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Fluke 196C/199C
ScopeMeter
Users Manual
4822 872 30482
October 2001
© 2001 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Netherlands.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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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 and 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 batteries or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been mis
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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 +31-40-2675200 in Europe +1-425-446-5500 from other countries
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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Unpacking the Test Tool Kit........................................................................................ 2 Safety Information: Read First ....................................................................................... 4 1 Using The Scope.......................................................................................................... 7 Powering the Test Tool ...........................................................................
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Analyzing Waveforms .................................................................................................... 22 2 Using The Multimeter .................................................................................................. 23 Making Meter Connections ............................................................................................ 23 Making Multimeter Measurements.......................................................................
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Contents (continued) Triggering on Video Signals........................................................................................... 53 Triggering on Pulses ...................................................................................................... 55 6 Using Memory, PC and Printer.................................................................................... 59 Saving and Recalling ...........................................................................................
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Displaying Calibration Information ................................................................................. 82 Parts and Accessories ................................................................................................... 82 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 87 9 Specifications.................................................................................
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Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Sample tests Declaration of Conformity Standards used: for Fluke 196C/199C EN 61010.1 (1993) ® Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for ScopeMeter test tools Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Manufacturer EN-IEC61326-1 (1997) Fluke Industrial B.V. Electrical equipment for Lelyweg 1 measurements and laboratory 7602 EA Almelo use -EMC requirements- The Netherlands The tests have been performed in a Statement of Conformity typical configuration. Based on t
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Note Unpacking the Test Tool Kit When new, the rechargeable NiMH battery is not The following items are included in your test tool kit: fully charged. See Chapter 8. Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit 2
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Unpacking the Test Tool Kit # Description # Description 1 ScopeMeter Test Tool 7 Accessory Set a) 2-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (gray) 2 Battery Charger (country dependent) b) Industrial Alligator for Probe Tip (gray) 3 10:1 Voltage Probe Set (red) c) 2-mm Test Probe for Banana Jack (gray) a) 10:1 Voltage Probe (red) d) Industrial Alligator for Banana Jack (gray) b) Hook Clip for Probe Tip (red) e) Ground Lead with 4-mm Banana Jack (black) c) Ground Lead with Hook Clip (red) 8 Getting Started
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Warning Safety Information: Read First To avoid electrical shock or fire: Carefully read the following safety information before using the test tool. • Use only the Fluke power supply, Model BC190 (Battery Charger / Power Adapter). Specific warning and caution statements, where they • Before use check that the selected/indicated apply, appear throughout the manual. range on the BC190 matches the local line A “Warning” identifies conditions and actions power voltage
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Safety Information: Read First • Do not apply voltages that differ more than 600 Warning V from each other to the isolated inputs when To avoid electrical shock or fire if a test tool measuring in a CAT III environment. input is connected to more than 42 V peak (30 Do not apply voltages that differ more than Vrms) or on circuits of more than 4800 VA: 1000 V from each other to the isolated inputs • Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads when measuring in a CAT II environment. and adapters
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual The terms ‘Isolated’ or ‘Electrically floating’ are used in If Safety Features are Impaired this manual to indicate a measurement in which the test Use of the test tool in a manner not specified may tool input BNC or banana jack is connected to a voltage impair the protection provided by the equipment. different from earth ground. Before use, inspect the test leads for mechanical damage The isolated input connectors have no exposed metal and and replace damaged test
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Chapter 1 Using The Scope About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the scope functions of the test tool. The introduction does not cover all of the capabilities of the scope functions but gives basic examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Powering the Test Tool Follow the procedure (steps 1 through 3) in Figure 2 to power the test tool from a standard ac outlet. See Chapter 8 for instructions on using battery power. Turn the test tool o
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, do the following: 1 Turn the test tool off. 2 Press and hold the USER key. 3 Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double Figure 3. The Screen After Reset beep, indicating the reset was successful. 4 Release the USER key. Now look at the display; you will see a screen that looks like Figure 3. 8
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Using The Scope Navigating a Menu 1 Navigating a Menu The following example shows how to use the test tool's menus to select a function. Subsequently follow steps 1 through 4 to open the scope menu and to choose an item. 1 Press the SCOPE key to display the labels that define the present use for the four blue function keys at the bottom of the screen. Figure 4. Basic Navigation 3a Use the blue arrow keys to Note highlight the item. To hide the labels for full screen view, press the 3b Press the
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Hiding Key Labels and Menus Input Connections You can hide a menu or key label at any time: Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool has four signal inputs: two safety BNC jack inputs (red input A and Press the CLEAR MENU key to hide any gray input B) and two safety 4-mm banana jack inputs key label or menu. (red and black). Use the two BNC jack inputs for scope measurements, and the two banana jack inputs for meter To display menus or key labels, press one of
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Using The Scope Making Scope Connections 1 Making Scope Connections To make dual input scope measurements, connect the red voltage probe to input A, and the gray voltage probe to input B. Connect the short ground leads of each voltage probe to its own reference potential. (See Figure 6.) Note Figure 6. Scope Connections To maximally benefit from having independently isolated floating inputs and to avoid problems caused by improper use, read Chapter 7: “Tips”. 11
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Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View™ The Connect-and-View feature lets the test tool display complex, unknown signals automatically. This function optimizes the position, range, time base, and triggering and assures a stable display of virtually any waveform. If the signal changes, the setup is automatically adjusted to maintain the best display result. This feature is especially useful for quickly checking several signals. To enable the Connect-and-Vi
