Fluke 8845A, 8846A Operating Manual
®
8845A/8846A
Digital Multimeter
Users Manual
July 2006, Rev. 2, 6/08
© 2006, 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation. Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and
services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of
a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction and Specifications......................................................... 1-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3
Manual Set ......................................................................................................... 1-3
About this Manual ............................................................................................. 1-4
Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-4
General Safety Summary............................................................................... 1-4
Symbols ......................................................................................................... 1-6
Instrument Security Procedures ......................................................................... 1-6
Volatile Memory ........................................................................................... 1-6
Non Volatile Memory.................................................................................... 1-7
Media Memory (8846A Only)....................................................................... 1-7
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 1-7
General Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-9
Power............................................................................................................. 1-9
Dimensions.................................................................................................... 1-9
Display........................................................................................................... 1-9
Environment .................................................................................................. 1-9
Safety............................................................................................................. 1-9
EMC .............................................................................................................. 1-9
Triggering...................................................................................................... 1-9
Memory ......................................................................................................... 1-10
Math Functions.............................................................................................. 1-10
Electrical........................................................................................................ 1-10
Remote Interfaces.......................................................................................... 1-10
Warranty........................................................................................................ 1-10
Electrical Specifications .................................................................................... 1-10
DC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................ 1-10
AC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................ 1-11
Resistance...................................................................................................... 1-14
DC Current .................................................................................................... 1-15
AC Current .................................................................................................... 1-16
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-19
Capacitance (8846A Only) ............................................................................ 1-21
Temperature (8846A only) ............................................................................ 1-21
Additional Errors........................................................................................... 1-21
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Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-21
Diode Test ..................................................................................................... 1-22
Measurement Rates (IEEE488[4])................................................................. 1-22
2 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
3 Front-Panel Operation ........................................................................ 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-3
Controls and Indicators...................................................................................... 3-4
Front-Panel Feature Descriptions .................................................................. 3-4
Display Panel................................................................................................. 3-5
Rear-Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 3-7
Adjusting the Meter’s Range......................................................................... 3-8
Navigating the Front-Panel Menu...................................................................... 3-8
Configuring the Meter for a Measurement ........................................................ 3-8
Setting the Beeper State................................................................................. 3-8
Setting the Display Resolution ...................................................................... 3-9
Setting the AC Signal Filter .......................................................................... 3-9
Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters .......... 3-10
Setting the Default Temperature Scale (8846A Only) .................................. 3-10
Enabling High Input Impedance.................................................................... 3-10
Using the Analyze Functions ............................................................................. 3-11
Collecting Statistics on Measurements.......................................................... 3-11
Testing Using Limits ..................................................................................... 3-12
Setting an Offset Value ................................................................................. 3-13
Using MX+B ................................................................................................. 3-13
Using TrendPlot............................................................................................. 3-14
Using the Histogram Function....................................................................... 3-15
Controlling Trigger Functions ........................................................................... 3-16
Choosing a Trigger Source............................................................................ 3-16
Setting the Trigger Delay .............................................................................. 3-17
Setting the Number of Samples..................................................................... 3-18
Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal ....................................... 3-18
Accessing and Controlling Memory.............................................................. 3-18
Storing Readings in Memory......................................................................... 3-18
Recalling Readings from Memory ................................................................ 3-20
Storing Meter Configuration Information ..................................................... 3-20
Storing the Power-up Configuration.............................................................. 3-21
Recalling the Power-up Configuration .......................................................... 3-21
Removing the Power-up Configuration......................................................... 3-22
Recalling a Meter Configuration ................................................................... 3-22
Managing Memory ........................................................................................ 3-22
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Controlling System-Related Operations ............................................................ 3-23
Identifying Meter Errors................................................................................ 3-23
Querying the Firmware for Revision Level................................................... 3-24
Adjusting Display Brightness........................................................................ 3-24
Setting the Meter’s Date and Time................................................................ 3-24
USB Operation .............................................................................................. 3-24
USB Storage Capacity and Write Time......................................................... 3-24
USB Memory Device Compatibility and Special Instruction ....................... 3-25
Configuring the Remote Interface ..................................................................... 3-25
Checking the Meter’s Calibration Date ............................................................. 3-25
Resetting the Meter’s Default Settings .............................................................. 3-27
4 Making Measurements........................................................................ 4-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 4-3
Selecting Function Modifiers............................................................................. 4-3
Activating the Secondary Display ..................................................................... 4-3
Measuring Voltage............................................................................................. 4-4
Measuring DC Voltage.................................................................................. 4-4
Measuring AC Voltage.................................................................................. 4-5
Measuring Frequency and Period ...................................................................... 4-7
Measuring Resistance ........................................................................................ 4-7
Making a Two-wire Resistance Measurement .............................................. 4-8
Making a Four-wire Resistance Measurement .............................................. 4-8
Measuring Current ............................................................................................. 4-10
Measuring DC Current .................................................................................. 4-11
Measuring AC Current .................................................................................. 4-12
Measuring Capacitance (8846A only) ............................................................... 4-13
Measuring RTD Temperature (8846A only) ..................................................... 4-14
Testing Continuity ............................................................................................. 4-15
Checking Diodes................................................................................................ 4-16
