Fluke 110 User Manual

Models 110, 111 & 112
Users Manual
True RMS Multimeters
®
November 2000 (English), Rev 1 7/01
© 2000-2001 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA

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Table of Contents

Title Page
Read Before Using the Meter: Warnings and Precautions .................................................... ii
Contacting Fluke................................................................................................................... 1
"Warning" and "Caution" Statements..................................................................................... 1
Unsafe Voltage...................................................................................................................... 1
Test Lead Alert...................................................................................................................... 1
Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode") ............................................................................................... 2
Terminals.............................................................................................................................. 2
Rotary Switch Positions.........................................................................................................2
Display.................................................................................................................................. 3
MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode ........................................................................................... 4
Display HOLD....................................................................................................................... 4
Backlight (Model 112 Only)................................................................................................... 4
Manual Ranging and Auto Ra nging....................................................................................... 5
Power-Up Options................................................................................................................. 5
Making Basic Measurements................................................................................................ 6
Measuring AC and DC Voltage........................................................................................ 6
Measuring Resistance...................................................................................................... 7
Measuring Capacitance.................................................................................................... 7
Testing for Continuity....................................................................................................... 7
Testing Diodes................................................................................................................. 8
Measuring AC or DC Current (Models 111 and 112)........................................................ 8
Measuring Frequency ...................................................................................................... 9
Using the Bar Graph .............................................................................................................9
Cleaning................................................................................................................................9
Testing the Fuse (M odels 111 and 112)................................................................................ 10
Replacing the Battery and Fuse............................................................................................ 10
Specifications........................................................................................................................ 11
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Read Before Using the Meter: Warnings and Precautions

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired.
Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly.
Always use proper terminals, switc h posi ti on, a nd ra nge for meas urements.
Verify the Meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage. If i n doubt, have the Met er serv ic e d.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on Meter, between terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages pose a shock hazard.
To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and injury, replace the battery as soon as the low batte ry indicator (
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor.
When using test leads or probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
Remove test leads from Meter before opening the battery door or Meter case.
Symbols
B F
D
AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current)
AC or DC
I
P
Fuse Conforms to European Union directives Canadian Standards Association
N
) appears.
J
W
N
Earth ground Important information; Refer to manual
Battery (Low battery when shown on display)
Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services
950 Z Listed
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T
t
;
N10140
Double insulated Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Conforms to relevant Australian standards
Models 110, 111 & 112
True RMS Multimeters
The Fluke Model 110, Model 111, and Model 112 are battery­powered, true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a 6000-count display and a bar graph. This manual applies to all three models. All figures show the Model 112.
The Meter measures or tests the following:
AC / DC voltage and current
Resistance
Continuity
Diodes
Voltage and current frequency
Capacitance
These meters meet CAT III IEC 61010-1-95 standards. The IEC 61010-1-95 safety standard defines four overvoltage categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of danger from t rans i ent impulses. CAT III meters are designed to protect against transients in fixed-equi pm ent installations at t he di s tribution level.

Contacting Fluke

To contact Fluke, call:
1-888-993-5853 in USA and Canada +31 402-678-200 in Europe +81-3-3434-0181 in Japan +65-738-5655 in Singapore
+1-425-446-5500 anywhere in the world Visit Fluke’s web site at : www.fluke.com. Register your Meter at: www.fluke-warranty.com.

"Warning" and "Caution" Statements

A "WWarning" statement identif i es hazardous conditions and actions that could c ause bodily harm or death.
A "Caution" statement i dentifies conditions and ac tions that could damage the Meter or the equipment under tes t.

Unsafe Voltage

To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous volt age, the
Y symbol is display ed when t he Meter detects a voltage
30 V or a voltage overload (OL) condit i on.

Test Lead Alert

W
Warning
Personal injury or damage to the Meter can occur if you attempt to make a measurement with a lead in an incorrect terminal.
To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correc t terminals,
switch to or from
is displayed briefly when you move the rotary
LEAd
any A position.
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Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode")

The Meter automatically ent ers "Sleep mode" and blanks the display if the Meter i s not used for 20 minutes. To disabl e the Sleep mode, hold down the Hz The Sleep mode is always dis abl ed i n t he MIN MAX AVG mode.
button while turning the Meter on.

Terminals

10 A
FUSED
COMAV
3
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1
2
Item Description
Input terminal for AC and DC current m easurements to
1
10 A, or to 20 A overload for 30 sec onds maximum (Models 111 and 112 only), and for frequency of current.
Common (return) terminal for all measurements.
2
Input terminal for volt age, continuity, resis tance, diode
3
test, capacitance, and voltage frequency measurements.

