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Page 3 LIMITED WARRANTY & 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 for the test tool and one year for its accessories. The warranty period begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Chapter 1........................... 1-11 Using the Scope and Meter ..................1-11 Powering the Test Tool ....................1-11 Resetting the Test Tool ....................1-12 Navigating a Menu ......................1-13 Hiding Key Labels and Menus ..................1-14 Key Illumination ......................
Page 6 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms ..............1-23 Smart average ......................1-23 Using Persistence, Envelope and Dot-Join to Display Waveforms ......1-24 Displaying Glitches ....................1-25 Suppressing High Frequency Noise ................1-26 Acquiring Waveforms ..................... 1-27 Setting the Acquisition Speed and Waveform Memory Depth ........
Page 7 Contents (continued) Displaying Recorded Data ..................2-44 Changing the Recorder Options ................2-44 Turning Off the TrendPlot Display ................2-44 Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) ........2-45 Starting a Scope Record Function ................2-45 Displaying Recorded Data ..................2-46 Using Scope Record in Single Sweep Mode .............
Page 8 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms ................4-62 Making a Single Acquisition ..................4-62 N-Cycle Triggering ....................4-63 Triggering on External Waveforms (models 190-xx2) ............ 4-64 Triggering on Video Signals ................... 4-65 Triggering on Video Frames ..................4-66 Triggering on Video Lines ..................
Page 9 The Screen Remains Black ..................7-108 The Test Tool Cannot Be Turned Off ................ 7-108 ® FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test Tool ............7-108 Battery Operated Fluke Accessories Do Not Function ..........7-109 Specifications ....................... 8-111 Introduction ........................8-111...
Page 10 Power (A and B, C and D) ..................8-119 Phase (A and B, C and D) ..................8-119 Temperature (TEMP) ....................8-119 Decibel (dB) ......................8-119 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 ............... 8-120 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 ................ 8-120...
Page 11 Contents (continued) Meter Input (Banana Jacks) ..................8-120 Meter Functions ......................8-120 General ........................8-120 Ohms (Ω) ........................8-121 Continuity (CONT) ..................... 8-121 Diode ......................... 8-121 Temperature (TEMP) ....................8-121 DC Voltage (VDC) ..................... 8-121 AC Voltage (VAC) ...................... 8-121 AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) ..................
Page 12 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual 10:1 Probe VPS410 ....................... 8-129 Accuracy ........................8-129 Electromagnetic Immunity ..................... 8-130 viii...
Page 13 Two 60 MHz Scope Inputs (BNC), Read “Safety Information” before using this One Meter Input (banana jacks). instrument. 190-102 Two 100 MHz Scope Inputs (BNC), The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to One Meter Input (banana jacks). ®...
Page 14: Unpacking The Test Tool Kit
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Note When new, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is not The items in Figure 1 are included in your test tool kit: fully charged. See Chapter 7. 12345 - 12345 - 12345 7 8 9 10 CAT II 1000V CAT III 1000V...
Page 15 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit All Fluke 190 Series II versions include the following items: Description Description Voltage Probe Set (red) Test Tool including Voltage Probe Set (blue) − side strap Voltage Probe Set (gray), not for 190-xx2 − battery pack BP290 (models 190-xx2) or...
Page 16 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Safety Information: Read First Fluke 190-xxx /S versions include also the following items (SCC290 kit): Read all safety information before you use the product. Description Specific warning and caution statements, where they ®...
Page 17 Control Instrumentation" product. Do not Conforms to relevant Australian  standards. dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC recycling information.  Standards. Measurement Category III is applicable to...
Page 18 To avoid electrical shock or fire: To avoid electrical shock or fire if a product input is connected to more than 42 V peak • Use only the Fluke power supply, Model (30 Vrms) or 60 V dc: BC190 (Power Adapter).
Page 19 (CAT) rating of the lowest rated individual • Do not use exposed metal BNC or banana component of a product, probe, or accessory. plug connectors. Fluke offers cables with • Do not use the product around explosive gas, plastic, safety designed BNC connectors vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
Page 20 Safe Use of Li-ion battery pack manual to indicate a measurement in which the product input BNC is connected to a voltage different from earth The battery pack Fluke model BP290 (26 Wh)/BP291 ground. (52 Wh) has been tested in accordance with the UN The isolated input connectors have no exposed metal and Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III Subsection 38.3...
Page 21 Do not use any battery which is not designed or • After extended periods of storage, it may be recommended by Fluke for use with the Product. necessary to charge and discharge the battery packs several times to obtain maximum performance.