Making a Triggered Measurement..................................................................... 4-17
Setting the Trigger Mode............................................................................... 4-17
Setting a Trigger Delay ................................................................................. 4-17
Setting Number of Samples per Trigger........................................................ 4-17
Connecting an External Trigger .................................................................... 4-18
Monitoring the Measurement-Complete Signal................................................. 4-18
Appendices
A 2X4 Test Leads............................................................................................ A-1
B Errors........................................................................................................... B-1
C RS-232 Port Connections ............................................................................ C-1
D Analog Filter Applications .......................................................................... D-1
Index
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1. Safety Information ................................................................................................. 1-5
1-2. Safety and Electrical Symbols................................................................................ 1-6
1-3. Volatile Memory Space.......................................................................................... 1-6
1-4. Non-volatile Memory Space .................................................................................. 1-7
1-5. Accessories............................................................................................................. 1-7
2-1. Line Voltage to Fuse Rating................................................................................... 2-5
2-2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke ...................................................... 2-7
3-1. Front-Panel Controls and Connectors .................................................................... 3-4
3-2. Display Elements ................................................................................................... 3-6
3-3. Rear-Panel Connectors........................................................................................... 3-7
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
2-1. Replacing the Line Fuse......................................................................................... 2-5
2-2. Replacing the Current Input Fuses ......................................................................... 2-6
2-3. Line Power Cords Types Available from Fluke..................................................... 2-7
2-4. Bail Adjustment and Removal ............................................................................... 2-8
3-1. TrendPlot Display .................................................................................................. 3-15
3-2. Histogram Display ................................................................................................. 3-16
4-1. Input Connections for Voltage, Resistance, and Frequency Measurements .......... 4-4
4-2. Input Connections for 4-wire Resistance Measurements ....................................... 4-9
4-3. Input Connections for 4-wire Ohms Using 2x4 Wire Leads.................................. 4-10
4-4. Input Connections for Current Measurements Below 400 mA.............................. 4-11
4-5. Input Connections for Current Measurements Above 400 mA.............................. 4-11
4-6. Measuring Capacitance .......................................................................................... 4-14
4-7. Temperature Measurements ................................................................................... 4-14
4-8. Diode Testing Connections .................................................................................... 4-16
4-9. TRIG I/O Pin-out Description................................................................................ 4-18
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Chapter 1
Introduction and Specifications
Title Page
Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3
Manual Set ......................................................................................................... 1-3
About this Manual ............................................................................................. 1-4
Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-4
General Safety Summary............................................................................... 1-4
Symbols ......................................................................................................... 1-6
Instrument Security Procedures ......................................................................... 1-6
Volatile Memory ........................................................................................... 1-6
Non Volatile Memory.................................................................................... 1-7
Media Memory (8846A Only)....................................................................... 1-7
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 1-7
General Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-9
Power............................................................................................................. 1-9
Dimensions.................................................................................................... 1-9
Display........................................................................................................... 1-9
Environment .................................................................................................. 1-9
Safety............................................................................................................. 1-9
EMC .............................................................................................................. 1-9
Triggering...................................................................................................... 1-9
Memory ......................................................................................................... 1-10
Math Functions.............................................................................................. 1-10
Electrical........................................................................................................ 1-10
Remote Interfaces.......................................................................................... 1-10
Warranty........................................................................................................ 1-10
Electrical Specifications .................................................................................... 1-10
DC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................ 1-10
AC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................ 1-11
Resistance...................................................................................................... 1-14
DC Current .................................................................................................... 1-15
AC Current .................................................................................................... 1-16
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-19
Capacitance (8846A Only) ............................................................................ 1-21
Temperature (8846A only) ............................................................................ 1-21
Additional Errors........................................................................................... 1-21
Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-21
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Diode Test ..................................................................................................... 1-22
Measurement Rates (IEEE488[4])................................................................. 1-22
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Introduction and Specifications
Introduction 1
Introduction
The 8845A and 8846A are 6-1/2 digit, dual-display multimeters designed for bench-top,
field service, and system applications. Their full complement of measurement functions
plus its RS-232, IEEE 488, and Ethernet Remote Interfaces makes these multimeters
ideal candidates for precision manual measurements and use in automated systems. For
portability, these multimeters include a carrying handle that also serves as a bail for
bench top operation.
There are a few feature differences between these two multimeters, and some
specifications are tighter for the 8846A. Features that exist in only one multimeter will be
identified with the addition of “8846A Only” by each feature that is found only in that
model. Separate specification tables are also used to clarify the differences between these
two models.
The following is a list of some of the features and functions:
• Bright, large-digit, wide-viewing-angle display
• Dual display for displaying two properties of an input signal (e.g., ac voltage in one
display and frequency in the other).
• Remote operation via IEEE 488, RS-232, and Ethernet interface.
• Trigger in and measurement-complete out
• Front panel USB port for optional memory (8846A Only)
• 6-1/2 digit resolution
• Half-rack width
• True rms ac
• 2 and 4-wire resistance measurements
• Extended 10 Ω and 1 GΩ ranges (8846A Only)
• Frequency measurements to 300 kHz (8846A to 1 MHz)
• Capacitance measurements (8846A Only)
• Temperature measurement (8846A Only)
• 10 A current capability
• Decibels (dB and dBm) with variable reference impedance and audio power
measurement capability
• Input terminals on both front and rear panels of the meter
• Closed-case calibration (no internal calibration adjustments)
Manual Set
The manual set for these multimeters consists of a Users Manual and Programmers
Manual on a CD ROM. The Users Manual contains information on specifications, setup,
and operating from the front panel. The Programmers Manual covers operating the Meter
from a PC or controller.
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About this Manual
Safety Information
This is the Users Manual for the 8845A and 8846A Digital Multimeters (hereafter
referred to as the Meter). It contains all of the information a new user will need to operate
the Meter effectively. The manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 “Introduction and Specifications” provides information on how to safely
use the Meter, standard and optional accessories, and specifications.
Chapter 2 “Preparing for Operation” provides information on setting the Meter’s line
voltage, connecting it to a power source, and turning the Meter on.
Chapter 3 “Front Panel Operation” introduces the controls and connections on the
front and rear panels of the Meter.
Chapter 4 “Making Measurements” provides detailed information on using the Meter
to make electrical measurements.
Appendices
This section addresses safety considerations and describes symbols that may appear on
the Meter or in the manual.
