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... ScopeMeter 190 Series II May 2011 © 2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Fluke 190-062, -102, -104, -202, -204, -502 Users Manual ...
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SCOPE METER 1 2 RECORDER 3 3 SCOPE CURSOR METER ZOOM REPLAY 3 CURSOR ZOOM REPLAY ...
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... Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country. Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period. ...
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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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Chapter Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit........................................................................................... 2 Safety Information: Read First ....................................................................................... 5 Safe Use of Li-ion battery pack ...................................................................................... 9 1 Using the Scope and Meter......................................................................................... 11 Powering the Test Tool .................................................................................................. 11 Resetting the Test Tool.................................................................................................. ...
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ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View™.............................................. 18 Making Automatic Scope Measurements....................................................................... 19 Freezing the Screen ...................................................................................................... 20 Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture............................................................ 21 Acquiring Waveforms..................................................................................................... 24 Pass - Fail Testing ......................................................................................................... 32 Analyzing ...
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... Triggering on External Waveforms (models 190-xx2) .................................................... 64 Triggering on Video Signals ........................................................................................... 65 Triggering on Pulses ...................................................................................................... 67 5 Using Memory and PC................................................................................................. 71 Using the USB Ports ...................................................................................................... 71 Saving and Recalling ..................................................................................................... 72 ® Using FlukeView .......................................................................................................... 80 6 Tips ............................................................................................................................... 81 Using the Standard Accessories .................................................................................... 81 Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs .......................................................... 83 Using the Tilt Stand........................................................................................................ 86 ® ...
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... Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 107 8 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 109 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 109 Oscilloscope .................................................................................................................. 110 Automatic Scope Measurements ................................................................................... 114 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 ....................................................................... 117 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 ........................................................................ 118 Recorder ........................................................................................................................ 120 Zoom, Replay and Cursors ............................................................................................ 121 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................ 122 Environmental................................................................................................................ 124 Certifications .................................................................................................................. 124 Safety ...................................................................................................................... 125 10:1 Probe VPS410 ....................................................................................................... 127 10:1 Probe VPS510 ...
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Introduction Warning Read “Safety Information” before using this instrument. The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to all ScopeMeter 190 Series II versions (hereafter referred to as the instrument or as the test tool). The versions are listed below. ...
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Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit The following items are included in your test tool kit (4x) a (4x) (4x (4x (2x) (2x (2x) b (2x ...
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... All Fluke 190 Series II versions include the following items: # Description 1 ScopeMeter Test Tool including − side strap − battery pack BP290 (models 190-xx2) or BP291 (models 190-xx4 and 190-5xx) 2 Hang Strap (see Chapter 6 for mounting instructions) 3 Power Adapter (country dependent) 4 USB interface cable for PC connection (USB-A ...
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... Ground Spring for Probe Tip (black) e) Insulation Sleeve (black ) f) Probe Tip to BNC Adapter g) 50 Ohm Terminator 13 Test Leads with test pins (one red, one black). 4 Fluke 190-xxx /S versions include also the following items (SCC290 kit): # Description 14 FlukeView ScopeMeter Software for Windows activation key (converts FlukeView DEMO status into full operational status) ...
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... See explanation in manual Safety Approval Battery Safety Approval Recycling information Li-Ion Direct Current Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Fluke's website for recycling information. Double Insulation (Protection Class II) Earth ground Conforms to relevant Australian standards Conformité Européenne Alternating Current ...
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... V peak (30 Vrms dc: • Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Fluke as suitable for the Fluke 190 Series II ScopeMeter series. • Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged. • ...
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... Do not use exposed metal BNC or banana plug connectors. Fluke offers cables with plastic, safety designed BNC connectors suitable for the ScopeMeter product, see Chapter 7 ‘Optional accessories’. ...
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... The isolated input connectors have no exposed metal and are fully insulated to protect against electrical shock. Fluke 190-062, 190-102, 190-104, 190-202, 190-204: The BNC jacks can independently be connected to a voltage above earth ground for isolated (electrically floating) measurements and are rated up to 1000 Vrms CAT III and 600 Vrms CAT IV above earth ground ...
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... Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with this equipment. • Do not use any battery which is not designed or recommended by Fluke for use with the Product. • Take careful notice of correct placement of the battery in the product or the External Battery Charger. ...
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... Recommendations to safe disposal of a battery pack. • A failed battery pack shall be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. • Dispose of properly: do not dispose of the battery as unsorted municipal waste Fluke’s website for recycling information. • Dispose in discharged condition and cover the battery terminals with isolation tape. ...
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About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the scope and meter functions of the test tool. The introduction does not cover all of the capabilities of the functions but gives basic examples to show how to use ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II 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. USER 3 Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double beep, indicating the reset was successful ...
