8842A
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 Table of Contents
 8842A
Remote Programming
 Measurement Tutorial
 Maintenance
 List of Replaceable Parts
 Schematic Diagrams
 List of Tables
 805-7
 List of Figures
 805-8
 IEEE-488 Interface PCA, Option True RMS AC PCA, Option
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 Introduction and Specifications
 Introduction
Options and Accessories
8842A Digital Multimeter
 Specifications
 Filter
Peak NM Signal
Rate
True RMS AC Voltage Option 8842A-09
 Crest Factor
Frequency
Fundamental Frequency
For Inputs
 Full Scale 5½ Digits
Current
½ Digits
 Range Full Scale Resolution Current ½ Digits
Through Unknown
 Hours 23±1C
 Autoranging
Rate Power Line FREQUECNCY1
Automatic Settling Time Delay
Function
 External Trigger Timing Characteristics
Conversion Time ms 50 Hz 60 Hz 400 Hz
 Power
General
 Operating Instructions
 Installing the Power-Line Fuse
Installation
Connecting to Line Power
 Adjusting the Handle
Rack Mounting Kits
 Power-Up Features
Operating Features
Front and Rear Panel Features
 Operating Features
 Local button causes the 8842A to display its
 Rear Panel Features
 Display Features
Error Messages
 Error Code
Meaning Error Code
 Ranging
Diagnostic Self-Tests
Overrange Indication
Autorange
 Manual Range
Continuous Trigger Mode
External Trigger Mode
Triggering
 External Trigger Input Option -05 Only
Automatic Settling Time Delay
Sample Complete Output Option -05 Only
 Measuring Voltage and Resistance
Making Measurements
Input Overload Protection Limits
Measuring Current
 Offset Measurements
 External Cleaning
Measuring Voltage and Resistance
 8842A
 Remote Programming
 Measurement Data Overrange Indication Error Messages
 BUS SET-UP Procedure
Capabilities
 AN Overview of Remote Operation
IEEE-488 Address Selection
 AN Overview of Remote Operation
 DEVICE-DEPENDENT Command SET
ExampleExplanation
 DEVICE-DEPENDENT Command SET
 Device-Dependent Command Set
 Cn Calibration Commands
Bn Offset Commands
Dn Display Commands
 Fn Function Commands
Get Commands
 Command Output String
Meaning
 13. G1 Get SRQ Mask
12. G0 Get Instrument Configuration
14. G2 Get Calibration Prompt
 15. G3 Get User-Defined Message
16. G4 Get Calibration Status
 17. G5 Get IAB Status
19. G7 Get Error Status
18. G6 Get YW Status
 23. P0 Put Instrument Configuration
Numeric Entry Command
Put Commands
20. G8 Get Instrument Identification
 24. P1 Put SRQ Mask
25. P2 Put Calibration Value
 Sn Reading Rate Commands
Rn Range Commands
26. P3 Put User-Defined Message
 Tn Trigger Mode Commands
Trigger Selection Logic Diagram
 Yn Suffix Commands
Wn Terminator Commands
31. X0 Clear Error Register Command
33. Z0 Self-Test Command
 35. ? Single-Trigger Command
Device-Clear Command
Input Syntax
 Definitions
Input Processing
 DEVICE-DEPENDENT Messages
ERROR-PRODUCING Characters
Interface Messages
 Syntax Rules
Incorrect example
 Output Data
Loading Output Data
 Types of Output Data
Numeric Data and Error Messages
Overrange Indication Error Messages
Measurement Data
 Status Data
Error Messages
Overrange Indication
Output Priority
 Service Requests
Serial Poll Register
 SRQ Mask
Set
 Interface Messages
Universal Commands
Address Messages
 TALK-ONLY Mode
Addressed Commands
 Remote Calibration
Immediate Mode Commands
Timing Considerations
 Immediate-Mode Commands for Various Controllers
Example Programs
 Example Programs
 10. Example Program Taking Readings with Local Control
 11. Example Program Using the Serial Poll Register
 12. Example Program Record Errors During Selftest
