The Fluke 8505A is a precision digital multimeter engineered for demanding laboratory, calibration, and development environments. It delivers accurate DC and AC measurements across voltage, current, resistance, and frequency with up to 6.5-digit resolution and IEEE-488 interface control for automated test systems.
Technical Specifications
DC Voltage: 200 mV to 1000 V at 0.005% accuracy typical; 6.5-digit resolution.
AC Voltage: 200 mV to 700 V, 20 Hz to 1 MHz frequency response, 0.1% accuracy typical.
DC Current: 20 mA to 20 A at 0.05% accuracy typical.
AC Current: 20 mA to 20 A, 20 Hz to 50 kHz response, 0.5% accuracy typical.
Resistance: 200 Ω to 20 MΩ at 0.01% accuracy; selectable test current.
Frequency: 10 Hz to 10 MHz measurement range; 10 mV to 120 V input signal level.
Display: High-resolution LED, up to 6.5 digits.
Power: 100, 120, 220, or 240 V AC (switch selectable); 47–63 Hz.
– Key Features
• Relative mode for baseline zeroing
• dB measurement for audio and RF work
• Max/Min/Average statistical functions
• Selectable test current for resistance measurement
• Wide frequency response to 1 MHz (AC voltage) and 10 MHz (frequency measurement)
• IEEE-488 (GPIB) standard interface for remote operation
– Typical Applications
Calibration labs, R&D departments, sophisticated electronic testing, automated measurement systems, and frequency analysis in audio and RF environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
The IEEE-488 interface enables integration with automated test equipment (ATE), data acquisition systems, and computer-controlled laboratories. Protocol-compliant software and control systems integrate directly without additional adapters.