Rotary Switch Positions

Switch Position Measurement Function
K
Hz (button)
L
Hz (button)
R
e
G
E
(Models 111 & 112)
?
Hz (button)
(Models 111 & 112)
A
Hz (button)
Notes: AC voltage and current AC-coupled, True RMS, up to 500 Hz.
AC voltage from 300 mV to 600 V . Frequency from 5 Hz to 50 kHz.
DC voltage from 1 mV to 600 V. Frequency from 5 Hz to 50 kHz.
Beeper turns on at < 20 and turns off at > 250 Ω.
Ohms from 0.1 Ω to 40 MΩ. Diode test. Displays OL above 2.4 V. Farads from 1 nF to 9999 µF.
AC current from 3 A to 10 A. (20 A overload for 30 seconds max i m um.)
>10.00 display flashes . >20 A, OL is displayed.
Frequency from 50 Hz to 5 kHz. DC current from 0.001 A to 10 A. (20 A overload for 30 seconds max i m um.)
>10.00 display flashes . >20 A, OL is displayed.
Frequency from 50 Hz to 5 kHz.
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Display

Display
5
4
3
2
1
13
12
No. Symbol Meaning
1
s
2
R
3
O
4
Y
K
5
6
M
X W V
6
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Meter is set to continuity function. Diode test. Negative readings.
Unsafe voltage. Volt age 30 V , or voltage overload condition (OL).
Display HOLD is enabled. Di splay freezes present reading.
In MIN MAX AVG mode, MIN MAX AVG recording is paused.
MIN MAX AVG mode enabled. Maximum, minimum, or average
reading displayed.
No. Symbol Meaning
7
nµF
mVA
Mk
e
kHz
8
7
8
7
9
10
15
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9 10
11 12
13 14 15
DC AC
N
610000 mV (Bar graph)
Auto Range
Manual Range
±
0L LEAd
Measurement units.
Direct current, alternat i ng current. Replace battery immediat el y.
All possible segment s of the range annunciator.
Analog display. The Meter selects the range with the
best resolution. The user selects the range.
Bar graph polarity. The input is too large for the range.
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Test lead alert.
Displayed briefly when rotary switch is moved to or from
any A position.
Error Messages
diSC
Displayed while the capaci t or di scharges. In Capacitance function only.
EEPr
Cannot read data from EEPROM. Turn power off, then on. If message remains, service Meter.
EEPr
Invalid EEPROM data. Have Meter serviced.
Err CAL
Invalid calibration data. Calibrate Meter.
Err
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MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode

The MIN MAX AVG recording m ode captures the minimum and maximum input values, and calculates a running average of al l readings. When a new high or low is detect ed, the Meter beeps.
Put the Meter in the desired m easurement function and range. Press MIN MAX to enter MIN MAX AVG mode.
m
detected since entering MIN MAX AVG is displ ay ed.
Press MIN MAX to step through the low (MIN), average
(AVG), and present readings.
To pause MIN MAX AVG rec ordi ng wi t hout erasing stored
values, press HOLD.
To resume MIN MAX AVG recording, press HOLD again. To exit and erase stored readings, press MIN MAX for at leas t
one second or turn the rotary swit ch.
and MAX are displayed and the highest readi ng
h
is displayed.

Display HOLD

W
Warning
To avoid electric shock, when Display HOLD is activated, be aware that the display will not change when you apply a different voltage.
In the Display HOLD mode, the M eter freezes the display.
Press HOLD to activate Display HOLD. ( To exit and return to normal operation, press HOLD or turn the
rotary switch.
h
is displayed.)

Backlight (Model 112 Only)

Press S to toggle the backlight on and off. The backlight automatically turns off after 2 minutes.
To disable the automatic 2-m i nut e backlight timeout, hold down the S button while turning the Meter on.
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Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging

Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging
The Meter has both Manual Range and Auto Range modes . In the Auto Range mode, the Met er s el ects the range with the
best resolution.
In the Manual Range mode, you override A uto Range and
select the range yourself .
When you turn the Meter on, it def aul t s to Auto Range and Auto Range is displayed.
1. To enter the Manual Range mode, press RANGE. Manual
Range is displayed.
2. In the Manual Range mode, press RANGE to increment the
range. After the highest range, the Meter wraps to the lowest range.
Note
You cannot manually change the range i n the MIN MAX AVG or Display HOLD modes.
If you press Hold, the Meter beeps, indic ating an invalid operation, and the range does not change.
3. To exit Manual Range, press RANGE for at least 1 sec ond or
turn the rotary switch.
The Meter returns to Auto Range and Auto Ran g e is displayed.
RANGE
while in MIN MAX AVG or Display