A XW Warning statement identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury
or death.
A W Caution statement identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to
the Meter or equipment to which it is connected.
To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read
the information under “Safety Information” before attempting to
install, use, or service the Meter.
General Safety Summary
This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with the European standard
publication EN 61010-1:2001 and U.S. / Canadian standard publications UL 61010-1A1
and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1. The Meter has been supplied in a safe condition.
This manual contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the
instrument in a safe condition and ensure safe operation.
To use the Meter correctly and safely, read and follow the precautions in Table 1-1, and
follow all the safety instructions or warnings given throughout this manual that relate to
specific measurement functions. In addition, follow all generally accepted safety
practices and procedures required when working with and around electricity.
CAT I equipment is designed to protect against transients from high-voltage, low-energy
sources, such as electronic circuits or a copy machine.
XW Warning
1-4
CAT II equipment is designed to protect against transients from energy-consuming
equipment supplied from the fixed installtion, such as TVs, PCs, portable tools, and other
houseshold appliances.
Introduction and Specifications
Safety Information 1
Table 1-1. Safety Information
XW Warning
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury, or death, read the following before using
the Meter:
• Use the Meter only as specified in this manual, or the protection provided by the Meter
might be impaired.
• Do not use the Meter in wet environments.
• Inspect the Meter before using it. Do not use the Meter if it appears damaged.
• Inspect the test leads before use. Do not use them if insulation is damaged or metal is
exposed. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before using
the Meter.
• Verify the Meter's operation by measuring a known voltage before and after using it. Do
not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. If in doubt, have
the Meter serviced.
• Whenever it is likely that safety protection has been impaired, make the Meter inoperative
and secure it against any unintended operation.
• Have the Meter serviced only by qualified service personnel.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the terminals
or between any terminal and earth ground.
• Always use the power cord and connector appropriate for the voltage and outlet of the
country or location in which you are working.
• Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the case.
• Never remove the cover or open the case of the Meter without first removing it from the
main power source.
• Never operate the Meter with the cover removed or the case open.
• Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 42 V dc.
These voltages pose a shock hazard.
• Use only the replacement fuse(s) specified by the manual.
• Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurements.
• Do not operate the Meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
• When using probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
• When making electrical connections, connect the common test lead before connecting
the live test lead; when disconnecting, disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting
the common test lead.
• Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing
resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
• Before measuring current, check the Meter's fuses and turn OFF power to the circuit
before connecting the Meter to the circuit.
• When servicing the Meter, use only specified replacement parts.
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Symbols
Table 1-2 is a list of safety and electrical symbols that appear on the Meter or in this
manual.
Table 1-2. Safety and Electrical Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
W
X
B
F
D
or
C
R
Y
T
h
Risk of danger. Important
information. See manual
Hazardous voltage. Voltage >30 V dc
or ac peak might be present
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
AC or DC (Alternating or Direct
Current)
Continuity test or continuity beeper
tone
Potentially hazardous voltage
Double insulated
Static awareness. Static discharge
can damage part(s)
O
J
E
G
I
Y
U
CAT II
<
~
Display ON / OFF
Earth ground
Capacitance
Diode
Fuse
Digital signal
Maintenance or Service
IEC 61010 Overvoltage (installation or
measurement) Category 2.
Recycle
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for
recycling information.
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Instrument Security Procedures
This section describes the Meter’s memory elements and the procedures for clearing
them.
Volatile Memory
Table 1-3 lists the Meter’s volatile memory elements.
Table 1-3. Volatile Memory Space
Type Size Function
SDRAM 128 MB Out-guard measurement data, user strings, temporary configuration information,
and Ethernet Host name.
SRAM 4 MB In-guard Measurement data and configuration information.
To clear both volatile memory elements listed in Table 1-3:
1. Press M.
2. Press the MANAGE MEMORY soft key.
3. Press the ERASE MEMORY soft key.
Introduction and Specifications
Accessories 1
Non Volatile Memory
Table 1-4 lists the Meter’s non-volatile memory elements.
Table 1-4. Non-volatile Memory Space
Type Size Function
Flash 128 MB Application program storage, user string, user data, user remote interface
settings, calibration constants.
Flash 4 MB FPGA hardware setup, application program storage, calibration constants.
To clear the 128 MB of non-volatile flash memory listed in Table 1-4:
1. Press M.
2. Press the MANAGE MEMORY soft key.
3. Press the ERASE USB//FLK soft key.
This process clears only the user accessible portion of memory.
Note
The 4 MB non-volatile memory element is not usable and cannot be
cleared by the user.
Media Memory (8846A Only)
The 8846A has a front-panel USB port for connecting flash memory modules up to
2 Gigabytes capacity to store Meter configuration and measurement data. To clear a
memory module while connected to the 8846A:
1. Press M.
2. Press the MANAGE MEMORY soft key.
3. Press the ERASE USB MEMORY soft key.
Accessories
Table 1-5 lists the available accessories for the 8845A and 8846A.
Table 1-5. Accessories
Model/Fluke PN Description
TL71 Premium Test Lead Set
6303 Kelvin Probes
6730 Kelvin Lead Set with Alligator Clips
5940 Kelvin clip set
5143 SMD Test Tweezer Leads
6275 Precision Electronic Probe Set
6344 Basic Electronic DMM Test Set
884X-Short 4-Wire Short
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Model/Fluke PN Description
884X-Case Black plastic case
TL910 Precision Electronic Probe Set
TL910 Precision Electronic Probe Set
TL80A Basic Electronic DMM Test Set
TL2X4W-PTII 2X4 Wire Ohms Test Lead
TL2X4W-TWZ 2X4 Wire Ohms SMD Test Tweezer
8845A-EFPT Test Probe Tip Adapter, Extended Fine Point
8845A-TPIT Test Probe Tip Adapter, IC Probe Tip
803293 Fuse, 11 A, 1000 V, Fast, .406INX1.5IN, Bulk
943121 Fuse, 440 mA, 1000 V, Fast, .406X1.375, Bulk
884X-RTD 100 Ohm RTD Temperature Probe
Y8846S Rack Mount Kit 8845A & 8846A Single
Y8846D Rackmount Kit 8845A & 8846A Dual
Y8021 Shielded IEEE 488 one-meter (39.4 inches) cable, with plug and jack at each end.
