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... defects in material and workmanship for damage in -warranty. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON FLUKE'S BEHALF. As used herein, "lifetime" is held invalid or unenforceable by use outside of the product's specifications, or normal wear and tear of operation or handling, including failures caused by a court or...
... defects in material and workmanship for damage in -warranty. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON FLUKE'S BEHALF. As used herein, "lifetime" is held invalid or unenforceable by use outside of the product's specifications, or normal wear and tear of operation or handling, including failures caused by a court or...
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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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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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...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-... +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in all illustrations. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com 1 Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and ...
...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-... +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in all illustrations. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com 1 Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and ...
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... the battery door. 2 Look for cracks or missing plastic. XWWarning To 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 ...Pollution Degree 2 In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment under test. Electrical symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. • Do...
... the battery door. 2 Look for cracks or missing plastic. XWWarning To 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 ...Pollution Degree 2 In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment under test. Electrical symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. • Do...
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... • When making electrical connections, connect the common test lead before disconnecting the common test lead. • Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Then select the filter function. 3 First, make a voltage measurement without the filter to... detect the possible presence of hazardous voltages. These voltages pose a shock hazard. • Use only the replacement fuses specified by the manual. • Use the proper terminals, function, and range for damaged insulation or exposed metal. when disconnecting, disconnect the live test...
... • When making electrical connections, connect the common test lead before disconnecting the common test lead. • Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Then select the filter function. 3 First, make a voltage measurement without the filter to... detect the possible presence of hazardous voltages. These voltages pose a shock hazard. • Use only the replacement fuses specified by the manual. • Use the proper terminals, function, and range for damaged insulation or exposed metal. when disconnecting, disconnect the live test...
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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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The display is zeroed, and the stored reading is used. The Meter reads "2rEL" until G is released. Starts the frequency counter. Press again to enter duty cycle mode. Press G for the bar graph. 80 Series V ...
The display is zeroed, and the stored reading is used. The Meter reads "2rEL" until G is released. Starts the frequency counter. Press again to enter duty cycle mode. Press G for the bar graph. 80 Series V ...
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...being tested. Invalid EEPROM data. Invalid calibration data. Have Meter serviced. 80 Series V Users Manual Table 5. The Meter is on the capacitor being used. For more information, see "Bar Graph". Displayed when the test leads are in manual range mode. 12 Number R -- Error Messages Replace the... the A or mA/µA terminal and the selected rotary switch position does not correspond to the full-scale value of the input. Used for duty cycle measurements. In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge is present on the left of the graph indicates the polarity ...
...being tested. Invalid EEPROM data. Invalid calibration data. Have Meter serviced. 80 Series V Users Manual Table 5. The Meter is on the capacitor being used. For more information, see "Bar Graph". Displayed when the test leads are in manual range mode. 12 Number R -- Error Messages Replace the... the A or mA/µA terminal and the selected rotary switch position does not correspond to the full-scale value of the input. Used for duty cycle measurements. In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge is present on the left of the graph indicates the polarity ...
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... Meter continues measuring in the AC functions, the meter displays a residual reading between 1 and 30 counts. Low Pass Filter aom11f.eps 15 They do not use the Low Pass Filter option to Figure 3. Note In Low Pass Mode, the Meter goes to activate the low pass filter mode (K). Zero Input Behavior...
... Meter continues measuring in the AC functions, the meter displays a residual reading between 1 and 30 counts. Low Pass Filter aom11f.eps 15 They do not use the Low Pass Filter option to Figure 3. Note In Low Pass Mode, the Meter goes to activate the low pass filter mode (K). Zero Input Behavior...
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... tests without having to the Meter's COM and dV eG terminals. Connect a type-K thermocouple to watch the display. The continuity test features a beeper that range, use a higher rated thermocouple. To test for continuity. Push C to emit a short beep. 16 The continuity function detects intermittent opens and shorts lasting as little as...
... tests without having to the Meter's COM and dV eG terminals. Connect a type-K thermocouple to watch the display. The continuity test features a beeper that range, use a higher rated thermocouple. To test for continuity. Push C to emit a short beep. 16 The continuity function detects intermittent opens and shorts lasting as little as...
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...600.0 Ω, 6.000 kΩ, 60.00 kΩ, 600.0 kΩ, 6.000 MΩ, and 50.00MΩ. If the value is higher, use the relative (REL) mode to automatically subtract this current flows through the circuit. The Meter's resistance ranges are some tips for measuring resistance: • The...leads, touch the probe tips together and read the resistance of error to resistance measurements. Because this value. • The resistance function can use the higher value. To measure resistance, set up the Meter as shown in the next higher range. Refer to Table 18. 18 The ...
...600.0 Ω, 6.000 kΩ, 60.00 kΩ, 600.0 kΩ, 6.000 MΩ, and 50.00MΩ. If the value is higher, use the relative (REL) mode to automatically subtract this current flows through the circuit. The Meter's resistance ranges are some tips for measuring resistance: • The...leads, touch the probe tips together and read the resistance of error to resistance measurements. Because this value. • The resistance function can use the higher value. To measure resistance, set up the Meter as shown in the next higher range. Refer to Table 18. 18 The ...
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To measure conductance, set up to pass current. To ensure accurate readings, use the relative (REL) mode to electrical noise. Because such small amounts of conductance correspond to extremely high resistance, the nS range lets you determine the ... the display. To smooth out most noisy readings, enter the MIN MAX recording mode; then step to low values of resistance. 80 Series V Users Manual Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests Conductance, the inverse of resistance, is normally a residual conductance reading with the test leads open. The Meter's 60...