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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 SCOPE the ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Hiding Key Labels and Menus You can close a menu or hide key label at any time: Hide any key label, press again to display the CLEAR key label again (toggle function). A displayed menu will be closed. To display menus or key labels, press one of the yellow menu keys, e ...
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Input Connections Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool has four safety BNC jack signal inputs (models 190–xx4), or two safety BNC jack inputs and two safety 4-mm banana jack inputs (models 190-xx2). Isolated input architecture ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 6. Scope Connections 16 Adjusting the Probe Type Settings To obtain correct measurement results the test tool probe type settings must correspond to the connected probe types. To select the input A probe setting do the following: 1 Display the A INPUT A 2 Open the ...
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Selecting an Input Channel To select an input channel, do the following: Press the required channel key (A…D the channel is turned labels for the F1…F4 keys are shown. Press the channel key again ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II 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 ...
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Making Automatic Scope Measurements The test tool offers a wide range of automatic scope measurements. In addition to the waveforms you can display four numeric readings: R EADING readings are selectable independently, and the measurements can be done on the ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual 5 Open the PEAK ENTER 6 Select the Peak-Peak measurement. ENTER Figure 8 shows an example of the screen with two readings. The character size will be reduced when more then two readings are on. Figure 8. Hz and V peak-peak as Scope Readings 20 Freezing the Screen menu ...
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Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms To smooth the waveform, do the following: 1 Display the SCOPE SCOPE 2 Open the WAVEFORM OPTIONS F4 menu. 3 Jump to Average: 4 Select On... to open the ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 9. Smoothing a Waveform 22 Using Persistence, Envelope and Dot-Join to Display Waveforms You can use Persistence to observe dynamic signals. 1 Display the SCOPE SCOPE 2 Open the WAVEFORM OPTIONS F4 3 Jump to Waveform: and open the Persistence... menu. ENTER 4 Select Digital Persistence: Short, ...
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Select Display: Dot-join: Off to display measured samples only. Dot join off may be useful when measuring for example modulated signals or video signals. Select Display: Normal to turn the envelope mode off and the dot-join function on. Figure 10. ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Suppressing High Frequency Noise Switching the glitch detection off (Glitch: Off) will suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Averaging will suppress the noise even more. 1 Display the SCOPE SCOPE 2 Open the WAVEFORM OPTIONS F4 menu. 3 Select Glitch: Off, then select Average: On… ...
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Exit the menu F4 See also Table 2 in Chapter 8. Selecting AC-Coupling After a reset, the test tool is dc-coupled so that ac and dc voltages appear on the screen. Use ac-coupling when you wish to observe a ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Variable Input Sensitivity The variable input sensitivity allows you to adjust any input sensitivity continuously, for example to set the amplitude of a reference signal to exactly 6 divisions. The input sensitivity of a range can be increased up to 2.5 times, for example between 10 mV/div and 4 mV/div in the 10 mV/div range ...
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Working with Noisy Waveforms To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can limit the working bandwidth to 20 kHz or 20 MHz. This function smoothes the displayed waveform. For the same reason, it improves triggering on the waveform. To ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual 4 Select Function XY- mode. ENTER 5 Select the first waveform: Source ENTER 6 Select the second waveform: Source ENTER The mathematical function key labels will be displayed now: 7 Press F2 factor to fit the result waveform onto the display. Press F3 waveform up or down. ...
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Jump to Waveform: and select Mathematics... to open the ENTER Mathematics menu. 4 Select Function: Spectrum. ENTER 5 Select the source waveform for the spectrum: Source : ENTER 6 Select Window: Auto (automatic windowing), ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 11. Spectrum measurement 30 Comparing Waveforms You can display a fixed reference waveform with the actual waveform for comparison. To create a reference waveform and to display it with the actual waveform, do the following: 1 Display the SCOPE SCOPE 2 Open the Waveform Options F4 menu ...
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Select On to display the reference waveform. This can be: ENTER - the last used reference waveform (if not available no reference waveform will be shown). - the envelope waveform if the persistence function Envelope is on. Select Recall… ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Pass - Fail Testing You can use a reference waveform as a test template for the actual waveform least one sample of a waveform is outside the test template, the failed or passed scope screen will be stored 100 screens can be stored. If the memory is full, the first screen will be deleted in favor of the new screen to be stored ...
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Making Automatic Meter Measurements (for models 190-xx4) The test tool offers a wide range of automatic meter measurements. You can display four large numeric readings … 4. These readings are selectable EADING independently, and the measurements can be ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Making Relative Meter Measurements A relative measurement displays the present measurement result relative to a defined reference value. The following example shows how to perform a relative voltage measurement. First obtain a reference value: 1 Display the METER METER 2 Measure a voltage to be used as reference value ...
