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Fluke 123/124Users Manual4Safely Using the Test ToolAttentionCarefully read the following safetyinformation before using the test tool.Safety Precauti
Safely Using the Test Tool5WarningTo avoid electrical shock or fire:• Use only the power supply, Model PM8907(Battery Charger / Power Adapter).• Befor
Fluke 123/124Users Manual6• Do not insert metal objects into connectors.• Always use the Test Tool only in the mannerspecified. Max. Input VoltagesInp
7Chapter 1Using The Test ToolGoal of this ChapterThis Chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to thetest tool. The introduction does not cover al
Fluke 123/124Users Manual8Resetting the Test ToolIf you want to restore the test tool settings as delivered fromthe factory, do the following: Turn t
Using The Test ToolChanging Backlight19Changing BacklightAfter power-up, the screen has a high bright display.To save battery power, the screen has an
Fluke 123/124Users Manual10Reading the ScreenThe screen is divided into three areas: Reading area,Waveform area, and Menu area. Refer to Figure 1-3dur
Using The Test ToolMaking Selections in a Menu111Making Selections in a MenuSubsequently follow steps to to open a menu and tochoose an item. Pre
Fluke 123/124Users Manual12Looking at the MeasurementConnectionsLook at the top of the test tool. The test tool provides two4-mm safety shielded banan
Using The Test ToolDisplaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and View™113Displaying an Unknown Signal withConnect-and View™The Connect-and-View™ funct
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Fluke 123/124Users Manual14Making MeasurementsThe reading area displays the numeric readings of thechosen measurements on the waveform that is applied
Using The Test ToolMaking Measurements115To choose also a Peak-to-Peak measurement for Input B,do the following:Open the INPUT B menu.Highlight ON.
Fluke 123/124Users Manual16Freezing the ScreenYou can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms)at any time. Freeze the screen. HOLDappears at th
Using The Test ToolMaking Relative Measurements117Making Relative MeasurementsZero Reference displays the present measurement resultwith respect to th
Fluke 123/124Users Manual18Selecting Auto/Manual RangesPress to automatically adjust the position, range,time base, and triggering. This assures a s
Using The Test ToolChanging the Graphic Representation on the Screen119Positioning the Waveform on the ScreenConsiderable flexibility is offered in mo
Fluke 123/124Users Manual20Smoothing the WaveformTo smooth the waveform, do the following: Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. Open the SCOPE OPTIONSsubmenu
Using The Test ToolChanging the Graphic Representation on the Screen121Displaying the Envelope of a WaveformThe test tool records the envelope (minimu
Fluke 123/124Users Manual22TrendPlotting a WaveformThe TrendPlot™ function plots the digital readings as afunction of time. Date and time stamp shows
Using The Test ToolAcquiring the Waveform123Changing the TrendPlot ReadingTo toggle the TrendPlot reading between MIN (minimum),MAX (maximum), and AVE
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Fluke 123/124Users Manual24 Wait appears on bottom of thescreen to indicate that the testtool is waiting for a trigger. Run appears on bottom of the
Using The Test ToolAcquiring the Waveform125Recording Slow Signals over a Long Period ofTimeThe roll mode function supplies a visual log of waveformac
Fluke 123/124Users Manual26Selecting AC-CouplingUse AC-coupling when you wish to observe a small ACsignal that rides on a DC signal. Open the SCOPE
Using The Test ToolTriggering on a Waveform127Triggering on a WaveformTriggering tells the test tool when to begin displaying thewaveform. You can sel
Fluke 123/124Users Manual28Selecting the Trigger ParametersTo trigger on the input A waveform, with automatic screenupdate, and to configure the auto
Using The Test ToolTriggering on a Waveform129Isolated TriggeringUse the optically isolated trigger probe (ITP120, optional)to trigger on an external
Fluke 123/124Users Manual30Highlight POSITIVE.Accept the video triggerselections .Trigger level and slope are now fixed. (See Figure 1-18.)Positive
Using The Test ToolTriggering on a Waveform131Triggering on a Specific Video LineTo view a specific video line in more detail you can selectthe line n
Fluke 123/124Users Manual32Saving and Recalling a Setup and aScreenYou can save Screens and Setups to memory, and recallthem again for later use. Fluk
Using The Test ToolSaving and Recalling a Setup and a Screen133Recalling Screens and SetupsTo recall a screen and setups, do the following: Open the
iTable of ContentsChapter Title PageDeclaration of Conformity ...
