Fluke 80 Series V Users Manual

80 Series V

Multimeters

Users Manual

®

May 2004 Rev. 1, 8/04

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Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170 and 180 Series DMM will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. As used herein,
“lifetime” is defined as seven years after Fluke discontinues manufacturing the product, but the warranty period shall be at least ten years from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, damage from neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration,
accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling, including failures caused by use outside of the product’s specifications, or normal
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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

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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

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Electrical Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 5

2. Inputs ......................................................................................................................................... 6

3. Rotary Switch Positions............................................................................................................. 7

4. Pushbuttons............................................................................................................................... 8

5. Display Features........................................................................................................................ 11

6. Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements.................................................... 28

7. MIN MAX Functions................................................................................................................... 33

8. Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................... 39

9. Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 42

10. Model 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications .......................................................................... 44

11. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications .......................................................................... 45

12. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications........................................ 46

13. Temperature Specifications (87 Only)....................................................................................... 47

14. Current Function Specifications ................................................................................................ 48

15. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications ....................................................................... 49

16. Frequency Counter Specifications ............................................................................................ 49

17. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels ................................................................... 50

18. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals................................................................................ 51

19. MIN MAX Recording Specifications .......................................................................................... 52

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Display Features (Model 87) ..................................................................................................... 11

2. Measuring AC and DC Voltage ................................................................................................. 14

3. Low Pass Filter .......................................................................................................................... 15

4. Testing for Continuity................................................................................................................. 17

5. Measuring Resistance............................................................................................................... 19

6. Measuring Capacitance............................................................................................................. 21

7. Testing a Diode.......................................................................................................................... 23

8. Measuring Current..................................................................................................................... 25

9. Components of Duty Cycle Measurements............................................................................... 29

10. Testing the Current Fuses......................................................................................................... 36

11. Battery and Fuse Replacement................................................................................................. 38

12. Replaceable Parts ..................................................................................................................... 41

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Introduction

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 87
multimeters (hereafter referred to as “the Meter”).
Model 87 appears in all illustrations.

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: [phone]
Japan: [phone]
Singapore: [phone]
Anywhere in the world: [phone]

For USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE
(1-888-993-5853)

Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com.
To register your product, visit register.fluke.com

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Safety Information

The Meter complies with:

• EN61010-1:2001

• ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004

• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:2004

• UL610101-1

• Measurement Category III, 1000V, Pollution

Degree 2

• Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution

Degree 2

In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and
actions that pose hazards to the user. A Caution
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 Table 1.

XWWarning

To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury, follow these guidelines:

• Use this Meter only as specified in this

manual or the protection provided by the
Meter might be impaired.

• Do not use the Meter if it is damaged.

Before you use the Meter, inspect the
case. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
Pay particular attention to the insulation
surrounding the connectors.

• Make sure the battery door is closed and

latched before operating the Meter.

• Replace the battery as soon as the

battery indicator (M) appears.

• Remove test leads from the Meter before

opening the battery door.

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• Inspect the test leads for damaged

insulation or exposed metal. Check the
test leads for continuity. Replace
damaged test leads before you use the
Meter.

• Do not apply more than the rated

voltage, as marked on the Meter,
between the terminals or between any
terminal and earth ground.

• Never operate the Meter with the cover

removed or the case open.

• Use caution when working with voltages

above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V
dc. These voltages pose a shock hazard.

• Use only the replacement fuses specified

by the manual.

• Use the proper terminals, function, and

range for measurements.

• Avoid working alone.

• When measuring current, turn off circuit

power before connecting the Meter in the
circuit. Remember to place the Meter in
series with the circuit.

• When making electrical connections,

connect the common test lead before
connecting the live test lead; when
disconnecting, disconnect the live test
lead before disconnecting the common
test lead.

• Do not use the Meter if it operates

abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
When in doubt, have the Meter serviced.

• Do not operate the Meter around

explosive gas, vapor, or dust.

• Use only a single 9 V battery, properly

installed in the Meter case, to power the
Meter.

• When servicing the Meter, use only

specified replacement parts.

• When using probes, keep fingers

behind the finger guards on the
probes.