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Adjusting the reference value To adjust the reference value, do the following: Display the Adjust Reference 5 F3 menu. 6 Select the applicable relative F1 measurement reading. 7 Select the digit you want to adjust. 8 Adjust the digit. Repeat ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Measuring Resistance Values To measure a resistance, do the following: 1 Connect the red and black test leads from the 4-mm banana jack inputs to the resistor. 2 Display the METER METER 3 Open the MEASUREMENT F1 4 Highlight Ohms. 5 Select Ohms measurement. ENTER 36 The resistor value is displayed in ohms ...
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... Carefully read the instructions about the current probe you are using. To set up the test tool, do the following: 1 Connect a current probe (e.g. Fluke i410, optional) from the 4-mm banana jack outputs to the conductor to be measured. Ensure that the red and black probe connectors correspond to the red and black banana jack inputs ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Observe the sensitivity of the 6 current probe. Highlight the corresponding sensitivity in the menu, e.g. 1 mV/A. Accept the current measurement. 7 ENTER Now, you will see a screen like in Figure 17 Figure 17. Ampere Measurement Readings 38 Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges To activate manual ranging, do the following during any ...
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Making Relative Meter Measurements A relative measurement displays the present measurement result relative to a defined reference value. The following example shows how to perform a relative voltage measurement. First obtain a reference value: 1 Display the METER METER 2 ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Adjusting the reference value To adjust the reference value, do the following: 5 Display the Adjust Reference F3 menu. 6 Select the digit you want to adjust. 7 Adjust the digit. Repeat step 6 and step 7 until finished. 8 Enter the new reference value. ENTER ...
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About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the recorder functions of the test tool. The introduction gives examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Opening the Recorder Main Menu First choose a ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) Use the TrendPlot function to plot a graph of Scope or Meter measurements (readings) as function of time. Note Because the navigations for the Trendplot Scope and the Trendplot Meter are identical, only Scope Trendplot is explained in the next sections. ...
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... When the test tool is in automatic mode, automatic vertical scaling is used to fit the TrendPlot graph on the screen. 5 Set RECORDER F1 the recorder function. 6 Set RECORDER F1 Note Scope TrendPlot is not possible on cursor related measurements alternative you may use FlukeView logging of readings freeze STOP to to restart. RUN 43 ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data When in normal view ( ), only the twelve most NORMAL recently recorded divisions are displayed on screen. All previous recordings are stored in memory. shows all data in memory: VIEW ALL 7 Display an overview of the full F3 waveform. Press repeatedly to toggle between normal view ...
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Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) The function is a roll mode that logs a long SCOPE RECORD waveform of each active input. This function can be used to monitor waveforms like motion control signals or the power-on ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data In Normal view, the samples that roll off the screen are stored in deep memory. When the memory is full, recording continues by shifting the data in memory and deleting the first samples out of memory. In View All mode, the complete memory contents are displayed on the screen ...
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Using Triggering to Start or Stop Scope Record To record an electrical event that causes a fault, it might be useful to start or stop recording on a trigger signal: Start on trigger to start recording; recording stops when the ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual 9 Select the desired trigger slope (Slope:) and jump to Level: ENTER 10 Select the 0.12V or 1.2V trigger level and accept all recorder ENTER options. 11 Apply a trigger signal to the red and black ext. trigger banana inputs. During recording samples are continuously saved in deep memory ...
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About this Chapter This chapter covers the capabilities of the analysis functions Cursor, Zoom, and Replay. These functions can be used with one or more of the primary functions Scope, TrendPlot or Scope Record possible to combine two ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Replaying Step-by-Step To step through the last scope screens, do the following: 1 From scope mode, open the REPLAY menu. REPLAY Observe that the trace is frozen and that REPLAY top of the screen (see Figure 23). 2 Step through the previous F1 screens ...
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Replaying Continuously You can also replay the stored screens continuously, like playing a video tape. To replay continuously, do the following: 1 From Scope mode, open the REPLAY menu. REPLAY Observe that the trace is frozen and appears at the ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Zooming Waveform To obtain a more detailed view of a waveform, you can zoom waveform using the ZOOM To zoom waveform, do the following: 1 Display the ZOOM ZOOM appears at the top of the ZOOM screen, and the waveform is magnified. 2 Enlarge (decrease the time/div) or shrink (increase the time/div) the waveform ...
