Fluke 80 V User Manual

80 Series V

Getting Started Manual

Multimeters

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PN 2101973
May 2004 Rev.2, 11/08

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1

Contacting Fluke ............................................................................................................ 1

Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 1

The Meter's Features ..................................................................................................... 4

Power-Up Options ..................................................................................................... 11

Automatic Power-Off ................................................................................................. 11

Input Alert™ Feature ................................................................................................. 11

Low Pass Filter (87)................................................................................................... 11

Bar Graph....................................................................................................................... 12

AutoHOLD ® Mode......................................................................................................... 13

Relative Mode ................................................................................................................ 13

Maintenance................................................................................................................... 13

General Maintenance ................................................................................................ 13

Fuse Test .................................................................................................................. 13

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 14

Detailed Specifications .............................................................................................. 15

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Electrical Symbols................................................................................................................. 3

2. Inputs..................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Rotary Switch Positions......................................................................................................... 5

4. Pushbuttons .......................................................................................................................... 6

5. Display Features.................................................................................................................... 9

6. MIN MAX Functions............................................................................................................... 12

7. Model 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications....................................................................... 15

8. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications....................................................................... 16

9. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications..................................... 17

10. Temperature Specifications (87 Only) ................................................................................... 17

11. Current Function Specifications............................................................................................. 18

12. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications.................................................................... 19

13. Frequency Counter Specifications......................................................................................... 19

14. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels ................................................................ 20

15. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals............................................................................. 21

16. MIN MAX Recording Specifications....................................................................................... 21

List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Display Features (Model 87).................................................................................................. 9

2. Low Pass Filter...................................................................................................................... 11

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Introduction

Introduction

XW Warning

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]

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

.

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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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" in the Users Manual on the 80 Series
V User Manual CD.)

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Safety Information

Table 1. Electrical Symbols

B

AC (Alternating Current)

J

Earth ground

F
X
W

M

R

CAT III

t

s

DC (Direct Current)

Hazardous voltage

Risk of Danger. Important information. See Manual.

Battery. Low battery when displayed.

Continuity test or continuity beeper tone.

IEC Overvoltage Category III
CAT III equipment is designed to protect against
transients in equipment in fixed-equipment
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.

I

P
$

T

E

CAT

IV

G

Fuse

Conforms to European Union directives.

Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards Association directives.

Double insulated

Capacitance

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

COM

I

4

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

Return terminal for all measurements

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

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The Meter's Features

Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions

Switch Position

Function

Any Position

J

L

M

N

O

P

Q

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

AC voltage measurement

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

Press

DC voltage measurement

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

Press E for continuity test.

e Resistance measurement

Press A for capacitance measurement.

Diode test

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

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

Press

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Button

A

(Yellow)

Switch

Position

N

M

J

Table 4. Pushbuttons

Function

Selects capacitance

Selects temperature (87 only)

Selects ac low pass filter function (87 only)

P
Q

Power-up Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes).

B

C

6

Any switch
position

Power-up

Any switch
position

M

Power-up

Switches between dc and ac current

Switches between dc and ac current

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 “5___” until C is released.

“PoFF” until A is released.

CAL“ and enters calibration mode. See the 80 Series V Service Information.

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Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.)

Button

D

H

E

Switch

Position

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
To return to the 3-1/2 digit mode, hold

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 appears on the display.

H down for one second. HiRes =19,999

bEEP” until E is released.

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Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont)

Button Switch Position Function

F

(Relative mode)

Any switch position

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. Refer to Zoom Mode in the Users Manual located on the 80 Series V User
Manuals CD. The Meter reads “

2rEL” until F is released.

G

8

Any switch position
except diode test

Power-up

Press

G for frequency measurements.

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.

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The Meter's Features

Figure 1. Display Features (Model 87)

Table 5. Display Features

Number Feature Indication

Y Polarity indicator for the analog bar graph.

A

Trig

B X The continuity beeper is on.
C W Relative (REL) mode is active.
D g Smoothing is active.

