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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 The Meter's Features ...6 Power-Up Options ...13 Automatic Power-Off ...13 Input Alert Feature ...13 Making Measurements...13 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 13 Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87 15 Low Pass Filter (87) ...15 Measuring Temperature (87 16 Testing for Continuity ...16 Measuring Resistance 18 Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests 20 Measuring Capacitance 21 Testing Diodes ...22 i
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 The Meter's Features ...6 Power-Up Options ...13 Automatic Power-Off ...13 Input Alert Feature ...13 Making Measurements...13 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 13 Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87 15 Low Pass Filter (87) ...15 Measuring Temperature (87 16 Testing for Continuity ...16 Measuring Resistance 18 Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests 20 Measuring Capacitance 21 Testing Diodes ...22 i
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...) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in all illustrations. Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and 87 multimeters (hereafter referred to as "the Meter"). Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety...
...) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in all illustrations. Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and 87 multimeters (hereafter referred to as "the Meter"). Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety...
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...avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Use this Meter only as the battery indicator (M) appears. • Remove test leads from the Meter before operating the Meter. • Replace the battery as soon as specified in this manual are explained...2 • Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution Degree 2 In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment under test. Look for cracks or missing plastic. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the insulation ...
...avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Use this Meter only as the battery indicator (M) appears. • Remove test leads from the Meter before operating the Meter. • Replace the battery as soon as specified in this manual are explained...2 • Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution Degree 2 In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment under test. Look for cracks or missing plastic. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the insulation ...
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...leads for measurements. • Avoid working with the circuit. Replace damaged test leads before you use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Remember to power the Meter. • When servicing the Meter, use only specified replacement parts. • When using probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards on... cover removed or the case open. • Use caution when working alone. • When measuring current, turn off circuit power before connecting the Meter in series with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages pose a shock hazard. •...
...leads for measurements. • Avoid working with the circuit. Replace damaged test leads before you use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Remember to power the Meter. • When servicing the Meter, use only specified replacement parts. • When using probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards on... cover removed or the case open. • Use caution when working alone. • When measuring current, turn off circuit power before connecting the Meter in series with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages pose a shock hazard. •...
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80 Series V Users Manual WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, follow these guidelines: • Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. • Use the proper terminals, function, and range for all measurements. • Before measuring current, check the Meter's fuses. (See "Fuse Test".) 4
80 Series V Users Manual WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, follow these guidelines: • Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. • Use the proper terminals, function, and range for all measurements. • Before measuring current, check the Meter's fuses. (See "Fuse Test".) 4
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... Laboratories CAT IV IEC Overvoltage Category IV CAT IV equipment is designed to protect against transients in equipment in fixedequipment installations, such as an electricity meter or an overhead or underground utility service. Important information. G Diode s Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services. 5 See Manual. T Double insulated E Capacitance CAT III t IEC...
... Laboratories CAT IV IEC Overvoltage Category IV CAT IV equipment is designed to protect against transients in equipment in fixedequipment installations, such as an electricity meter or an overhead or underground utility service. Important information. G Diode s Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services. 5 See Manual. T Double insulated E Capacitance CAT III t IEC...
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Inputs Terminal A mA µA COM I Description Input for 0 A to 400 mA current measurements (600 mA for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle measurements. Input for 0 µA to 10.00 A current (20 A overload for 18 hrs.) and current frequency and duty cycle. Input for all measurements. Return terminal for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, frequency, temperature (87), and duty cycle measurements. 6 Table 2. 80 Series V Users Manual The Meter's Features Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features.
Inputs Terminal A mA µA COM I Description Input for 0 A to 400 mA current measurements (600 mA for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle measurements. Input for 0 µA to 10.00 A current (20 A overload for 18 hrs.) and current frequency and duty cycle. Input for all measurements. Return terminal for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, frequency, temperature (87), and duty cycle measurements. 6 Table 2. 80 Series V Users Manual The Meter's Features Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features.
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Switch Position Any Position J L M N O P Q The Meter's Features Table 3. e Resistance measurement Press A for temperature (T) (87 only). AC current measurements from 0 µA to 6000 µA Press A for dc current measurements, from 0 µA to ... current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A Press A for dc current measurements from 0 mA to 6000 µA. 7 Rotary Switch Positions Function When the Meter is turned on, the Meter model number briefly appears on the display. DC voltage measurement 600 mV dc voltage range Press A for capacitance measurement. Press E for low pass...
