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®
77/75/23/21
Series III Multimeter
Instruction Sheet
W Read First: Safety Information
• Never use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged.
• Be sure the test leads and switch are in the correct position for
the desired measurement.
• Never measure resistance in a circuit when power is applied.
• Never touch the probes to a voltage source when the test
leads are plugged into the 10 A or 300 mA input jack.
• Never apply more than the rated voltage between any input
jack and earth ground.
• Be careful when working with voltages above 60 V dc or 30 V
ac rms. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
• Keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the test probes
when making measurements.
WWarning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury, replace
the battery as soon as the battery indicator (M)
appears.
Symbols
W
Y
T
Overvoltage Installation Category per IEC 1010:
CAT II
CAT III
Read First: Safety Information
Dangerous Voltage May Be Present
Double Insulation
Typical locations include; main wall outlets,
local appliances, and portable equipment.
Typical locations include switches in the fixed
installation and equipment for industrial use
permanently connected to the fixed installation.
PN 650512 August 1997 Rev.2, 7/98
1997, 1998 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies
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Input Jacks
Milliamp
Amp
FUSED
600V
1000V
CAT
CAT
V
Volts, Ohms,
Diode Test
Common
Terminal
hc1f.eps
See Specifications for overload protection.
Autorange
The meter defaults to autorange when you turn on the meter.
Manual Range
Manual ranging is available in V ac, V dc, ohms, A ac, and A dc.
MANUAL
MANUAL
RANGE
RANGE
Momentary
CAT
CAT
+
_
hc11f.eps
To return to autorange, press for 1 second or turn the
rotary switch.
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Automatic Touch Hold Mode
W Warning
To avoid electric shock, do not use the Touch Hold
mode to determine if a circuit with high voltage is
dead. The Touch Hold
unstable or noisy readings.
The Touch Hold mode automatically captures and displays
stable readings for all functions.
mode will not capture
HOLD
HOLD
AUTO
RANGE
HOLD
HOLD HOLD
RANGE
RANGE
Momentary
V V V
CAT
CAT
+
__
+
+
Single Beep
hc4f.eps
When the meter captures new input, it beeps and a new reading
is displayed.
Note
Stray voltages can produce a new reading.
To exit the Touch Hold mode, press momentarily or
turn the rotary switch.
_
Bar Graph
The bar graph shows readings relative to the full scale value of
the displayed measurement range and indicates polarity.
hc15f.eps
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Standby
If the meter is on but is inactive for an hour (20 minutes in diode
test), the display goes blank and displays four bar graph
segments. To resume operation, turn the rotary switch or press a
button.
AC and DC Voltage
Volts AC
RANGE
V
CAT
CAT
+
Resistance
__
(e)
(K L mL)
Volts DC
RANGE
V
+
Millivolts DC
mV
CAT
CAT
RANGE
CAT
CAT
+
_
hc3f.eps
Turn off the power and discharge all capacitors. An external
voltage across a component will give invalid resistance readings.
RANGE
CAT
CAT
+
_
hc7f.eps
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Diode Test
Good Diode Good Diode
(G)
RANGE
CAT
+
Forward Bias
Bad Diode
RANGE
CAT
CAT
RANGE
CAT
CAT
__
Single Beep
+
Reverse Bias
Bad Diode
RANGE
CAT
CAT
+
Open
_
+
_
and
Shorted
hc5f.eps
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Continuity Test
( R )
RANGE
CAT
CAT
+
_
RANGE
CAT
CAT
+
_
hc8f.eps
If continuity exists (resistance < 210 Ω for Models 21/75 and
<270 Ω for Models 23/77), the beeper sounds continuously. The
meter beeps twice if it is in Touch Hold
Current
(? A)
mode.
W Warning
To avoid injury, do not attempt a current
measurement if the open circuit voltage exceeds the
rated voltage of the meter.
To avoid blowing an input fuse, use the 10 A jack until you are
sure that the current is less than 300 mA.
Turn off power to the circuit. Break the circuit. (For circuits of
more than 10 amps, use a current clamp.) Put the meter in series
with the circuit as shown and turn power on.
1
RANGE
A
4
2
3
+
_
CAT
CAT
+
hc10f.eps
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Probe Holder
Maintenance
W Warning
To avoid electric shock, remove the test leads
before opening the case, and close the case before
using the meter. To prevent fire and possible arcflash, use fuses with ratings shown on the back of
the meter.
hc14f.eps
Caution
To avoid contamination or static damage, do not
touch the circuit board without proper static
protection.
Internal Fuse Test
RANGE
4-8
Ω
<.5
OK
Ω
10 A 300 mA
OKOK
OK
hc9f.eps
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Battery Replacement
Note
Before opening the case, make sure the test leads are
removed and the rotary switch is turned to OFF.
Fuse Replacement
hc12f.eps
F1
F2
F1
F2
23/77 21/75
hc13f.eps
Cleaning
To clean the meter, use a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not
use abrasives or solvents on the meter.
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Service and Parts
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Europe: +31 402-678-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65Anywhere in the world: +1-425-356-5500
Or, visit Fluke’s Web site at www.fluke.com.
