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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ........................1 How to Contact Fluke ..................... 1 Safety Information ......................1 Test Tool Kit Contents ....................5 Get Started ........................7 Battery Pack ......................7 Mains Power Source ....................8 SD Memory Cards ..................... 8 Test Tool Setup ......................
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Time Base ......................23 Waveform Position ....................23 Noise Reduction ....................24 Glitch Display ....................... 24 Waveform Smoothing ................... 25 Reading Smoothing ....................26 How to Display the Envelope of a Waveform ............26 Waveform Acquisition ....................27 Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Start and Stop Meter Recording ................50 Cursor Measurements ....................52 Zoom In/Out on Logged Meter Data ................53 Events ........................53 Scope Record Mode ....................53 Save and Recall Data Sets .................... 55 Test Sequence ......................56 Setting Recall ......................57 Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Specifications ........................ 69 Dual Input Oscilloscope .................... 69 Dual Input Meter ....................... 71 Cursor Readout (124B, 125B)................... 78 Recorder ........................79 Power Quality (125B) ....................80 Field Bus Measurements (125B) ................81 Miscellaneous ......................82 Environmental ......................83 Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Harmonics Power Measurements ..................41 Bus Measurement Inputs....................... 43 Field Bus Test Screen ......................44 Test Signal Properties ......................45 Bus Test Screen Indicators ....................46 Replaceable Parts and Accessories ..................65 Optional Accessories ......................66 Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Bus Health Indicator Boundaries ................... 47 WiFi USB Adapter ......................... 59 10:1 Scope Probes ........................ 63 Max. Input Voltage vs. Frequency for BB120 and STL120-IV ..........85 Safe Handling: Max. Voltage Between Test Tool Reference and Earth Ground ....85 Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Read all safety information before you use the Product. • Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised. • Carefully read all instructions. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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• Do not use the Product around explosive • Do not apply more than the rated gas, vapor, or in damp or wet voltage, between the terminals or environments. between each terminal and earth ground. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Remove all probes, test leads, and approved eye protection and approved accessories before the battery door is personal-protective equipment where opened. necessary. • Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are not necessary for the measurement. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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This product contains a Lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Table 2 is a list of the items included in your Test Tool kit. Also see Figure 1. Table 2. Packing List Item Description 12x-B 12x-B/S Fluke Test Tool 123B, 124B or 125B 123B/S, 124B/S or 125B/S • • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack ...
Figure 2. To charge the batteries more quickly, turn off the Test Tool. W Caution To prevent overheating of the batteries during charging, do not exceed the allowable ambient temperature in the specifications. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Users Manual Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the battery Mains Power Source (Fluke accessory BP290) with a fully charged one and To use the mains power source: use the external battery charger EBC290 (optional Fluke Attach the power cord to the mains power.
To restore the Test Tool to the factory default settings: Push and hold + . Release . Release . Figure 3 shows the Test Tool screen the first time you power on or after a successful reset. hxv10.eps Figure 3. Power Up/Reset Screen Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
to step through a menu without changing the setup of the Test Tool. • Gray text in a menu or button bar indicates that the function is disabled or the status is not valid. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push to open the PROBE select menu. For measurements on two different signals, use B input (blue) together with input A (red). to highlight the probe type. Push to accept the probe type and close the menu. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push to open the USER OPTIONS menu. to highlight Language. Push to open the USER > LANGUAGE menu. to highlight the language preference. Push to accept the change and exit the menu. hxv50.eps Figure 5. Tilt Stand and Hanger Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push the button to change the status. • Do not use the HOLD function to measure unknown potentials. When HOLD is turned on, the display does not change when a different potential is measured. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Waveforms. If only input A is on, you will see the Waveform input A waveform only. Displays status of attenuations, timebase, Status couplings, trigger source, and trigger slope. Displays the choices available with Button Bar 1234. hxv13.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
The reading area shows the numeric readings of the chosen measurements on the waveform that is applied to the input jack. Figure 7, Figure 8, and Figure 9 illustrate the setups for measurements. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Industrial ScopeMeter® Scope and Meter Mode Inputs IntellaSet™ / AutoReading The AutoReading function uses Fluke IntellaSet™ Voltage Measurements technology to enable hands-off operation to display meter For proper grounding, connect the short ground leads to readings that correspond with the shape of the waveform.