Switch Position Any Position J L M N O P Q The Meter's Features Table 3. e Resistance measurement Press A for temperature (T) (87 only). AC current measurements from 0 µA to 6000 µA Press A for dc current measurements, from 0 µA to ... current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A Press A for dc current measurements from 0 mA to 6000 µA. 7 Rotary Switch Positions Function When the Meter is turned on, the Meter model number briefly appears on the display. DC voltage measurement 600 mV dc voltage range Press A for capacitance measurement. Press E for low pass...
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... (average), and present readings. Starts recording of minimum and maximum values. Switches between dc and ac current Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes). The Meter reads "CAL" and enters calibration mode. The Meter reads "5___" until A is released. 8 80 Series V Users Manual Button A (Yellow) B C Table 4. Enables the...
... (average), and present readings. Starts recording of minimum and maximum values. Switches between dc and ac current Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes). The Meter reads "CAL" and enters calibration mode. The Meter reads "5___" until A is released. 8 80 Series V Users Manual Button A (Yellow) B C Table 4. Enables the...
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... MAX recording Hz, Duty Cycle Power-up AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on and off . Toggles the meter to enter the HiRes digit mode. The Meter reads "bEEP" until E is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. The "HiRes" icon appears on , makes it brighter, and turns it off...
... MAX recording Hz, Duty Cycle Power-up AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on and off . Toggles the meter to enter the HiRes digit mode. The Meter reads "bEEP" until E is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. The "HiRes" icon appears on , makes it brighter, and turns it off...
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... impedance mode when the mV dc function is subtracted from all subsequent readings. The Meter reads "Hi2" until F is released. 10 80 Series V Users Manual Button F (Relative mode) G Table 4. The Meter reads "2rEL" until G is released. Pushbuttons (cont.) Switch Positon Any switch position Function Stores the present reading as a reference for frequency...
... impedance mode when the mV dc function is subtracted from all subsequent readings. The Meter reads "Hi2" until F is released. 10 80 Series V Users Manual Button F (Relative mode) G Table 4. The Meter reads "2rEL" until G is released. Pushbuttons (cont.) Switch Positon Any switch position Function Stores the present reading as a reference for frequency...
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... Peak Min Max I p mode and the response time is in cal, Hz, and duty cycle modes. Indicates the Meter is 250 µs (87 only). MIN AVG K K Low pass filter mode (87 only). The Meter's Features aom1_af.eps Figure 1. H S Display Hold is active. XWWarning: To L avoid false readings, which could lead b to possible...
... Peak Min Max I p mode and the response time is in cal, Hz, and duty cycle modes. Indicates the Meter is 250 µs (87 only). MIN AVG K K Low pass filter mode (87 only). The Meter's Features aom1_af.eps Figure 1. H S Display Hold is active. XWWarning: To L avoid false readings, which could lead b to possible...
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...Percent. The graph does not operate with the best resolution. Error Messages Replace the battery immediately. WTest lead alert. HiRes=19,999 The Meter is in manual range mode. 12 Number R -- The polarity indicator at the left . Invalid EEPROM data. Invalid calibration data. Ohm... Kilohertz Alternating current, direct current Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit Displays selected range The Meter is detected. Displayed when the test leads are in high resolution (Hi Res) mode. Calibrate Meter. Used for duty cycle measurements. bAtt diSC EEPr Err CAL Err LEAd Feature 0L...
...Percent. The graph does not operate with the best resolution. Error Messages Replace the battery immediately. WTest lead alert. HiRes=19,999 The Meter is in manual range mode. 12 Number R -- The polarity indicator at the left . Invalid EEPROM data. Invalid calibration data. Ohm... Kilohertz Alternating current, direct current Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit Displays selected range The Meter is detected. Displayed when the test leads are in high resolution (Hi Res) mode. Calibrate Meter. Used for duty cycle measurements. bAtt diSC EEPr Err CAL Err LEAd Feature 0L...
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... describe how to Figure 2. 13 This can damage the circuit you from attempting to Table 4. Power-Up Options Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up options. Input Alert Feature If a test lead is plugged into the mA/µA or A terminal, but the ... to stop you are 600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, and 1000 V. Table 4 includes the power-up option. Automatic Power-Off The Meter automatically turns off if you by making a chirping sound and the display flashes "LEAd". This warning is plugged into a current terminal. To select the 600...
... describe how to Figure 2. 13 This can damage the circuit you from attempting to Table 4. Power-Up Options Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up options. Input Alert Feature If a test lead is plugged into the mA/µA or A terminal, but the ... to stop you are 600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, and 1000 V. Table 4 includes the power-up option. Automatic Power-Off The Meter automatically turns off if you by making a chirping sound and the display flashes "LEAd". This warning is plugged into a current terminal. To select the 600...
