[Test-Equipment] Fluke 8840A/Af ???

[David DiGiacomo]

>can someone tell me the difference between the Fluke 8840A/Af and Fluke
>45? Does anyone prefer one over the other? I am looking for general bench
>stuff, nothing specific (I love VFD!)

Fluke 45 has dual display and is a lot more expensive.

>Also, I think I read that the 8840 sometimes does not have ACV option.
>How can I tell if it has it or not? Serial number? Option? 

Option /09.  If you press the ACV button and it shows Error 30, it doesn't
have it.

I think the 8840A/AF always has it.

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