Fluke 845AR User manual

845AR
High Impedence
Voltmeter
Null Detector
Instruction Manual

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Rev. 4/80

845AR
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
1-1. INTRODUCTION
1-2. The Fluke Model 845AR High Impedance Volt-
meter-Null Detector allows measurement of de voltages
from one microvolt to 1000 volts de in 19 ranges. When
used as a null detector on the 100 millivolt range and
below, the input impedance is an excellent 19 megohms.™
A linear recorder output allows the instrument to be
used for production testing, and also as a de amplifier
with a maximum gain of 120 db.
1-3. The instrument may be wired to operate from
a line power source of 115 volts ac or 230 volts ac, as
desired. The instrument is designed to be mounted
directly in a standard EIA 19 inch relay rack. Resilient
feet are also provided for bench top use.
1-4. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE
1 microvolt to 1000 volts de end scale in nineteen ranges,
using X1 and X3 progression.
INPUT RESISTANCE”
100 megohms on"300 millivolt range and abovef 10 meg-
Wy
grounding. Better than 1010 ohms up to 80% relative
humidity and 35°C. With driven guard, isolation im-
proves by at least one order of magnitude up to 1013
ohms. Any input terminal may be floated 1100 volts
off chassis ground.
iy DC COMMON MODE REJECTION
‘¢Better than 160 db, input short-circuited, 80% relative
humidity; better than 140 db, open-circuited, 50% rela-
tive humidity; better than 120 db, open-circuited, 80%
relative humidity.
AC COMMON MODE REJECTION (below 100 kHz)
100 volts rms or 120 db greater than end scale, which-
ever is less, will effect reading less than 2% of end
scale, Input open-circuited.
AC NORMAL MODE REJECTION (60 Hz and above)
AC voltages 60 db above end scale will effect reading
less than 2% of end scale. Maximum voltage not to ex-
ceed 750 volts rms.
RECORDER OUTPUT
0-1 volt, one side at chassis ground; linear to 0. 5% of
end scale, Source impedance, 5k to 7, 5k.
ohms on 100-millivolt raage-and-below, Vesbuy RASE
JOO WAKO Fame | Mea ghwi ow VWeSTABILITY OF ZERO
ACCURACY =} mith voll anda, avb Yeko.
+(3% end scale + 0.1 microvolt),
MAXIMUM NOISE (input shorted)
Range Noise (peak-peak)
0. 20 microvolt
0.25 microvolt
0.30 microvolt
1 microvolt
3 microvolt
10 microvolt - 1000 volt
METER RESPONSE TIME (to 90% of reading)
Range Time
1 microvolt 5 seconds
3 microvolt 3 seconds
10 microvolt - 1000 volt 1-1/2 seconds
INPUT ISOLATION
Better than 1012 ohms at less than 50% relative humidity
and 25°C regardless of line, chassis, or recorder
Better than 0.15 microvolt/hr, better than 0.3 micro-
NOx hajg pYout/day.
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF ZERO
Less than 0.1 microvolt/°C from 15°C to 35°C. Less
than 0,2 microvolt/°C from 0°C to 50°C.
ZERO CONTROL RANGE
+5 microvolt minimum.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Up to 1100 volts de may be applied on any range. Typical
recovery time is 4 seconds.
INPUT POWER
115/230 volts ac 410%, 50 to 440 Hz, approximately
3 watts.
1-5. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
Within all specifications from 15°C to 35°C,
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Within all specifications from 0° to 50°C except:
Derate by a factor of two — :
Maximum Noise and Meter Response Time.
DC Common Mode Rejection —
Derate by 20 db.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE
-40°C to +70°C.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY RANGE
0 to 80%.
SHOCK
VIBRATION
Meets 10 Hz to 55 Hz tests of MIL-T-945A.
1-6. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MOUNTING
Standard EIA relay rack. Resilient feet provided for
bench use.
WEIGHT
9 pounds,
Meets hammer blow requirements of MIL-T-945A and SIZE
MIL-~S-901B.
3.47 inches high x 19 inches wide x 8.26 inches deep.
19,00"
14,875"
Figure 1-1. MODEL 845AR OUTLINE DRAWING

