Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Getting Started Manual
233
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter
PN 3465366
September 2009
© 2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authoriz
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Introduction The Fluke 233 (hereafter the Meter) is a compact and easy to operate tool for electrical and electronic circuit measurements. XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. How to Contact Fluke Use one of the telephone numbers below to speak with a Fluke representative: Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800- 443-5853) Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888- 993-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
233 Getting Started Manual XWWarning Safety Information To prevent possible electrical shock or The Meter complies with: personal injury, follow these guidelines: • ISA-82.02.01 • Use this Meter only as specified in this • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 manual or the protection can be • ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004 compromised. • EN 61010-1:2001 • Do not use the Meter if it is damaged. • EN 61326-1:2006 Before you use the Meter, examine the • EN 61326-2-2:2006 case. Look for cracks or mi
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter Safety Information • Remove the test leads from the Meter • For current measurements, connect the before the battery door on the Meter Meter to the circuit after you remove base is opened. circuit power. Always put the Meter in series with the circuit. • Examine the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Measure the • Connect the common test lead before test leads for continuity. Replace the live test lead and remove the live test
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
233 Getting Started Manual • Use only specified 1.5-V AA batteries WCaution (three in the Meter base and two in the To prevent damage to the Meter or to the display), correctly installed, for Meter equipment under test, follow these power. guidelines: • Comply with local and national safety • Disconnect circuit power and discharge requirements when in hazardous all high-voltage capacitors before you do locations. diode tests or measure resistance, • Only use test leads that have
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter Safety Information Table 1. Electrical Symbols AC (Alternating Current) Earth ground B J F DC (Direct Current) I Fuse X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to European Union directives. Risk of Danger. Important information. Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards W ) See Manual. Association directives. Battery. Low battery when shown. T Double insulated R Continuity test or continuity beeper tone. E Capacitance IEC Measurement Category IV IE
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
233 Getting Started Manual Features See Tables 3 through 4 for a list of Meter features with a short feature description. Table 2. Display 4 2 3 1 5 14 13 6 12 meter Auto RangeManual Range remote 10 7 11 9 8 gcc101.eps No. Symbol Indication 1 MIN MAX AVG mode on. 2 MAX MIN AVG Maximum, minimum, or average measurement shown. 3 Display hold on. Display freezes the measurement. 6
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter Features Table 2. Display (cont.) No. Symbol Indication 4 Radio connection indicator. °C, °F 5 degrees Celsius, degrees Fahrenheit 6 A amperes (amps) V, mV volts, millivolts μF, nF microfarad, nanofarad DC AC Direct current or alternating current. Ω, MΩ, kΩ ohm, megohm, kilohm Hz, kHz hertz, kilohertz 7 remote Battery low warning for the display module. 8 Manual Range Manual range set. 9 Auto Range Auto range set. 10 meter
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
233 Getting Started Manual Table 3. Inputs 1 3 2 gcc110.eps No. Terminal Description Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current measurements. 1 A Common terminal for all measurements. 2 COM Input for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, temperature, and frequency 3 measurements. 8
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter Features Table 4. Function Switch Positions Switch Description Position AC voltage from 0.06 to 1000 V. Frequency from 5 Hz to 50 kHz. Hz (button) DC voltage from 0.001 V to 1000 V. AC voltage from 6.0 to 600.0 mV, dc-coupled. DC voltage from 0.1 to 600.0 mV. Ohms from 0.1 Ω to 40 MΩ. e Continuity beeper turns on at <20 Ω and turns off at >250 Ω. Farads from 1 nF to 9999 μF. Diode Test. OL shows in the display when the input
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
233 Getting Started Manual Error Messages Table 5 contains possible error messages and the steps to clear the error. Table 5. Error Messages Error Messages Display-module batteries must be replaced before the Meter will operate. Meter-base batteries must be replaced before the Meter will operate. Calibration necessary. Meter calibration is necessary before the Meter will operate. Internal error. The Meter must be repaired before it will operat
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter Remote Operation Remote Operation 1 1 2 2 gcc114.eps gcc115.eps Figure 1. Display Module Separation Figure 2. Dock Display Module with Meter Base 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
233 Getting Started Manual Fuse Test Battery Replacement 2 Good fuse: 0.0 Ω to 0.5 Ω Replace fuse: OL 3 gcc111.eps Figure 4. Display-Module Battery Removal gcc105.eps Figure 3. Fuse Test 12
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
True-rms Remote Display Digital Multimeter Battery Replacement 1 2 4 3 gcc112.eps Figure 5. Meter Base Battery Replacement 13
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
233 Getting Started Manual General Specifications Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground ........................................... 1000 V rms W Fuse for A inputs ..................................................... 11 A, 1000 V 17000A interrupt rating Fuse Altitude Operating .................................................................... 2,000 meters Storage ....................................................................... 12,000 meters Temperature Operati
