Fluke 8845A FE 8845A & 8846A Users Manual - Page 4

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 Replacing the Fuses 2-4 Connecting to Line Power 2-7 Turning Power-On 2-8 Adjusting the Bail 2-8 Installing the Meter in an Equipment Rack 2-8 Cleaning the Meter 2-9 Front-Panel Operation 3-1 Introduction...3-3 Controls and Indicators 3-3 Front-Panel Feature Descriptions 3-3 Display Panel 3-4 Rear-Panel Connectors 3-6 Adjusting the Meter's Range 3-7 Navigating the Front-Panel Menu 3-7 Configuring the Meter for a Measurement 3-7 Setting the Display Resolution 3-7 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 Setting an Offset Value 3-12 Using MX+B 3-12 Using TrendPlot 3-13 Using the Histogram Function 3-14 Controlling Trigger Functions 3-15 Choosing a Trigger Source 3-15 Setting the Trigger Delay 3-16 Setting the Number of Samples 3-16 Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal 3-17 Accessing and Controlling Memory 3-17 Storing Readings in Memory 3-17 Recalling Readings from Memory 3-18 Storing Meter Configuration Information 3-18 Recalling a Meter Configuration 3-19 Managing Memory 3-20 Controlling System-Related Operations 3-21 Identifying Meter Errors 3-21 Querying the Firmware for Revision Level 3-21 Adjusting Display Brightness 3-21 Setting the Meter's Date and Time 3-21 ii