Power-Up Options

To select a Power-Up Option, hold down the button indicated for at least 1 second while turni ng the Meter on.
Power-Up Options are canceled when you t urn the Meter off.
Button Power-Up Options
HOLD
MIN MAX
Hz
S
Turns on all display segment s. Release HOLD to continue; the s oftware version
number is displayed briefly and the Meter resumes normal operation.
Disables beeper.
Disables automatic power-down (" S l eep mode"). Disables automatic 2-m i nute backlight timeout.
(Model 112 Only)
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Making Basic Measurements

The figures on the following pages s how how to make basic measurements.
When connecting the test l eads to the circuit or devic e, connect the common (COM) test lead bef ore connecting the live lead; when removing the test leads, remove the live lead before removing the common test lead.
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Warning
To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
Note
In reading AC voltage or current, for the integrated RMS converter to correctly measure distorted waveform s, reading settling time inc reas es to several seconds at t he l ow end of AC voltage and current ranges.
The Meter is not specif i ed f or use with current clamp accessories.

Measuring AC and DC Voltage

V
Volts DC Volts AC
V
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Making Basic Measurements

Measuring Resistance

Measuring Capacitance

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Testing for Continuity

Note
The continuity funct i on works best as a fast, convenient method to check for opens and shorts. For maximum accuracy in making res i stance measurements, us e the
(e)
Meter’s resistance
function.
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aej05f.eps
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Testing Diodes

Good Diode Good Diode
Forward Bias
Bad Diode
Open
Single Beep
Reverse Bias
Bad Diode
and Shorted
aej07f.eps

Measuring AC or DC Current (Models 111 and 112)

W
Warning
To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter:
Never attempt to make an in-circuit current measure-
ment when the open-circuit potential to earth is
> 600 V.
Check the Meter's fuse before testing. (See “Testing
the Fuse”)
Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range
for your measurement.
Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or
component when the leads are plugged into the current terminals.
Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in series, turn power on.
A
A
aej08f.eps
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Using the Bar Graph

Measuring Frequency

W
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, disregard the bar graph for frequencies > 500 Hz. If the frequency of the measured signal is > 500 Hz, the bar graph is unspecified.
The Meter measures the frequency of a signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a trigger level each s econd. The trigger level is 0 V, 0 A f or al l ranges.
AC/DC Voltage Frequency AC/DC Current Frequency
Hz
V
Hz
V
Hz
Hz
A
A
Hz
aej09f.eps
Hz
Press Hz to turn the frequency measurement function on and
off.
In frequency, the bar graph and range annunciat or i ndi cate
the AC or DC voltage or current present .
Select progressively lower ranges using manual ranging for a
stable reading.
Using the Bar Graph
The bar graph is like the needle on an analog meter. It has an overload indicator (>) to the right and a polarity indicator (±) to the left.
Because the bar graph updates about 40 ti mes per second, which is ten times faster than the digital display, the bar graph is useful for making peak and null adjust m ents.
The bar graph is disabled when measuring capac i tance. In frequency, the bar graph and range annunciator i ndi cate the underlying voltage or current.
The number of segments indicates the measured value and is relative to the full-s cale value of the selected range, except on the 10 A ranges
.
In the 60 V range, for example (s ee bel ow), the major divisions on the scale represent 0, 30, and 60 V . An input of 30 V turns on the negative sign and the segments up to the middle of the scale.
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Cleaning
Wipe the case with a damp clot h and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents . Dirt or moisture in the termi nal s can affect readings.
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Testing the Fuse (Models 111 and 112)

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Warning
To avoid electrical shock or injury, rem o ve the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse.
Test fuse as shown below.
<.5
OK
OK

Replacing the Battery and Fuse

W
Warning
To avoid shock, injury, or damage to the Meter:
Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the
case or battery door.
Use ONLY a fuse with the amperage, interrupt,
voltage, and speed ratings specified.
Replace the battery as soon as the low battery
indicator (
b ) appears to avoid false readings.
To remove the battery door:
1. Remove screw from battery door.
2. Use the finger recess to l i ft door slightly.
3. Pull door toward bottom of Met er to release the latch.
4. Lift the door straight up t o s eparate from case. The battery fits ins i de the battery door, which is then i nserted
straight into the case until it clicks into place. Do not attempt to install the battery di rectly into the case.
Fuse Battery
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aej13f.eps
F1 Fuse (Models 111 and 112). 11 A, 1000 V, FA ST. Minimum Interrupt Rating 17000 A .
Use only Fluke Part Number 803293. Battery, 9 V Al kaline, NEDA 1604A / IE C 6LR61
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Specifications

