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1.1 Introduction
Read these pages carefully before beginning to install and use the instrument.
The following paragraphs contain information, cautions and warnings which must be
followed to ensure safe operation and to keep the instrument in a safe condition.
Servicing described in this manual is to be done only by
qualified service personnel. To avoid electrical shock, do not
service the instrument unless you are qualified to do so.
1.2 Safety Precautions
For the correct and safe use of this instrument it is essential that both operating and
service personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual. Specific warning and caution statements, where
they apply, will be found throughout the manual. Where necessary, the warning and
caution statements and/or symbols are marked on the instrument.
Warning
Safety Instructions
1.1 Introduction
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1.3 Caution and Warning Statements
Caution
Used to indicate correct operating or maintenance procedures
to prevent damage to or destruction of the equipment or other
property.
Warning
Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct
procedures or practices to prevent personal injury.
1.4 Symbols used in this Manual and on Instrument
Read the safety information in the Users
Manual
Equal potential inputs, connected
internally
Live voltageRecycling information
EarthDisposal information
DOUBLE INSULATION (Protection Class)
Static sensitive components
(black/yellow).
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1.5 Impaired Safety
1.6 General Safety Information
Whenever it is likely that safety has been impaired, the instrument must be turned off
and disconnected from line power. The matter should then be referred to qualified
technicians. Safety is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument fails to
perform the intended measurements or shows visible damage.
Warning
Removing the instrument covers or removing parts, except
those to which access can be gained by hand, is likely to
expose live parts and accessible terminals which can be
dangerous to life.
The instrument shall be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened.
Capacitors inside the instrument can hold their charge even if the instrument has been
separated from all voltage sources.
Components which are important for the safety of the instrument may only be replaced
by components obtained through your local FLUKE organization. These parts are
indicated with an asterisk (*) in the List of Replaceable Parts, Chapter 8.
FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values with the stated
tolerance. Specified non-tolerance numerical values indicate those that could be
nominally expected from the mean of a range of identical ScopeMeter test tools.
Environmental Data
The environmental data mentioned in this manual are based on the results of the
manufacturer’s verification procedures.
Safety Characteristics
The test tool has been designed and tested in accordance with Standards ANSI/ISA
S82.01-1994, EN 61010-1 (1993) (IEC 1010-1), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.1010.1-92
(including approval), UL3111-1 (including approval) Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use. Use of this equipment in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair protection provided by the
equipment.
Characteristics
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2.2 Dual Input Oscilloscope
2.2.1 Vertical
Frequency Response
DC Coupled:
excluding probes and test leads:
Fluke 123 (via BB120)DC to 20 MHz (-3 dB)
Fluke 124 (via BB120)DC to 40 MHz (-3 dB)
with STL120 1:1 shielded test leads:DC to 12.5 MHz (-3 dB)
with VP40 10:1 probe:
Fluke 123 (optional accessory)DC to 20 MHz (-3 dB)
Fluke 124 (standard accessory)DC to 40 MHz (-3 dB)
AC Coupled (LF roll off):
excluding probes and test leads<10 Hz (-3 dB)
with STL120 <10 Hz (-3dB)
with 10:1 10MΩ Probe<1 Hz (-3 dB)
Rise Time
excluding probes and test leads (Fluke 123) <17.5 ns
excluding probes and test leads (Fluke 124) <8.75 ns
DC to 20 MHz (-6 dB)
Input Impedance
excluding probes and test leads1 MΩ//12 pF
with BB1201 MΩ//20 pF
with STL1201 MΩ//225 pF
with VP40 10:1 Probe5 MΩ//15.5 pF
Sensitivity5 mV to 500 V/div
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2.2.2 Horizontal
Display ModesA, -A, B, -B
Max. Input Voltage A and B
Direct, with test leads, or with VP40 Probe 600 Vrms
with BB120300 Vrms
(For detailed specifications see “2.8 Safety”)
Max. Floating Voltage
from any terminal to ground600 Vrms, up to 400Hz
Resolution8 bit
Vertical Accuracy±(1% + 0.05 range/div)
Max. Vertical Move±4 divisions
Max. Base Line JumpAfter changing time base or sensitivity
Normal & Single mode±0.04 divisions (= ±1 pixel)
Scope ModesNormal, Single, Roll
Ranges
Normal:
equivalent sampling (Fluke 123)20 ns to 500 ns/div
equivalent sampling (Fluke 124)10 ns to 500 ns/div
real time sampling1 µs to 5 s/div
Single (real time)1 µs to 5 s/div
Roll (real time)1s to 60 s/div
Sampling Rate (for both channels simultaneously)
Equivalent sampling (repetitive signals)up to 1.25 GS/s
Real time sampling:
1 µs to 5 ms/div25 MS/s
10 ms to 5 s/div5 MS/s
Time Base Accuracy
Equivalent sampling±(0.4% +0.04 time/div)
Real time sampling±(0.1% +0.04 time/div)
Glitch Detection≥40 ns @ 20 ns to 5 ms/div
≥200 ns @ 10 ms to 60 s/div
Glitch detection is always active.