To measure conductance, set up to pass current. To ensure accurate readings, use the relative (REL) mode to electrical noise. Because such small amounts of conductance correspond to extremely high resistance, the nS range lets you determine the ... the display. To smooth out most noisy readings, enter the MIN MAX recording mode; then step to low values of resistance. 80 Series V Users Manual Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests Conductance, the inverse of resistance, is normally a residual conductance reading with the test leads open. The Meter's 60...
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To improve the accuracy of measurements less than 1000 nF, use the relative (REL) mode to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Note If too much ... MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED + Figure 6. The Meter's capacitance ranges are 10.00 nF, 100.0 nF, 1.000 µF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, and 9999 µF. Use the dc voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is present on the capacitor being tested, the display shows "diSC".
To improve the accuracy of measurements less than 1000 nF, use the relative (REL) mode to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Note If too much ... MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED + Figure 6. The Meter's capacitance ranges are 10.00 nF, 100.0 nF, 1.000 µF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, and 9999 µF. Use the dc voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is present on the capacitor being tested, the display shows "diSC".
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Use the diode test to 0.8 V; however, the reverse-bias reading can vary depending on the component's negative terminal. A short beep sounds if the diode is open. ...
Use the diode test to 0.8 V; however, the reverse-bias reading can vary depending on the component's negative terminal. A short beep sounds if the diode is open. ...
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... 1000 V. For currents between 6 mA and 400 mA, insert the red lead into the COM terminal. Note To avoid blowing the Meter's 400 mA fuse, use the mA/µA terminal only if you must break the circuit under test: • Check the Meter's fuses before measuring current. •...; Use the proper terminals, function, and range for 18 hours or less. 24 To measure current, refer to the equipment under test, then place the Meter ...
... 1000 V. For currents between 6 mA and 400 mA, insert the red lead into the COM terminal. Note To avoid blowing the Meter's 400 mA fuse, use the mA/µA terminal only if you must break the circuit under test: • Check the Meter's fuses before measuring current. •...; Use the proper terminals, function, and range for 18 hours or less. 24 To measure current, refer to the equipment under test, then place the Meter ...
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...181;A. 4. Turn off power to be tested. To measure dc current, press A. 5. Touch the black probe to mA/A. You can calculate this burden voltage using the mA/µA terminal, set the rotary switch to µA for currents below 6000 µA (6 mA), or mA/A for measuring current: •... 7. Reversing the leads will produce a negative reading, but will not damage the Meter. 6. Turn on power to normal operation. If you are using the values listed in the specifications in Table 14. 26 80 Series V Users Manual 3. Remove the Meter and restore the circuit to the circuit;
...181;A. 4. Turn off power to be tested. To measure dc current, press A. 5. Touch the black probe to mA/A. You can calculate this burden voltage using the mA/µA terminal, set the rotary switch to µA for currents below 6000 µA (6 mA), or mA/A for measuring current: •... 7. Reversing the leads will produce a negative reading, but will not damage the Meter. 6. Turn on power to normal operation. If you are using the values listed in the specifications in Table 14. 26 80 Series V Users Manual 3. Remove the Meter and restore the circuit to the circuit;
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... to be a multiple of what you expect, the input signal may be distorted. then press G. Making Measurements The following are some tips for measuring frequency using the various ranges of the Meter's voltage and current functions. You can cause multiple triggerings of the frequency counter. In the L function, the lower ranges...
... to be a multiple of what you expect, the input signal may be distorted. then press G. Making Measurements The following are some tips for measuring frequency using the various ranges of the Meter's voltage and current functions. You can cause multiple triggerings of the frequency counter. In the L function, the lower ranges...
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... amplitude of time a signal is above or below a trigger level during one cycle (Figure 9). then press Hz a second time. For 12 V switching signals in automobiles, use the lowest range that does not result in multiple triggering. (Normally, a distortion-free signal can be up the Meter to the AVG (average) display. +Slope... Duty cycle (or duty factor) is the percentage of the selected voltage range.) If a duty cycle reading is unstable, press MIN MAX; For sine waves, use the 60 V dc range. then scroll to measure frequency; For 5 V logic signals...
... amplitude of time a signal is above or below a trigger level during one cycle (Figure 9). then press Hz a second time. For 12 V switching signals in automobiles, use the lowest range that does not result in multiple triggering. (Normally, a distortion-free signal can be up the Meter to the AVG (average) display. +Slope... Duty cycle (or duty factor) is the percentage of the selected voltage range.) If a duty cycle reading is unstable, press MIN MAX; For sine waves, use the 60 V dc range. then scroll to measure frequency; For 5 V logic signals...
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The bar graph updates 40 times per second. The graph is useful for making peak and null adjustments and observing rapidly changing inputs. An input of -30 V lights the negative sign and the segments up to the ... min max. Measure the signal's frequency. 2. Press E to select a measurement of time that the signal is relative to the full-scale value of the scale. Use the following formula to determine the pulse width: Pulse Width = % Duty Cycle ÷ 100 (in seconds) Frequency Bar Graph The analog bar graph functions like...
The bar graph updates 40 times per second. The graph is useful for making peak and null adjustments and observing rapidly changing inputs. An input of -30 V lights the negative sign and the segments up to the ... min max. Measure the signal's frequency. 2. Press E to select a measurement of time that the signal is relative to the full-scale value of the scale. Use the following formula to determine the pulse width: Pulse Width = % Duty Cycle ÷ 100 (in seconds) Frequency Bar Graph The analog bar graph functions like...