Positive or negative slope indicator for

Y

Hz/duty cycle triggering.

aom1_af.eps

Number Feature

E

F

G

H

-

Z

RS

S

I

J

K

L

p

m

MAX MIN

AVG

K

b

Indicates negative readings. In relative
mode, this sign indicates that the present
input is less than the stored reference.

Indicates the presence of a high voltage
input. Appears if the input voltage is 30 V
or greater (ac or dc). Also appears in low
pass filter mode. Also appears in cal, Hz,
and duty cycle modes.

AutoHOLD is active.
Display Hold is active.
Indicates the Meter is in Peak Min Max

mode and the response time is 250 μs (87
only).

Indicators for minimum-maximum
recording mode.

Low pass filter mode (87 only). See “Low
Pass Filter (87).

The battery is low. XWWarning: To

avoid false readings, which could lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury,
replace the battery as soon as the battery
indicator appears.

Indication

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Table 5. Display Features (cont.)

Number Feature Indication

M

N
O

P

Q

A, μA, mA Amperes (amps), Microamp, Milliamp

V, mV Volts, Millivolts

μF, nF Microfarad, Nanofarad

nS Nanosiemens

%

e, Me, ke Ohm, Megohm, Kilohm

Hz, kHz Hertz, Kilohertz

AC DC Alternating current, direct current

°C, °F

610000 mV Displays selected range

HiRes

Auto

Manual The Meter is in manual range mode.

Percent. Used for duty cycle
measurements.

Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit

The Meter is in high resolution
(Hi Res) mode. HiRes=19,999

The Meter is in autorange mode and
automatically selects the range with the
best resolution.

Number Feature Indication

R

--

bAtt Replace the battery immediately.

diSC

EEPr Err Invalid EEPROM data. Have Meter serviced.

CAL Err Invalid calibration data. Calibrate Meter.

LEAd

F8/Err

0L

In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge is
present on the capacitor being tested.

WTest lead alert. Displayed when the test leads are in the
A or mA/μA terminal and the selected rotary switch position
does not correspond to the terminal being used.

Invalid model. Have Meter serviced.

The number of segments is relative to the
full-scale value of the selected range. In
normal operation 0 (zero) is on the left.
The polarity indicator at the left of the
graph indicates the polarity of the input.
The graph does not operate with the
capacitance, frequency counter functions,
temperature, or peak min max. For more
information, See “Bar Graph” in the Users
Manual located on the 80 Series V User
Manual CD. The bar graph also has a
zoom function, as described under "Zoom
Mode".

Overload condition is detected.

Display Messages

10

OPEn Open thermocouple is detected.

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Power-Up Options

Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up
option. Table 4 includes the power-up options.

Automatic Power-Off

The Meter automatically turns off if you do not turn the rotary switch or
press a button for 30 minutes. If MIN MAX Recording is enabled, the
Meter will not power off. To disable automatic power-off, refer to
Table 4.

Input Alert™ Feature

If a test lead is plugged into the mA/μA or A terminal, but the rotary
switch is not set to the correct current position, the beeper warns you by
making a chirping sound and the display flashes “LEAd”. This warning is
intended to stop you from attempting to measure voltage, continuity,
resistance, capacitance, or diode values when the leads are plugged into
a current terminal.

W Caution

Placing the probes across (in parallel with) a powered
circuit when a lead is plugged into a current terminal can
damage the circuit you are testing and blow the Meter’s
fuse. This can happen because the resistance through the
Meter’s current terminals is very low, so the Meter acts like
a short circuit.

Low Pass Filter (87)

The 87 is equipped with an ac low pass filter. When measuring ac voltage
or ac frequency, press A to activate the low pass filter mode (K).
The Meter continues measuring in the chosen ac mode, but now the signal
diverts through a filter that blocks unwanted voltages above 1 kHz, refer to
Figure 2. The lower frequency voltages pass with reduced accuracy to the
measurement below 1 kHz. The low pass filter can improve measurement
performance on composite sine waves that are typically generated by
inverters and variable frequency motor drives.