Horizontal Move10 divisions
Trigger point can be positioned anywhere
across the screen.
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2.2.3 Trigger
Screen UpdateFree Run, On Trigger
SourceA, B, EXT
EXTernal via optically isolated trigger
probe ITP120 (optional accessory)
Sensitivity A and B (Fluke 123)
@ DC to 5 MHz0.5 divisions or 5 mV
@ 25 MHz1.5 divisions
@ 40 MHz4 divisions
Sensitivity A and B (Fluke 124)
@ DC to 5 MHz0.5 divisions or 5 mV
@ 40 MHz1.5 divisions
@ 60 MHz4 divisions
NormalCaptures up to 40 ns glitches and displays analog-like persistence
SmoothSuppresses noise from a waveform.
EnvelopeRecords and displays the minimum and maximum of waveforms
Auto Set
Continuous fully automatic adjustment of amplitude, time base, trigger levels, trigger
gap, and hold-off. Manual override by user adjustment of amplitude, time base, or
trigger level.
2.3 Dual Input Meter
The accuracy of all measurements is within ± (% of reading + number of counts) from
18 °C to 28 °C.
Add 0.1x (specific accuracy) for each °C below 18 °C or above 28 °C. For voltage
measurements with 10:1 probe, add probe uncertainty +1%.
More than one waveform period must be visible on the screen.
2.3.1 Input A and Input B
DC Voltage (VDC)
waveform.
over time.
Ranges500 mV, 5V, 50V, 500V, 1250V
Accuracy±(0.5% +5 counts)
Turnover±12 counts
Normal Mode Rejection (SMR)>60 dB @ 50 or 60 Hz ±1%
Common Mode Rejection (CMRR)>100 dB @ DC
>60 dB @ 50, 60, or 400 Hz
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Full Scale Reading5000 counts
Move influence±6 counts max.
True RMS Voltages (VAC and VAC+DC)
Ranges500 mV, 5V, 50V, 500V, 1250V
Accuracy for 5 to 100% of range
DC coupled:
DC to 60 Hz (VAC+DC)±(1% +10 counts)
1 Hz to 60 Hz (VAC)±(1% +10 counts)
AC or DC coupled:
60 Hz to 20 kHz± (2.5% +15 counts)
20 kHz to 1 MHz±(5% +20 counts)
1 MHz to 5 MHz±(10% +25 counts)
5 MHz to 12.5 MHz±(30% +25 counts)
5 MHz to 20 MHz±(30% +25 counts), excluding test leads or
probes
AC coupled with 1:1 (shielded) test leads:
60 Hz (6 Hz with 10:1 probe)-1.5%
50 Hz (5 Hz with 10:1 probe)-2%
33 Hz (3.3 Hz with 10:1 probe)-5%
10 Hz (1 Hz with 10:1 probe)-30%
DC Rejection (only VAC)>50 dB
Common Mode Rejection (CMRR)>100 dB @ DC
>60 dB @ 50, 60, or 400 Hz
Full Scale Reading5000 counts
The reading is independent of any signal
crest factor.
Move influence±6 counts max.
Peak
ModesMax peak, Min peak, or pk-to-pk
Ranges500 mV, 5V, 50V, 500V, 1250V
Accuracy:
Max peak or Min peak5% of full scale
Peak-to-Peak10% of full scale
Full Scale Reading500 counts
Frequency (Hz)
Ranges1Hz, 10Hz, 100Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz,
100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz, and 50 MHz
(Fluke 123) or 70 MHz (Fluke 124).
