99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com ® 80 Series V Multimeters Users Manual May 2004 Rev. 1, 8/04 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Table of Contents Title Introduction......................................................................................................................... Contacting Fluke ................................................................................................................ Safety Information .............................................................................................................. The Meter's Features ......................................................................................................... Power-Up Options ......................................................................................................... Automatic Power-Off ..................................................................................................... Input Alert Feature ...................................................................................................... Making Measurements....................................................................................................... Measuring AC and DC Voltage ..................................................................................... Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87).............................................................. Low Pass Filter (87) ...................................................................................................... Measuring Temperature (87) ........................................................................................ Testing for Continuity .................................................................................................... Measuring Resistance................................................................................................... Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests ......................................... Measuring Capacitance................................................................................................. Testing Diodes .............................................................................................................. Page 1 1 2 6 13 13 13 13 13 15 15 16 16 18 20 21 22 i 80 Series V Users Manual Measuring AC or DC Current........................................................................................ Measuring Frequency ................................................................................................... Measuring Duty Cycle................................................................................................... Determining Pulse Width .............................................................................................. Bar Graph........................................................................................................................... Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only) ........................................................................... Uses for the Zoom Mode............................................................................................... HiRes Mode (Model 87) ..................................................................................................... MIN MAX Recording Mode ................................................................................................ Smooth Feature (Power Up Option Only).......................................................................... AutoHOLD Mode................................................................................................................ Relative Mode .................................................................................................................... Maintenance....................................................................................................................... General Maintenance.................................................................................................... Fuse Test ...................................................................................................................... Replacing the Battery.................................................................................................... Replacing the Fuses ..................................................................................................... Service and Parts............................................................................................................... Specifications ..................................................................................................................... Detailed Specifications.................................................................................................. 24 27 29 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 34 34 35 35 35 36 37 37 43 44 ii List of Tables Table 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Title Electrical Symbols ..................................................................................................................... Inputs ......................................................................................................................................... Rotary Switch Positions............................................................................................................. Pushbuttons............................................................................................................................... Display Features........................................................................................................................ Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements.................................................... MIN MAX Functions................................................................................................................... Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................... Accessories ............................................................................................................................... Model 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications .......................................................................... Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications .......................................................................... DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications........................................ Temperature Specifications (87 Only)....................................................................................... Current Function Specifications ................................................................................................ Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications ....................................................................... Frequency Counter Specifications ............................................................................................ Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels ................................................................... Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals................................................................................ MIN MAX Recording Specifications .......................................................................................... Page 5 6 7 8 11 28 33 39 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 49 50 51 52 iii List of Figures Figure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Title Display Features (Model 87) ..................................................................................................... Measuring AC and DC Voltage ................................................................................................. Low Pass Filter .......................................................................................................................... Testing for Continuity................................................................................................................. Measuring Resistance ............................................................................................................... Measuring Capacitance............................................................................................................. Testing a Diode.......................................................................................................................... Measuring Current..................................................................................................................... Components of Duty Cycle Measurements............................................................................... Testing the Current Fuses ......................................................................................................... Battery and Fuse Replacement ................................................................................................. Replaceable Parts ..................................................................................................................... Page 11 14 15 17 19 21 23 25 29 36 38 41 v 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. 1 80 Series V Users Manual 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 · 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. · 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. · · · Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 2 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com 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. · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 80 Series V Users Manual 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".) 4 Safety Information Table 1. Electrical Symbols B F X W M R AC ...