Y8022 Shielded IEEE 488 two-meter (78.8 inches) cable, with plug and jack at each end.
884X-USB USB to RS-232 Cable Adapter
RS43 Shielded RS-232 Cable (2 Meters)
884X-ETH Ethernet Cable
884X-512M 512 Mbyte memory (8846A only)
884X-1G 1 Gbyte memory (8846A only)
FVF-SC5 FlukeView Forms, Basic Software
FVF-UG FlukeView Forms, Software Upgrade – No Cable
FVF-SC4 Extended FlukeView Forms with USB Cable
2132558 Calibration, traceable with data
1259800 Calibration, traceable without data
1256480 Calibration, Z540 traceable with data
1258910 Calibration, Z540 traceable, without data
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1256990 Calibration, accredited
1024830 Agreement, Extended Warranty
2426684 Agreement, Calibration, Traceable, with data
1028820 Agreement, Calibration, Traceable, without data
1259170 Agreement, Calibration, Z540 Traceable, with data
1258730 Agreement, Calibration, Z540 Traceable, without data
Introduction and Specifications
General Specifications 1
Table 1-5. Accessories (cont)
Model/Fluke PN Description
1259340 Agreement, Calibration, Accredited
2441827 Agreement, Calibration, primary standards lab
1540600 Agreement, Calibration, artifact
General Specifications
Power
Voltage
100 V Setting ...................................................... 90 V to 110 V
120 V Setting ...................................................... 108 V to 132 V
220 V Setting ...................................................... 198 V to 242 V
240 V Setting ...................................................... 216 V to 264 V
Frequency ............................................................... 47 Hz to 440 Hz. Automatically sensed at power-on.
Power Consumption................................................ 28 VA peak (12 Watt average)
Dimensions
Height...................................................................... 88 mm (3.46 in.)
Width....................................................................... 217 mm (8.56 in.)
Depth ...................................................................... 297 mm (11.7 in.)
Weight..................................................................... 3.6 kg (8.0 lb)
Shipping Weight...................................................... 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)
Display
Vacuum Fluorescent Display, dot matrix
Environment
Temperature
Operating ............................................................ 0 °C to 55 °C
Storage ............................................................... -40 °C to 70 °C
Warm Up............................................................. 1 hour to full uncertainty specifications
Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating ............................................................ 0 °C to 28 °C <90 %
Storage ............................................................... -40 °C to 70 °C <95 %
Altitude
Operating ............................................................ 2,000 Meters
Storage ............................................................... 12,000 Meters
Vibration and Shock................................................ Complies with Mil-T-28800F Type III, Class 5 (Sine only)
28 °C to 40 °C <80 %
40 °C to 55 °C <50 %
Safety
Designed to comply with IEC 61010-1:2000-1, UL 61010-1A1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1, CAT I 1000V/CAT II 600V
EMC
Designed to comply with IEC 61326-1:2000-11 (EMC) when used with shielded communications cables. This Meter has
shown susceptibility to radiated frequencies greater than 1 V/m from 250 to 450 MHz.
Triggering
Samples per Trigger ...........................................1 to 50,000
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Memory
Math Functions
Zero, dBm, dB, MX+B, Offset, DCV ratio and TrendPlot, Histogram, Statistics (min/max/average/standard deviation), and
Limit Test
Electrical
Input Protection....................................................... 1000 V all ranges
Overrange ............................................................... 20 % on all ranges except 1000 V dc, 1000 V ac (8846A),
Trigger Delay ...................................................... 0 s to 3600 s; in 10 μS increments
External Trigger Delay ........................................ <1 mS
External Trigger Jitter ......................................... <500 μS
Trigger Input ....................................................... TTL Levels
Trigger Output..................................................... 5 V maximum (open collector)
8845A.................................................................. 10,000 measurements, internal only
8846A.................................................................. 10,000 measurements, internal, and up to 2 Gigabyte capacity with
USB memory module (available separately, see “Accessories”) through
front-panel USB port
750 V ac (8845A), Diode, and 10 A ranges
Remote Interfaces
RS-232C, DTE 9-pin, 1200 to 230400 baud (RS-232C to USB cable available to connect the Meter to a PC USB port.
See Accessories)
IEEE 488.2
LAN and “Ethernet 10/100 base T with DHCP (for IP_ADDRess) option”
Warranty
One year
Electrical Specifications
Accuracy specifications are valid for 6½ digit resolution mode after at least a 1-hour warm-up with Auto Zero enabled.
24-hour specifications are relative to calibration standards and assume a controlled electromagnetic environment per
EN 61326-1:2000-11
DC Voltage Specifications
Maximum Input ....................................................... 1000 V on any range
Common Mode Rejection ....................................... 140 dB at 50 or 60 Hz ±0.1 % (1 kΩ unbalance)
Normal Mode Rejection .......................................... 60 dB for NPLC of 1 or greater with analog filter off and power line
Measurement Method ............................................. Multi-ramp A/D
A/D Linearity ........................................................... 0.0002 % of measurement +0.0001 % of range
Input Bias Current ................................................... <30 pA at 25 °C
Autozero Off Operation ........................................... Following instrument warm-up at calibration temperature ±1 °C and
Analog Filter............................................................ When using the analog filter, specifications are relative to within one
DC Ratio ................................................................. Accuracy is +/- (Input accuracy + Reference accuracy), where Input
Settling Considerations........................................... Measurement settling times are affected by source impedance, cable
frequency ±0.1 %
100 dB for NPLC of 1 or greater with analog filter on and power line
frequency ±0.1 %
less than 10 minutes, add error: 0.0002 % range additional error
+5 μV.
hour of using the ZERO function for that range and NPLC setting.
accuracy = DC Voltage accuracy for the HI to LO Input (in ppm of the
Input voltage), and Reference accuracy = DC Voltage accuracy for the
HI to LO (Sense) Reference (in ppm of the Reference voltage).
dielectric characteristics, and input signal changes.