-276-6196
*
Item Description Fluke
PN
BT1 Battery, 9 V, NEDA 1604/IEC 6F22, or
NEDA 1604A/IEC 6LR61
Models 21/75:
F1*
F2* Fuse, F11 A, 1000 VAC/DC,
F1*
F2* Fuse, F11 A, 1000 VAC/DC,
* For safety, use exact replacement
Fuse, F630 mA, 250 V, Min Interrupt
Rating 1500 A or IEC 127-1
Min Interrupt Rating 17 kA
Models 23/77:
Fuse, F44/100 A, 1000 VAC/DC,
Min Interrupt Rating 10 kA
Min Interrupt Rating 17 kA
696534
614487
740670 1
943118 1
943121 1
943118 1
Quan.
1
Specifications
Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration, at
18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F) with relative humidity to 90%. AC
conversions are ac-coupled, average responding, and calibrated
to the RMS value of a sine wave input.
Accuracy specifications are given as:
±([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits])
Maximum Voltage Between
any Terminal and Earth
Ground
Display Digital: 3,200 counts, updates 2.5/ sec
Response Time of Digital
Display
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to 60°C
Temperature Coefficient 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/ °C
Rated voltage
Analog: 31 segments, updates 25/sec
V ac < 2 s
V dc < 1 s
Ω < 1s to 320 kΩ, < 2s to 3.2 MΩ,
< 10 s to 32 MΩ
(<18°C or >28°C)
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
In RF field of 3 V/m on all
functions.
Relative Humidity
except 32 MΩ range
32 MΩ range only
Altitude Operating: 2000 meters
Battery Type
Battery Life 2000 hrs typical with alkaline
Continuity Beeper 4096 Hz
Shock, Vibration per MIL-T-PRF 28800F Class III,
Size (H x W x L)
Weight 365 g (12.9 oz)
Safety Models 21/75 Series III: 600 V CAT III,
EMC Regulations EN 61326-1 1997.
Certifications/Lis tings
Total accuracy = Specified accuracy
+ 0.1% of range.
0% to 90% (0°C to 35°C)
0% to 70% (35°C to 50°C)
0% to 80% (0°C to 35°C)
0% to 70% (35°C to 50°C)
Storage: 12,000 meters
9 V NEDA 1604 or 6F22 or 006P,
or NEDA 1604A or 6LR61
1600 hrs typical with carbon zinc
Sinusoidal, Non Operating
3.7 cm x 8.9 - 7.8 cm x 19 cm
(1.5 in x 3.5 - 3.1 in x 7.49 in)
Models 23/77 Series III: 600 V CAT III
and 1000 V CAT II per ANSI/ISA
S82.01-1994, EN 61010-1: 1993, CSA
C22.2 No 1010.1-92, UL 3111-1.
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Function Range Accuracy
L
L
m
K (45 to 500 Hz,
3.2 V range. Other
ranges 45 to 1 kHz)
e
G R
Function Range Accuracy Burden
21/75:
23/77:
3.200 V, 32.00 V, 320.0 V
600 V (21/75), 1000 V (23/77)
320.0 mV ±(0.3%+1)
3.200 V, 32.00 V, 320.0 V
600 V (21/75), 1000 V (23/77)
320.0 Ω
3200 Ω, 32.00 kΩ,
320.0 kΩ 3.200 MΩ
32.00 MΩ
320.0 Ω
3200 Ω, 32.00 kΩ,
320.0 kΩ 3.200 MΩ
32.00 MΩ
2.0 V ±(1% typical)
±(0.3%+1)
±(0.4%+1)
±(2%+2)
±(2%+2)
±(0.5%+2)
±(0.5%+1)
±(0.5%+1)
±(2%+1)
±(0.5%+3)
±(0.5%+1)
±(0.5%+1)
±(2%+1)
Voltage
(typical)
? (45 Hz
to 1 kHz)
A 32.00 mA, 320.0 mA
* 10 A continuous, 20 A for 30 seconds maximum.
32.00 mA, 320.0 mA
10.00 A *
10.00 A *
±(2.5%+2)
±(2.5%+2)
±(1.5%+2)
±(1.5%+2)
6 mV/mA
50 mV/A
6 mV/mA
50 mV/A
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Overload protection for all functions and ranges: Rated voltage.
Function Input Impedance (Nominal)
L, mL, K
L,
L
m
K
e
G R
>10 MΩ, <50 pF
Common Mode
Rejection Ratio
(1 kΩ Unbalanced)
>120 dB at dc,
50 Hz, or 60 Hz
>60 dB dc to 60 Hz
Open Circuit Test
Voltage
<3.1 V dc
<2.8 V dc (typical)
Open Circuit Test
Voltage
<3.1 V dc 2.0 V dc
Short Circuit Current (typical)
Normal Mode Rejection
>60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Full Scale Voltage
To 3.2 MΩ 32 MΩ
<440 mV dc
<420 mV dc
(typical)
Full Scale Voltage
<1.4 V dc
<1.3 V dc
(typical)
e
G R
G
21/75:
400 µA
500 µA 400 µA
V
F
21/75:
0.0 V
0.6 V
1.2 V
2.0 V
0.5 mA
0.4 mA
0.3 mA
0.1 mA
23/77:
300 µA
Current (typical)
23/77:
0.4 mA
0.3 mA
0.2 mA
0.1 mA
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