Figure 10. AutoReading Function Push to accept the measurement type and close the menu. Confirm that the selected measurement type is the main reading. The former main reading moves to the smaller secondary reading position. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push 4 to close the MEASURE A menu and button bar. Wait to hear the audible beep that means you have a stable reading. Repeat Step 1 to Step 4 to disable the AutoHold function. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push 4 to close the MEASURE A menu and button bar. The relative measurement is now the main reading, and the former main measurement is now the smaller secondary reading position. Repeat Step 1 to Step 4 to disable the relative measurement. hxv14.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
The available amplitude settings are from 5 mV/div to The waveform positions are fixed for 3-phase 200 V/div with the use of test leads. power measurements. Push to enlarge the waveform. Push to reduce the waveform. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push 2 to open the SCOPE menu. to highlight the Type as Glitch Off. This feature will be turned off for both channel A and channel B. Push to make the change. Push 4 to exit the menu. hxv15.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Glitch detect is turned off in this mode. hxv16.eps to highlight the Type as Smooth. Both the hxv17.eps input A and input B waveforms are smoothed. Figure 11. Waveform Smoothing Push to make the change. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Repeat the first two actions of Smoothing the Waveform, and then do the following: To display the waveform envelope: Push to open the Scope and Meter button bar. Push 2 to open the SCOPE SETTINGS menu. hxv18.eps to highlight the Type as Envelope. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Information area updates: To continue with the next single acquisition: Waiting Test Tool is waiting for a trigger Push and wait for another single acquisition single acquisition is triggered trigger. Hold single acquisition is complete Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
The Test Tool does not make measurements while recording. Push to freeze the waveform in roll mode. The measurement values show only after you push . To capture longer waveform recordings, see Recorder Mode. hxv20.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Information Area. To optimize trigger level and slope manually: Repeatedly push until all menus and secondary button bars close. Push 2 to enable and use WXYZ to set the Trigger level and slope adjustment. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
1 Hz: Use WX for Trigger on either positive slope or Push to open the Scope and Meter button bar. negative slope of the chosen waveform. Push 2 to open the SCOPE SETTINGS menu. hxv21.eps hxv22.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Autoset Settings. the function is disabled or the status is not valid. Push to open the USER > AUTOSET MENU. to highlight the Search For Signals as > 1 Hz. Push to make the change. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push 2 to select the lower cursor. to move the position of the lower cursor on the waveform. hxv23.eps Note Even when the key labels are not displayed at the bottom of the screen, you can still use the arrow keys. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push 2 to select the left cursor. to move the position of the left cursor on the waveform. Push 2 to select the right cursor. to move the position of the right cursor on the waveform. hxv24.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
A marker is shown at 10%. The reading now shows the risetime from 10%-90% of the trace amplitude and the voltage at the cursors in relation to the zero icon (-). hxv25.eps Push 3 to disable the cursors. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Power and Harmonics Mode High Frequency Measurements with 10:1 Probe Probe Adjustment Fluke recommends the VP41 10:1 Probe to measure high The VP41 Probe is always adapted correctly to its inputs. frequency signals in circuits with high impedance. The High frequency adjustment is not necessary.