 13. Example Programs Using the IBM PC
 14. Example Programs Using the IBM PC
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 ASCII/IEEE Std 488-1978 Bus Codes
 8842A
 Measurement Tutorial
 Circuit Loading Error
DC Voltage Measurement
 Input Bias Current Error
Measuring Input Bias Current Error
 Wire Ohms
Resistance Measurement
 Correcting for Test Lead Resistance in 2-Wire Ohms
 Test Current
Full Scale Voltage
 Testing Electrolytic Capacitors
Testing Diodes
Applications of the Ohms Functions
 DC Current Measurement
Precision Current Source
 Burden Voltage Error Calculation
Reducing Thermal Voltages
 True RMS Measurement
AC Voltage and Current Measurement
Waveform Comparison
 AC Voltage and Current Measurement
 Crest Factor
AC-Coupled AC Measurements
 Combined AC and DC Measurements
Zero-Input VAC Error
Bandwidth
 Reduction of Zero-Input Error
20Ω Ranges
 Making Accurate HIGH-RESISTANCE Measurements
10. Shielding for Low Voltage Measurements
 12. Leakage Resistance in High Resistance Measurement
 Theory of Operation
 True RMS AC Option VAC Scaling MA AC Scaling
 Overall Functional Description
 Detailed Circuit Description
DC Scaling
 DC Scaling
 VDC Scaling
DC Scaling VDC and mA DC
 MA DC Scaling
VDC Protection
Analog Filter
 TRACK/HOLD Circuit
Track/Hold Amplifier
 TRACK/HOLD Circuit
 Track Configuration
Timing Diagram for One A/D Cycle
 Pre-Charge Configuration
Settling Configuration
Hold Configuration
Precision Voltage Reference
 Ohms Current Source
Ohms Current Source
 Ohms Protection
Ohms Functions
 Ohms Scaling
 20. A/D Converter
 Analog-to-Digital Converter
 Timing/Data Control
Precision DAC
 Display
Bootstrap Supplies
23. A/D Amplifier
 Keyboard
Digital Controller
 13. Digital Controller Block Diagram
 In-Guard Microcomputer
 14. Read/Write Timing Diagrams for Internal Bus
 30. A/D Control and Computation
Slow Medium Fast Power Line Frequency
Function and Range Control
Calibration Correction
 Keyboard/Display Control
Troubleshooting Modes
Guard Crossing
Guard-Crossing Communication
 Power Supply
 Guard Crossing
IEEE-488 Interface Option
Out-Guard Microcomputer
Bus Interface Circuitry
 IEEE-488 Interface Power Supply
Signal Conditioning
VAC Scaling
 Frequency Response Trimming
MA AC Scaling
True RMS AC-to-DC Conversion
 Static awareness
 Dow Chemical
 Maintenance
 External Trigger Polarity Selection Option -05 Only
 Minimum Specifications Recommended Model
Instrument Type
 Performance Test
Frequency Range Minimum Required Accuracy All Ranges
 DC Voltage Test
 Step Range Input
Slow Medium Fast MIN MAX
 AC Voltage Test Option -09 Only
Voltage Frequency
 Resistance Test
New Offset must be stored for each new range selected
 Slow Medium MIN MAX
DC Current Test
Displayed Reading
Fast MIN MAX
 Step Number Range
Calibration
AC Current Test Option -09 Only
Input Current Frequency
 Basic Calibration Procedure
Initial Procedure
 12. A/D Calibration
Calibration Functions
 Step Displayed Prompt
L O W a B L E Error
Step Input
 Step
Offset and Gain Calibration
Displayed Prompt VDC VAC1
 HIGH-FREQUENCY AC Calibration
 Storing Variable Inputs
Advanced Features and Special Considerations
Step Displayed PROMPT1,2
 Calibrating Individual Ranges
Procedure Function LOW Prompt High Prompt
Verifying Calibration
 Erasing Calibration Memory
Tolerance Check
 Calibration
AC Calibration AT Other Frequencies
Optimizing USE of the 5450A
Tolerance
 Remote Calibration
Optimizing Use of the 5450A
 Corresponding Command
Front Panel Feature
Comments
 8842A
 Timing Considerations
 Remote Erasure
Example Calibration Program
