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87/89 Series IV Extended Specifications
©1999 Fluke Corporation
Rev. B-4/99
Fluke 87/89 Series IV
True-rms Digital Multimeter
Extended Specifications
Nominal Specifications
Function Ranges/Description
DC Voltage 0 to 1000V
DC Current 0 to 10A (20A for 30 seconds)
AC Voltage, True-rms 15 mV to 1000V - 100 kHz bandwidth
AC Current, True-rms 25 µA to 10A (20A for 30 seconds)
Resistance 0 to 30 Mohms
Conductance 0 to 50 Nanosiemens
Capacitance 0.01 nF to 50 mF
Diode Test 3.1V
Temperature -200°C to 1350°C (-328°F to 2462° F)
Frequency 0.5 Hz to 1000 kHz
Accuracy (Basic DC V) 0.025%
(Basic AC V) 0.4%
Features
Feature Description
Dual Displays 50,000 count primary display
Backlight with 2 Bright white backlight for clear readings
brightness selections in poorly lighted areas
Fast Autorange Meter automatically selects best range -
AC+DC True RMS, ac Choices for AC only, AC and DC dual
rms specified to 100 kHz display, or AC+DC readings
dBm, dBV User selectable impedance references
AutoHOLD
Continuity/Open Test Beeper sounds for Ohms readings below
Fast Bar Graph 51 Segments for peaking and nulling
Duty Cycle/Pulse Width Measure time a signal is on or off in %
MIN MAX/Fast MIN MAX Record Maximum, Minimum, and Average
with elapsed and values. Real Time for MAX or MIN, elapsed
Real Time Stamp time for AVG.
Closed Case Calibration No internal adjustments needed
Battery/Fuse Battery or fuse replacement without
Access Door voiding calibration
Hi-Impact Overmold Case Integrated Protective Holster provides
5,000 count secondary display
instantly
for dBm
Uses Touch Hold® feature to capture readings
threshold or for momentary
open circuit indication
or milliseconds
Fast MIN MAX captures peaks to 250 µsec.
superior impact protection for your meter
Detailed 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%. Accuracy specifications are given as ±([% of reading] + [number of least
significant digits])
Accuracy
Function Range
1,2
AC mV
AC V
dBV -56 to -6 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.5 dB 0.5 dB 0.5 dB
Function Range
AC µA 500.00 µA 0.01 µA 0.75% + 20 1% + 20 0.75% + 20 6% + 4
AC mA 50.000 mA 0.001 mA 0.75% + 20 1% + 20 0.75% + 20 9% + 40
AC A 5.0000A 0.0001A 1.5% + 20 1.5% + 20 6% + 40 Not specified
Function Range Resolution DC 45 Hz 1 kHz 20 kHz
DC mV 500.00 mV 0.01 mV 0.03% + 2
DC V 5.0000V 0.0001V 0.025% + 10 2% + 80 0.5% + 40
DC µA 500.00 µA 0.01 µA 0.25% + 20
DC mA 50.000 mA 0.001 mA 0.15% + 10 1% + 10 0.75% + 10 2% + 40
DC A 5.0000A 0.0001A 0.5% + 10 7% + 20 7% + 20 12% + 40
1
For the 5,000 count mode, divide the number of least significant digits (counts) by 10.
2
A residual reading of 8 to 80 digits with leads shorted, will not affect stated accuracy
above 5% of range.
3
500.00 mA for 30 seconds maximum.
4
4.20A overload for 30 seconds maximum.
5
DC 5V range, -3dB typical @ 10 kHz.
6
In RF field of 3V/m, add 100 counts from 100 to 120 MHz, 60 counts from 270 to 300 MHz, 40 counts
from 320 to 335 MHz.
7
In RF field of 3V/m, add 200 counts from 80 to 95 MHz.
8
See AC conversion notes for AC mV and V.
Above specifications are subject to change without notice.
500.00 mV 0.01 mV 0.4% + 40 2% + 80 5% + 40 5% + 40 6% + 40
3000.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.4% + 40 2% + 80 0.4% + 40 1.5% + 40 6% + 40
1,2
5.0000V 0.0001V 0.4% + 40 2% + 80 0.4% + 40 1.5% + 40 6% + 40
50.000V 0.001V 0.4% + 40 2% + 80 0.4% + 40 1.5% + 40 6% + 40
500.00V 0.01V 0.4% + 40 2% + 80 0.4% + 40
1000.0V 0.1V 0.4% + 40 2% + 80 0.4% + 40
-6 to +34 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.5 dB
+34 to +60 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.1 dB
5.000 µA0.1 µA 0.75% + 5 1% + 5 0.75% + 10 2% + 40
400.00 mA30.01 mA 0.75% + 5 1% + 5 1.5% + 10 4% + 4
10.000A
3000.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.025% + 5 (89-IV) 2% + 80 0.6% + 40
50.000V 0.001V 0.03% + 3 2% + 80 0.5% + 40
500.00V 0.01V 0.1% + 2 2% + 80 0.5% + 40 Not specified
1000.0V 0.1V 0.1% + 2 2% + 80 0.5% + 40 Not specified
5.000 µA0.1 µA 0.25% + 2 1% + 10 0.75% + 10 2% + 40
400.00 mA30.01 mA 0.15% + 2 1.5% + 10 1.5% + 10 3% + 40
10.000A
Resolution
Resolution
4
0.001A 1.5% + 5 1.5% + 5 5% + 10 Not specified
4
0.001A 0.5% + 2 1.5% + 10 1.5% + 10 3% + 40
45 Hz- 20 Hz- 1 kHz- 10 kHz- 20 kHz1 kHz 45 Hz 10 kHz 20 kHz 100 kHz
Not specified Not specified
Not specified Not specified
Not specified Not specified
Accuracy
45 Hz- 20 Hz- 1 kHz- 20 kHz1 kHz 45 Hz 20 kHz 100 kHz
Accuracy Accuracy Dual Display AC or AC+DC
20 Hz- 45 Hz- 1kHz-
6
0.025% + 10 (87-IV) 6% + 40
7
2% + 80 0.6% + 40
7% + 10 7% + 10 9% + 40
8
5
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87/89 Series IV Extended Specifications
©1999 Fluke Corporation
Rev. B-4/99
Detailed Specifications (continued)
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%.