XWWarning

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, 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.

Note

In Low Pass Mode, the Meter goes to manual mode. Select
ranges by pressing the RANGE button. Autoranging is not
available in Low Pass Mode.

1 kHz

100 Hz

aom11f.eps

Figure 2. Low Pass Filter

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Bar Graph

The analog bar graph functions like the needle on an analog meter, but
without the overshoot. The bar graph updates 40 times per second.
Because the graph responds 10 times faster than the digital display, it is
useful for making peak and null adjustments and observing rapidly
changing inputs. The graph is not shown for capacitance, frequency
counter functions, temperature, or peak min max.

Table 6. MIN MAX Functions

Button MIN MAX Function

Enter MIN MAX recording mode. The Meter is locked in the range displayed before you entered MIN MAX mode.

B

B

(while in MIN MAX mode)

E

PEAK MIN MAX

(Select the desired measurement function and range before entering MIN MAX.) The Meter beeps each time a new
minimum or maximum value is recorded.

Step through maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), and average (AVG) and present values.

Model 87 only: Select 100 ms or 250 μs response time. (The 250 μs response time is indicated by pon the
display.) Stored values are erased. The present and AVG (average) values are not available when 250 μs is
selected.

D Stop recording without erasing stored values. Press again to resume recording.

B

(hold for 1 second)

Exit MIN MAX mode. Stored values are erased. The Meter stays in the selected range.

The number of lit segments indicates the measured value and is relative
to the full-scale value of the selected range.

In the 60 V range, for example, the major divisions on the scale represent
0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 V. An input of -30 V lights the negative sign and the
segments up to the middle of the scale.

The bar graph also has a zoom function, as described under “Zoom
Mode” in the Users Manual located on the 80 Series V User Manuals CD.

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AutoHOLD Mode

AutoHOLD Mode

XWWarning

To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not use
AutoHOLD mode to determine that circuits are without
power. The AutoHOLD mode will not capture unstable or
noisy readings.

The AutoHOLD mode captures the present reading on the display. When a
new, stable reading is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new
reading. To enter or exit AutoHOLD mode, press

D.

Relative Mode

Selecting relative mode ( F) causes the Meter to zero the display
and store the present reading as the reference for subsequent
measurements. The Meter is locked into the range selected when you
pressed

F. Press Fagain to exit this mode.

In relative mode, the reading shown is always the difference between the
present reading and the stored reference value. For example, if the stored
reference value is 15.00 V and the present reading is 14.10 V, the display
shows -0.90 V.

Maintenance

XWWarning

To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, repairs or
servicing not covered in this manual should be performed
only by qualified personnel as described in the
80 Series V Service Information.

General Maintenance

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not
use abrasives or solvents.

Fuse Test

If a test lead is plugged into the mA/μA or A terminal and the rotary
switch is turned to a non-current function, the Meter chirps and flashes
“LEAd” if the fuse associated with that current terminal is good. If the
Meter does not chirp or flash “LEAd”, the fuse is bad and must be
replaced.

XWWarning

To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the test
leads and any input signals before replacing the battery or
fuses. To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY specified
replacement fuses with the amperage, voltage, and speed
ratings shown in Replacement Parts in the Users Manual
located on the 80 Series V User Manual CD.

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Specifications

Maximum Voltage between any Terminal and Earth Ground: 1000 V rms

W Fuse Protection for mA or μA inputs: 44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse
W Fuse Protection for A input: 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse

Display: Digital: 6000 counts updates 4/sec; (Model 87 also has 19,999 counts in high-resolution mode).
Analog Bargraph: 33 segments, updates 40/sec. Frequency: 19,999 counts, updates 3/sec at > 10 Hz

Temperature: Operating: -20 °C to +55 °C; Storage: -40 °C to +60 °C
Altitude: Operating: 2000 m; Storage: 10,000 m
Temperature Coefficient: 0.05 x (specified accuracy)/ °C (< 18 °C or > 28 °C)
Electromagnetic Compatibility: In an RF field of 3 V/m total accuracy = specified accuracy + 20 counts

Except: 600 μA dc range total accuracy=specified accuracy + 60 counts.
Temperature not specified.

