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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Lifetime Limited Warranty

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 wear and tear of mechanical
components. This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable.

For ten years from the date of purchase, this warranty also covers the LCD. Thereafter, for the lifetime of the DMM, Fluke will replace the LCD for a fee
based on then current component acquisition costs.

To establish original ownership and prove date of purchase, please complete and return the registration card accompanying the product, or register
your product on http://www.fluke.com. Fluke will, at its option, repair at no charge, replace or refund the purchase price of a defective product
purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet and at the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to charge for importation costs
of repair/replacement parts if the product purchased in one country is sent for repair elsewhere.

If the product is defective, 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 difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit.
Fluke will pay return transportation for product repaired or replaced in-warranty. Before making any non-warranty repair, Fluke will estimate cost and
obtain authorization, then invoice you for repair and return transportation.

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
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LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO
EXTEND ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON FLUKE’S BEHALF. Since some states 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. If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or
unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision.

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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

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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.

• 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.

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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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