 Disassembly Procedure
Example A/D Calibration Program
 A Disassembly
Case Removal
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 F6-063.wmf
 F6-064.wmf
 IEEE-488 Interface PCA Removal Option -05 Only
True RMS AC PCA Removal Option -09 Only
Main PCA Removal
 Maintenance
 Reassembly Procedure
Front Panel Disassembly
 Reassembly Procedure
 Front Panel Disassembly
 Removing the Display Window
 Troubleshooting
Internal Fuse Replacement
Initial Troubleshooting Procedure
 Troubleshooting
 16. Overall State Table
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 17. Circuitry Tested by the Analog Self-Tests
 Diagnostic Self-Tests
 Test Number
Self-Test Descriptions
Test Point Voltage
 Maintenance
 8842A
 Digital Controller Troubleshooting
IN-GUARD Microcomputer System
 In-Guard Microcomputer
 Address Latch U219
 Calibration Memory U220
Display System
 Display Control U212
 To-8 Strobe Decoder U213
 Analog Control Signals
 Evaluating Static Signals
Device REF. DES
 21. Analog Control Logic States
 Evaluating Dynamic Signals
DC Scaling Troubleshooting
 PIN or Device
Supply Voltage
 Track/Hold Troubleshooting
Ohms Current Source Troubleshooting
 13. Typical Output Waveforms for Track/Hold Circuit TP103
 Precision Voltage Reference Troubleshooting
 66. A/D Converter Troubleshooting
14. Output of A/D Amplifier TP101
 15. Waveforms at U101-24 and U101-25
 Power Supply Troubleshooting
For fire protection, use exact fuse replacement only
 17. Waveforms at TP102 for Several Inputs on 2V DV Range
 Test Point
Minimum Maximum
 Service Position
IEEE-488 Interface Troubleshooting Option
Diagnostic Program
 Troubleshooting
Switches Configuration
 True RMS AC Troubleshooting Option
Port BIT
 Defective Ranges
Major Problems
Defective Stage
 Voltage AT TP801
Input Voltage
Voltage AT TP802
 More Obscure Problems
 Guard Crossing Troubleshooting
Internal Cleaning
Cleaning Printed Circuit Assemblies
 Cleaning After Soldering
21. Guard Crossing Test Waveforms
 8842A
 List of Replaceable Parts
 8842A
 HOW to Obtain Parts
Manual Status Information
 Service Centers
Newer Instruments
 REF of Option no
Assembly Fluke Part no
Revision Level
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 A1 Main PCA
 CABLE, Display HEADER,1 ROW,.156CTR,6 PIN
 8842A
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 A2 Display PCA
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 Supply Codes for Manufacturers
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 Service Centers
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 8842A
 Options and Accessories
 8842A
 Description
Model
Number Option
 Accessories
 Current Probes Y8100, Y8101, 80i-400
Current Shunt 80J-10
High Voltage Probes 80K-6 and 80K-40
 8842A
 Option -05 IEEE-488 Interface
 805-2
 External Controls
 Programming Instructions
Maintenance
List of Replaceable Parts
 List of Replaceable Parts
 805-6
 805-7
 805-8
 Option -09 True RMS AC
 809-2
 Option -09 True RMS AC
 Operating Instructions
 809-5
 Option -09 True RMS AC PCA
 809-7
 809-8
 Schematic Diagrams
 8842A
 Schematic Diagrams
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 Main PCA, A/D Converter
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 Main PCA, Ohms Current Source
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 Main PCA, Digital
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 Main PCA, Power Supply
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 Display PCA
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 IEEE-488 Interface PCA, Option
 IEEE-488 Interface PCA, Option -08