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Input Characteristics
Range Resolution
100 mV 100.0000 mV
1 V 1.000000 V
10 V 10.00000 V 1 mV
100 V 100.0000 V 10 mV 1 mV
1000 V 1,000.000 V 100 mV 10 mV 1 mV
[1] Inputs beyond ±14 V are clamped through 200 kΩ typical. 10 MΩ is default input impedance.
4½ Digits 5½ Digits 6½ Digits
10 μV 1 μV
100 μV 10 μV 1 μV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ
Resolution
100 nV
100 μV 10 μV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ
100 μV 10 MΩ ±1%
Input Impedance
10 MΩ or >10 GΩ
10 MΩ ±1%
[1]
[1]
[1]
8846A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range
100 mV 0.0025 + 0.003 0.0025 + 0.0035 0.0037 + 0.0035 0.0005 + 0.0005
1 V 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0018 + 0.0007 0.0025 + 0.0007 0.0005 + 0.0001
10 V 0.0013 + 0.0004 0.0018 + 0.0005 0.0024 + 0.0005 0.0005 + 0.0001
100 V 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0027 + 0.0006 0.0038 + 0.0006 0.0005 + 0.0001
1000 V 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0031 + 0.001 0.0041 + 0.001 0.0005 + 0.0001
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
8845A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range
100 mV 0.003 + 0.003 0.004 + 0.0035 0.005 + 0.0035 0.0005 + 0.0005
1 V 0.002 + 0.0006 0.003 + 0.0007 0.004 + 0.0007 0.0005 + 0.0001
10 V 0.0015 + 0.0004 0.002 + 0.0005 0.0035 + 0.0005 0.0005 + 0.0001
100 V 0.002 + 0.0006 0.0035 + 0.0006 0.0045 + 0.0006 0.0005 + 0.0001
1000 V 0.002 + 0.0006 0.0035 + 0.0010 0.0045 + 0.0010 0.0005 + 0.0001
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Additional Errors
Digits NPLC Additional NPLC Noise Error
6½ 100 0 % of range
6½ 10 0 % of range
5½ 1 0.001 % of range
5½ .2
4½ 0.02
0.0025 % of range +12 μV
0.017 % of range +17 μV
AC Voltage Specifications
AC Voltage specifications are for ac sinewave signals >5 % of range. For inputs from 1 % to 5 % of range and <50 kHz,
add an additional error of 0.1 % of range, and for 50 kHz to 100 kHz, add 0.13 % of range.
Maximum Input ....................................................... 750 V rms or 1000 V peak (8845A), 1000 V rms or 1414 V peak
(8846A) or 8 x 10
range.
Measurement Method ............................................. AC-coupled true-rms. Measures the ac component of input with up to
1000 V dc bias on any range.
AC Filter Bandwidth:
Slow .................................................................... 3 Hz – 300 kHz
Medium ............................................................... 20 Hz – 300 kHz
Fast..................................................................... 200 Hz – 300 kHz
Common Mode Rejection ....................................... 70 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±0.1 % (1 kΩ unbalance)
Crest Factor Error (applies to non-sinusoidal waveforms only)
Maximum Crest Factor ....................................... 5:1 at Full Scale
7
volts-Hertz product (whichever is less) for any
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Additional Crest Factor Errors (<100 Hz)............ Crest factor 1-2, 0.05 % of full scale
Crest factor 2-3, 0.2 % of full scale
Crest factor 3-4, 0.4 % of full scale
Crest factor 4-5, 0.5 % of full scale
Input Characteristics
Range Resolution
100 mV 100.0000 mV
1 V 1.000000 V
4½ Digits 5½ Digits 6½ Digits
10 μV 1 μV
100 μV 10 μV 1 μV
10 V 10.00000 V 1 mV
100 V 100.0000 V 10 mV 1 mV
1000 V 1,000.000 V 100 mV 10 mV 1 mV
Resolution
100 nV
100 μV 10 μV
100 μV
8846A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range Frequency
100 mV
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.004
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.04 0.35 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.004
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.03 0.05 + 0.04 0.06 + 0.04 0.005 + 0.004
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
1 V
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
100 – 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.20 + 0.02
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
10 V
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
100 – 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
100 V
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
100 – 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
1000 V
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
100 –- 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.015 1.0 + 0.0225 1.0 + 0.0225 0.1 + 0.00225
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.015 0.35 + 0.0225 0.35 + 0.0225 0.035 + 0.00225
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.015 0.05 + 0.0225 0.06 + 0.0225 0.005 + 0.00225
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.03 0.11 + 0.0375 0.12 + 0.0375 0.011 + 0.00375
50 – 100 kHz
100 – 300 kHz
[1] Typically 30 % reading error at 1 MHz
[2] 1000 Volt range is limited to 8 X 10
[2]
0.55 + 0.06 0.6 + 0.06 0.6 + 0.06 0.06 + 0.006
[1][2]
4.0 + 0.375 4.0 + 0.375 4.0 + 0.375 0.2 + 0.015
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
7
volt-Hertz
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Input Impedance
1 MΩ ±2 % shunted
by <100 pf
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
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8845A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range
100 mV
Frequency
(Hz)
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.10 + 0.004
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.04 0.35 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.004
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.03 0.05 + 0.04 0.06 + 0.04 0.005 + 0.004
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
1 V
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
100 – 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
10 V
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
100 – 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
100 V
100 – 300 kHz
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
50 – 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
[1]
4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 4.0 + 0.50 0.2 + 0.02
750 V
100 – 300 kHz
3 –- 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.02 1.0 + 0.03 1.0 + 0.03 0.1 + 0.003
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.02 0.35 + 0.03 0.35 + 0.03 0.035 + 0.003
10 Hz – 20 kHz 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.03 0.06 + 0.03 0.005 + 0.003
20 – 50 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.11 + 0.05 0.12 + 0.05 0.011 + 0.005
50 – 100 kHz
100 – 300 kHz
[1] Typically 30 % reading error at 1 MHz
[2] 750 Volt range is limited to 8 X 10
[2]
0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.06 + 0.008
[1] [2]
4.0 + 0.5 4.0 + 0.5 4.0 + 0.5 0.2 + 0.02
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
7
volt-Hertz
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Additional Low Frequency Errors
Error is stated as % of reading.