Accuracy specifications are given as ±([% of reading] + [number of least
significant digits])
Function Range Resolution Accuracy
Resistance1500.00Ω 0.01Ω 0.05% + 10
5.0000 kΩ 0.0001 kΩ 0.05% + 2
50.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.05% + 2
500.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.05% + 2
5.0000 MΩ 0.0001 MΩ 0.15% + 4
30.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 1% + 4
Conductance 50.00 nS 0.01 nS 1% + 10
Capacitance31.100 nF 0.001 nF 1% + 5
11.00 nF 0.01 nF
110.0 nF 0.1 nF
1.100 µF 0.001 µF
11.00 µF 0.01 µF
110.0 µF0.1 µF
1,100 µF1 µF
11.0 mF 0.01 mF
50.00 mF 0.01 mF
Diode Test13.1000V 0.0001V 2% + 2
Frequency 500.00 Hz 0.01 Hz
4
± (0.005% + 1)
5.0000 kHz 0.0001 kHz
50.000 kHz 0.001 kHz
999.99 kHz 0.01 kHz
5
Duty Cycle
Pulse Width55.0000 ms 0.0001 ms
Temperature -200 to 0.1°C ±(1% of reading + 1°C)
Min-Max-Avg Response: 100 ms to 80% Specifed accuracy ±12
Fast Min-Max 250 µs Specified accuracy ±100
1
For the 5,000 count mode, divide the number of least significant digits
(counts) by 10.
2
For relative humidity greater than 70%, resistance accuracy is 0.5%
over 1 MΩ and 2.5% over 10 MΩ.
3
For film capacitor or better, using Relative mode (REL ∆) to zero
residual on 1.1 nF range.
4
Reading will be 0.00 for signals below 0.5 Hz.
5
Duty Cycle and Pulse Width operate on repetitive waveforms at 14.5 Hz
or greater.
6
Accuracy specification is relative to the user-adjustable temperature
offset, and assumes ambient temperature stable to ± 1°C.
7
For ambient temperature changes of ± 5°C, rated accuracy applies after
1 hour.
8
For repetitive peaks, 2.5 ms for single events.
10 to 90% 0.1% ±(0.12 x Voltage Range/
50.000 ms 0.001 ms
Input Voltage x 100%)
±(0.0001 ms + 1)
+1350°C
-328 to 0.1°F ±(1% of reading +
+2462°F1.8°F)
counts for changes
>200 ms in duration
(±40 digits in AC for
changes >350 ms and
inputs >25% of range)
counts for changes
>250 µs in duration
Above specifications are subject to change without notice.
6
2
2
6,7
8
Memory and PC Communication
Functions
The Fluke 89 Series IV adds the following capabilities:
Interval LOGGING At least 288 intervals (specified by user in Setup)
Reading SAVE Up to 100 readings may be saved by the user in a
(Fluke 89 Series IV Only)
may be recorded to internal memory. These
values may be viewed using the VIEW MEM
function on the meter. Up to 700 unstable event
values (similar to AutoHold) are automatically
added to LOGGING memory for viewing only
through the optional FlukeView
software. Additional intervals will be logged if
the signal is stable.
memory separate from LOGGING memory. These
readings may be viewed using VIEW MEM.
®
Forms PC
Frequency Counter Sensitivity
Minimum Sensitivity Approximate
(RMS Sine Wave)
40 Hz to 15 Hz to 20 kHz to (DC Voltage
Input Range
20 kHz
2
50 mV (dB only) 10 mV 15 mV 15 mV ± 25 mV
500 mV 100 mV 50 mV 30 mV 35 mV ± 6 mV
5000 mV 1000 mV 2000 mV 2000 mV 170 mV ± 6 mV
5V 1V 2V 2.2V 1.7V ± 0.25V
50V 10V 15V 5V 3.5V ± 2.5V
500V 100V 50V 50V 35V ± 25V
1000V 200V 250V 50V 35V ± 25V
1
Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10 x Range or 1000V, ac-coupled only.
Accuracy: add 1 count.
2
Sensitivity improves linearly from 40 Hz to 20 kHz.
3
Useable at reduced sensitivity to 0.5 Hz and 1000 kHz.
6,7
1
40 Hz
3
500 kHz
3
Trigger Levels
Function)