Fluke 45 user manual Options and Accessories, Where to go from Here, Introduction

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•100,000, 30,000, and 3,000 selectable count resolution, with display reading speeds of 2.5, 5, and 20 readings per second (rps), respectively.

•Built-in self-tests with closed-case calibration (no internal calibration adjustments).

Options and Accessories

Two options are available. These options can be installed in the meter at the factory or by the customer on site:

•The IEEE-488 Interface (Option -O5K) provides full programmability, and automated calibration. The IEEE-488 computer interface command set is identical to the RS-232 interface commands wherever possible.

•The Battery Kit (Option -01 K) consists of a rechargeable, 8 V, lead-acid battery, with battery bracket and charger assembly. The battery has a typical operating time of eight hours and is fully operable at ambient temperatures between 0 and 50 °C. For complete battery specifications, refer to Appendix A.

Available accessories are listed and described in Table 1-1.

Model

Table 1-1. Accessories

Description

C40

M00-200-634

RS40

RS41

S45

Y8021

Y8022

Y8023

Soft carrying case. Provides padded protection for the meter. Includes a pocket for the manual and pouch for the test leads and line cord.

Rackmount Kit. Allows meter to be mounted on either the right or left side of a standard 19-inch rack.

RS-232 terminal interface cable. Connects the Fluke 45 to any terminal or printer with properly configured DTE connector (DB-25 socket), including an IBM PC® , IBM PC/XT® or IBM PS/2 (models 25, 30, 5O, P60, 70, and 80).

RS-232 modem cable. Connects the Fluke 45 to a modem with properly configured DB-25 male pin connector.

QuickStart ™ , a PC software package, simplifies operation of the Fluke 45 when using the RS-232 computer interface. Readings are recorded in files that can be accessed by Lotus 1-2-3® , dBase lll® and other graphics packages.

Shielded IEEE-488 one-meter (39.4 inches) cable, with plug and jack at each end.

Shielded IEEE-488 two-meter (78.8 inches) cable, with plug and jack at each end.

Shielded IEEE-488 four-meter (13 feet) cable, with plug and jack at each end.

Where to go from Here

This manual has been organized to assist you in getting started quickly. It is not necessary for you to read the entire manual before using the meter effectively. However, we recom- mend that you do so in order to use your meter to its full advantage.

Begin by scanning the Table of Contents to familiarize yourself with the organization of the manual. Then, read Chapter 2, "GETTING STARTED". Refer to the appropriate chapter of the manual as needed. The contents of each chapter are summarized below.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduces the Fluke 45 Dual Display Multimeter, describing its features, options, acces- sories, and users manual.

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