Frequency
3 HZ (slow) 20 HZ (medium) 200 HZ (fast)
AC Filter
10 – 20 Hz 0 0.25 –
20 – 40 Hz 0 0.02 –
40 – 100 Hz 0 0.01 0.55
100 – 200 Hz 0 0 0.2
200 Hz – 1 kHz 0 0 0.02
>1 kHz 0 0 0
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Resistance
Specifications are for 4-wire resistance function, 2 x 4-wire resistance, or 2-wire resistance with zero. If zero is not used,
add 0.2 Ω for 2-wire resistance plus lead resistance, and add 20 mΩ for 2 x 4-wire resistance function.
Measurement Method ............................................. Current source referenced to LO input
Max. Lead Resistance (4-wire ohms) ..................... 10 % of range per lead for 10 Ω, 100 Ω, 1 kΩ ranges. 1 kΩ per lead on
Input Protection....................................................... 1000 V on all ranges
Common Mode Rejection ............................................140 dB at 50 or 60 Hz ±0.1 % (1 kΩ unbalance)
Normal Mode Rejection .......................................... 60 dB for NPLC of 1 or greater with analog filter off and power line
Analog Filter............................................................ When using the analog filter, specifications are relative to within one
Input Characteristics
10 Ω
100 Ω 100.0000 Ω 10 mΩ 1 mΩ 100 μΩ
1 kΩ 1.000000 kΩ 100 mΩ 10 mΩ 1 mΩ
10 kΩ 10.00000 kΩ 1 Ω 100 mΩ 10 mΩ 100 μA/6 V
100 kΩ 100.0000 kΩ 10 Ω 1 Ω 100 mΩ 100 μA/13 V
1 MΩ 1.000000 MΩ 100 Ω 10 Ω 1 Ω 10 μA/13 V
10 MΩ 10.00000 MΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 10 Ω 1 μA/13 V
100 MΩ 100.0000 MΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 1 μA || 10 MΩ/10 V
1.0 GΩ
all other ranges
frequency ±0.1 %
100 dB for NPLC of 1 or greater with analog filter on and power line
frequency ±0.1 %
hour of using the ZERO function for that range and NPLC setting.
Range Resolution
[1]
10.00000 Ω 1 mΩ 100 μΩ 10 μΩ
[1]
1.000000 GΩ 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 1 μA || 10 MΩ/10 V
[1] 8846A Only
4½ Digits 5½ Digits 6½ Digits
Resolution
Source Current
5 mA/13 V
1 mA/6 V
1 mA/6 V
8846A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range
10 Ω 0.003 + 0.01 0.008 + 0.03 0.01+ 0.03 0.0006 + 0.0005
100 Ω 0.003 + 0.003 0.008 + 0.004 0.01 + 0.004 0.0006 + 0.0005
1 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
10 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
100 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
1 MΩ 0.002 + 0.001 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.001 + 0.0002
10 MΩ 0.015 + 0.001 0.02 + 0.001 0.04 + 0.001 0.003 + 0.0004
100 MΩ 0.3 + 0.01 0.8 + 0.01 0.8 + 0.01 0.15 + 0.0002
1 GΩ 1.0 + 0.01 1.5 + 0.01 2.0 + 0.01 0.6 + 0.0002
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
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8845A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range
100 Ω 0.003 + 0.003 0.008 + 0.004 0.01 + 0.004 0.0006 + 0.0005
1 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
10 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
100 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
1 MΩ 0.002 + 0.001 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0010 + 0.0002
10 MΩ 0.015 + 0.001 0.02 + 0.001 0.04 + 0.001 0.0030 + 0.0004
100 MΩ 0.3 + 0.01 0.8 + 0.01 0.8 + 0.01 0.1500 + 0.0002
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Additional Ohms Errors
Digits NPLC Additional NPLC Noise Error
6½ 100 0 % of range
6½ 10 0 % of range
5½ 1 0.001 % of range
5½ 0.2
4½ 0.02
0.003 % of range ±7 mΩ
0.017 % of range ±15 mΩ
DC Current
Input Protection....................................................... Tool-accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses, limits of
Common Mode Rejection ............................................140 dB at 50 or 60 Hz ±0.1 % (1 kΩ unbalance)
Normal Mode Rejection .......................................... 60 dB for NPLC of 1 or greater with analog filter off and power line
Analog Filter............................................................ When using the analog filter, specifications are relative to within one
400 mA continuous 550 mA for 2 minutes on, 1 minute off.
frequency ±0.1 %
100 dB for NPLC of 1 or greater with analog filter on and power line
frequency ±0.1 %
hour of using the ZERO function for that range and NPLC setting.
