Fluke 45 - Manual (Page 5)

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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