Accuracy is specified for 1 year aft er c alibrat ion, at operat ing t emperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, with relative humidity at 0 % to 95 %.
Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground: 600 V Surge Protection 6 kV peak per I EC 61010-1-95
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Fuse for A input: 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse
Display: Digital: 6,000 counts, updates 4/sec
Temperature: Operating: 10 °C to +50 °C
Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy) / °C for < 18 °C or > 28 °C Electromagnetic Compatibility: Performance 3 V/m is not specified. Relative Humidity: Noncondensing < 10 °C
Battery Life: Alkaline: 300 hours typical, without backlight Size, with Holster (H x W x L): 4.6 cm x 9.6 cm x 16.0 cm Weight: 350 g Safety Compliances: ANSI/ISA-S82.01-1988, CSA C22.2 No 231 and IEC 61010-1-95 Overvoltage Category III
Certifications:
The accuracy specifications take t he f orm of: ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )
Bar Graph: 33 segments, updates 40/sec Frequency: 9,999 counts Capacitance: 9,999 counts
Storage:30 °C to +60 °C
0 % to 95 % @ 10 °C to 30 °C 0 % to 75 % @ 30 °C to 40 °C 0 % to 45 % @ 40 °C to 50 °C
(CAT III), 600 V
P
UL (3111),
, CSA, TÜV,
;
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Specifications
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Accuracy ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )
Function Range Resolution Model 110 Model 111 Model 112
1,2
AC Volts (50 Hz to 500 Hz)
-- True RMS
6000 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
DC Volts 6000 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
Continuity 600 1 Ω Beeper guaranteed on < 20 , guaranteed off > 250 Ω; detects
Ohms 600. 0
6.000 k
60.00 k
600.0 k
6.000 M
40.00 M Diode test 2.200 V 0.001 V 0.9 % + 2 Capacitance
4
1000 nF
10.00 µF
100.0 µF
3
3
1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V 1 mV
0.001 V
1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3
0.7 % + 2 0.7 % + 2 0.7 % + 2
0.01 V
0.1 V
opens or shorts of 250 µs or longer.
0.1
0.001 k
0.01 k
0.1 k
0.001 M
0.01 M
1 nF
0.01 µF
0.1 µF
0.9 % + 2
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
1.5 % + 3
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
0.9 % + 2
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
1.5 % + 3
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
0.9 % + 2
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
1.5 % + 3
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
AC Amps5 -- True RMS (50 Hz to 500 Hz) (Models 111 and 112)
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10000 µF
10.00 A continuous or
20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum
1 µF
100 µF - 1000 µF: 1.9% + 2 > 1000 µF: 10% + 90 typical
0.01 A NA 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
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Specifications
Accuracy ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )
Function Range Resolution Model 110 Model 111 Model 112
DC Amps (Models 111 and 112)
Hz6 (V or A input ) 99.99 Hz
MIN MAX AVG Accuracy and Response Time
1. AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of range.
2. Crest factor of ≤ 3 at full scale up to 300 V, decreasing linearly to crest factor ≤ 1.5 at 600 V.
3. The 6000 mV range can only be entered in Manual Range mode.
4. For film capacitors.
5. Crest factor of ≤ 3. AC current is not specified below 3A.
6. Hz is specified from 5 Hz to 50 kHz in volts, from 50 Hz to 5 kHz in amps.
Function Input Impedance (Nominal) Common Mode Rejection Ratio Normal Mode Rejection
Volts AC > 5 MΩ < 100 pF > 60 dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Volts DC > 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 100 dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz > 50 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Open Circuit Test Voltage To 6 M 40 M Short Circuit Current
Ohms
Diode test
6.000 A
10.00 A continuous or 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum
999.9 Hz
9.999 kHz
50.00 kHz Accuracy is the specified accurac y of t he measurement f unc t ion ± 12 digit s f or c hanges >275 ms in durat ion
(± 40 digits in AC). Typical response time: 100 ms to 80 % of signal, ex c ept V AC and A AC.
< 1.5 V DC < 600 mV DC < 1.5V DC < 500 µA
2.4 to 3.0 V DC 2.400 V DC 1.2 mA typical
0.001 A
0.01 A
0.01 Hz
0.1 Hz
0.001 kHz
0.01 kHz
NA 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3
0.1 % + 2 0.1 % + 2 0.1 % + 2
Full Scale Voltage
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