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Making Cursor Measurements Cursors allow you to make precise digital measurements on waveforms. This can be done on live waveforms, recorded waveforms, and on saved waveforms. Using Horizontal Cursors on a Waveform To use the cursors for a voltage measurement, ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform To use the cursors for a time measurement (T, 1/T), for a mVs-mAs-mWs measurement, or for an RMS measurement of the trace section between the cursors, do the following: 1 From scope mode, display the CURSOR cursor key labels. 2 Press to highlight ...
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Notes − For mVs select probe type ‘Voltage’. − For mAs select probe type ‘Current’. − For mWs select mathematical function x, and probe type ‘Voltage’ for one channel and ‘Current’ for the other channel. Using Cursors on a Mathematical ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Making Rise Time Measurements To measure rise time, do the following: 1 From scope mode, display the CURSOR cursor key labels. 2 Press to highlight F1 Observe that two horizontal cursors are displayed. 3 For multiple traces select the F4 required trace (if a math function is active). ...
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About this Chapter This chapter provides an introduction to the trigger functions of the test tool. Triggering tells the test tool when to begin displaying the waveform. You can use fully automatic triggering, take control of one or more main ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Setting Trigger Level and Slope The Connect-and-View™ function enables hands-off triggering to display complex unknown signals. When your test tool is in manual range, do the following: Perform an auto set. MANUAL AUTO at the top right of the screen. Automatic triggering assures a stable display of virtually any signal ...
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Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger You can begin to display the waveform some time before or after the trigger point has been detected. Initially, you have a half screen (6 divisions) of pre-trigger view (negative delay). To set the trigger ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Automatic Trigger Options In the trigger menu, settings for automatic triggering can be changed as follows. (See also Chapter 1: “Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View”) 1 Display the TRIGGER TRIGGER Note The key labels can differ depending on TRIGGER the latest trigger function used. ...
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Triggering on Edges If the signal is unstable or has a very low frequency, use edge triggering to obtain full manual trigger control. To trigger on rising edges of the input A waveform, do the following: 1 Display the TRIGGER ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms To reduce jitter on the screen when triggering on noisy waveforms, you can use a trigger filter. Continue from step 3 of the previous example as follows: 4 Select On Trigger, jump to Trigger Filter. ENTER 5 Set Noise Reject or HF Reject to On. This is indicated by a taller ...
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N-Cycle Triggering N-Cycle triggering enables you to create a stable picture of for example n-cycle burst waveforms. Each next trigger is generated after the waveform has crossed the trigger level N times in the direction that complies with the selected ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Triggering on External Waveforms (models 190-xx2) Use external triggering when you want to display waveforms on inputs A and B while triggering on a third signal. You can choose external triggering with automatic triggering or with edge triggering. 1 Supply a signal to the red and black 4-mm banana jack inputs ...
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Triggering on Video Signals To trigger on a video signal, first select the standard of the video signal you are going to measure: 1 Apply a video signal to the red input A. 2 Display the TRIGGER TRIGGER 3 Open ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Triggering on Video Frames Use FIELD 1 or FIELD 2 to trigger either on the first half of the frame (odd the second half of the frame (even).To trigger on the second half of the frame, do the following: 7 Choose FIELD 2. F1 The signal part of the even field is displayed on the screen ...
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Triggering on Pulses Use pulse width triggering to isolate and display specific pulses that you can qualify by time, such as glitches, missing pulses, bursts or signal dropouts. Detecting Narrow Pulses To set the test tool to trigger on narrow ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Tip The test tool stores all triggered screens in the replay memory. For example, if you setup your triggering for glitches, you can capture 100 glitches with time stamps. Use the look at all the stored glitches. Figure 33. Triggering on Narrow Glitches ...
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Select the positive pulse icon to trigger on a positive pulse, then ENTER jump to Condition: 5 Select >t, then jump to Update: ENTER 6 Select On Trigger and exit the menu. ENTER The test tool is now prepared ...
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... PC for remote control and data transfer under PC-control, see Using FlukeView Using Memory and PC The ports are fully isolated from the input channels and are covered with dust covers when not in use. ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Saving and Recalling You can: • Save screens and setups to internal memory, and recall them again from memory. The test tool has 15 ‘screen and setup’ memories, 2 ‘record and setup’ memories, and 1 screen image memory. See also Table 1. • ...
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Saving Screens with Associated Setups To save for example a screen+setup in Scope mode, do the following: 1 Display the SAVE SAVE From this point the screen is frozen. 2 Open the SAVE F1 Observe the number of available and ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual All memories in use If no free memory locations are available a message pops up that proposes to you to overwrite the oldest data set. Do one of the following: If you don’t want to overwrite the oldest data set, - press , then delete one or more memory F3 locations, and save again ...
