page 79
... display the difference between a measured value and the relative base.
An Execution Error is generated if the Meter is forced and shown on a measurement before displaying a reading. Meter exits the decibels modifier and displays readings in a volts ac and/or dc function. Set dB reference impedance to the reference impedance indicated. Reference Impedance Values
Value...
User Manual - Page 91
... of electronics. Press A to make two measurements on one signal, perform the following example procedure to select frequency for the primary display. 4. Insert the test lead probes into the INPUT VZYR HI and LO terminals. 3.
Appendix A
Applications
Introduction
This chapter discusses some applications that you use two meters or to select volts ac...
User Manual - Page 92
... are being measured.
Secondary Function
DC V AC V DC I AC I
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
FREQ X X
OHMS X
How the Meter Takes Dual Display Measurements
When the Meter is applied to a measurement function on ), the Meter takes measurements and updates the displays in Combination
The dual display allows you to display select combinations of dual readings can only be made , another function...
User Manual - Page 93
...value and the relative base. Be sure that in the secondary display, the Meter updates each display using a single set of test leads connected to the INPUT ...circuit) saturation
• Measure ac amplitude and frequency for line voltage and ac signal analysis
• Measure frequency response of an amplifier • Adjust ac motor control • Read noise in telecommunication applications &#...
User Manual - Page 95
... displayed result to be fully settled after changing the range or function before displaying a reading. However, additional time needs to be allowed for the measurement to meet the meter's accuracy specifications. Settling times are either ac-type [ac volts or amps] or dc-type [all others]). Update Rate in the Dual Display Mode The update...
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