Fluke 80 Series III User manual
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80 Series III
Multimeters
Users Manual
October 1997 Rev.5, 12/03
1997-2003 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170 and 180 Series DMM will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. As used herein,
“lifetime” is defined as seven years after Fluke discontinues manufacturing the product, but the warranty period shall be at least ten years from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, damage from neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration,
accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling, including failures caused by use outside of the product’s specifications, or normal
wear and tear of mechanical components. 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.
To establish original ownership and prove date of purchase, please complete and return the registration card accompanying the product, or
registeryourproduct on http://www.fluke.com.Fluke will,atitsoption,repair atno charge,replace or refund the purchase price ofa
defective product purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet and at the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to
charge for importation costs of repair/replacement parts if the product purchased in one country is sent for repair elsewhere.
If the product is defective, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the
product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk
for damage in transit. Fluke will pay return transportation for product repaired or replaced in-warranty. Before making any non-warranty
repair, Fluke will estimate cost and obtain authorization, then invoice you for repair and return transportation.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON FLUKE’S BEHALF. Since some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you. If any provision of
this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision.
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186
Everett WA 5602 B.D. Eindhoven
2/02 98206-9090 The Netherlands
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction....................................................................................................................1
Safety Information......................................................................................................... 1
Your Meter’s Features................................................................................................... 4
Power-Up Options.................................................................................................... 11
Automatic Power-Off................................................................................................. 11
Input Alert™ Feature................................................................................................ 12
Making Measurements.................................................................................................. 12
Measuring AC and DC Voltage................................................................................. 12
Testing for Continuity................................................................................................ 14
Measuring Resistance.............................................................................................. 16
Using Conductance for High Resistance or Leakage Tests..................................... 18
Measuring Capacitance............................................................................................ 18
Testing Diodes.......................................................................................................... 21
Measuring AC or DC Current.................................................................................... 22
Measuring Frequency............................................................................................... 25
Measuring Duty Cycle............................................................................................... 27
Determining Pulse Width.......................................................................................... 28
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Analog Bar Graph.......................................................................................................... 28
Model 87 Bar Graph.................................................................................................. 28
Models 83 and 85 Bar Graph.................................................................................... 29
4-1/2 Digit Mode (Model 87).......................................................................................... 29
MIN MAX Recording Mode............................................................................................ 30
Touch Hold ®Mode....................................................................................................... 32
Relative Mode................................................................................................................ 32
Zoom Mode (Models 83 and 85)............................................................................... 32
Uses for the Zoom Mode (Models 83 and 85)........................................................... 33
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 33
General Maintenance................................................................................................ 33
Testing the Fuses...................................................................................................... 34
Replacing the Battery................................................................................................ 35
Replacing the Fuses ................................................................................................. 35
Service and Parts........................................................................................................... 36
Specifications................................................................................................................. 41
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. International Electrical Symbols......................................................................................... 2
2. Inputs................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Rotary Switch Positions ..................................................................................................... 5
4. Pushbuttons....................................................................................................................... 6
5. Display Features................................................................................................................ 9
6. Estimating Capacitance Values Over 5 Microfarads.......................................................... 20
7. Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements............................................. 26
8. MIN MAX Functions........................................................................................................... 31
9. Replacement Parts.............................................................................................................38
10. Accessories........................................................................................................................ 40
11. Models 85 and 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications...................................................... 42
12. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications................................................................... 43
13. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications................................. 44
14. Current Function Specifications......................................................................................... 45
15. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications................................................................ 47
16. Frequency Counter Specifications..................................................................................... 47
17. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels............................................................. 48
18. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals......................................................................... 49
19. MIN MAX Recording Specifications ................................................................................... 50
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Display Features (Model 87 Shown).......................................................... 8
2. Measuring AC and DC Voltage.................................................................. 13
3. Testing for Continuity................................................................................. 15
4. Measuring Resistance............................................................................... 17
5. Measuring Capacitance............................................................................. 19
6. Testing a Diode......................................................................................... 21
7. Measuring Current..................................................................................... 23
8. Components of Duty Cycle Measurements ............................................... 27
9. Testing the Current Fuses......................................................................... 34
10. Battery and Fuse Replacement................................................................. 37
11. Replaceable Parts..................................................................................... 39
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Introduction
1
Introduction
WWarning
Read "Safety Information" before you use the
meter.
Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in
this manual apply to Series III Models 83, 85, 87, and
87/E multimeters. Model 87 is shown in all illustrations.
Safety Information
This meter complies with:
•EN61010.1:1993
•ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994
•CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
•1000 V Overvoltage Category III, Pollution Degree 2
•UL3111-1
Use the meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise
the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
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.
International symbols used on the meter and in this
manual are explained in Table 1.
WWarning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury, follow these guidelines:
•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 you operate the meter.
•Replace the battery as soon as the
battery indicator (M) appears.
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Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
AC (Alternating Current) Earth ground
DC (Direct Current) Fuse
AC or DC Conforms to European Union directives
Refer to the manual for information
about this feature. Conforms to relevant Canadian
Standards Association directives
Battery Double insulated
Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services.
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