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Highlight OK SAVE to save the actual screen using the new default ENTER name. Notes The ‘record+setup’ memory locations store more than just what is visible on the screen. In TrendPlot or Scope Record mode the full recording is ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Deleting Screens with Associated Setups To delete a screen and associated setup, do the following: 1 Display the SAVE SAVE 2 Open the FILE OPTIONS F4 3 Select the source, internal memory F1 (INT USB device. 4 Highlight DELETE 5 Accept your choice and jump to the ...
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Recalling a Setup Configuration To recall a setup configuration, do the following: 1 Display the SAVE SAVE 2 Open the RECALL F2 3 Select the source, internal memory F1 (INT USB device. 4 Highlight SETUP 5 Accept your ...
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... Fluke 190 series II Users Manual 9 Exit the View mode. F4 Note: In the VIEW mode the replay screens of a saved ‘record+setup’ cannot be viewed! Only the screen at the instant of saving can be reviewed in this way. To see all replay screens recall them from memory using the RECALL option. ...
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Copying-Moving Stored Screens and Setup Files You can copy or move a file from internal memory to a USB device or from a USB device to internal memory. To copy or to move a file, do the following: 1 Display ...
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... With the FlukeView software you can upload waveform data and screen bitmaps to your PC or notebook computer for further processing. USB drivers for the test tool and a FlukeView version with restricted functionality are available on the CD-ROM included in the shipment. Connecting to a Computer ...
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About this Chapter This chapter gives you information and tips on how you can make the best use of the test tool. Using the Standard Accessories The following illustrations show the use of the standard accessories such as voltage probes, ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual A Figure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Ground Spring Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not connect the ground spring to voltages higher than 30 Vrms from earth ground. 82 Figure 38. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Probe Tip to BNC Adapter (190-5xx) ...
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Figure 39. Electronic Connections for Measurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip Grounding Warning To avoid electrical shock, re-apply the insulation sleeve (Fig. 1 item e)) over the probe tip when the hook clip is not used. This also avoids ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual • Additional safety. Since the commons are not directly connected, the chance of causing short circuit when measuring multiple signals is greatly reduced. • Additional safety. When measuring in systems with multiple grounds, the ground currents induced are kept to a minimum. ...
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Figure 41. Probe Tip MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND D A Figure 42. Parasitic capacitance between analog and digital reference Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ANALOG INPUT ANALOG GROUND DC BUS + Figure 43. Correct connection of reference leads M ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND ANALOG GROUND Figure 44. Wrong connection of reference leads Noise that is picked up by reference lead D can be transmitted by parasitic capacitance to the analog input amplifier. 86 Using the Tilt Stand The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing from an angle while placed on a table ...
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Kensington -lock The test tool is provided with a security slot compatible ® with a Kensington lock, see Figure 45. The Kensington Security Slot along with a locking cable provides physical security against thefts of opportunity. Locking cables can ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, without clearing the memories, do the following: 1 Turn the test tool off. 2 Press and hold. USER 3 Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double beep, indicating the reset was successful ...
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Changing the Information Language During operation of the test tool, messages may appear at the bottom of the screen. You can select the language in which these messages are displayed. In this example you can select English or French. To ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Changing Date and Time The test tool has a date and time clock. For example, to change the date to 19 April, 2012, do the following: 1 Display the USER USER 2 Open the F1 USER OPTIONS 3 Open the DATE ADJUST ENTER 4 Choose 2012, jump to Month: ...
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Setting the Power Down Timer Initially the power shutdown time is 30 minutes. You can set the power shutdown time to 5 minutes as following: 1 Display the USER USER 2 Open the F1 USER OPTIONS 3 Open the BATTERY ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual To turn on the display again do one of the following: • Press any key. The Display Auto-Off timer starts again and the display will be turned off when the time has elapsed. • Connect the power adapter; the Auto-Off timer is inactive now ...
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Select 1 Hz and up, then jump to Input Coupling: ENTER When you press the - (auto set) key, the input AUTO MANUAL coupling can either be set left unchanged: 5 Select Unchanged. ENTER When you ...
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... About this Chapter This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. For complete service, disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see the Service Manual. (www.fluke.com) Warning • Have an approved technician repair the product. • Use only specified replacement parts. ...
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... The instrument then automatically switches to trickle charging The Figure 47. Charging the Batteries Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the battery (Fluke accessory BP290 or BP291) with a fully charged one, and use the external battery charger EBC290 (optional Fluke accessory). ...
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... Replacing the Battery Pack Warning Use only the Fluke BP290 (not recommended for 190-xx4) or BP291 for replacement! When no adapter power is supplied, data saved in the test tool memory is maintained if the battery is replaced within 30 seconds. To avoid loss of data, do one of the following before removing the battery: − ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 49. Removing the Battery Cover 98 Figure 50. Removing the Battery ...