Input Characteristics
Range Resolution
100 μA 100.0000 μA
1 mA 1.000000 mA 100 nA 10 nA 1 nA
10 mA 10.00000 mA
100 mA 100.0000 mA
[3]
400 mA
1 A
3 A
10 A 10.00000 A 1 mA
400.000 mA
[2]
1.000000 A
[1]
[1] Part of 10 A range.
[2] Available on the front panel terminal only.
[3] 400 mA available in software version 2.0 or greater only. 400 mA continuously; 550 mA for 2 minutes on, 1 minute off.
3.00000A 1 mA
4½ Digits 5½ Digits 6½ Digits
10 nA 1 nA 100 pA
1 μA
10 μA 1 μA
100 μA 10 μA 1 μA 1 Ω
100 μA 10 μA 1 μA 0.01 Ω
Resolution
100 nA 10 nA
100 nA
100 μA 10 μA 0.01 Ω
100 μA 10 μA 0.01 Ω
Shunt Resistance
(Ohms)
100 Ω
100 Ω
1 Ω
1 Ω
Burden Voltage
<0.015 V
<0.15 V
<0.025 V
<0.25 V
<0.50 V
<0.05 V
<0.15 V
<0.5 V
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Accuracy (8846A)
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
100 μA 0.01 + 0.02 0.04 + 0.025 0.05 + 0.025 0.002 + 0.003
1 mA 0.007 + 0.005 0.030 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.005 0.002 + 0.0005
10 mA 0.007 + 0.02 0.03 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.02 0.002 + 0.002
100 mA 0.01 + 0.004 0.03 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.005 0.002 + 0.0005
400 mA
1 A
3 A
10 A
Accuracy (8845A)
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
100 μA 0.01 + 0.02 0.04 + 0.025 0.05 + 0.025 0.002 + 0.003
1 mA 0.007 + 0.005 0.030 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.005 0.002 + 0.0005
10 mA 0.007 + 0.02 0.03 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.02 0.002 + 0.002
100 mA 0.01 + 0.004 0.03 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.005 0.002 + 0.0005
400 mA
1 A
3 A
10 A
Range
[3]
0.03 + 0.004 0.04 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.005 0.005 + 0.0005
[2]
0.03 + 0.02 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.02 0.005 + 0.001
[1][2]
0.05 + 0.02 0.08 + 0.02 0.1 + 0.02 0.005 + 0.002
[2]
0.1 + 0.008 0.12 + 0.008 0.15 + 0.008 0.005 + 0.0008
[1] Part of 10 A range
[2] Available at front panel connectors only
[3] 400 mA available in software version 2.0 or greater only. 400 mA continuously; 550 mA for 2 minutes on, 1
minute off.
Range
[3]
0.03 + 0.004 0.04 + 0.005 0.05 + 0.005 0.005 + 0.0005
[2]
0.03 + 0.02 0.04 + 0.02 0.05 + 0.02 0.005 + 0.001
[1][2]
0.05 + 0.02 0.08 + 0.02 0.10 + 0.02 0.005 + 0.002
[2]
0.10 + 0.008 0.12 + 0.008 0.15 + 0.008 0.005 + 0.0008
[1] Part of 10 A range
[2] Available at front panel connectors only
[3] 400 mA available in software version 2.0 or greater only. 400 mA continuously; 550 mA for 2 minutes on, 1
minute off.
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
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Additional Current Errors
Digits NPLC
1 mA, 100 mA, 400 mA, 3 A and
10 A
6½ 100 0 % of range 0 % of range
6½ 10 0 % of range 0 % of range
5½ 1 0.001 % of range 0.01 % of range
Additional NPLC Noise Error for
5½ 0.2
4½ 0.02
0.011 % of range ±4 μA 0.11 % of range ±4 μA
0.04 % of range ±4 μA 0.28 % of range ±4 μA
Additional NPLC Noise Error
for 100 μA, 10 mA, 1 A
AC Current
The following ac current specifications are for sinusoidal signals with amplitudes greater than 5 % of range. For inputs
from 1 % to 5 % of range, add an additional error of 0.1 % of range.
Input Protection....................................................... Tool accessible 11 A/1000 V and 440 mA/1000 V fuses, limits of
Measurement Method ............................................. ac-coupled true-rms, dc-coupled to the fuse and shunt (no blocking
AC Filter Bandwidth
Slow .................................................................... 3 Hz to 10 kHz
Medium ............................................................... 20 Hz to 10 kHz
400 mA continuous 550 mA for 2 minutes on, 1 minute off.
