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- Page 1 87V MAX Digital Multimeter Users Manual October 2019 © 2019 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 2 Lifetime Limited Warranty Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170, 180 and 280 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ........................1 How to Contact Fluke ..................... 1 Safety Information ......................1 Features ......................... 2 Automatic Power-Off ....................9 Input Alert™ Feature ....................9 Power-Up Options ..................... 9 How to Make Measurements ..................11 AC and DC Voltage Measurements ................ - Page 4 87V MAX Users Manual Capacitance Measurements ..................19 Diode Tests ....................... 20 AC or DC Current Measurements ................22 Frequency Measurements ..................25 Duty Cycle Measurements ..................27 How to Determine Pulse Width ................. 28 Bargraph ........................28 Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only) ................ 29 Uses for the Zoom Mode ..................
- Page 5 Contents (continued) Frequency ......................... 45 Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels ............ 45 Duty Cycle (Vdc and mVdc) ..................46 Input Characteristics ....................46 MIN MAX Recording ....................47 Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction XW Warning Read “Safety Information” before using the Meter. The 87V MAX (the Product or Meter) is a True-rms Digital Multimeter. In addition, the 87V MAX measures temperature using a type-K thermocouple. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 7: Features
87V MAX Users Manual Features Tables 1 through 4 briefly describe the features of the Meter. Table 1. Inputs gaq112.emf Terminal Description Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current (10 - 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle measurements. - Page 8 (yellow) Press for dc current measurements, from 0 mA to 10.00 A. AC current measurements from 0 μA to 6000 μA (yellow) for dc current measurements from 0 μA to 6000 μA. Press Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 9 87V MAX Users Manual Table 3. Pushbuttons Switch Button Function Position Selects capacitance Selects temperature Selects ac low-pass filter function (Yellow) Switches between dc and ac current Switches between dc and ac current Any switch Switches between the ranges available for the selected function.
- Page 10 To return to the 3-1/2 digit mode, hold down for one second. HiRes=19,999 Any switch Starts recording of minimum and maximum values. Steps the display through MAX, MIN, AVG position (average), and present readings. Cancels MIN MAX (hold for 1 second) Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 11 87V MAX Users Manual Table 3. Pushbuttons (cont.) Button Switch Position Function Any switch Stores the present reading as a reference for subsequent readings. The display is position zeroed, and the stored reading is subtracted from all subsequent readings.
- Page 12 bargraph. See Low-pass Filter. Positive or negative slope indicator Trig± for Hz/duty cycle triggering. The continuity beeper is on. Relative (REL) mode is active. Smoothing is active. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 13 87V MAX Users Manual Table 4. Display Features (cont.) Number Feature Indication Number Feature Indication Degrees Celsius, Degrees °C, °F Warning: To Low battery. XW Fahrenheit prevent false readings, which could lead to possible electric 610000 mV Displays selected range ...
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Page 14: Automatic Power-Off
Meter acts like a short circuit. switch position does not correspond to the terminal being used. Power-Up Options Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up option. Table 5 describes power-up options. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... - Page 15 The Meter reads “” until is released. Enables the Meter’s calibration mode and prompts for a password. The Meter reads “” and enters calibration mode. See 87V MAX Calibration Information Enables the Meter’s smoothing feature. The Meter reads “” until ...
