User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 45 Dual Display Multimeter
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. Operating the Meter From the Front Panel
- 4. Applications
- 5. Operating the Meter Using the Computer Interface
- Introduction
- Preparing the Meter for Operations via the RS-232 Interface
- Preparing the Meter to be Operated via IEEE-488 Interface
- Getting Started With An Installation Test
- How the Meter Processes Input
- How the Meter Processes Output
- Triggering Output
- Service Requests (IEEE-488 Only and Status Registers
- Computer Interface Command Set
- IEEE-488 Capabilities and Common Commands
- Function Commands and Queries
- Function Modifier Commands and Queries
- Range and Measurement Rate Commands and Queries
- Measurement Queries
- Compare Commands and Queries
- Trigger Configuration Commands
- Miscellaneous Commands and Queries
- RS-232 Remote/Local Configurations
- Sample Program Using the RS-232 Computer Interface
- Sample Programs Using the IEEE-488 Computer Interface
- 6. Maintenance
- Appendices
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1-1
Introducing the Fluke 45 Dual Display Multimeter........................................... 1-1
Options and Accessories.................................................................................... 1-2
Where to go from Here ...................................................................................... 1-2
2 Getting Started ................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-1
Getting Started ................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter............................................................. 2-1
Front Panel and Rear Panel ........................................................................... 2-1
Adjusting the Handle..................................................................................... 2-1
Line Power..................................................................................................... 2-1
Turning the Meter on......................................................................................... 2-3
Using the Pushbuttons........................................................................................ 2-3
Selecting a Measurement Range........................................................................ 2-5
Automatic Input Terminal Selection.................................................................. 2-5
Taking Some Basic Measurements.................................................................... 2-5
Measuring Voltage, Resistance, or Frequency .............................................. 2-6
Measuring Current......................................................................................... 2-6
Diode/Continuity Testing .............................................................................. 2-6
Operating the Meter Under Battery Power (Optional)....................................... 2-9
Rack Mounting................................................................................................... 2-9
3 Operating the Meter From the Front Panel ....................................... 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-1
Front Panel Operations ...................................................................................... 3-1
Display............................................................................................................... 3-2
Primary Display............................................................................................. 3-2
Secondary Display......................................................................................... 3-2
Input Terminals.................................................................................................. 3-4
Selecting a Measurement Function.................................................................... 3-5
Ranging.............................................................................................................. 3-5
Autoranging................................................................................................... 3-5
Manual Ranging ............................................................................................ 3-8