capacitor)
Introduction and Specifications
Electrical Specifications 1
Fast..................................................................... 200 Hz to 10 kHz
Crest Factor Error (applies to non-sinusoidal waveforms only)
Maximum Crest Factor ....................................... 5:1 at full scale
Additional Crest Factor Errors (<100 Hz)............ Crest factor 1-2, 0.05 % of full scale
Crest factor 2-3, 0.2 % of full scale
Crest factor 3-4, 0.4 % of full scale
Crest factor 4-5, 0.5 % of full scale
Input Characteristics
Range Resolution
[1]
100 μA
1 mA
10 mA
100 mA
400 mA
[3]
1 A
[2][3]
3 A
10 A
[1] 8846A Only
[2] Part of 10 A range
[3] Available at front panel connectors only
[4] 400 mA available in software version 1.0.700.18 or greater only. 400 mA continuously; 550 mA for 2 minutes on, 1 minute
off; maximum crest factor 3:1 at 400 mA
100.0000 μA
[1]
1.000000 mA 100 nA 10 nA 1 nA
10.00000 mA
100.0000 mA
[4]
400.000 mA
1.000000 A
3.00000 A 1 mA
[3]
10.00000 A 1 mA
4½ Digits 5½ Digits 6½ Digits
10 nA 1 nA 100 pA
1 μA
10 μA 1 μA
100 μA 10 μA 1 μA 1 Ω
100 μA 10 μA 1 μA 0.01 Ω
Resolution
100 nA 10 nA
100 nA
100 μA 10 μA 0.01 Ω
100 μA 10 μA 0.01 Ω
Shunt Resistance
(Ohms)
100 Ω
100 Ω
1 Ω
1 Ω
Burden Voltage
<0.015 V
<0.15 V
<0.025 V
<0.25 V
<0.50 V
<0.05 V
<0.05 V
<0.5 V
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8846A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
100 μA
1 mA
10 mA
100 mA
400 mA
1 A
3 A
10 A
Range
Frequency
(Hz)
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.2 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.1 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.2 + 0.25 0.2 + 0.25 0.2 + 0.25 0.03 + 0.006
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.2 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.1 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15+ 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.2 + 0.25 0.2 + 0.25 0.2 + 0.25 0.03 + 0.006
[3]
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.1 1.0 + 0.1 1.0 + 0.1 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.1 0.3 + 0.1 0.3 + 0.1 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 1 kHz 0.1 + 0.1 0.1 + 0.1 0.1 + 0.1 0.015 + 0.006
1kHz – 10 kHz 0.2 + 0.7 0.2 + 0.7 0.2 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
[2]
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
[1][2]
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
[2]
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
[1] Part of 10 A range
[2] Available only on front panel connectors
[3] 400 mA available in software version 1.0.700.18 or greater only. 400 mA continuously; 550 mA for 2 minutes on,
1 minute off; maximum crest factor 3:1 at 400 mA; specification for current above 329 mA is typical.
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Introduction and Specifications
Electrical Specifications 1
8845A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range)
Range
10 mA
Frequency
(Hz)
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.2 + 0.006
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.1 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15+ 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
100 mA
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.2 + 0.25 0.2 + 0.25 0.2 + 0.25 0.03 + 0.006
[3]
400 mA
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.1 1.0 + 0.1 1.0 + 0.1 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.1 0.3 + 0.1 0.3 + 0.1 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 1 kHz 0.1 + 0.1 0.1 + 0.1 0.1 + 0.1 0.015 + 0.006
1kHz – 10 kHz 0.2 + 0.7 0.2 + 0.7 0.2 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
1 A
[2]
3 – 5 Hz 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 1.0 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.3 + 0.04 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.1 + 0.04 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
3 A
[1][2]
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.1 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
10 A
[2]
3 – 5 Hz 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 1.1 + 0.06 0.2 + 0.006
5 – 10 Hz 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.35 + 0.06 0.035 + 0.006
10 Hz – 5 kHz 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.15 + 0.06 0.015 + 0.006
5 – 10 kHz 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.35 + 0.7 0.03 + 0.006
[1] Part of the 10 A range
[2] Available only at front panel connectors
[3] 400 mA available in software version 1.0.700.18 or greater only. 400 mA continuously; 550 mA for 2 minutes on,
1 minute off; maximum crest factor 3:1 at 400 mA; specification for current above 329 mA is typical.
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Additional Low Frequency Errors
Error is stated as % of reading.
Frequency
3HZ (slow) 20HZ (medium) 200HZ (fast)
AC Filter
10 – 20 Hz 0 0.25 –
20 – 40 Hz 0 0.02 –
40 – 100 Hz 0 0.01 0.55
100 – 200 Hz 0 0 0.2
200 Hz – 1 kHz 0 0 0.02
> 1 kHz 0 0 0
Frequency
Gate Times ............................................................. Programmable to 1 s, 100 ms, and 10 ms
Measurement Method ............................................. Flexible counting technique. AC-coupled input using the ac voltage
Settling Considerations........................................... When measuring frequency or period after a dc offset voltage change,
Measurement Considerations ................................. To minimize measurement errors, shield inputs from external noise
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measurement function.
errors may occur. For the most accurate measurement, wait up to
1 second for the input blocking capacitor to settle.
when measuring low-voltage, low-frequency signals.
8845A/8846A
Users Manual
8846A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± % measurement
100 mV to
1000 V
8845A Accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± % measurement
100 mV to
750 V
Range Frequency
3 – 5 Hz 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.005
[1][2]
5 – 10 Hz 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.005
10 – 40 Hz 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.001
40 Hz – 300 kHz 0.006 0.01 0.01 0.001
300 kHz – 1 MHz 0.006 0.01 0.01 0.001
[1] Input >100 mV. For 10 – 100 mV, multiply percent measurement error by 10.
[2] Limited to 8 X 10
Range Frequency
[1][2]
[1] Input >100 mV. For 10 – 100 mV, multiply percent measurement error by 10.
[2] Limited to 8 X 10
7
volt-Hertz
3 – 5 Hz 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.005
5 – 10 Hz 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.005
10 – 40 Hz 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.001
40 Hz – 300 kHz 0.006 0.01 0.01 0.001
7
volt-Hertz
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
24 Hour
(23 ±1 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
90 Days
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
1 Year
(23 ±5 °C)
Temperature
Coefficient/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Temperature
Compensation/ °C
Outside 18 to 28 °C
Gate Time vs. Resolution
Gate Time Resolution
0.01 5½
0.1 6½
1.0 6½
Additional Low Frequency Errors
Error stated as percent of measurement for inputs >100 mV. For 10 – 100 mV, multiply percent by 10.
Frequency
3 – 5 Hz 0 0.12 0.12
5 – 10 Hz 0 0.17 0.17
10 – 40 Hz 0 0.2 0.2
40 – 100 Hz 0 0.06 0.21
100 – 300 Hz 0 0.03 0.21
300 Hz – 1 kHz 0 0.01 0.07
> 1 kHz 0 0 0.02
6½ 5½ 4½
Resolution
1-20
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