Fluke 8842a instruction manual Operating Instructions

Chapter 2

Operating Instructions

	Title	Page
2-1.	INTRODUCTION	2-2
2-2.	INSTALLATION	2-2
2-3.	Installing the Power-Line Fuse	2-2
2-4.	Connecting to Line Power	2-2
2-5.	Adjusting the Handle	2-3
2-6.	Rack Mounting Kits	2-3
2-7.	OPERATING FEATURES	2-4
2-8.	Power-Up Features	2-4
2-9.	Front and Rear Panel Features	2-4
2-10.	Display Features	2-8
2-11.	Error Messages	2-8
2-12.	Overrange Indication	2-10
2-13.	Diagnostic Self-Tests	2-10
2-14.	Ranging	2-10
2-15.	AUTORANGE	2-10
2-16.	MANUAL RANGE	2-11
2-17.	Triggering	2-11
2-18.	CONTINUOUS TRIGGER MODE	2-11
2-19.	EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE	2-11
2-20.	Reading Rates and Noise Rejection	2-11
2-21.	Automatic Settling Time Delay	2-12
2-22.	External Trigger Input (Option -05 Only)	2-12
2-23.	Sample Complete Output (Option -05 Only)	2-12
2-24.	MAKING MEASUREMENTS	2-13
2-25.	Input Overload Protection Limits	2-13
2-26.	Measuring Voltage and Resistance	2-13
2-27.	Measuring Current	2-13
2-28.	Current Fuse Protection	2-13
2-29.	Offset Measurements	2-14
2-30.	EXTERNAL CLEANING	2-15

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