Page 22 Use the battery only in the application for which it is • Dispose of properly: do not dispose of the battery as intended. unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for • Retain the original product information for future recycling information.
Page 23: Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Using the Scope and Meter 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 the menus and perform basic operations.
Page 24: Resetting The Test Tool
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, do the following: Turn the test tool off. Press and hold the USER key. USER Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double beep, indicating the reset was successful.
Page 25: Navigating A Menu
Using the Scope and Meter Navigating a Menu Navigating a Menu SCOPE The following example shows how to use the test tool's menus to select a function. Sequently follow steps 1 through 3 to open the scope menu and to choose an item. ENTER ENTER ENTER...
Page 26: Hiding Key Labels And Menus
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Key Illumination Note Some keys are provided with an illumination LED. For an To exit the menu at any moment press explanation of the LED function see the table below. (CLOSE). On: The display is off, test tool is running. See Chapter 6 ‘Tips’...
Page 27: Input Connections
Using the Scope and Meter Input Connections Input Connections Making Input Connections Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool has four To make scope measurements connect the red voltage safety BNC jack signal inputs (models 190–xx4), or two probe to input A, the blue voltage probe to input B, the safety BNC jack inputs and two safety 4-mm banana jack grey voltage probe to input C and the green voltage probe...
Page 28: Adjusting The Probe Type Settings
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual 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: Display the key labels.
Page 29: Selecting An Input Channel
Using the Scope and Meter Selecting an Input Channel Selecting an Input Channel To set multiple channels to the same range To select an input channel, do the following: (V/div) as, for example, input A, do the following: Press the required channel key (A…D): −...
Page 30: Displaying An Unknown Signal With Connect-And-View
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Press a second time to select the MANUAL Connect-and-View™ AUTO manual range again. appears MANUAL at the top right of the screen, the key The Connect-and-View feature lets the test tool display illumination is on.
Page 31: Making Automatic Scope Measurements
Using the Scope and Meter Making Automatic Scope Measurements Making Automatic Scope Measurements Select the Hz measurement. ENTER The test tool offers a wide range of automatic scope measurements. In addition to the waveforms you can Observe that the top left of the screen displays the Hz display four numeric readings: R 1 …...
Page 32: Freezing The Screen
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Freezing the Screen Open the menu. PEAK ENTER You can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at any time. Freeze the screen. appears HOLD HOLD at the right of the reading area. Select the Peak-Peak The key illumination is on.
Page 33: Using Average, Persistence And Glitch Capture
Using the Scope and Meter Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Select Average factor: Average Capture 64. This averages the outcomes ENTER of 64 acquisitions. Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms Select Average: Normal (normal To smooth the waveform, do the following: average) or Smart (smart ENTER average, see below).
Page 34: Using Persistence, Envelope And Dot-Join To Display Waveforms
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Using Persistence, Envelope and Dot-Join to Display Waveforms You can use Persistence to observe dynamic signals. See Figure 10. Display the key labels. SCOPE SCOPE Open the menu. WAVEFORM OPTIONS Jump to Waveform: and open the Figure 9.
Page 35: Displaying Glitches
Using the Scope and Meter Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Displaying Glitches Select Display: Dot-join: Off to display measured samples only. Dot To capture glitches on a waveform, do the following: join off may be useful when Display the key labels.
Page 36: Suppressing High Frequency Noise
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Suppressing High Frequency Noise Acquiring Waveforms Switching the glitch detection off (Glitch: Off) will Setting the Acquisition Speed and Waveform suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Memory Depth Averaging will suppress the noise even more. To set the acquisition speed, do the following: Display the key labels.
Page 37: Selecting Ac-Coupling
Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Normal – optimal waveform Waveform update rate and zoom range combination To invert, for example the input A waveform, do the following: Exit the menu. Display the key labels.
Page 38: Variable Input Sensitivity
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Variable Input Sensitivity Open the menu. INPUT A 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 Select and accept Variable.
Page 39: Working With Noisy Waveforms
Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Working with Noisy Waveforms Using Mathematics Functions +, -, x, XY-mode You can add (+), subtract (-), or multiply (x) two To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can waveforms. The test tool will display the mathematical limit the working bandwidth to 10 kHz or 20 MHz.
Page 40: Using Mathematics Function Spectrum (Fft)
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Using Mathematics Function Spectrum (FFT) Select Function: +, -, x or XY- mode. ENTER The Spectrum function shows the spectral content of the input A, B, C or D waveform in the input waveform color. It Select the first waveform: performs an FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) to transform the Source 1: A, B, C or D...
