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True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter
PN 3465366
September 2009
© 2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Getting Started Manual
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.
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P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
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P.O. Box 1186
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The Netherlands
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Introduction
The Fluke 233 (hereafter the Meter) is a compact and
easy to operate tool for electrical and electronic circuit
measurements.
XWWarning
Read "Safety Information" before you use the
Meter.
How to Contact Fluke
Use one of the telephone numbers below to speak with a
Fluke representative:
Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800443-5853)
Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888993-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Europe: +31 402-675-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com
To see, print, or download the latest manual supplement,
visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals
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Safety Information
The Meter complies with:
• ISA-82.02.01
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
• ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004
• EN 61010-1:2001
• EN 61326-1:2006
• EN 61326-2-2:2006
• ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006
• ETSI EN 300 489 V1.8.1:2008
• FCC Part 15 Subpart C Sections 15.207,
15.209, 15.249 FCCID: T68-F233
• RSS-210 IC: 6627A-F233
• Measurement Category III, 1000V, Pollution
Degree 2
• Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution
Degree 2
In this manual, a Warning identifies the conditions and
procedures that cause a dangerous situation to the user.
A Caution identifies the conditions and procedures that
could cause damage to the Meter, equipment under test
damage, or permanent data loss.
The symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are
shown in Table 1.
XWWarning
To prevent possible electrical shock or
personal injury, follow these guidelines:
• Use this Meter only as specified in this
manual or the protection can be
compromised.
• Do not use the Meter if it is damaged.
Before you use the Meter, examine the
case. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
Carefully look at the insulation around
the terminals.
• Make sure the battery door is closed and
locked before you operate the Meter.
• Replace the batteries when the battery
indicator () appears.
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• Remove the test leads from the Meter
before the battery door on the Meter
base is opened.
• Examine the test leads for damaged
insulation or exposed metal. Measure the
test leads for continuity. Replace
damaged test leads before you use the
Meter.
• Do not apply more than the rated
voltage, shown on the Meter, between
the terminals or between a terminal and
earth ground.
• Do not operate the Meter with the battery
door removed or the case open.
• Be careful around voltages >30 V ac rms,
42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages
pose a shock hazard.
• Use only the replacement fuse specified
by the manual.
• Use the correct terminals, function, and
range for measurements.
• Do not work alone.
• For current measurements, connect the
Meter to the circuit after you remove
circuit power. Always put the Meter in
series with the circuit.
• Connect the common test lead before
the live test lead and remove the live test
lead before the common test lead.
• Do not use the Meter if it operates
incorrectly. Protection can be
compromised. If you are unsure, have
the Meter examined.
• Do not use the Meter around explosive
gas, vapor or in damp or wet
environments.
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• Use only specified 1.5-V AA batteries
(three in the Meter base and two in the
display), correctly installed, for Meter
power.
• Comply with local and national safety
requirements when in hazardous
locations.
• Only use test leads that have the same
voltage, category, and amperage ratings
as the Meter and that are approved by a
safety Agency.
• Measure a known voltage first to make
sure that the Meter operates correctly. If
you are unsure, have the Meter
examined.
• Use protective equipment, as directed by
local or national authorities when in
hazardous work areas.
• Measure the test leads for continuity
before use. Do not use if the resistance
is high or noisy.
• Use only specified replacement parts in
the Meter.
• Keep fingers behind the finger
guards on the probes.
WCaution
To prevent damage to the Meter or to the
equipment under test, follow these
guidelines:
• Disconnect circuit power and discharge
all high-voltage capacitors before you do
diode tests or measure resistance,
continuity, or capacitance.
• Use the correct terminals, function, and
range for all measurements.
• Before a current measurement, do the
fuse test.
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Safety Information
Table 1. Electrical Symbols
B
F
X
W
R
CAT
III
~
®
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
Hazardous voltage
Risk of Danger. Important information.
See Manual.
Battery. Low battery when shown.
Continuity test or continuity beeper tone.
IEC Measurement Category III
CAT III equipment has protection against
transients in equipment in fixedequipment installations, such as
distribution panels, feeders and short
branch circuits, and lighting systems in
large buildings.
Do not discard this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Go to the Fluke website
for recycling data.
Examined and licensed by TÜV Product
Services.
J
I
P
)
T
E
CAT
IV
O
;
Earth ground
Fuse
Conforms to European Union directives.
Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards
Association directives.
Double insulated
Capacitance
IEC Measurement Category IV
CAT IV equipment has protection against transients
from the primary supply level, such as an electricity
meter or an overhead or underground utility service.
Diode
Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
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Features
See Tables 3 through 4 for a list of Meter features with a short feature description.