To select the type of measurement: Push 2 to select the waveform display. Push 1 to toggle between the Voltage/Current or hxv26.eps Power readings. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Frequency of voltage signal on channel A Frequency Current AC value on channel B Power factor. The ratio between active power and apparent power. A<B Phase angle between voltage on channel A and current on channel B Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Table 7. For harmonics display when watts • Voltage measurements on Input A measurements are selected, see Table 8. • Current measurements on Input B • Power measurements calculated from Voltage measurements on Input A and Current measurements on Input B. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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RMS value (THD%r) or as a percentage of the fundamental (THD%f). You can select %r or %f in the Settings menu (3). The phase angle between the harmonic component and the hxv29.eps fundamental voltage. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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RMS value (THD%r) or as a percentage of the fundamental (THD%f). You can select %r or %f in the Settings menu (3). hxv30.ep The phase angle between the harmonic component and the fundamental current. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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RMS value (THD%r) or as a percentage of the fundamental (THD%f). You can select %r or %f in the Settings menu (1). The phase angle between the harmonic component and the fundamental current. hxv31.ep Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
47. and to make the change. For supported bus types and protocols see Table 9. An example of the screen is shown in Table 10. Connect the inputs as shown in Figure 8, setup 4. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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BNC cable for bus measurements. RS-232 STL120 You can use the optional BHT190 Bushealth Test RS-485 STL120 adapter to easily connect the probe tip to a bus that uses a DB9, RJ-45, or a M12 connector. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Used low (LOW) and high (HIGH) test limits (LIMIT), for example 18.5 31.6V. The * indicates that one or more of the limits are not set to LIMIT * the default value. The limit does Not Apply to this bus type. hxv33.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Data Baud Baud rate Rise Rise time as % of bit width Fall Fall time as % of bit width Distortion Jitter Jitter distortion Distortion Amplitude Amplitude distortion (AS-i bus) Signal distortion, over- and Distortion Overshoot undershoot Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Test OK. Measurement results are within 80% of allowable range, see Figure 12. Warning. Measurement results are between 80% and 100% of allowable range, see Figure 12. Test failed. Measurement results are out of allowable range, see Figure 12. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
From the BUSHEALTH main screen, push 1 to open the SETUP LIMITS menu. The header shows the bus type. YZWX to highlight the property for the limit. hxv36.eps Note Use 2 to set all limits to the default setting. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
(as is the case in Scope and Meter mode). hxv37.eps An asterisk ( ) in the SETUP LIMITS screen indicates that a signal property has limits that differ from the default setting. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Set Duration. To set the parameters for recording: Push to open the RECORDER SETTINGS > Push to open the Recorder button bar. DURATION menu. Push 1 to open the RECORDING SETTINGS menu. hxv39.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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The other readings show the average (AVG), the minimum (MIN), and the maximum (MAX) reading since the Recorder start and the time of the most recent change of a value. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Use WX to move the cursors. hxv41.eps The readings show a minimum and maximum value. These are the minimum and maximum values of the readings for the time period that represents one pixel on the display. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push 3 to select Events < >. Push to open the DURATION menu. Use WX to jump between events. The readings on the top positions will mark the value at the start of the event. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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10. Use YZ to highlight the memory type for recording as either the internal memory of the Test Tool or an SD memory card. 11. Push to accept the memory location. 12. Push 4 when done. hxv42.eps Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
SD Card memory. to highlight Save as…. Push open the Save as menu. Use this menu to name the data set. You can change the name or save the data set to the default name. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
No cursor keys need to be used. hxv44.eps Push to accept the setup. Only the data sets stored as a test sequence number are visible in the TEST SEQUENCE menu. Other data sets are visible when you select 3 (Recall). Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push to accept the setting. Push 3 to open the Action button bar. Use the corresponding function key for the copy, move, rename, and delete actions. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Push to select the Setup and reference waveform. The reference waveform shows on the screen as gray. The reference waveform remains on screen hxv45.eps until a setting, such as auto/manual, attenuation, or timebase, is changed. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
• PC or laptop that uses FlukeView ScopeMeter software with an optical cable or wireless interface • Tablet or smartphone using Fluke Connect with WiFi interface Optical Interface Connect the Test Tool to a computer with a wired ® ®...
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For the first-time setup, push to open the Menu. to highlight USER OPTIONS. Push to open the USER OPTIONS menu. to highlight Information. Push to open the INFORMATION menu. Push 1 to open the WiFi Settings menu. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Hazardous with water and get medical aid. voltage exposure is possible. • Use only the Fluke BP290 as a • Remove the input signals before you replacement battery. clean the Product.
Tool. Push to open the USER OPTIONS menu. Lift one side of the battery pack and remove it from the Test Tool. Install a good battery pack. Place the battery cover into position and lock. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Calibration Information The Test Tool specifications are based on a 1 year calibration cycle. Recalibration must be done by qualified personnel. Contact your local Fluke representative for more information about recalibration. To find the firmware version and calibration date of your Test Tool: Push ...
(firmware) options, and nearest service center. Table 14 is a list of optional memory usage information. accessories. See Figure 1 for an illustration of parts and Push 4 to exit the menu. accessories. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Industrial ScopeMeter® Replaceable Parts and Accessories Table 13. Replaceable Parts and Accessories Item (see Figure 1) Description Order Code Fluke Test Tool Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack BP290 Switch Mode Power Supply, Adapter/Battery Charger BC430/820 Set of two Shielded Test Leads (Red and Blue), designed for use only with ®...
