FE 83V & 87V Users Manual
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Users Manual ® 80 Series V Multimeters May 2004 Rev. 1, 8/04 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Users Manual ® 80 Series V Multimeters May 2004 Rev. 1, 8/04 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
FE 83V & 87V Users Manual
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...world: +1-425-446-5500 For USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. Introduction Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan...-738-5655 Anywhere in all illustrations. Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com 1 Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and 87...
...world: +1-425-446-5500 For USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. Introduction Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan...-738-5655 Anywhere in all illustrations. Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com 1 Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and 87...
FE 83V & 87V Users Manual
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... better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of the dc measurement by ensuring that the input protection circuits are not activated. 14 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER AC Voltage V MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 Switch Box 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER DC Voltage mV V MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A LO V A OFF A mA A COM...
... better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of the dc measurement by ensuring that the input protection circuits are not activated. 14 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER AC Voltage V MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 Switch Box 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER DC Voltage mV V MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A LO V A OFF A mA A COM...
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Testing for Continuity aom4f.eps 17 For in-circuit tests, turn circuit power off. 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 4½ DIGITS 1 Second MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A LO V A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Activates continuity beeper ON (closed) 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 Making Measurements OFF (open) Figure 4.
Testing for Continuity aom4f.eps 17 For in-circuit tests, turn circuit power off. 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 4½ DIGITS 1 Second MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A LO V A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Activates continuity beeper ON (closed) 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 Making Measurements OFF (open) Figure 4.
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Measuring Resistance Disconnect aom6f.eps 19 In-Circuit Resistance Measurements 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER Circuit Power OFF MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 Making Measurements Isolating a Potentiometer 1 3 2 Disconnect 1 2 3 Isolating a Resistor Figure 5.
Measuring Resistance Disconnect aom6f.eps 19 In-Circuit Resistance Measurements 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER Circuit Power OFF MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 Making Measurements Isolating a Potentiometer 1 3 2 Disconnect 1 2 3 Isolating a Resistor Figure 5.
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...'s capacitance ranges are 10.00 nF, 100.0 nF, 1.000 µF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, and 9999 µF. Making Measurements Select Capacitance 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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...
...'s capacitance ranges are 10.00 nF, 100.0 nF, 1.000 µF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, and 9999 µF. Making Measurements Select Capacitance 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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...
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... AutoHOLD Hz % mV V LO V OFF mA A A A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Typical Reading Forward Bias + Single Beep 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL AutoHOLD Hz % mV V LO V OFF mA A A A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Making ...Measurements Reverse Bias + 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL AutoHOLD Hz % mV V LO V OFF mA A A A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Bad Diode...
... AutoHOLD Hz % mV V LO V OFF mA A A A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Typical Reading Forward Bias + Single Beep 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL AutoHOLD Hz % mV V LO V OFF mA A A A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Making ...Measurements Reverse Bias + 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL AutoHOLD Hz % mV V LO V OFF mA A A A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED Bad Diode...
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Making Measurements Total current to connect meter. ON for measurement. Measuring Current 5 aom7f.eps 25 1 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 4 mA A 3 A 2 Circuit Power: OFF to circuit 5 Current through one component Figure 8. OFF to disconnect meter.
Making Measurements Total current to connect meter. ON for measurement. Measuring Current 5 aom7f.eps 25 1 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 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 4 mA A 3 A 2 Circuit Power: OFF to circuit 5 Current through one component Figure 8. OFF to disconnect meter.
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...(b) appears. 80 Series V Users Manual Good F2 fuse: 00.0 Ω to 00.5 Ω Replace fuse: OL Touch top half of input contacts 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A V LO A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX... switch to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as follows, refer to 1.005 kΩ Replace fuse: OL 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A V LO A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX...
...(b) appears. 80 Series V Users Manual Good F2 fuse: 00.0 Ω to 00.5 Ω Replace fuse: OL Touch top half of input contacts 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A V LO A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX... switch to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as follows, refer to 1.005 kΩ Replace fuse: OL 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚C/˚F RANGE REL mV V AutoHOLD Hz % mA A V LO A OFF A mA A COM V 10A MAX...
Getting Started Guide
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All product names are subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. ® 80 Series V Multimeters Getting Started Manual PN 2101973 May 2004 Rev.2, 11/08 © 2004, 2008 Fluke Corporation. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies.
All product names are subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. ® 80 Series V Multimeters Getting Started Manual PN 2101973 May 2004 Rev.2, 11/08 © 2004, 2008 Fluke Corporation. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies.
Getting Started Guide
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..." before opening the battery door. • Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com Safety Information The Meter complies with: • EN61010-1:2001 • ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004 • CAN/CSA C22.2 No.... 1010.1:2004 • UL610101-1 • Measurement Category III, 1000V, Pollution Degree 2 • Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution Degree 2 Multimeters Introduction In this manual are explained in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. • Do not use the Meter...
..." before opening the battery door. • Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com Safety Information The Meter complies with: • EN61010-1:2001 • ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004 • CAN/CSA C22.2 No.... 1010.1:2004 • UL610101-1 • Measurement Category III, 1000V, Pollution Degree 2 • Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution Degree 2 Multimeters Introduction In this manual are explained in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. • Do not use the Meter...