Frequency Range for Continuous Autoset15Hz (1Hz) to 50 MHz
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Accuracy:
@1Hz to 1 MHz±(0.5% +2 counts)
@1 MHz to 10 MHz±(1.0% +2 counts)
@10 MHz to 50 MHz (Fluke 123)±(2.5% +2 counts)
@10 MHz to 70 MHz (Fluke 124)±(2.5% +2 counts)
(50 MHz in Autorange)
Full Scale Reading10 000 counts
Duty Cycle (DUTY)
Range2% to 98%
Frequency Range for Continuous Autoset15Hz (1Hz) to 30 MHz
Accuracy:
@1Hz to 1 MHz±(0.5% +2 counts)
@1 MHz to 10 MHz±(1.0% +2 counts)
Pulse Width (PULSE)
Characteristics
2.3 Dual Input Meter
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Frequency Range for Continuous Autoset15Hz (1Hz) to 30 MHz
Accuracy:
@1Hz to 1 MHz±(0.5% +2 counts)
@1 MHz to 10 MHz±(1.0% +2 counts)
@10 MHz to 40 MHz±(2.5% +2 counts)
Full Scale reading1000 counts
Amperes (AMP)with optional current probe
Rangessame as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC, or PEAK
Scale Factor1 mV/A, 10 mV/A, 100 mV/A, and 1 V/A
Accuracysame as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC, or PEAK
(add current probe uncertainty)
Temperature (TEMP)with optional temperature probe
Range200 °C/div (200 °F/div)
Scale Factor1 mV/°C and 1 mV/°F
Accuracyas VDC (add temperature probe
uncertainty)
Decibel (dB)
0 dBV1V
0 dBm (600Ω /50Ω)1 mW, referenced to 600Ω or 50Ω
dB onVDC, VAC, or VAC+DC
Full Scale Reading1000 counts
Crest Factor (CREST)
Range1 to 10
Accuracy±(5% +1 count)
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2.3.2 Input A
Full Scale Reading100 counts
Phase
ModesA to B, B to A
Range0 to 359 degrees
Accuracy±(1 degree +1 count)
Resolution1 degree
Ohm (ΩΩΩΩ)
Ranges500Ω, 5 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 500 kΩ, 5 MΩ,
30 MΩ
Accuracy±(0.6% +5 counts)
Full Scale Reading
500Ω to 5 MΩ5000 counts
30 MΩ3000 counts
Measurement Current0.5 mA to 50 nA
decreases with increasing ranges
Open Circuit Voltage<4V
Continuity (CONT)
Beep30Ω ± 5Ω in 50Ω range
Measurement Current0.5 mA
Detection of shorts of ≥1 ms
Diode
Maximum Voltage:
@0.5 mA>2.8V
@open circuit<4V
Accuracy±(2% +5 counts)
Measurement Current0.5 mA
Polarity+ on input A, - on COM
Capacitance (CAP)
Ranges50 nF, 500 nF, 5 µF, 50 µF, 500 µF
Accuracy±(2% +10 counts)
Full Scale Reading5000 counts
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Measurement Current5 µA to 0.5 mA, increases with increasing
ranges
Measurement principleDual slope integrating measurement with
parasitic serial and parallel resistance
cancellation.
2.3.3 Advanced Meter Functions
Zero SetSet actual value to reference
Fast/Normal/Smooth
Meter settling time Fast1s @ 1µs to 10 ms/div
Meter settling time Normal2s @ 1µs to 10 ms/div
Meter settling time Smooth10s @ 1µs to 10 ms/div
Touch Hold (on A)Captures and freezes a stable measurement
TrendPlotGraphs meter readings of the Min and
Characteristics
2.4 Cursor Readout (Fluke 124)
result. Beeps when stable. Touch Hold
works on the main meter reading , with
threshholds of 1 Vpp for AC signals and
100mV for DC signals.
Max values from 15 s/div (120 seconds) to
2 days/div (16 days) with time and date
stamp. Automatic vertical scaling and time
compression.
Displays the actual and Minimum,
Maximum, or average (AVG) reading.
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Fixed Decimal PointPossible by using attenuation keys.
2.4 Cursor Readout (Fluke 124)
SourcesA,B
Single Vertical LineAverage, Min and Max Readout.
Dual Vertical LinesPeak-Peak, Time Distance and Reciprocal
Dual Horizontal LinesHigh, Low and Peak-Peak Readout.
Rise or Fall TimeTransition Time, 0%-Level and 100%-
Average, Min, Max and Time from Start
of Readout (in ROLL mode, instrument in
HOLD).
Min, Max and Time from Start of Readout
(in TRENDPLOT mode, instrument in
HOLD).
Time Distance Readout.
Average, Min, Max and Time Distance
Readout (in ROLL mode, instrument in
HOLD).
Level Readout (Manual or Auto Leveling:
Auto Leveling only possible in Single
Channel Mode).
AccuracyAs Oscilloscope Accuracy.
2.5 Miscellaneous
Display
Size72 x 72 mm (2.83 x 2.83 in)
Resolution240 x 240 pixels
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Waveform display:
Vertical 8 divisions of 20 pixels
Horizontal9.6 divisions of 25 pixels
BacklightCold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL)
Power
External:via Power Adapter PM8907
Input Voltage10 to 21V DC
Power5W typical
Input Connector5 mm jack
Internal Battery Pack BP120 (Fluke 123):
Battery PowerRechargeable Ni-Cd 4.8V
Operating Time4 hours with bright backlight
4.25 hours with dimmed backlight
Charging Time5 hours with test tool off
40 hours with test tool on
9 ... 14 hours with refresh cycle
Internal Battery Pack BP130 (Fluke 124):
Battery PowerRechargeable Ni-MH 4.8V
Operating Time6 hours with bright backlight
6.3 hours with dimmed backlight
Charging Time7 hours with test tool off
60 hours with test tool on
12 ... 19 hours with refresh cycle
Allowable ambient temperature
during charging0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)
Memory
Number of Screen + Setup Memories
Fluke 12310
Fluke 12420
Mechanical
Size232 x 115 x 50 mm (9.1 x 4.5 x 2 in)
Weight1.2 kg (2.5 lbs), including battery pack.