Relative Humidity: 0 % to 90 % (0 °C to 35 °C); 0 % to 70 % (35 °C to 55 °C)
Battery Type: 9 V zinc, NEDA 1604 or 6F22 or 006P
Battery Life: 400 hrs typical with alkaline (with backlight off)
Vibration: Per MIL-PRF-28800 for a Class 2 instrument

Shock: 1 Meter drop per IEC 61010-1:2001
Size (HxWxL): 1.25 in x 3.41 in x 7.35 in (3.1 cm x 8.6 cm x 18.6 cm)
Size with Holster and Flex-Stand: 2.06 in x 3.86 in x 7.93 in (5.2 cm x 9.8 cm x 20.1 cm)
Weight: 12.5 oz (355 g)
Weight with Holster and Flex-Stand: 22.0 oz (624 g)

Safety: Complies with ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004, CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1:2004 to 1000 V Overvoltage Category III, IEC 664 to 600 V

Overvoltage Category IV. UL listed to UL61010-1. Licensed by TÜV to EN61010-1.
IP Rating: 30

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Detailed Specifications

For all detailed specifications:
Accuracy is given as ±([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits]) at 18° C to 28° C, with relative humidity up to 90 %, for a period of one year after

calibration.
For Model 87 in the 4 ½-digit mode, multiply the number of least significant digits (counts) by 10. AC conversions are ac-coupled and valid from 3 % to 100 %

of range. Model 87 is true rms responding. AC crest factor can be up to 3 at full scale, 6 at half scale. For non-sinusoidal wave forms add -(2 % Rdg + 2 % full
scale) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.

Table 7. Model 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

45 – 65 Hz 30 – 200 Hz 200 – 440 Hz 440 Hz - 1 kHz 1 - 5 kHz 5 - 20 kHz

[2,4]

K

[1] Below 10 % of range, add 12 counts.

[2] The Meter is a true rms responding meter. When the input leads are shorted together in the ac functions, the Meter may display a residual reading

[3] Frequency range: 1 kHz to 2.5 kHz.

[4] A residual reading of up to 13 digits with leads shorted, will not affect stated accuracy above 3 % of range.

[5] Specification increases from -1% at 200 Hz to -6% at 440 Hz when filter is in use.

600.0 mV 0.1 mV ± (0.7 % + 4)

6.000 V 0.001 V

60.00 V 0.01 V

600.0 V 0.1 V ± (2.0 % + 4)

± (0.7 % + 2)

± (1.0 % + 4)

1000 V 1 V

Low pass filter

between 1 and 30 counts. A 30 count residual reading will cause only a 2-digit change for readings over 3 % of range. Using REL to offset this reading
may produce a much larger constant error in later measurements.

Same as
45 - 65 Hz

± (1.0 % + 4)

+1 % + 4

-6 % - 4

[5]

unspecified unspecified unspecified

± (2.0 % + 4) ± (2.0 % + 20)

[3]

unspecified

unspecified unspecified

[1]

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Table 8. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

50 Hz - 60 Hz 30 Hz - 1 kHz 1 kHz - 5 kHz

1

K

1. Below a reading of 200 counts, add 10 counts.

2. Frequency range: 1 kHz to 2.5 kHz.

600.0 mV

6.000 V

60.00 V

600.0 V
1000 V

0.1 mV

0.001 V

0.01 V

0.1 V
1 V

± (0.5 % + 4)
± (0.5 % + 2)
± (0.5 % + 2)
± (0.5 % + 2)
± (0.5 % + 2)

± (1.0 % + 4)
± (1.0 % + 4)
± (1.0 % + 4)
± (1.0 % + 4)
± (1.0 % + 4)

± (2.0 % + 4)
± (2.0 % + 4)
± (2.0 % + 4)

