Fluke 8842A 5.5 Digit Digital Multimeter
The Fluke 8842A is a precision 5.5 digit digital multimeter designed for benchtop use. It offers high accuracy and resolution for demanding measurement applications. Ideal for electronics testing, calibration, and laboratory use.
- Model
- Fluke 8842A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $325
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8842A
This unit
The Fluke 8842A is a 5.5-digit precision digital multimeter engineered for demanding benchtop and system applications requiring high accuracy and stability. Building on the 8840A platform, it incorporates hermetically sealed thin-film resistors and a proprietary CMOS monolithic A/D converter to deliver measurement performance suitable for electronics testing, calibration laboratories, and automated test systems. The instrument combines exceptional DC voltage accuracy of 0.003% at 1 year with comprehensive measurement capabilities across voltage, current, and resistance ranges, backed by a voltage reference comparable to the Fluke 732B DC Reference Standard.
Technical Specifications Display & Resolution
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), 5.5 digits
Reading rates up to 100 readings/second (selectable: Slow, Medium, Fast) Measurement Ranges & Accuracy
DC Voltage: 20 mV to 1000 V with 0.003% basic accuracy (1 year), 0.005% (2 years); resolution 100 nV on 20 mV range
AC Voltage (Option 09): 200 mV to 700 V RMS with 0.08% basic accuracy (1 year)
Resistance: 20 Ω to 20 MΩ with 0.006% basic accuracy (1 year); resolution 100 µΩ on 20 Ω range; 2-wire and 4-wire measurement
DC Current: 200 mA to 2000 mA with 1 µA resolution on 200 mA range Input Specifications
DC Voltage input impedance: 10 MΩ
AC Voltage input impedance: 1 MΩ shunted by 140 dB at DC
Normal Mode Rejection Ratio: 85 dB at 50/60 Hz (S rate), 35 dB at 400 Hz (M rate)
Temperature coefficient: <0.1× accuracy specification per °C
Burden voltage: 1 V DC or RMS AC typical at full scale
Key Features
Precision thin-film resistor networks for long-term stability
Analog switch ICs for improved performance and reliability
Metal case provides EMI shielding for system integration
Front/rear input selection via front panel switch
Typical Applications Electronics testing, precision calibration laboratories, automated test systems requiring high-resolution DC measurements and extended measurement stability.
Compatibility & Integration IEEE-488 interface (Option -05) enables full programmability, including external trigger input, sample complete output, and automated calibration control. Compatible with system software written for the 8840A.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 1 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: 10 A, 10 A |
| AC Current | 20 mA, 1000 V |
| AC Voltage | 200 mV, 2 A, 2 V, 20 V, 200 mA, 200 V, 750 V |
| DC Current | 20 mA, DC Voltage: 200 mV |
Fluke 8842A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Fluke 8842A. Calibration covers DC voltage accuracy at all ranges, AC voltage (True RMS) accuracy at 50 Hz, 1 kHz, and 10 kHz, DC current accuracy, resistance accuracy at all decade ranges, frequency accuracy, and diode test voltage. Fluke 87V and 289 also include capacitance and temperature calibration.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Fluke 8842A faults: blown input fuse, worn input jacks, display segment failure, relay contact wear on bench DMMs. Common faults include worn input jacks (banana socket contact wear on the mA and COM terminals), blown input fuses (especially the 440 mA HRC fuse), and display segment failures. Keithley 2000/2001/2002 bench DMMs commonly develop relay contact wear affecting resistance accuracy after extended service.
Fluke 8842A price
This Fluke 8842A is listed at $325. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Fluke 8842A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Fluke 8842A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers DC voltage accuracy at all ranges, AC voltage (True RMS) accuracy at 50 Hz, 1 kHz, and 10 kHz, DC current accuracy, resistance accuracy at all decade ranges, frequency accuracy, and diode test voltage. Fluke 87V and 289 also include capacitance and temperature calibration.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