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InterfaceRS-232, optically isolated
To Printersupports Epson FX, LQ, and HP Deskjet
To PCDump and load settings and data.
2.6 Environmental
EnvironmentalMIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2
Temperature
Operating0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Storage-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Characteristics
2.6 Environmental
Laserjet
Serial via PM9080 (optically isolated
RS232 adapter/cable, optional).
Parallel via PAC91 (optically isolated
print adapter cable, optional).
Serial via PM9080 (optically isolated
RS232 adapter/cable, optional), using
SW90W (FlukeView software for
Windows).
, and Postscript
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Humidity
Operating:
@0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) noncondensing
@10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F)95%
@30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F)75%
@40 to 50 °C (104 to 122 °F)45%
Storage:
@-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)noncondensing
Altitude
Operating4.5 km (15 000 feet)
Max. Input and Floating Voltage 600
Vrms up to 2 km, linearly derating to 400
Vrms @ 4.5 km
Storage12 km (40 000 feet)
Vibration (Sinusoidal)MIL28800F, Class 2, 3.8.4.2, 4.5.5.3.1,
Max. 3g
ShockMIL28800F, Class 2, 3.8.5.1, 4.5.5.4.1,
Max. 30g
Fungus ResistanceMIL28800F, Class 3, 3.8.7 & 4.5.6.1
Salt ExposureMIL28800F, Class 2, 3.8.8.2 & 4.5.6.2.2.
Structural parts meet 48 hours 5% salt
solution test.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EmissionEN 50081-1 (1992): EN55022 and
EN60555-2
ImmunityEN 50082-2(1992): IEC1000-4-2, -3, -4, -5
(see also Section 2.9, Tables 2-1 to 2-3)
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2.7 Service and Maintenance
2.8 Safety
Enclosure ProtectionIP51, ref: IEC529
Calibration Interval1 Year
Designed for measurements on 600 Vrms Category III Installations, Pollution Degree
2, per:
• ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994
• EN61010-1 (1993) (IEC1010-1)
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.1010.1-92 (including approval)
• UL3111-1 (including approval)
Max. Input Voltage Input A and B
Direct on input, with leads, with VP40600 Vrms. For derating see Figure 2-1/2.
With Banana-to-BNC Adapter BB120300V rms. For derating see Figure 2-1.
Max. Floating Voltage
from any terminal to ground600 Vrms up to 400Hz
Figure 2-1. Maximum Input Voltage vs Frequency
ST8112.CGM
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Figure 2-2. Max. Input Voltage v.s. Frequency for VP40 10:1 Voltage Probe
Characteristics
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2.9 EMC Immunity
No visible disturbanceE= 3 V/mE= 10 V/m
The Fluke 123/124, including standard accessories, conforms with the EEC directive
89/336 for EMC immunity, as defined by IEC1000-4-3, with the addition of tables 2-1 to
2-3.
Trace Disturbance with STL120See Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.
Table 2-1. No Visible Trace Disturbance
Frequency range 10 kHz to 27 MHz
Frequency range 27 MHz to 1 GHz
Table 2-2. Trace Disturbance < 10%
Disturbance less than 10% of full scaleE= 3 V/mE= 10 V/m
Frequency range 10 kHz to 27 MHz
Frequency range 2 MHz to 1 GHz
(-): no visible disturbance
Test tool ranges not specified in Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 may have a disturbance of more than 10% of full
scale.
100 mV/div to 500 V/div
100 mV/div to 500 V/div
20 mV/div to 50 mV/div
10 mV/div to 20 mV/div
500 mV/div to 500 V/div
100 mV/div to 500 V/div
100 mV/div to 200 mV/div
-
Multimeter disturbance See Table 2-3.
• VDC, VAC, and VAC+DC with STL 120 and short ground lead
• OHM, CONT, DIODE, and CAP with STL120 and black test lead to COM
Table 2-3. Multimeter Disturbance < 1%
Disturbance less than 1% of full scaleE= 3 V/mE= 10 V/m
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Frequency range 10 kHz to 27 MHz
VDC, VAC, VAC+DC
OHM, CONT, DIODE
CAP
Frequency range 27 MHz to 1 GHz
VDC, VAC, VAC+DC
OHM, CONT, DIODE
CAP
Test tool ranges not specified in Table 2-3 may have a disturbance of more than 10% of full scale.