Fluke 87 V User Manual

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May 2004 Rev.2, 11/08

♥2004, 2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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.

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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

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] 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 http://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.

XW Warning

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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Safety Information

•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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W Caution

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
	F	DC (Direct Current)	I
	X	Hazardous voltage	P
	W	Risk of Danger. Important information.	$
		See Manual.
	M	Battery. Low battery when displayed.	T
	R	Continuity test or continuity beeper tone.	E
		IEC Overvoltage Category III
		CAT III equipment is designed to protect
	CAT	against transients in equipment in fixed-	CAT
	III	equipment installations, such as	IV
		distribution panels, feeders and short
		branch circuits, and lighting systems in
		large buildings.
	t	Underwriters Laboratories	G

sInspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services.

Earth ground

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

AInput 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.

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

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Switch Position

Any Position

J

L

M

N

O

P

Q

Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions

Function

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

AC voltage measurement

Press Afor low pass filter (K) (87 only).

DC voltage measurement

600 mV dc voltage range

Press Afor temperature (T) (87 only).

Press Efor continuity test. e Resistance measurement

Press Afor capacitance measurement.

Diode test

AC current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A

Press Afor dc current measurements, from 0 mA to 10.00 A.

AC current measurements from 0 μA to 6000 μA

Press Afor dc current measurements from 0 μA to 6000 μA.

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			Table 4. Pushbuttons
	Button	Switch	Function
		Positon
	A	N	Selects capacitance
	(Yellow)	M	Selects temperature (87 only)
		J	Selects ac low pass filter function (87 only)
		P	Switches between dc and ac current
		Q	Switches between dc and ac current
		Power-up	Disables automatic power-off feature (Meter normally powers off in 30 minutes).
			The Meter reads “PoFF” until Ais released.
	B	Any switch	Starts recording of minimum and maximum values. Steps the display through MAX, MIN, AVG
		position	(average), and present readings. Cancels MIN MAX (hold for 1 second)
		Power-up	Enables the Meter’s calibration mode and prompts for a password.
			The Meter reads “CAL” and enters calibration mode. See 80 Series V Service Information.
	C	Any switch	Switches between the ranges available for the selected function. To return to autoranging, hold
		position	the button down for 1 second.
		M	Switches between °C and °F.
		Power-up	Enables the Meter’s smoothing feature. The Meter reads “5___” until Cis released.

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Button Switch

Positon

DAny switch position

Frequency counter

MIN MAX recording

Power-up

H

Any switch position

EContinuity

ReE

MIN MAX recording

Hz, Duty Cycle

Power-up

Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.)

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 Hdown for one second to enter the HiRes digit mode. The “HiRes” icon appears on the display. To return to the 3-1/2 digit mode, hold Hdown for one second. 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 “bEEP” until Eis released.

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		Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.)
Button	Switch Positon	Function
F	Any switch	Stores the present reading as a reference for subsequent readings. The display is
(Relative	position	zeroed, and the stored reading is subtracted from all subsequent readings.
mode)	Power-up	Enables zoom mode for the bar graph. The Meter reads “2rEL” until Fis released.
G	Any switch	Press Gfor frequency measurements.
	position except	Starts the frequency counter.
	diode test
		Press again to enter duty cycle mode.
	Power-up
		Enables the Meter’s high impedance mode when the mV dc function is used.
		The Meter reads “Hi2” until Gis released.

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