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awareness
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Some semiconductors and custom IC's can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge during
handling. This notice explains how you can
minimize the chances of destroying such devices
by:
1. Knowing that there is a problem
2. Learning the guidelines for handling them.
3. Using the procedures, and packaging and
bench techniques that are recommended.
The
Static
Sensitive
(S.S.)
devices
are
identifiedin
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Fluke
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manual
parts
list
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S.S.
devices.
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BEFORE HANDLING DEVICES
1. MINIMIZE HANDLING
2. KEEP PARTS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
UNTIL
READY
FOR
USE.
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HANDLE
5.5.
DEVICES
BY
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BODY
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HANDL S. DEVICES ONLY AT A
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845AR
SECTION Ii
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2-1, RECEIVING INSPECTION 2-5, PRELIMINARY OPERATION
2-2. This instrument has been thoroughly tested and 2-6, Connect the Model 845AR line plug to a 115 volt
inspected before being shipped from the factory. Im- ac power outlet or to 230 volts ac if the instrument is so
mediately upon receiving the instrument, carefully in- wired,
spect for damage which may have occurred during ship-
ment, If any damage is noted, follow the instructions | WARNING! |
tlined in th he back of thi A
outlined in the warranty page at the back of this manual The round pin on the polarized three-prong
2-3. CONTROLS, TERMINALS, AND INDICATOR plug connects the instrument case to power
system ground. Use a three-to-two pin
2-4, The location and function of the front-panel adapter when connecting to a two-contact
controls are described in Figure 2-1. Detailed oper- outlet. For personnel safety, connect the
ating descriptions are given in the following para- short lead from the adapter to a high-quality
graphs. earth ground.
METER ; PR ZERO CONTROLS
Indicates the voltage applied ERO ~ Opens input terminals ISOLATED OUTPUT
i
nd
shorts
amplifier
input
allow-
LEVEL
CONTROL
Sax ng zeroing of the instrument === For full-scale meter
INPUT AND ith the lower zero control. POWER LIGHT deflection, this control
COMMON TERMINALS PR = Instrument is ready for Indicates line allows adjustment of th
Provide connection to vol- peration as a voltmeter or power is applied — isolated output voltage
tage being measured. ull detector. to the instrument from 0 to 1 volt de,
HH Saree CALAS
GUARD TERMINAL S MECHANICAL ZERO
This terminal is usually strapped to the common terminal Screwdriver adjustment used
The terminal is connected directly to an inner chassis o set the meter to zero. ovide connection to
shield. By removing the strap, a guard potential equal an external recorder
to the common terminal potential may be applied to the
guard terminal, shunting the leakage current from the ANGE CONTROL
common terminal to ground, Provides selection of the desired full-scale sensitivity.
Figure 2-1, CONTROLS, TERMINALS, AND INDICATOR
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845AR
a. Place the Model 845AR controls as follows:
POWER ON
RANGE 10 MICROVOLTS
OPR/ZERO ZERO
b. Adjust thezero control for an initial zero meter
deflection. Place the RANGE switch to the 1
MICROVOLT RANGE and re-zero with the zero
control,
2-7, MECHANICAL ZEROING
2-8, It may become necéssary to adjust the mechani-
cal zero control of the Model 845AR at more frequent
intervals than complete calibration. To mechanically
zero the instrument proceed as follows:
a. Place the RANGE switch to 1000 VOLTS and the
POWER switch to ON.
b. Adjust the mechanical zero adjustment screw for
zero meter deflection.
c. Place the RANGE switch to 10 MICROVOLTS and
electrically zero the instrument as outlined in
paragraph 2-5.
d. Repeat steps a and b.
2-9. OPERATION AS A HIGH IMPEDANCE
VOLTMETER
2-10. To operate the Model 845AR as a High Impedance
Voltmeter perform the preliminary operations according
to paragraph 2-5 and proceed as follows:
a. Place the controls as follows:
POWER ON
OPR/ZERO OPR
RANGE 1000 VOLTS
Mote!
When measuring voltages in the microvolt
ranges, use copper wire having low thermal
EMF's.
b. Connect the voltage to be measured to the Model
845AR INPUT terminal and connect the common
point of the voltage being measured to the COMMON
terminal.
c. Deflection of the meter indicates the polarity and
magnitude of the measured voltage. Increase the
sensitivity of the Model 845AR for maximum on-
scale deflection.
2-11, OPERATION AS A NULL DETECTOR
2-12. The Model 845AR may be used to monitor small
voltage differences in bridge circuits, potentiometers,
and other measuring apparatus. In most of these appli-
cations the circuits are adjusted for zero deflection or
a null on the Model 845AR. Equipment connections for
2-2
various types of null detector configurations are illus-
trated by Figure 2-2 through 2-4. To operate the Model
845AR as a Null Detector, perform the preliminary
operations according to paragraph 2-5 and proceed as
follows:
a. Select the desired equipment application as illus-
trated by Figure 2-2 through 2-4 and make the
appropriate equipment connections.
b. ' Place the Model 845AR controls as follows:
POWER ON
OPR/ZERO OPR
RANGE as desired
c. Adjust the circuit being measured for zero or a null
deflection on the Model 845AR meter.
Figure 2-2. BRIDGE DETECTOR - FLOATING SUPPLY
Figure 2-3. BRIDGE DETECTOR - HIGH RESISTANCE