Table 2. Display
2 3
Auto RangeManual Range
10 7
9
remote
8
13
14
12
1
meter
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No. Symbol Indication
1 MIN MAX AVG mode on.
2 MAX MIN AVG Maximum, minimum, or average measurement shown.
3 Display hold on. Display freezes the measurement.
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4
5
6
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Table 2. Display (cont.)
No. Symbol Indication
4 Radio connection indicator.
5
6
DC AC Direct current or alternating current.
7 remote Battery low warning for the display module.
8 Manual Range Manual range set.
9 Auto Range Auto range set.
10 meter Battery low warning for Meter base.
11 Diode test mode.
12 Continuity test.
13 Input is a negative value.
14 X Hazardous voltage. Measured input voltage ≥30 V, or voltage overload condition (OL). For
°C, °F
A
V, mV
μF, nF
Ω, MΩ, kΩ
Hz, kHz
degrees Celsius, degrees Fahrenheit
amperes (amps)
volts, millivolts
microfarad, nanofarad
ohm, megohm, kilohm
hertz, kilohertz
frequency measurements >1 kHz, the symbol and high-voltage LED is unspecified.
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Table 3. Inputs
1
2
No. Terminal Description
1 A
2 COM
3
Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current measurements.
Common terminal for all measurements.
Input for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, temperature, and frequency
measurements.
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3
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Table 4. Function Switch Positions
Switch
Position
Hz (button)
e
Hz (button)
Note: All ac functions are true-rms. AC voltage is ac-coupled. AC mV and ac amps are dc-coupled.
AC voltage from 0.06 to 1000 V.
Frequency from 5 Hz to 50 kHz.
DC voltage from 0.001 V to 1000 V.
AC voltage from 6.0 to 600.0 mV, dc-coupled. DC voltage from 0.1 to 600.0 mV.
Ohms from 0.1 Ω to 40 MΩ.
Continuity beeper turns on at <20 Ω and turns off at >250 Ω.
Farads from 1 nF to 9999 μF.
Diode Test. OL shows in the display when the input voltage is >2.0 V.
Temperature.
AC current from 0.1 A to 10 A (>10 to 20 A, 30 seconds on, 10 minutes off). >10.00 A display flashes.
>20 A, OL is shown. DC-coupled.
Frequency from 45 Hz to 5 kHz.
DC current from 0.001 A to 10 A (>10 to 20 A, 30 seconds on, 10 minutes off). >10.00 A display flashes.
>20 A, OL is shown.
Description
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Error Messages
Table 5 contains possible error messages and the steps
to clear the error.
Table 5. Error Messages
Error Messages
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Display-module batteries must be replaced before the Meter will operate.
Meter-base batteries must be replaced before the Meter will operate.
Calibration necessary. Meter calibration is necessary before the Meter will operate.
Internal error. The Meter must be repaired before it will operate.
Loss of radio connection with the Meter base.
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Remote Operation
Remote Operation
Figure 1. Display Module Separation
1
2
gcc114.eps
1
2
gcc115.eps
Figure 2. Dock Display Module with Meter Base
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Fuse Test
Good fuse: 0.0 Ω to 0.5 Ω
Replace fuse: OL
Figure 3. Fuse Test
Battery Replacement
2
3
gcc111.eps
gcc105.eps
Figure 4. Display-Module Battery Removal
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Battery Replacement
1
2
4
3
Figure 5. Meter Base Battery Replacement
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General Specifications
Maximum voltage between any
terminal and earth ground ........................................... 1000 V rms
W Fuse for A inputs .....................................................11 A, 1000 V 17000A interrupt rating Fuse
Altitude
Operating .................................................................... 2,000 meters
Storage ....................................................................... 12,000 meters
Temperature
Operating .................................................................... -10 °C to +50 °C
Storage .......................................................................-40 °C to +60 °C
Temperature coefficient ...............................................0.1 X (specified accuracy) / °C (< 18 °C or > 28 °C)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EN 61326-1:2006) .... In an RF field of 3 V/m, accuracy = specified accuracy except in temperature:
Wireless Frequency ...................................................... 2.4 GHz ISM Band 10 meter range
Relative Humidity .......................................................... Maximum noncondensing, 90 % at 35 °C, 75 % at 40 °C, 45 % at 50 °C, 0 % to
Battery Type
Meter base.................................................................. Three AA Alkaline batteries, NEDA 15A IEC LR6
Display module ...........................................................Two AA Alkaline batteries, NEDA 15A IEC LR6
Battery Life ....................................................................400 hrs typical (Alkaline)
Shock .............................................................................1 Meter drop 6 sides per IEC 61010
Safety Compliance........................................................ Complies with ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004, CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1-04 to 1000 V
Certifications ................................................................. CSA, TÜV (EN61010), P, ; (N10140),VDE, GOST
specified accuracy ±5 °C (9 °F)
70 % for 40 MΩ range
Measurement Category III and 600 V Measurement Category IV.
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