Instructions

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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 .............................................................................................................. 1-10
Triggering...................................................................................................... 1-10
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 ............................................................................ 1-12
Resistance...................................................................................................... 1-15
DC Current .................................................................................................... 1-16
AC Current .................................................................................................... 1-17
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-20
Capacitance (8846A Only) ............................................................................ 1-22
Temperature (8846A only) ............................................................................ 1-22
Additional Errors........................................................................................... 1-22
Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-22