Getting Started Guide
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... is designed to European Union directives. Underwriters Laboratories CAT IV IEC Overvoltage Category IV CAT IV equipment is designed to relevant Canadian Standards Association directives. Multimeters Safety Information B AC (Alternating Current) Table 1. W Risk of Danger. M Battery. G Diode s Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services. 3 Electrical Symbols J Earth ground F DC (Direct Current...
... is designed to European Union directives. Underwriters Laboratories CAT IV IEC Overvoltage Category IV CAT IV equipment is designed to relevant Canadian Standards Association directives. Multimeters Safety Information B AC (Alternating Current) Table 1. W Risk of Danger. M Battery. G Diode s Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services. 3 Electrical Symbols J Earth ground F DC (Direct Current...
Getting Started Guide
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... test AC current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A Press A for dc current measurements from 0 mA to 6000 μA. e Resistance measurement Press A for continuity test. Multimeters The Meter's Features 5
... test AC current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A Press A for dc current measurements from 0 mA to 6000 μA. e Resistance measurement Press A for continuity test. Multimeters The Meter's Features 5
Getting Started Guide
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... (cont.) Function AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on the display. The "HiRes" icon appears on the display. When a new, stable reading is released. 7 Multimeters The Meter's Features Button D H E Switch Position Any switch position MIN MAX recording Frequency counter Power-up Any switch position Continuity ReE MIN MAX recording Hz...
... (cont.) Function AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on the display. The "HiRes" icon appears on the display. When a new, stable reading is released. 7 Multimeters The Meter's Features Button D H E Switch Position Any switch position MIN MAX recording Frequency counter Power-up Any switch position Continuity ReE MIN MAX recording Hz...
Getting Started Guide
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... appears. 9 Appears if the input voltage is 250 μs (87 only). Display Features (Model 87) aom1_af.eps Number A B C D Table 5. The continuity beeper is active. Figure 1. Multimeters The Meter's Features Number E Feature - AutoHOLD is on. Display Hold is active. Display Features Feature Indication Y Polarity indicator for minimum-maximum recording mode. Also appears...
... appears. 9 Appears if the input voltage is 250 μs (87 only). Display Features (Model 87) aom1_af.eps Number A B C D Table 5. The continuity beeper is active. Figure 1. Multimeters The Meter's Features Number E Feature - AutoHOLD is on. Display Hold is active. Display Features Feature Indication Y Polarity indicator for minimum-maximum recording mode. Also appears...
Getting Started Guide
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... a test lead is plugged into the mA/μA or A terminal, but now the signal diverts through the Meter's current terminals is indicated may be present. Multimeters The Meter's Features Low Pass Filter (87) The 87 is not set to the correct current position, the beeper warns you from attempting to measure...
... a test lead is plugged into the mA/μA or A terminal, but now the signal diverts through the Meter's current terminals is indicated may be present. Multimeters The Meter's Features Low Pass Filter (87) The 87 is not set to the correct current position, the beeper warns you from attempting to measure...
Getting Started Guide
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... the new reading. XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the battery or fuses. Multimeters AutoHOLD Mode Maintenance XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, repairs or servicing not covered in this mode. Do not use AutoHOLD mode to...
... the new reading. XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the battery or fuses. Multimeters AutoHOLD Mode Maintenance XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, repairs or servicing not covered in this mode. Do not use AutoHOLD mode to...
Getting Started Guide
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Table 7. Multimeters Specifications Detailed Specifications For all detailed specifications: Accuracy is given as 45 - 65 Hz +1 % + 4 ± (1.0 % + 4) -6 % - 4[5] unspecified unspecified unspecified [1] Below 10 % of range, add 12 counts. [2] ...
Table 7. Multimeters Specifications Detailed Specifications For all detailed specifications: Accuracy is given as 45 - 65 Hz +1 % + 4 ± (1.0 % + 4) -6 % - 4[5] unspecified unspecified unspecified [1] Below 10 % of range, add 12 counts. [2] ...
Getting Started Guide
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... temperature stable to +1994 °F 0.1 °F 1 % + 18 1. When using the REL Δ function to compensate for offsets. 2. Does not include error of the thermocouple probe. 2. Multimeters Specifications Function Table 9. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications Range Resolution Model 83 Accuracy Model 87 6.000 V 0.001 V ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.05 % + 1) L 60.00 V 0.01...
... temperature stable to +1994 °F 0.1 °F 1 % + 18 1. When using the REL Δ function to compensate for offsets. 2. Does not include error of the thermocouple probe. 2. Multimeters Specifications Function Table 9. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications Range Resolution Model 83 Accuracy Model 87 6.000 V 0.001 V ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.05 % + 1) L 60.00 V 0.01...
Getting Started Guide
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Frequency Counter Specifications Resolution 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 0.001 kHz 0.01 kHz 0.1 kHz Accuracy ± (0.005 % + 1) ± (0.005 % + 1) ± (0.005 % + 1) ± (0.005 % + 1) unspecified Multimeters Specifications 19 Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications Function E G Range 10.00 nF 100.0 nF 1.000 μF 10.00 μF 100.0 μF 9999 μF 3.000 V Resolution 0....
Frequency Counter Specifications Resolution 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 0.001 kHz 0.01 kHz 0.1 kHz Accuracy ± (0.005 % + 1) ± (0.005 % + 1) ± (0.005 % + 1) ± (0.005 % + 1) unspecified Multimeters Specifications 19 Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications Function E G Range 10.00 nF 100.0 nF 1.000 μF 10.00 μF 100.0 μF 9999 μF 3.000 V Resolution 0....