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Calibrating the Voltage Probes To meet full user specifications, you need to adjust the voltage probes for optimal response. The calibration consists of a high frequency adjustment and a dc calibration for 10:1 probes and 100:1 probes. The probe calibration ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual A message appears asking you whether to start the 10:1 probe calibration. 6 Start the probe calibration message appears telling you how to connect the probe. Connect the red 10:1 voltage probe to input A and to the probe calibration reference signal as shown in Figure 51. ...
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... The test tool specifications (see Chapter 8) are based year calibration cycle. Recalibration must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your local Fluke representative for recalibration. Displaying Version and Calibration Information Displaying Battery Information The battery information screen provides information about the batterystatus and battery serial number. ...
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... Parts and Accessories The following tables list the user-replaceable parts and specific optional accessories for the various test tool models. For more optional accessories, see www.fluke.com. To order replacement parts or additional accessories, contact your Fluke representative. Replacement Parts Item Power Adapter available models: ...
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... Replacement Parts (continued) Voltage Probe Set (Red or Blue or Gray or Green), designed for use with the Fluke 190-062,-102,-104,-202, and -204 test tool. The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 10:1 Voltage Probe, 300 MHz (red or blue or gray or green) • ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Replacement Parts (continued) Voltage Probe Set, designed for use with the Fluke 190-502 test tool. The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 10:1 Voltage Probe, 500 MHz (red or blue or gray or green) • Hook Clip for Probe Tip (black) • ...
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... Industrial Alligator for 4 mm Banana Jack (black) • 1x Ground Lead with 4-mm Banana Jack (black) Software & Carrying Case Kit. Set contains the following parts: • FlukeView Software activation key, to convert the FlukeView demo version into an operational version. • Hard Shell Carrying Case C290 ® ® ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Optional accessories (continued) External Battery Charger, charges BP291 externally using BC190 High Working Voltage Ruggedized Probe, 100:1, bicolor (red/black), 150 MHz, category rating 1000V CAT III / 600V CAT IV, working voltage (between probe tip and reference lead) 2000V in a CAT III environment/ 1200V in a CAT IV environment. Hanging Hook ...
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... If the test tool cannot be turned off due to a software hangup, do the following: • Keep the ON/OFF key pressed for at least 5 seconds. FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test Tool • Make sure that the test tool is turned on. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected between the test tool and the PC ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Battery Operated Fluke Accessories Do Not Function • When using battery operated Fluke accessories, always first check the battery condition of the accessory with a Fluke multimeter. 108 ...
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... Introduction Performance Characteristics FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance numerical values indicate those that could be nominally expected from the mean of a range of identical ScopeMeter test tools. The Test Tool meets the specified accuracy 30 minutes and two complete acquisitions after power on ...
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... Isolated Inputs A,B, C and D (Vertical) Number of Channels Fluke 190-xx2 .................................................... 2 (A, B) Fluke 190-xx4 ..............................................4 (A,B,C,D) Bandwidth, DC Coupled FLUKE 190-502 ...................................500 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 190-2xx....................................200 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 190-1xx....................................100 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 190-062 .....................................60 MHz (-3 dB) Lower Frequency Limit, AC Coupled with 10:1 probe .........................................<2 Hz (-3 dB) direct (1:1).................................................< ...
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... GS/s 10 μs to 120 s/div .........................................125 MS/s FLUKE 190-062 μs /div (all channels)...........up to 625 MS/s Mode Glitch Detect On Scope - Normal 300 min/max pairs Scope - Fast 300 min/max pairs Scope - Full 300 min/max pairs Scope Record Roll ...
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... MHz (FLUKE 190-502).............................1 division 600 MHz (FLUKE 190-502)........................... 2 divisions 200 MHz (FLUKE 190-2xx) .............................1 division 250 MHz (FLUKE 190-2xx) ........................... 2 divisions 100 MHz (FLUKE 190-1xx) .............................1 division 150 MHz (FLUKE 190-1xx) ........................... 2 divisions 60 MHz (FLUKE 190-062)...............................1 division EXT (190-xx2) 100 MHz (FLUKE 190-062)........................... 2 divisions Isolated External Trigger (190-xx2) Bandwidth ...
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Video Trigger Standards ....PAL, PAL+, NTSC, SECAM, Non-interlaced Modes ...................... Lines, Line Select, Field 1 or Field 2 Source ........................................................................... A Polarity................................................. Positive, Negative Sensitivity....................................... 0.7 division sync level Pulse Width Trigger Screen Update .............................On Trigger, Single Shot Trigger Conditions............<T, ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Automatic Scope Measurements The accuracy of all readings is within ± reading + number of counts) from 18 ° °C. Add 0.1x (specific accuracy) for each °C below 18 °C or above 28 °C. For voltage measurements with 10:1 probe, add probe accuracy, see section ‘10:1 Probe’ on page 127. At least 1 ...