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Bushealth Test Adapter: connects the probe tip to busses that use a not shown BHT190 DB9, RJ-45, or a M12 connector Software & Cable Carrying Case Kit (Supplied with Fluke 12x/S) SCC 120B Set contains the following parts: • Screen Protector ...
Push to accept the change and exit the menu. turns off after the selected time (30 seconds or 5 minutes). Note If the power adapter is connected, automatic power shutdown and the display AUTO-off function is disabled. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
To configure Autoset to maintain the actual input coupling ground lead. (AC or DC), continue from step 5 above: to highlight Couplings Unchanged. Push to accept the change and exit the menu. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
The accuracy of all measurements is within ±(% of reading + number of counts) from 18 °C to 28 °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 uncertainty +1 %. More than one waveform period must be visible on the screen. Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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125B, 124B ............. 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz,1 MHz, 10 MHz, and 70 MHz 123B ..............1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz,1 MHz, 10 MHz, and 50 MHz Frequency Range in Continuous Autoset ... 15 Hz (1 Hz) to 50 MHz Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Frequency Range in Continuous Autoset ... 15 Hz (1 Hz) to 30 MHz Accuracy (Logic or Pulse waveforms) @ 1 Hz to 1 MHz ..........±(0.5 % + 2 counts) @ 1 MHz to 10 MHz ........±(1.0 % + 2 counts) Full Scale Reading .......... 1000 counts Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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0 dBm (600 Ω /50 Ω) ........... 1 mW referenced to 600 Ω or 50 Ω dB on ..............VDC, VAC, or VAC+DC Full Scale Reading ..........1000 counts Crest Factor (CREST) Range ..............1 to 10 Accuracy.............. ±(5 % + 1 count) Full Scale Reading ..........90 counts Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Purpose ............... to measure on pulse width modulated signals, like motor drive inverter outputs Principle .............. readings show the effective voltage based on the average value of samples over a whole number of periods of the fundamental frequency Accuracy ............. as Vrms for sinewave signals Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Accuracy.............. ±(2 % + 5 counts) Measurement Current ......... 0.5 mA Polarity ..............+ on input A, - on COM Capacitance (CAP) Ranges ..............50 nF, 500 nF, 5 μF, 50 μF, 500 μF Accuracy.............. ±(2 % + 10 counts) Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
Harmonics values in POWER QUALITY mode. Dual Vertical Lines Peak-Peak, Time Distance and Reciprocal Time Distance Readout Average, Min, Max and Time Distance Readout (in ROLL mode, instrument in HOLD) Dual Horizontal Lines High, Low and Peak-Peak Readout Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
125B, 124B Record Size SD card ........15 G samples Recorded Time Span SD card ....11 hours at 500 μs/div 14 days at 20 ms/div Maximum number of events ........ 64 events on 1 channel Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
............32 GB for recording, 20 memory locations for saving data sets Mechanical Size ..............259 mm x 132 mm x 55 mm (10.2 in x 5.2 in x 2.15 in) Weight ..............1.4 kg (3.1 lb) including battery pack Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
@ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) ....noncondensing Altitude Operating CAT III 600V ........3 km (10 000 feet) Operating CAT IV 600V ........2 km (6 600 feet) Storage ..............12 km (40 000 feet) Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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USA (FCC) ............47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103. Wireless Radio with Adapter Frequency Range ..........2412 MHz to 2462 MHz Output Power ............<100 mW Enclosure Protection ..........IP51, ref: EN/IEC60529 Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 50 100 200 FREQUENCY (kHz) hpp050.ep hpp049.eps Figure 15. Max. Input Voltage vs. Frequency for BB120 Figure 16. Safe Handling: Max. Voltage Between Test and STL120-IV Tool Reference and Earth Ground Fluke-Direct .com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664...
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123B/124B/125B Users Manual The Fluke 12xB series, including standard accessories, conforms to the EEC directive 2004/108/EC for EMC immunity, as defined by EN61326-1: 2006, with the addition of the table below. Trace disturbance with STL120-IV No visible Disturbance less than...