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80 Series V Users Manual Measuring AC or DC Current 24 Measuring Frequency 27 Measuring Duty Cycle 29 Determining Pulse Width 30 Bar Graph...30 Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only 31 Uses for the Zoom Mode 31 HiRes Mode (Model 87) ...31 MIN MAX Recording Mode 32 Smooth Feature (Power Up Option Only 32 AutoHOLD Mode...34 Relative Mode ...34 Maintenance...35 General Maintenance...35 Fuse Test ...35 Replacing the Battery...36 Replacing the Fuses ...37 Service and Parts...37 Specifications ...43 Detailed Specifications 44 ii
80 Series V Users Manual Measuring AC or DC Current 24 Measuring Frequency 27 Measuring Duty Cycle 29 Determining Pulse Width 30 Bar Graph...30 Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only 31 Uses for the Zoom Mode 31 HiRes Mode (Model 87) ...31 MIN MAX Recording Mode 32 Smooth Feature (Power Up Option Only 32 AutoHOLD Mode...34 Relative Mode ...34 Maintenance...35 General Maintenance...35 Fuse Test ...35 Replacing the Battery...36 Replacing the Fuses ...37 Service and Parts...37 Specifications ...43 Detailed Specifications 44 ii
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...11. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications 49 16. Pushbuttons...8 5. Display Features...11 6. Current Function Specifications 48 15. MIN MAX Recording Specifications 52 iii Electrical Symbols ...5 2. Accessories ...42 10. Frequency Counter Specifications 49 17. List of the Terminals 51 ...19. Temperature Specifications (87 Only 47 14. Electrical Characteristics of Tables Table Title Page 1. MIN MAX Functions...33 8. Replacement Parts ...39 9. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications 45 12. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger...
...11. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications 49 16. Pushbuttons...8 5. Display Features...11 6. Current Function Specifications 48 15. MIN MAX Recording Specifications 52 iii Electrical Symbols ...5 2. Accessories ...42 10. Frequency Counter Specifications 49 17. List of the Terminals 51 ...19. Temperature Specifications (87 Only 47 14. Electrical Characteristics of Tables Table Title Page 1. MIN MAX Functions...33 8. Replacement Parts ...39 9. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications 45 12. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger...
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Cancels MIN MAX (hold the button down for a password. See 80 Series V Service Information. Pushbuttons Switch Positon N M J P Q Power-up Any switch position Power-up Any switch position M Power-... ac current Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes). The Meter reads "5___" until A is released. 8 Steps the display through MAX, MIN, AVG (average), and present readings. The Meter reads "CAL" and enters calibration mode. To return to autoranging, hold for 1 second) Enables the Meter's calibration...
Cancels MIN MAX (hold the button down for a password. See 80 Series V Service Information. Pushbuttons Switch Positon N M J P Q Power-up Any switch position Power-up Any switch position M Power-... ac current Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes). The Meter reads "5___" until A is released. 8 Steps the display through MAX, MIN, AVG (average), and present readings. The Meter reads "CAL" and enters calibration mode. To return to autoranging, hold for 1 second) Enables the Meter's calibration...
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Pushbuttons (cont.) Button D H Switch Positon Function Any switch position MIN MAX recording Frequency counter Power-up Turns the continuity beeper on positive or negative slope. To return to the 3-1/2 digit mode, hold H down for one second ...to trigger on and off . Any switch position Turns the backlight on the display. HiRes=19,999 E Continuity ReE MIN MAX recording Hz, Duty Cycle Power-up AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on , makes it brighter, and turns it off Switches between Peak (250...
Pushbuttons (cont.) Button D H Switch Positon Function Any switch position MIN MAX recording Frequency counter Power-up Turns the continuity beeper on positive or negative slope. To return to the 3-1/2 digit mode, hold H down for one second ...to trigger on and off . Any switch position Turns the backlight on the display. HiRes=19,999 E Continuity ReE MIN MAX recording Hz, Duty Cycle Power-up AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on , makes it brighter, and turns it off Switches between Peak (250...
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... Indicators for the analog bar graph. The Meter's Features aom1_af.eps Figure 1. Display Features Number Feature Indication Y Polarity indicator for minimum-maximum J MAX recording mode. A Trig Positive or negative slope indicator for Y Hz/duty cycle triggering. Number Feature Indication E - Indicates the presence of a ...high voltage input. H S Display Hold is active. Indicates the Meter is in Peak Min Max I p mode and the response time is 250 µs (87 only). MIN AVG K K Low pass filter mode (87 only). See "Low...
... Indicators for the analog bar graph. The Meter's Features aom1_af.eps Figure 1. Display Features Number Feature Indication Y Polarity indicator for minimum-maximum J MAX recording mode. A Trig Positive or negative slope indicator for Y Hz/duty cycle triggering. Number Feature Indication E - Indicates the presence of a ...high voltage input. H S Display Hold is active. Indicates the Meter is in Peak Min Max I p mode and the response time is 250 µs (87 only). MIN AVG K K Low pass filter mode (87 only). See "Low...
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... alert. Displayed when the test leads are in autorange mode and automatically selects the range with the capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, or peak min max.
... alert. Displayed when the test leads are in autorange mode and automatically selects the range with the capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, or peak min max.