Fluke 123/124Users Manual34Deleting Screens and Associated SetupsTo delete all or just 1 screen + setups, do the following: Open the SAVE/PRINT menu.
Using The Test ToolMaking Cursor Measurements135Making Cursor MeasurementsFluke 124 has cursors. Cursors allow you to make precisedigital measurements
Fluke 123/124Users Manual36The readout shows the voltage difference between thetwo cursors and the voltages at the cursors in relation tothe zero icon
Using The Test ToolMaking Cursor Measurements137The readout shows the time difference ‘t’ between thecursors and the voltage difference between the tw
Fluke 123/124Users Manual38The reading now shows the risetime from 10%-90% of thetrace amplitude and the voltage at the cursors in relationto the zero
Using The Test ToolUsing a Printer139⑥ Press ENTER to confirm theselection.Observe that the 10 times attenuation of the Probe iscompensated in the vol
Fluke 123/124Users Manual40Figure 1-22. Connecting a Serial PrinterFigure 1-23. Connecting a Parallel PrinterThis example covers how to set up the tes
Using The Test ToolUsing FlukeView® Software141Now you are ready to print.To print a live screen, do the following: Open the SAVE&PRINT menu. St
Fluke 123/124Users Manual42Figure 1-24. Connecting a Computer
43Chapter 2Maintaining the Test ToolAbout this ChapterThis chapter covers basic maintenance procedures thatcan be performed by the user. For complete
Fluke 123/124Users ManualiiFreezing the Screen...
Fluke 123/124Users Manual44Charging the Rechargeable Battery PackAt delivery, the batteries may be empty and must becharged (test tool is off) to fill
Maintaining the Test ToolKeeping Batteries in Optimal Condition245Keeping Batteries in Optimal ConditionAlways operate the test tool on batteries unti
Fluke 123/124Users Manual46Replacing and Disposing of theRechargeable Battery Pack WarningTo avoid electrical shock, remove the testleads and probes b
Maintaining the Test ToolUsing and Adjusting 10:1 Scope Probes247NoteEnsure that the battery pack is placed in thebattery compartment as shown in Figu
Fluke 123/124Users Manual48 Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. Open the PROBES submenu. Highlight PROBE AC ADJUST. Open the PROBE AC ADJUSTsubmenu. High
Maintaining the Test ToolCalibrating the Test Tool249Calibrating the Test ToolYou can ask for the model identity (version and calibrationdata) at any
Fluke 123/124Users Manual50Standard Accessories (cont)Item Ordering CodeNi-Cd Battery Pack (installed in Fluke 123, 123/S) BP120Ni-MH Battery Pack (in
Maintaining the Test ToolParts and Accessories251Standard Accessories (cont)Item Ordering CodeTest Lead for Grounding (Black) TL75Set of two Hook Clip
Fluke 123/124Users Manual52Optional AccessoriesItem Ordering CodeSoftware & Cable Carrying Case Kit (Supplied with Fluke 123/S, 124/S)Set contains
53Chapter 3Tips and TroubleshootingGoal of this ChapterThis Chapter gives you information and tips on how youcan make the best use of the test tool.Us
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Fluke 123/124Users Manual54Resetting the Test ToolPerform a Master Reset to make sure that your test tool isin the initial settings condition. Turn t
Tips and TroubleshootingChanging the Display355Changing the DisplayAdjusting the Screen Contrast in Fluke 123 From the main menu, chooseCONTRAST. Ad
Fluke 123/124Users Manual56Changing Date and TimeThe test tool has a date and time clock. To change thedate to (e.g.) 20 June, 2002, do the following:
Tips and TroubleshootingSaving Battery Life357Saving Battery LifeWhen operated on the battery pack (no Power Adapterconnected), the test tool conserve
Fluke 123/124Users Manual58Changing the Auto Set OptionsNormally, the Auto Set function captures waveforms from15 Hz.To configure Auto Set for wavefor
Tips and TroubleshootingUsing Proper Grounding359Using Proper GroundingIncorrect grounding can cause various problems. ThisSection gives you guideline
Fluke 123/124Users Manual60Solving Printing and OtherCommunication ErrorsRS-232 communication may cause problems. Whenexperiencing communication probl
61Chapter 4SpecificationsIntroductionPerformance CharacteristicsFLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numericalvalues with the stated tolerance
Fluke 123/124Users Manual62Dual Input OscilloscopeVerticalFrequency ResponseDC Coupled:excluding probes and test leads (via BB120):...Flu
SpecificationsDual Input Oscilloscope463HorizontalScope Modes...Normal, Single, RollRangesNormal:equivalent sampling (
Declaration of Conformity1Declaration of ConformityforFluke 123/124ScopeMeter® test toolManufacturerFluke Industrial B.V.Lelyweg 17602 EA AlmeloThe Ne
Fluke 123/124Users Manual64Advanced Scope FunctionsDisplay ModesNormal...Captures up to 40 ns glitches and displaysanalog-like persistence wavefo
SpecificationsDual Input Meter465Dual Input MeterThe accuracy of all measurements is within ± (% ofreading + number of counts) from 18 °C to 28 °C.Add
Fluke 123/124Users Manual66Accuracy:@1 Hz to 1 MHz ...±(0.5% +2 counts)@1 to 10 MHz ...±(1.0% +2
SpecificationsDual Input Meter467Input AOhm (ΩΩΩΩ)Ranges... 500Ω, 5 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 500 kΩ, 5 MΩ, 30 MΩAccuracy: ...
Fluke 123/124Users Manual68Advanced Meter FunctionsZero SetSet actual value to referenceFast/Normal/SmoothMeter settling time Fast: 1s @ 1 µs to 10 m
SpecificationsMiscellaneous469MiscellaneousDisplaySize ...72 x 72 mm (2.83 x 2.83 in)Resolution ...
Fluke 123/124Users Manual70EnvironmentalEnvironmental ... MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2TemperatureOperating ...
SpecificationsSafety471Figure 4-1. Max. Input Voltage v.s. Frequency forBB120 and STL120Figure 4-2. Max. Input Voltage v.s. Frequency for VP4010:1 Vol
Fluke 123/124Users Manual72The Fluke 123/124, including standard accessories, conforms with the EEC directive 89/336 for EMC immunity, as definedby IE
SpecificationsSafety473Multimeter disturbance:• VDC, VAC, and VAC+DC with STL120 and short ground lead.• OHM, CONT, DIODE, and CAP with STL120, and
Fluke 123/124Users Manual2Unpacking the Test Tool KitThe following items are included in your test tool kit. (seeFigure 1.):NoteWhen new, the recharge
75Index—A—AC coupling, 4AC120 Alligator Clips, 51Accessories, 49AC-Coupling, 26Acquiring the Waveform, 23Acquisition Modes, 63Adjusting Scope Probes,
Fluke 123/124Users Manual76Charge Time, 69Charger, 50Charging, 44Cleaning, 43Common, 12Communication Errors, 60Compact Soft Case, 52Computer, 41Connec
Index (continued)77Isolated, 6Isolated Trigger Probe, 29, 52Isolated Triggering, 29ITP120, 29, 52—L—Level, 27—M—Maintenance, 43Making Measurements, 14
Fluke 123/124Users Manual78RS-232 Adapter/Cable, 39, 41, 52RS-232 Communication Errors, 60—S—Safety, 70Safety Characteristics, 61Safety Precautions, 4
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