± (2.0 % + 4)

unspecified

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Table 9. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications

Function Range Resolution

6.000 V

L

F

mV

e

nS

1. When using the REL Δ function to compensate for offsets.

2. Add 0.5 % of reading when measuring above 30 MΩ in the 50 MΩ range, and 20 counts below 33 nS in the 60 nS range.

60.00 V

600.0 V
1000 V

600.0 mV 0.1 mV ± (0.3 % + 1) ± (0.1 % + 1)

600.0 Ω

6.000 kΩ

60.00 kΩ

600.0 kΩ

6.000 MΩ

50.00 MΩ

60.00 nS

0.001 V

0.01 V

0.1 V
1 V

0.1 Ω

0.001 kΩ

0.01 kΩ

0.1 kΩ

0.001 MΩ

0.01 MΩ

0.01 nS

± (0.1 % + 1)

± (0.1 % + 1)
± (0.1 % + 1)
± (0.1 % + 1)

± (0.4 % + 2)
± (0.4 % + 1)
± (0.4 % + 1)
± (0.7 % + 1)
± (0.7 % + 1)
± (1.0 % + 3)
± (1.0 % + 10)

Model 83 Model 87

1

2

1

Accuracy

± (0.05 % + 1)
± (0.05 % + 1)
± (0.05 % + 1)
± (0.05 % + 1)

± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 1)
± (0.2 % + 1)
± (0.6 % + 1)
± (0.6 % + 1)
± (1.0 % + 3)
± (1.0 % + 10)

1

2

1

Table 10. Temperature Specifications (87 Only)

Temperature Resolution Accuracy

-200 °C to +1090 °C

-328 °F to +1994 °F

1. Does not include error of the thermocouple probe.

2. Accuracy specification assumes ambient temperature stable to ± 1 °C. For ambient temperature changes of ± 5 °C, rated accuracy applies after 1 hour.

0.1 °C

0.1 °F

1 % + 10
1 % + 18

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Table 11. Current Function Specifications

Function Range Resolution

mA

\

(45 Hz to 2 kHz)

mA
[

μA B

(45 Hz to 2 kHz)

μAF

1. AC conversion for Model 83 is ac coupled and calibrated to the rms value of a sine wave input.

2. AC conversions for Model 87 are ac coupled, true rms responding, and valid from 3 % to 100 % of range, except 400 mA range (5 % to 100 % of
range) and 10 A range (15 % to 100 % or range).

3. Model 87 is a true rms responding meter. When the input leads are shorted together in the ac functions, the Meter may display a residual reading
between 1 and 30 counts. A 30 count residual reading will cause only a 2 digit change for readings over 3 % of range. Using REL to offset this reading
may produce a much larger constant error in later measurements

4. W 10 A continuous up to 35 °C; < 20 minutes on, 5 minutes off at 35 °C to 55 °C. 20 A for 30 seconds maximum; > 10 A unspecified.

5. Below a reading of 200 counts, add 10 counts.

6. 400 mA continuous; 600 mA for 18 hrs maximum.

60.00 mA

400.0 mA

6.000 A

10.00 A

60.00 mA

400.0 mA

6.000 A

10.00 A

600.0 μA
6000 μA

600.0 μA
6000 μA

6

4

6

4

0.01 mA

0.1 mA

0.001 A

0.01 A

0.01 mA

0.1 mA

0.001 A

0.01 A

0.1 μA
1 μA

0.1 μA
1 μA

Model 83

± (1.2 % + 2)
± (1.2 % + 2)
± (1.2 % + 2)
± (1.2 % + 2)

± (0.4 % + 4)
± (0.4 % + 2)
± (0.4 % + 4)
± (0.4 % + 2)

± (1.2 % + 2)
± (1.2 % + 2)

± (0.4 % + 4)
± (0.4 % + 2)

Accuracy

1

Model 87

5
5
5
5

5
5

± (1.0 % + 2)
± (1.0 % + 2)
± (1.0 % + 2)
± (1.0 % + 2)

