FLUKE-87-5 Fluke Electronics, FLUKE-87-5 Datasheet
FLUKE-87-5
Specifications of FLUKE-87-5
614-1042
87 V
87-5
87-V
FLUKE 87 V
FLUKE-87-V
FLUKE-87-5 Summary of contents
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... May 2004 Rev. 1, 8/04 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 80 Series V Multimeters Users Manual ® ...
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... 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. ...
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... 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 ...
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Users Manual Measuring 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 ...
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Table 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 .................................................................................................................... ...
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Figure 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.......................................................................................................................... ...
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... 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: +31 402-675-200 ...
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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 In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that ...
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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 ...
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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. 4 Use the proper terminals, function, ...
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B AC (Alternating Current (Direct Current) X Hazardous voltage Risk of Danger. Important information. W See Manual. M Battery. Low battery when displayed. R Continuity test or continuity beeper tone. IEC Overvoltage Category III CAT III equipment is ...
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Users Manual The Meter's Features Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features. Terminal A Input for 10.00 A current (20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle measurements Input ...
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Switch Position Any Position When the Meter is turned on, the Meter model number briefly appears on the display voltage measurement A Press L DC voltage measurement M 600 mV dc voltage range A Press N Press E ...
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Users Manual Switch Button Positon A Selects capacitance N (Yellow) Selects temperature (87 only 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 ...
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Switch Button Positon D Any switch AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on the display. When a new, position stable reading is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. MIN MAX Stops and starts recording without erasing ...
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Users Manual Button Switch Positon F Any switch position (Relative mode) Power-up G Any switch position except diode test Power-up 10 Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.) Stores the present reading as a reference for subsequent readings. The display is zeroed, and ...
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Figure 1. Display Features (Model 87) Table 5. Display Features Number Feature Indication Y Polarity indicator for the analog bar graph. A Positive or negative slope indicator for Trig Y Hz/duty cycle triggering The continuity beeper is on. ...
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Users Manual Table 5. Display Features (cont.) Number Feature Indication M Amperes (amps), Microamp, Milliamp Volts, Millivolts V, mV Microfarad, Nanofarad F, nF Nanosiemens nS Percent. Used for duty cycle % measurements. Ohm, Megohm, Kilohm e, Me, ...
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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 ...
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Users Manual When measuring voltage, the Meter acts approximately like (10,000,000 ) impedance in parallel with the circuit. This loading effect can cause measurement errors in high-impedance circuits. In most cases, the error is negligible (0.1% or ...
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Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87) True Rms Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms, but when the input leads are shorted together in the AC functions, the meter displays a residual reading between 1 and 30 counts. When the ...
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Users Manual Measuring Temperature (87) The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees Celsius ( C) or degrees Fahrenheit ( F) by pushing C. W Caution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or other ...
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For in-circuit tests, turn circuit power off TRUE RMS MULTIMETER C/ F ˚ ˚ MIN MAX RANGE AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX REL Hz % 4½ DIGITS 1 Second OFF A ...
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Users Manual Measuring Resistance WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring resistance. The Meter measures resistance by sending a small current through the ...
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In-Circuit Resistance Measurements Circuit Power 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER ˚ C/ ˚ F AutoHOLD MIN MAX RANGE Peak MIN MAX REL Hz % 4½ DIGITS 1 Second OFF ...
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Users Manual Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests Conductance, the inverse of resistance, is the ability of a circuit to pass current. High values of conductance correspond to low values of resistance. The Meter range measures ...
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Measuring Capacitance WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the dc voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is discharged. The ...
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Users Manual Testing Diodes WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing diodes. Use the diode test to check diodes, transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers ...
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Forward Bias 87 V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER Typical + Reading C/ F ˚ ˚ MIN MAX RANGE AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX REL Single Beep OFF COM V ...
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Users Manual Measuring Current XWWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, never attempt an in-circuit current measurement where the open-circuit potential to earth is greater than 1000 V. You may damage the Meter or be ...
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V TRUE RMS MULTIMETER ˚ C/ ˚ RANGE AutoHOLD MIN MAX A Peak MIN MAX REL 4½ DIGITS 1 Second OFF COM V ...
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Users Manual 3. If you are using the A terminal, set the rotary switch to mA/A. If you are using the mA/ A terminal, set the rotary switch to A for currents below 6000 A (6 mA), or mA/A for ...
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Measuring Frequency The Meter measures the frequency of a voltage or current signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level each second. Table 6 summarizes the trigger levels and applications for measuring frequency using the ...
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Users Manual Table 6. Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements Approximate Function Range Trigger Level ± scale 600 V, 1000 V K 600 mV ± 600 mV ...
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Measuring Duty Cycle Duty cycle (or duty factor) is the percentage of time a signal is above or below a trigger level during one cycle (Figure 9). The duty cycle mode is optimized for measuring the on or off time ...