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... error is negligible (0.1% or less) if the circuit impedance is 10 kΩ (10,000 Ω) or less. 80 Series V Users Manual When measuring voltage, the Meter acts approximately like a 10 MΩ (10,000,000 Ω) impedance in high-impedance circuits.
... error is negligible (0.1% or less) if the circuit impedance is 10 kΩ (10,000 Ω) or less. 80 Series V Users Manual When measuring voltage, the Meter acts approximately like a 10 MΩ (10,000,000 Ω) impedance in high-impedance circuits.
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... the display readings may be present. Making Measurements XWWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, do not affect the Meter's AC measurement accuracy over the specified measurement ranges. Unspecified input levels are normal. When measuring ac voltage or ac frequency, ...refer to the measurement below 3 % of hazardous voltage. Then, select the filter function. Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87) True Rms Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms, but now the signal diverts through a filter that are typically generated by pressing the RANGE button....
... the display readings may be present. Making Measurements XWWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, do not affect the Meter's AC measurement accuracy over the specified measurement ranges. Unspecified input levels are normal. When measuring ac voltage or ac frequency, ...refer to the measurement below 3 % of hazardous voltage. Then, select the filter function. Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87) True Rms Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms, but now the signal diverts through a filter that are typically generated by pressing the RANGE button....
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... allows you to perform quick continuity tests without having to . 3. To test for continuity, set up the Meter as 1ms. A brief short causes the Meter to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing for continuity. Choose... for -200.0 °C to +1090.0 °C and -328.0 °F to 1994.0 °F, the included K-Type Thermocouple is rated to the Meter or other equipment, remember that sounds as long as a circuit is no thermocouple connected, the display also reads OL. The continuity test features a beeper that...
... allows you to perform quick continuity tests without having to . 3. To test for continuity, set up the Meter as 1ms. A brief short causes the Meter to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing for continuity. Choose... for -200.0 °C to +1090.0 °C and -328.0 °F to 1994.0 °F, the included K-Type Thermocouple is rated to the Meter or other equipment, remember that sounds as long as a circuit is no thermocouple connected, the display also reads OL. The continuity test features a beeper that...
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.... • The resistance function can produce enough voltage to forward-bias silicon diode or transistor junctions, causing them to conduct. The Meter's resistance ranges are some tips for measuring resistance: • The measured value of a resistor in Figure 5. Refer to automatically subtract...to 0.2 Ω of error to resistance measurements. 80 Series V Users Manual Measuring Resistance WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all paths between the probes, the resistance reading represents the total ...
.... • The resistance function can produce enough voltage to forward-bias silicon diode or transistor junctions, causing them to conduct. The Meter's resistance ranges are some tips for measuring resistance: • The measured value of a resistor in Figure 5. Refer to automatically subtract...to 0.2 Ω of error to resistance measurements. 80 Series V Users Manual Measuring Resistance WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all paths between the probes, the resistance reading represents the total ...
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... accurate readings, use the relative (REL) mode to the average (AVG) reading. • There is the ability of a circuit to electrical noise. The Meter's 60 nS range measures conductance in nanosiemens (1 nS = 0.000000001 Siemens). 80 Series V Users Manual Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests Conductance, the... range lets you determine the resistance of conductance correspond to 100,000 MΩ, 1/1 nS = 1,000 MΩ. High values of components up the Meter as shown for measuring conductance: • High-resistance readings are susceptible to pass current.
... accurate readings, use the relative (REL) mode to the average (AVG) reading. • There is the ability of a circuit to electrical noise. The Meter's 60 nS range measures conductance in nanosiemens (1 nS = 0.000000001 Siemens). 80 Series V Users Manual Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests Conductance, the... range lets you determine the resistance of conductance correspond to 100,000 MΩ, 1/1 nS = 1,000 MΩ. High values of components up the Meter as shown for measuring conductance: • High-resistance readings are susceptible to pass current.
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... 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A LO V A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED + Figure 6. Measuring Capacitance aom10f.eps 21 The Meter's capacitance ranges are 10.00 nF, 100.0 nF, 1.000 µF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, and 9999 µF. To measure capacitance, set up the...
... 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A LO V A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED + Figure 6. Measuring Capacitance aom10f.eps 21 The Meter's capacitance ranges are 10.00 nF, 100.0 nF, 1.000 µF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, and 9999 µF. To measure capacitance, set up the...