± (0.2 % + 4)
± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 4)
± (0.2 % + 2)

± (1.0 % + 2)
± (1.0 % + 2)

± (0.2 % + 4)
± (0.2 % + 2)

2, 3

Burden Voltage

(typical)

1.8 mV/mA

1.8 mV/mA

0.03 V/A

0.03 V/A

1.8 mV/mA

1.8 mV/mA

0.03 V/A

0.03 V/A

100 μV/μA
100 μV/μA

100 μV/μA
100 μV/μA

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Table 12. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

E 10.00 nF

100.0 nF

1.000 μF

10.00 μF

100.0 μF
9999 μF

0.01 nF

0. 1 nF

0.001 μF

0.01 μF

0.1 μF
1 μF

± (1 % + 2)
± (1 % + 2)
± (1 % + 2)
± (1 % + 2)
± (1 % + 2)
± (1 % + 2)

1

1

G 3.000 V 0.001 V ± (2 % + 1)

1. With a film capacitor or better, using Relative mode to zero residual.

Table 13. Frequency Counter Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

Frequency
(0.5 Hz to 200 kHz, pulse
width > 2 μs)

199.99

1999.9

19.999 kHz

199.99 kHz
> 200 kHz

0.01 Hz

0.1 Hz

0.001 kHz

0.01 kHz

0.1 kHz

± (0.005 % + 1)
± (0.005 % + 1)
± (0.005 % + 1)
± (0.005 % + 1)

unspecified

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Table 14. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels

Minimum Sensitivity (RMS Sine wave) Approximate Trigger Level

Input Range1 5 Hz - 20 kHz 0.5 Hz - 200 kHz (DC Voltage Function)

600 mV dc
600 mV ac
6 V
60 V
600 V
1000 V

Duty Cycle Range Accuracy

0.0 to 99.9 % Within ± (0.2% per kHz + 0.1 %) for rise times < 1 μs.

1. Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10X Range or 1000 V.

70 mV (to 400 Hz)
150 mV

0.3 V
3 V
30 V
100 V

70 mV (to 400 Hz)
150 mV

0.7 V
7 V (≤140 kHz)
70 V (≤14.0 kHz)
200 V (≤1.4 kHz)

40 mV
⎯

1.7 V
4 V
40 V
100 V

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Table 15. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals

Function

Overload

Protection

Input

1

Impedance

(nominal)

Common Mode
Rejection Ratio

(1 kΩ unbalance)

Normal Mode Rejection

L 1000 V rms 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 120 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz > 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz
F

mV

K 1000 V rms 10 MΩ < 100 pF

1000 V rms 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 120 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz > 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz

(ac-coupled)

Open Circuit
Test Voltage

> 60 dB, dc to 60 Hz

Full Scale Voltage Typical Short Circuit Current

To 6.0 MΩ 50 MΩ or

60 nS

600 Ω 6 k 60 k 600 k 6 M 50 M

e 1000 V rms < 7.9 V dc < 4.1 V dc < 4.5 V dc 1 mA 100 μA 10 μA 1μA 1 μA 0.5 μA
G 1000 V rms < 7.9 V dc 3.000 V dc 1.0 mA typical

6

1. 10

Model Nominal Response Accuracy

1. For repetitive peaks: 1 ms for single events.

V Hz max

Table 16. MIN MAX Recording Specifications

83 100 ms to 80 % Specified accuracy ± 12 counts for changes > 200 ms in duration

87 100 ms to 80 %

(dc functions)
120 ms to 80 %
(ac functions)
250 μs (peak)
(Model 87 only)

1

(± 40 counts in ac with beeper on)
Specified accuracy ± 12 counts for changes > 200 ms in duration

Specified accuracy ± 40 counts for changes > 350 ms and inputs > 25 % of range

Specified accuracy ± 100 counts for changes > 250 μs in duration
(add ± 100 counts for readings over 6000 counts)
(add ± 100 counts for readings in Low Pass mode)

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