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Page 16: How To Make Measurements
60.00 V, 600.0 V, and 1000 V. The select the 600.0 mV dc range, turn the rotary switch to mV. Refer to Figure 2 to measure ac or dc voltage. gaq102.emf Figure 2. AC and DC Voltage Measurements Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 17: Zero Input Behavior Of True-Rms Meter
87V MAX Users Manual Low-Pass Filter When measuring voltage, the Meter acts approximately like a 10-MΩ (10,000,000 Ω) impedance in parallel with The Meter is equipped with an ac low-pass filter. When the circuit. This loading effect can cause measurement measuring ac voltage or ac frequency, press ... -
Page 18: Temperature Measurements
100 Hz Push to choose Celsius or Fahrenheit. aom11f.emf Figure 3. Low-Pass Filter Temperature Measurements The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F) by pushing . Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 19: Continuity Tests
87V MAX Users Manual Continuity Tests The continuity test features a beeper that sounds as long as a circuit is complete. The beeper allows you to perform XW Warning quick continuity tests without having to watch the display. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or... - Page 20 Digital Multimeter How to Make Measurements For in-circuit tests, turn circuit power off. gaq103.emf Figure 4. Continuity Tests Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 21: Resistance Measurements
87V MAX Users Manual Resistance Measurements The following are some tips for measuring resistance: XW Warning • The measured value of a resistor in a circuit is often different from the resistor's rated value. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and •... - Page 22 Digital Multimeter How to Make Measurements Isolating a Potentiometer In-Circuit Resistance Measurements Circuit Power Disconnect Isolating a Resistor Disconnect gaq106.emf Figure 5. Resistance Measurements Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 23: How To Use Conductance For High Resistance Or Leakage Tests
87V MAX Users Manual How to Use Conductance for High Resistance or To measure conductance, set up the Meter for measuring resistance as shown in Figure 5, then press until Leakage Tests the nS indicator appears on the display. -
Page 24: Capacitance Measurements
1000 nF, use the relative (REL) mode to subtract the residual capacitance of the Meter and leads. Note If too much electrical charge is present on the capacitor being tested, the display shows “diSC“. gaq104.emf Figure 6. Capacitance Measurements Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 25: Diode Tests
87V MAX Users Manual Diode Tests To test a diode out of a circuit, set up the Meter as shown in Figure 7. For forward-bias readings on any XW Warning semiconductor component, place the red test lead on the To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or component's positive terminal and place the black lead on the component's negative terminal. - Page 26 Digital Multimeter How to Make Measurements Reverse Bias Forward Bias Typical Reading Single Beep Shorted Open Bad Diode Bad Diode gaq109.emf Figure 7. Diode Tests Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 27: Ac Or Dc Current Measurements
87V MAX Users Manual AC or DC Current Measurements The Meter's current ranges are 600.0 μA, 6000 μA, 60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, and 10.00 A. XWWarning To measure current, refer to Figure 8 and proceed as To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or... - Page 28 Digital Multimeter How to Make Measurements Circuit Power: Total Current to Circuit OFF to connect meter. ON for measurement. OFF to disconnect meter. Current Through One Component gaq107.emf Figure 8. Current Measurements Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 29 87V MAX Users Manual If you are using the A terminal, set the rotary switch The following are some tips for measuring current: to mA/A. If you are using the mA/μA terminal, set the • If the current reading is 0 and you are sure the Meter ...
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Page 30: Frequency Measurements
199.99 Hz, 1999.9 Hz, 19.999 kHz, 199.99 kHz, and greater than 200 kHz. For frequencies below 10 Hz, the display is updated at the frequency of the input. Below 0.5 Hz, the display may be unstable. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... - Page 31 87V MAX Users Manual Table 6. Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements Approximate Function Range Typical Application Trigger Level ±5 % of scale 6 V, 60 V, Most signals. 600 V, 1000 V ±30 mV 600 mV High-frequency 5 V logic signals.
