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Fluke 123/124
Industrial ScopeMeter
Users Manual
GB
Sep 2002
© 2002 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
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LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years for the Test Tool and one year for its accessories. The warranty period begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable
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SERVICE CENTERS To locate an authorized service center, visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.fluke.com or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below: +1-888-993-5853 in U.S.A. and Canada +31-402-675-200 in Europe +1-425-446-5500 from other countries
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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................... 1 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit........................................................................................... 2 Safely Using the Test Tool ............................................................................................. 4 1 Using The Test Tool...................................................................
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen....................................................................................................... 16 Holding a Stable Reading .............................................................................................. 16 Making Relative Measurements..................................................................................... 17 Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges...............................................................................
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Contents (continued) Goal of this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 53 Using the Tilt Stand........................................................................................................ 53 Resetting the Test Tool.................................................................................................. 54 Changing the Information Language.................................................................
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Declaration of Conformity Sample tests Declaration of Conformity Standards used: for Fluke 123/124 EN 61010.1 (1993) ® Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for ScopeMeter test tool Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Manufacturer EN 50081-1 (1992) Electromagnetic Compatibility. Fluke Industrial B.V. Generic Emission Standard: Lelyweg 1 EN55022 and EN60555-2 7602 EA Almelo The Netherlands EN 50082-2 (1992) Electromagnetic Compatibility. Statement of Conformity Generic Immunity Standa
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Note Unpacking the Test Tool Kit When new, the rechargeable battery pack is not The following items are included in your test tool kit. (see fully charged. See Chapter 2. Figure 1.): # Description Fluke 123 Fluke 123/S Fluke 124 Fluke 124/S 1 Fluke Test Tool Model 123 Model 123 Model 124 Model 124 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack NiCd NiCd NiMH NiMH 3 Power Adapter/Battery Charger •• •• 4 Shielded Test Leads with Black Ground Leads •• •• 5 Test Lead Black (for Grounding) ••
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Unpacking the Test Tool Kit 1 9 12 2 13 10 3 4 (2x) 6 (2x) 14 (3x) 7 5 11 8 * Fluke 123-S/124-S Fluke 123/124 Fluke 123/124 : 1x * 15 Fluke 123-S/124-S : 2x Fluke 124/124-S Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit 3
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual See explanation in Equal potential Safely Using the Test Tool manual inputs Attention Disposal information Earth Carefully read the following safety information before using the test tool. Recycling Conformité Safety Precautions information Européenne Specific warning and caution statements, where they Double Insulation UL listed apply, will be found throughout the manual. (Protection Class) A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the test tool. War
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Safely Using the Test Tool Warning Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire: To avoid electrical shock or fire if a Test Tool • Use only the power supply, Model PM8907 input is connected to more than 42 V peak (30 (Battery Charger / Power Adapter). Vrms) or on circuits of more than 4800 VA: • Before use check that the selected/indicated • Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads voltage range on the PM8907 matches the and adapters supplied with the Test Tool, or local line power voltage a
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual • Do not insert metal objects into connectors. • Always use the Test Tool only in the manner If Safety Features are Impaired specified. Use of the Test Tool in a manner not specified may Max. Input Voltages impair the protection provided by the equipment. Input A and B directly............................... 600 V CAT III Before use, inspect the test leads for mechanical damage and replace damaged test leads! Input A and B via BB120.......................... 300 V CAT
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Chapter 1 Using The Test Tool Goal of this Chapter This Chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the test tool. The introduction does not cover all of the capabilities of the test tool but gives basic examples to show how to use the menus perform basic operations. Powering the Test Tool Follow the procedure (step 1 to 3) in Figure 1-1 to power the test tool from a standard ac outlet. See Chapter 2 for battery power instructions. Turn the test tool on. Figure 1-1. Powering the Test Tool
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to restore the test tool settings as delivered from the factory, do the following: Turn the test tool off. Press and hold. Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double Fluke 123 beep, indicating the Reset was successful. Release. Fluke 124 Figure 1-2. The Screen After Reset Now look at the display; you will see a screen that looks like Figure 1-2. The F4 key of Fluke 123 is used to control the contr
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Using The Test Tool Changing Backlight 1 In Fluke 124, do the following: Changing Backlight Press to get access to the display After power-up, the screen has a high bright display. functions. To save battery power, the screen has an economic brightness display when operated on the battery pack (no Select LIGHT power adapter connected). Dim or brighten the backlight. Note Using dimmed display lengthens maximum battery power operation time. The high brightness increases when you connect the
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Reading the Screen The screen is divided into three areas: Reading area, Waveform area, and Menu area. Refer to Figure 1-3 during the following. Reading area (A): Displays the numeric readings. Because only input A is on, you will see the input A readings only. Waveform area (B): Displays the input A waveform. The bottom line displays the ranges/div and the power indicator (line or battery). Because only input A is on, you will see the input A waveform only. Note When
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Using The Test Tool Making Selections in a Menu 1 Figure 1-4 shows the basic navigation of the test tool. Making Selections in a Menu Subsequently follow steps to to open a menu and to choose an item. Press the SCOPE MENU key to open the Scope menu. Note Pressing the SCOPE MENU key a second time Figure 1-4. Basic Navigation closes this menu and resumes normal measurement. This toggling enables you to Note check the menu without destroying your settings. When you do not change an item with
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Looking at the Measurement Connections Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool provides two 4-mm safety shielded banana jack inputs (red input A and gray input B) and a safety 4-mm banana jack input (COM). (See Figure 1-5.) Figure 1-5. Measurement Connections Input A You can always use the red input A for all single input measurements possible with the test tool. Input B For measurements on two different signals you can use the gray input B together with the re
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Using The Test Tool Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and View™ 1 Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and View™ The Connect-and-View™ function enables hands-off operation to display complex unknown signals. This function optimizes the position, range, time base, and triggering and assures a stable display on nearly all waveforms. If the signal changes, the setup will track these changes. To enable the Connect-and-View™ function, do the following: • Connect the red test lead from re
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Making Measurements The reading area displays the numeric readings of the chosen measurements on the waveform that is applied to the input jack. • First connect the red shielded test lead from input A, and the gray shielded test lead from input B to the signals to be measured. Connect the short ground leads to the same ground potential. (See Figure 1-7.) Note Figure 1-7. Measurement Setup Ω ), continuity, diode, and capacitance For Ohm ( measurements, use the red shiel