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If MIN MAX Recording is very low, so the Meter acts like a short circuit. To select the 600.0 mV dc range, turn the rotary switch or press a button ...
If MIN MAX Recording is very low, so the Meter acts like a short circuit. To select the 600.0 mV dc range, turn the rotary switch or press a button ...
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... 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... 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 V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED + aom2f.eps Figure 2. Note the ac voltage range, then manually select a dc voltage range ...
... 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... 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 V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED + aom2f.eps Figure 2. Note the ac voltage range, then manually select a dc voltage range ...
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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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...) mode to the average (AVG) reading. • There is the ability of a circuit to electrical noise. To smooth out most noisy readings, enter the MIN MAX recording mode; To measure conductance, set up to low values of conductance correspond to 100,000 MΩ, 1/1 nS = 1,000 MΩ. then step to subtract the...
...) mode to the average (AVG) reading. • There is the ability of a circuit to electrical noise. To smooth out most noisy readings, enter the MIN MAX recording mode; To measure conductance, set up to low values of conductance correspond to 100,000 MΩ, 1/1 nS = 1,000 MΩ. then step to subtract the...
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...; 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 + 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 ...
...; 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 + 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 ...
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... 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 Open 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL AutoHOLD Hz % mV V ...
... 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 Open 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX Peak MIN MAX ˚C/˚F RANGE REL AutoHOLD Hz % mV V ...
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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 disconnect meter. Measuring Current 5 aom7f.eps 25 OFF to connect meter. ON for measurement. Making Measurements Total current to circuit 5 Current through one component Figure 8.
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 disconnect meter. Measuring Current 5 aom7f.eps 25 OFF to connect meter. ON for measurement. Making Measurements Total current to circuit 5 Current through one component Figure 8.
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... Cycle Measurements iy3f.eps 29 then scroll to ten times the amplitude of the selected voltage range.) If a duty cycle reading is unstable, press MIN MAX; To measure duty cycle, set up to the AVG (average) display. +Slope Trigger Point 30% Above +Slope -Slope Trigger Point 70% Below -Slope 100% Figure...
... Cycle Measurements iy3f.eps 29 then scroll to ten times the amplitude of the selected voltage range.) If a duty cycle reading is unstable, press MIN MAX; To measure duty cycle, set up to the AVG (average) display. +Slope Trigger Point 30% Above +Slope -Slope Trigger Point 70% Below -Slope 100% Figure...
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Measure the signal's frequency. 2. Use the following formula to Figure 9. 3. In the 60 V range, for capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, or peak min max. The bar graph also has a zoom function, as follows: 1. Press E to select a measurement of the signal's positive or negative pulse, refer to determine the pulse ...
Measure the signal's frequency. 2. Use the following formula to Figure 9. 3. In the 60 V range, for capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, or peak min max. The bar graph also has a zoom function, as follows: 1. Press E to select a measurement of the signal's positive or negative pulse, refer to determine the pulse ...
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..., short the test leads together, press F; The HiRes mode works in all modes except capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, and the 250 µs (peak) MIN MAX modes. The center of the bar graph now represents zero and the sensitivity of center. The display reads zero. Hold down F while turning the Meter...
..., short the test leads together, press F; The HiRes mode works in all modes except capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, and the 250 µs (peak) MIN MAX modes. The center of the bar graph now represents zero and the sensitivity of center. The display reads zero. Hold down F while turning the Meter...
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... . The display will appear on the display. Changing the response time erases all readings taken since the MIN MAX mode was activated. 80 Series V Users Manual MIN MAX Recording Mode The MIN MAX mode records minimum and maximum input values. The true average value (AVG) displayed in Table 7. When the... the display to be used to the functions in the 100 ms mode is the mathematical integral of all recorded readings. To use MIN MAX mode, refer to capture intermittent readings, record maximum readings while you are away or record readings while you know that smoothing is active....
... . The display will appear on the display. Changing the response time erases all readings taken since the MIN MAX mode was activated. 80 Series V Users Manual MIN MAX Recording Mode The MIN MAX mode records minimum and maximum input values. The true average value (AVG) displayed in Table 7. When the... the display to be used to the functions in the 100 ms mode is the mathematical integral of all recorded readings. To use MIN MAX mode, refer to capture intermittent readings, record maximum readings while you are away or record readings while you know that smoothing is active....
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... present and AVG (average) values are erased. Stored values are erased. Exit MIN MAX mode. The Meter is locked in the range displayed before you entered MIN MAX mode. (Select the desired measurement function and range before entering MIN MAX.) The Meter beeps each time a new minimum or maximum value is selected. Step...
... present and AVG (average) values are erased. Stored values are erased. Exit MIN MAX mode. The Meter is locked in the range displayed before you entered MIN MAX mode. (Select the desired measurement function and range before entering MIN MAX.) The Meter beeps each time a new minimum or maximum value is selected. Step...
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...8486; 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 FUSED 400mA FUSED Good F1 fuse: 0.995 kΩ to Figure 11: 1. XWWarning To ..., 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 FUSED 400mA FUSED aom5f.eps Figure 10. Remove the battery door by turning the screws...
...8486; 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 FUSED 400mA FUSED Good F1 fuse: 0.995 kΩ to Figure 11: 1. XWWarning To ..., 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 FUSED 400mA FUSED aom5f.eps Figure 10. Remove the battery door by turning the screws...