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All accuracies are valid if: • The waveform amplitude is larger than one division • At least 1.5 waveform period is on the screen AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) Maximum Voltage with 10:1 probe................................................... 1000 V direct (1:1)............................................................ 300 V Maximum ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Duty Cycle (DUTY) Range ..................................................... 4 98.0 % Resolution............................. 0.1 % (when period > 2 div) Full Scale Reading................. 999 counts (3-digit display) Accuracy (logic or pulse).................... ±(0 counts) Pulse Width (PULSE) Resolution (with off) .........................1/100 division GLITCH Full Scale Reading.......................................... 999 counts Accuracy full bandwidth...................... ± ...
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... For specifications see Automatic scope Measurements above. F not for Japan) -100 to +250 ° -100 to +500 ° -100 to +1000 ° -100 to + 2500 ° Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 117 ...
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... Meter Input (Banana Jacks) Input Coupling..............................................................DC Frequency Response......................... kHz (-3 dB) Input Impedance ................ 1 MΩ (±1 %)//14 pF (±1.5 pF) Max. Input Voltage Fluke 190-202, -102, -062: ...................................................................1000 V CAT III (For detailed specifications, see “Safety”) Max. Input Voltage Fluke 190-502: ....................................................................1000 V CAT II (For detailed specifications, see “ ...
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... With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt Ranges............................. same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Probe Sensitivity..................100 µV/A, 1 mV/A, 10 mV/A, Accuracy .......................... same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 100 mV/A, 1 V/A, 10 V/A, and 100 V/A (add current probe or current shunt accuracy) 119 ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Recorder TrendPlot (Meter or Scope) Chart recorder that plots a graph of min and max values of Meter or Scope measurements over time. Measurement Speed ........................ >5 measurements/s Time/Div ........................................... 5 s/div to 30 min/div Record Size (min, max, average) .............. ≥18000 points Recorded Time Span........................... 60 min to 22 days Time Reference ...
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Zoom, Replay and Cursors Zoom Zoom ranges from full record overview to detailed view of individual samples Replay Displays a maximum of 100 captured quad input Scope screens. Replay modes ........... Step by Step, Replay as Animation Zoom, Replay and ...
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... Power FLUKE 190-xx4: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (model BP291): Operating Time ................. hours (Low Intensity) Charging Time ................................................... 5 hours Capacity/Voltage.................................... 10.8 V FLUKE 190-xx2: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (model BP290): Operating Time ................. hours (Low Intensity) Charging Time ................................................ 2.5 hours Capacity/Voltage.................................... 10.8 V 122 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (model BP 290 and BP291): Life Time (> ...
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... Size..................... 265 x 190 (10.5 x 7.5 x 2.8 in) Weight FLUKE 190-xx4........... 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) including battery FLUKE 190-5xx........... 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) including battery FLUKE 190-xx2........... 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) including battery Interface Ports Two USB ports provided. Ports are fully insulated from instrument’s floating measurement circuitry. ...
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... Storage: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)............... noncondensing Altitude Operating, Fluke 190-2xx, -1xx, -062: CATIII 600V, CATII 1000V ............. 3 km (10 000 feet) CATIV 600V, CATIII 1000V.............. 600 feet) Operating, Fluke 190-502: CATIII 300V, CATII 600V ............... 3 km (10 000 feet) CATIV 300V, CATIII 600V ...
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... V CAT III banana input 600 V CAT IV Max. Floating Voltage FLUKE 190-xx4, -102, -202, -062 (test tool or test tool + VPS410) From any terminal to earth ground ......... 1000 V CAT III Between any terminal ............................. 1000 V CAT III FLUKE 190-502 (test tool or test tool + VPS410) From any terminal to earth ground ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual MAX. INPUT VOLTAGE (Vrms) 500 200 100 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0 Figure 52. Max. Input Voltage vs. Frequency 126 VOLTAGE (Vrms) 1000 500 200 100 0.01 0.02 0.05 0 100 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 53. Safe Handling: Max. Voltage Between ...
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Probe VPS410 Accuracy Probe accuracy when adjusted on the test tool kHz..........................................................± kHz to 1 MHz.....................................................± MHz to 25 MHz ...................................................±3 % For higher frequencies the probe’s roll off starts affecting the ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 190 Series II test tools, including standard accessories, conform with the EEC directive 2004/108/EC for EMC immunity, as defined by EN-61326-1, with the addition of the following tables. Trace disturbance with VPS410/VPS510 voltage probe shorted (Scope Mode, 10 ms/div): ...