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Users Manual Determining Pulse Width For a periodic waveform (its pattern repeats at equal time intervals), you can determine the amount of time that the signal is high or low as follows: 1. Measure the signal's frequency Press ...
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Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only) To use the Rel Zoom Bar Graph: Hold down F while turning the Meter on. The 1. display reads “2rEL”. Select the relative mode by pressing F 2. again. 3. The center of the ...
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Users Manual MIN MAX Recording Mode The MIN MAX mode records minimum and maximum input values. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the Meter beeps and records the new value. This ...
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Button Enter MIN MAX recording mode. The Meter is locked in the range displayed before you entered MIN MAX mode. (Select the desired measurement function and range before B entering MIN MAX.) The Meter beeps each time a new minimum ...
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Users Manual AutoHOLD Mode XWWarning To avoid possible electric 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 ...
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Maintenance XWWarning To avoid possible electric 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 ...
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Users Manual Good F2 fuse: 00.0 to 00.5 Replace fuse: OL Touch top half of input contacts Good F1 fuse: 0.995 k to 1.005 k Replace fuse: OL Figure 10. Testing the Current Fuses 36 Replacing the Battery 87 V ...
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... Service and Parts If the Meter fails, check the battery and fuses. Review this manual to verify proper use of the Meter. Replacement parts and accessories are shown in Tables 8 and 9 and Figure 12. To order parts and accessories, refer to “Contacting Fluke”. Service and Parts 37 ...
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Users Manual 38 F1 Figure 11. Battery and Fuse Replacement F2 1 aom12f.eps ...
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... MP15 Holster MP22 Battery Door Contact RSOB MP27-MP30 MP31 Mask, LCD (PAD XFER) MP41 Housing, RSOB WTo ensure safety, use exact replacement only. Table 8. Replacement Parts Description Service and Parts Fluke Part or Model Qty. Number 2139179 1 1 2064217 1 943121 1 803293 3 832246 5 ...
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... LCD, 4.5 DIGIT,TN, Transflective, Bar Graph, OSPR80 CR6 Lightpipe S2 Keypad TM1 80 Series V Multi-Language Getting Started Manual TM2 80 Series V Quick Reference Card TM3 CD ROM,80 Series V User Manual 40 Table 8. Replacement Parts (cont.) Description Fluke Part or Model Qty. Number 1 1670652 1 1670641 1 855742 1 1273113 2 948609 1 ...
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MP8 MP5 S2 MP9 MP13 MP14 H5-9 (5) MP6 H2-4 (3) BT1 MP390-391 MP31 U5 J1-2 CR6 MP2 MP41 MP81 MP27-30 MP4 TM1 TM3 MP22 Figure 12. Replaceable Parts Service and Parts TL75 Test Lead Set ...
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... Carrying Case, Soft TL76 4 mm Diameter Test Leads TL220 Industrial Test Lead Set TL224 Test Lead Set, Heat-Resistant Silicone TP1 Test Probes, Flat Blade, Slim Reach TP4 Test Probes diameter, Slim Reach Fluke accessories are available from an authorized Fluke distributor. 42 Table 9. Accessories Description ...
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Specifications Maximum Voltage between any Terminal and Earth Ground: 1000 V rms W Fuse Protection for inputs: 44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse W Fuse Protection for A input 1000 V FAST Fuse Display: Digital: ...
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Users Manual Detailed Specifications For all detailed specifications: Accuracy is given as ([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits]) at 18° 28° C, with relative humidity for a period of one year ...
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Table 11. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications Function Range Resolution K 600 6.000 V 0.001 V 60.00 V 0.01 V 600.0 V 0.1 V 1000 Below a reading of 200 counts, ...
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Users Manual Table 12. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications Function Range 6.000 V L 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V F 600 600.0 e 6.000 k 60.00 k 600.0 k 6.000 M 50. 60.00 ...
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Temperature -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 applies after 1 hour. Table 13. Temperature Specifications (87 Only) Resolution 0.1 ...
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Users Manual Function Range 60. 400 6.000 A ( kHz) 4 10. 60. 400.0 mA 6.000 A 4 10. 600 ...
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Table 15. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications Function Range E 10.00 nF 100.0 nF 1.000 F 10.00 F 100.0 F 9999 F G 3.000 V 1. With a film capacitor or better, using Relative mode to zero residual. Function Range ...
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Users Manual Table 17. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels Minimum Sensitivity (RMS Sine wave) 1 Input Range kHz 600 (to 400 Hz) 600 mV ac 150 0.3 V ...
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Table 18. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals Input Overload Impedance 1 Function Protection (nominal) L 1000 V rms 10 M < 100 pF F 1000 V rms 10 M < 100 1000 V rms 10 M < ...
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Users Manual Model Nominal Response 83 100 100 (dc functions) 120 (ac functions) 250 s (peak) 1 (Model 87 only) 1. For repetitive peaks for ...