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Page 32: Duty Cycle Measurements
AVG (average) display. frequency; then press Hz a second time. As with the +Slope -Slope Trigger Point Trigger Point 30% Above 70% Below +Slope -Slope 100% iyf.emf Figure 9. Components of Duty Cycle Measurements Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 33: How To Determine Pulse Width
87V MAX Users Manual How to Determine Pulse Width Bargraph For a periodic waveform (its pattern repeats at equal time The analog bargraph functions like the needle on an intervals), you can determine the amount of time that the analog meter, but without the overshoot. The bargraph signal is high or low as follows: updates 40 times per second. -
Page 34: Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only)
. The display reads zero. As you adjust for a positive or negative peak, the bargraph length increases to the right or left of zero. If an overange symbol ( ) Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 35: Min Max Recording Mode
87V MAX Users Manual MIN MAX Recording Mode Min Max records the signal extremes lasting longer than 100 ms. The MIN MAX mode records minimum and maximum input values. When the inputs go below the recorded Peak records the signal extremes lasting longer than minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, 250 μs. - Page 36 250 μs is selected. Stop recording without erasing stored values. Press again to resume recording. Exit MIN MAX mode. Stored values are erased. The Meter stays in the selected range. (hold for 1 second) Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 37: Autohold Mode
87V MAX Users Manual AutoHOLD Mode Relative Mode Selecting relative mode ( ) causes the Meter to zero XWWarning the display and store the present reading as the reference To prevent possible electric shock, fire, or for subsequent measurements. The Meter is locked into... -
Page 38: Maintenance
Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals. Soak a clean swab with mild detergent and water. Work the swab around in each terminal. Dry each terminal using canned air to force the water and detergent out of the terminals. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 39: How To Replace The Batteries
87V MAX Users Manual How to Replace the Batteries Replace the batteries with three AA batteries Good 0.44 A fuse: 0.995 kΩ to (NEDA 15A IEC LR6). 1.005 kΩ Replace fuse: OL XWWarning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or... -
Page 40: How To Replace The Fuses
Remove the fuse compartment seal () from the To order parts and accessories, refer to “How to Contact fuse compartment. Fluke”. Gently lift out the fuse compartment door () from the fuse compartment. Remove the fuse by gently prying one end loose, then sliding the fuse out of its bracket (). - Page 41 87V MAX Users Manual gaq10.emf Figure 11. Battery and Fuse Replacement Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 42 Digital Multimeter Service and Parts Table 8. Replacement Parts Fluke Part or Model Description Qty. Number Battery, AA 1.5 V 376756 Fuse, 0.440 A, 1000 V, FAST 943121 Fuse, 11 A, 1000 V, FAST 803293 Fuse Access Door 3400480 Screw...
- Page 43 87V MAX Users Manual Screw Holster Battery Door Gasket Battery Door 80BK-A Integrated DMM Battery Temperature Probe AA 1.5 V Fuse Fuse Cap Access Door Quick Reference Guide Fuse 11 A, Safety 1000 V, Fast Information Fuse 0.440 A, 1000 V, Fast gaq111.emf...
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Page 44: General Specifications
Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... - Page 45 87V MAX Users Manual Caution: This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception in such environments. Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the equipment is connected to a test object.
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Page 46: Detailed Specifications
[1] Below 30 Hz, use smoothing function. Below 20 Hz add 0.6 %. [2] Below 10 % of range, add 12 counts. [3] Frequency range: 1 to 2.5 kHz [4] Specification increases from -1 % to -6 % at 440 Hz when filter is used. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 47: Dc Voltage, Conductance, And Resistance
87V MAX Users Manual DC Voltage, Conductance, and Resistance Function Range Resolution Accuracy mV dc ±(0.1 % + 1) 600.0 mV 0.1 mV 6.000 V 0.001 V 60.00 V 0.01 V V dc ±(0.05 % + 1) 600.0 V 0.1 V 1000 V 600.0 Ω... -
Page 48: Temperature
[3] W 10 A continuous up to 35 °C. <20 minutes on, 5 minutes off at 35 °C to 55 °C. >10 A to 20 A for 30 seconds maximum, 5 minutes off. [4] >10 A accuracy unspecified. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 49: Dc Current
87V MAX Users Manual DC Current Function Range Resolution Burden Voltage Accuracy 600.0 μA 0.1 μA 100 μV/μA ±(0.2 % + 4) μA dc 6000 μA 1 μA 100 μV/μA ±(0.2 % + 2) ±(0.2 % + 4) 60.00 mA 0.01 mA... - Page 50 600 mV ac 150 mV 150 mV 0.3 V 0.7 V 1.7 V 60 V 7 V (≤140 kHz) 70 V (≤14.0 kHz) 600 V 30 V 40 V 1000 V 100 V 200 V (≤1.4 kHz) 100 V Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 51 87V MAX Users Manual Duty Cycle (Vdc and mVdc) Range Accuracy Within ± (0.2 % per kHz + 0.1 %) for rise times < 1 μs. 0.0 % to 99.9 % [1] 0.5 Hz to 200 kHz, pulse width >2 μs. Pulse width range is determined by the frequency by the frequency of the signal.
- Page 52 Specified accuracy ±100 counts for changes >250 μs in duration 250 μs (peak) (add ±100 counts for readings over 6000 counts) (add ±100 counts for readings in Low Pass mode) [1] For repetitive peaks: 1 ms for single events. Fluke-Direct info@Fluke-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187...