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No visible disturbance Frequency range 2 GHz to 2.7 GHz Electromagnetic Immunity Table 1V/m 500 mV to 1000 V , 500 Ohm to 30 MOhm ranges 129 ...
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Voltage, 103, 104 100:1 Voltage probe, 106 —A— Accessories, 81, 102 Accessory Extension Set, 105 AC-Coupling, 25 Acquiring the Waveform, 24 Acquisition Speed, 24 Add waveforms, 27 Altitude, 124 Ampere Measurement, 37 Amperes, 115, 119 Analysis Functions, 49, ...
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... Emission, 124 Envelope Mode, 22 Environmental, 124 Environmental Data, 109 External Trigger, 112 External Triggering, 64 —F— FFT, 28 Filtering, 27 FlukeView, 105 FlukeView demo package, 3 ® FlukeView activation code, 80 Activation Key demo version, 80 installation, 80 Software Freezing the Screen, 20 Frequency (Hz), 115 Frequency Response, 110, 118 — ...
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Immunity, 124 Information Language, 89 Input A Measurement, 19 Input B Measurement, 19 Input Connections, 15 Input Coupling, 118 Input Impedance, 110, 118 Input Sensitivity Variable, 26 Insulation Sleeve, 3, 103, 104 Interface, 123 Inverted Waveform, 25 Isolated, 8 ...
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ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual Probe Accessory Extension Set, 105 Probe Calibration, 99, 122 Probe Replacement Set, 103, 104 Probe Tip to BNC Adapter, 4 Probe Type, 16, 33 Pulse Trigger, 67 Pulse Width, 116 Pulse Width Trigger, 113 ...
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Time, 90 time measurement, 54 TrendPlot, 120 Trigger Delay, 59, 112 Level, 58 Modes, 112 Pre-trigger, 59 Slope, 58 Trigger Sensitivity, 112 Triggering Automatic, 60, 112 Dual Slope, 58 External, 64 N-Cycle Edges Pulses ...
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Appendix A Installing USB Drivers............................................................................................ A-1 B Battery Pack MSDS ................................................................................................ B-1 C Instrument Security Procedures ...........................................................................C-1 Appendices Title Page ...
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... Introduction The Fluke 190 Series II ScopeMeter comes with a USB interface (connector: USB type “B mini”) for communication with a computer able to communicate with the instrument, drivers need to be loaded onto the computer. This document describes how to install the drivers on a Windows XP computer. ...
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... It is not required to power off. When there is no driver loaded for the Fluke 190 Series II instrument, Windows will show that there is New Hardware detected, and the Wizard for installing new hardware will open. ...
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In the following window click ‘Next’ to install the software automatically. Windows will download the drivers automatically from the Windows Driver Distribution Center on the internet. If there is no connection to the internet, you need to load the ...
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... ScopeMeter, which contains the drivers. 5 Follow the instructions on screen. When the driver finished installation click ‘Finish’ to complete the final step of the driver installation. You are now ready to use the ScopeMeter with FlukeView Software SW90W from version V5.0 onwards. A-4 ...
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... From the device manager click on the + sign to Expand the ‘Ports (COM & LPT)’ Universal Serial Bus controllers. The ‘Fluke USB Serial Port COM(5)’ should be listed here. Note that the COM port number may differ and is automatically assigned by Windows. ...
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... From the Properties menu, select the Port Settings tab, and click ‘Advanced…’ to change the port number. 2) Sometimes other applications installed on the PC automatically occupy the newly created port. On most situations it is sufficient to unplug the Fluke 190 Series II ScopeMeter USB cable shortly and then re- connect the cable. A-6 Notes ...
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... Li-ion Battery Pack Contact Fluke for a Battery Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Compliance Information. Appendices Battery Pack MSDS Appendix B Battery Pack MSDS B B-1 ...
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Memory The 190 Series II ScopeMeter test tools has the following memory devices: 1. D4000 Controller “Spider”. Contains a mask ROM 4kx32 with a initial program with the operating code for the product and a RAM 1kx32 to temporarily store ...
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... Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual The instrument firmware can be loaded using a dedicated Fluke software program (only available for Fluke (authorized) workshops). Calibration constants stored in D5000, D5002 can be read using special remote interface commands (only available for use by Product Development). The calibration constants are generated when the meter is sent through its calibration process and are fundamental to the test tool operation ...
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Select DELETE with the up/down 3 arrow keys. Press ENTER. 4 ENTER Press F2 – SELECT ALL Press ENTER. 6 ENTER Press F4 – YES to confirm the Clear 7 F4 action. If the test tool is not ...
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