Figure 2-4, BRIDGE DETECTOR ~- FLOATING
NULL DETECTOR
2-13. MEASURING VOLTAGES WITH A
STANDARD CELL
2-14. The Model 845AR may be used with a voltage
divider and a standard cell to calculate unknown volt-
ages with a high degree of accuracy. Connect the equip-
ment as illustrated in Figure 2-5. Perform the pre-
liminary operation as outlined in paragraph 2-5 and
proceed as follows:
a. Place the Model 845AR controls as follows:
POWER ON
OPR/ZERO OPR
RANGE as desired
b. Adjust the voltage divider for zero or null deflection
on the Model 845AR meter while placing the RANGE
switch to successively more sensitive ranges.
Figure 2-5. STANDARD CELL VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
845AR
c. Calculate the unknown voltage by dividing the
standard cell voltage by the final division ratio of
the divider.
2-15. USE OF ISOLATED OUTPUT
2-16. DC ISOLATION AMPLIFIER
2-17. The Model 845AR may be used as a dc isolation
amplifier having a voltage gain of up to 120 db, de~-
pending on the settings of the RANGE switch and the
OUTPUT LEVEL control. To compute the maximum
voltage gain on any range of the Model 845AR, use the
following formula:
1 volt (maximum
isolated output)
Voltage gain in db = 20 log i
Range (in volts)
2-18. RECORDER OUTPUT
2-19.. The Model 845AR ISOLATED OUTPUT may be
used to provide an output voltage, adjustable from zero
to one volt for a full-scale meter deflection for use with
a recorder. Since the output is isolated from the input,
floating measurements can be made without the use of a
floating recorder. To use the adjustable recorder out-
put, proceed as follows:
a, Connect the recorder to the ISOLATED OUTPUT
terminals.
Note!
The lower ISOLATED OUTPUT terminal is
connected to chassis ground. If a ground
reference is undesirable, remove the
jumper wire above R202 on the power supply
circuit board. Refer to Figure 2-6 for
jumper wire location.
b. Turn the recorder on.
c. Proceed as outlined in paragraph 2-9 or 2-11, as
desired.
d. Adjust the ISOLATED OUTPUT LEVEL control
for the desired output to the recorder. This control
has a log taper so that smooth control is possible
at both high and low settings.
Note!
The ISOLATED OUTPUT current capability
is 100 microamperes with a 5 kilohm source
impedance.
2-20. OPERATING NOTES
2-21. SPURIOUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS
2-22, Voltage measurements at the microvolt level
involve the persistant problems of thermoelectric ef-
fects. These effects may be compensated for by tempo-
rarily disconnecting the voltage from the circuit under
measurement and noting the meter deflection of the
2-3

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se tA eRe NARADA near
Model 845AR on the desired r
then be subtracted from all sub:
ments. A thorough underst:
lead to reducing or eliminating
2-23, THERMOELECTRIC VOLTA
2-24. Wa circuit is composed of twa d
a net voltage will result if iwo dissi
are maintained at different temperaiur
moelectric voltages, also known
couple voltages, or Seebeck ve
by using metals having iow thermoele
and keeping all junctions af the same tem
terminals of the Model 84548 are made of
gold-flashed to prevent tarnish.
voltages, all connections te the Modsi $
made with pure copper wires. Silver
solder coated copper also produce sath
Timed copper is less satisfactory than si
copper coated copper. Nickel and ni
are not suitable for connections t
Excellent results can be cbtaine
twin lead, or even lamp cord if }
sistance is not required. Hf shiciding
a length of flat braid over the cable.
For
2-25. HIGH SOURCE IMPEDANCE
2-26. Due to the very high input
sensitive. Thus, a perso
static voltage, can caus
input to the instrument and r
flection as a hand app ches the input t
Careful shielding will
due to charges that may be
nals when the OPR-ZE
appreciable transi
to OPR if nothing is “connected t t
Turning the switch back and
charge, eliminating the prob
impedances, the response of the
ably slow due to the low pass
superimposed noise. Howe
pass filter is such that commo:
tremely high while the response t
encountered low source impedance:
2-4
» Also,
input rI
IRO, an
GROUND « JUMPER
R WIRE LOCATION
OVERLOAD VOLTAGES
The instrument is designed to withstand up to
1100 volts peak ac continuously applied
the three ingut terminals or between
gr ound and any of the three input terminals
tting of the RANGE or OPR-ZERO
er, repeated or continuous overloads
nthe ranges below 3 millivolts will
ion in protective, low-pass-filter
is will result in thermal voltages
several minutes to subside after the
oved,
ent hag an imer chassis connected
inal on the front panel. Ordinarily,
ninal is strapped to the COMMON termi-
nnected in this way the inner chassis
id, This greatly improves the leakage
ground and the common mode rejection.
the inner chassis is available at the
t may be driven at the same voltage
ION terminal, This further increases the
nce and common mode rejection by about
he voltage used to drive the GUARD termi-
should be obtained from a separate source or by
fa voltage divider connected directly across
» drops across impedances in the circuit under
meagurement.
2-31, INCREASING INPUT RESISTANCE
2-88, Inthe 1 microvolt to 1 millivolt ranges, a 40
megohim resietor is connected directly across the input
of the instrument. The input resistance may Hin in-
creased oa these ranges by disconnecting the 46 meg-
ohm resistor where it attaches to the RANGE switch.
However, the input resistance will no longer be well
defined. Typical input resistances with the 1) imegohm
noved are as follows: `
Input Resistance
300 megohms
1,000 megohms
3,000 megohms
10,000 megohms
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