• Do not use the Low Pass Filter option to

verify the presence of hazardous
voltages. Voltages greater than what is
indicated may be present. First, make a
voltage measurement without the filter to
detect the possible presence of
hazardous voltage. Then select the filter
function.

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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".)

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Table 1. Electrical Symbols

B AC (Alternating Current) J Earth ground
F DC (Direct Current) I Fuse

X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to European Union directives.

W

Risk of Danger. Important information.
See Manual.

$

Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards
Association directives.

M Battery. Low battery when displayed. T Double insulated

R Continuity test or continuity beeper tone. E Capacitance

IEC Overvoltage Category III
CAT III equipment is designed to protect

CAT

III

t

s

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against transients in equipment in fixed­equipment installations, such as
distribution panels, feeders and short
branch circuits, and lighting systems in
large buildings.

Underwriters Laboratories

Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services.

CAT

IV

G

IEC Overvoltage Category IV
CAT IV equipment is designed to protect against
transients from the primary supply level, such as an
electricity meter or an overhead or underground utility
service.

Diode

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The Meter's Features

Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features.

Table 2. Inputs

Terminal Description

A Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current (20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle

measurements.

mA µA Input for 0 µA to 400 mA current measurements (600 mA for 18 hrs.) and current frequency and duty cycle.
COM Return terminal for all measurements.

I Input for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, frequency, temperature (87), and duty cycle

measurements.

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Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions

Switch Position

Any Position When the Meter is turned on, the Meter model number briefly appears on the display.

Function

J AC voltage measurement

Press

A for low pass filter (K) (87 only).

L DC voltage measurement

M

600 mV dc voltage range
Press A for temperature (T) (87 only).

N Press E for continuity test.

e Resistance measurement
Press A for capacitance measurement.

O Diode test

P

Q

AC current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A

A for dc current measurements, from 0 mA to 10.00 A.

Press

AC current measurements from 0 µA to 6000 µA
Press

A for dc current measurements from 0 µA to 6000 µA.

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Table 4. Pushbuttons

Button

A

(Yellow)

Switch

Positon

N

M

J

P
Q

Power-up

B

C

Any switch
position

Power-up

Any switch
position

M

Power-up

Function

Selects capacitance

Selects temperature (87 only)

Selects ac low pass filter function (87 only)

Switches between dc and ac current

Switches between dc and ac current

Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes).
The Meter reads

Starts recording of minimum and maximum values. Steps the display through MAX, MIN, AVG
(average), and present readings. Cancels MIN MAX (hold for 1 second)

Enables the Meter’s calibration mode and prompts for a password.
The Meter reads “

Switches between the ranges available for the selected function. To return to autoranging, hold
the button down for 1 second.

Switches between °C and °F.
Enables the Meter’s smoothing feature. The Meter reads “

“PoFF” until A is released.

CAL“ and enters calibration mode. See

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5___” until C is released.

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Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.)

Button

D

H

E

Switch

Positon

Any switch
position

MIN MAX
recording

Frequency
counter

Power-up

Any switch
position

Continuity
ReE

MIN MAX
recording

Hz, Duty
Cycle

Power-up

Function

AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on the display. When a new,
stable reading is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading.

Stops and starts recording without erasing recorded values.

Stops and starts the frequency counter.

Turns on all LCD segments.

Turns the backlight on, makes it brighter, and turns it off.

For Model 87, hold
appears on the display. To return to the 3-1/2 digit mode, hold
HiRes=19,999

Turns the continuity beeper on and off

Switches between Peak (250 µs) and Normal (100 ms) response times.

Toggles the meter to trigger on positive or negative slope.

Disables the beeper for all functions. The Meter reads “

H down for one second to enter the HiRes digit mode. The “HiRes” icon

H down for one second.

bEEP” until E is released.

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Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.)

F

(Relative
mode)

G

10

Any switch
position

Power-up

Any switch
position except
diode test

Power-up

Stores the present reading as a reference for subsequent readings. The display is
zeroed, and the stored reading is subtracted from all subsequent readings.

Enables zoom mode for the bar graph. The Meter reads “

G for frequency measurements.

Press
Starts the frequency counter.
Press again to enter duty cycle mode.
Enables the Meter’s high impedance mode when the mV dc function is used.

The Meter reads “

Hi2” until G is released.

2rEL” until F is released.