Page 41 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms If it displays WRONG TB the time base setting does not Jump to Waveform: and select enable the test tool to display an FFT result. It is either too Mathematics... to open the ENTER slow, which can result in aliasing, or too fast, which results Mathematics menu.
Page 42: Comparing Waveforms
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual 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: Display the key labels.
Page 43 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Select On to display the reference Store the momentary waveform ENTER waveform. This can be: and display it permanently for ENTER - the last used reference waveform reference. The display also shows (if not available no reference the actual waveform.
Page 44: Pass - Fail Testing
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Pass - Fail Testing Analyzing Waveforms You can use a reference waveform as a test template for You can use the analysis functions CURSOR ZOOM the actual waveform. If at least one sample of a waveform to perform detailed waveform analysis.
Page 45: Making Automatic Meter Measurements (For Models 190-Xx4)
Using the Scope and Meter Making Automatic Meter Measurements (for models 190-xx4) Making Automatic Meter Measurements Select the reading number to be (for models 190-xx4) displayed, for example READING The test tool offers a wide range of automatic meter Select on A. Observe that the measurements.
Page 46: Making Relative Meter Measurements
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Making Relative Meter Measurements Now the large reading is the actual input value minus the stored reference value. The actual input value is displayed A relative measurement displays the present below the large reading (ACTUAL: xxxx), see Figure 13. measurement result relative to a defined reference value.
Page 47: Making Multimeter Measurements (For Models 190-Xx2)
Using the Scope and Meter Making Multimeter Measurements (for models 190-xx2) Making Multimeter Measurements (for Adjusting the reference value models 190-xx2) To adjust the reference value, do the following: The screen displays the numeric readings of the Display the Adjust Reference measurements on the meter input.
Page 48: Measuring Resistance Values
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Measuring Resistance Values The resistor value is displayed in ohms. Observe also that the bargraph is displayed. (See 15.) To measure a resistance, do the following: Connect the red and black test leads from the 4-mm banana jack inputs to the resistor.
Page 49: Making A Current Measurement
Carefully read the instructions about the current probe you are using. To set up the test tool, do the following: Highlight A ac. Connect a current probe (e.g. Fluke i410, optional) between the 4-mm banana jack inputs and the conductor to be measured. Open the...
Page 50: Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Observe the sensitivity of the current probe. Highlight the To activate manual ranging, do the following during any corresponding sensitivity in the Meter measurement: menu, e.g. 1 mV/A. Activate manual ranging. MANUAL Accept the current measurement.
Page 51: Making Relative Meter Measurements
Using the Scope and Meter Making Multimeter Measurements (for models 190-xx2) Now the large reading is the actual input value minus the stored reference value. The bargraph indicates the actual Making Relative Meter Measurements input value. The actual input value and the reference value are displayed below the large reading (ACTUAL: xxxx A relative measurement displays the present REFERENCE: xxx), see Figure 18.
Page 52 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Adjusting the reference value To adjust the reference value, do the following: Display the Adjust Reference menu. Select the digit you want to adjust. Adjust the digit. Repeat step 6 and step 7 until finished. Enter the new reference value.
Page 53: Using The Recorder Functions
Chapter 2 Using The Recorder Functions 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 measurement in scope or meter mode.
Page 54: Plotting Measurements Over Time (Trendplot™)
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Plotting Measurements Over Time Starting a TrendPlot Function To start a TrendPlot, do the following: (TrendPlot™) Use the TrendPlot function to plot a graph of Scope or Make automatic Scope or Meter measurements, see Chapter 1.
Page 55 Using The Recorder Functions Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) When the test tool is in automatic mode, automatic vertical Note scaling is used to fit the TrendPlot graph on the screen. When simultaneously TrendPlotting two readings, the screen area is split into two sections of four to freeze RECORDER STOP...
Page 56: Displaying Recorded Data
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Changing the Recorder Options When in normal view ( ), only the twelve most At the lower right of the display, the status line indicates a NORMAL recently recorded divisions are displayed on screen. All time.
Page 57: Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record)
Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) 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 event of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
Page 58: Displaying Recorded Data
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Using Scope Record in Single Sweep Mode In Normal view, the samples that roll off the screen are Use the recorder Single Sweep function to automatically stored in deep memory. When the memory is full, stop recording when the deep memory is full.
Page 59: Using Triggering To Start Or Stop Scope Record
Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) Using Triggering to Start or Stop Scope Record Open the RECORDER OPTIONS menu. 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;...
Page 60: Analyzing A Trendplot Or Scope Record
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Select the desired trigger slope (Slope:) and jump to Level:. ENTER Select the 0.12V or 1.2V trigger level and accept all recorder ENTER options. Apply a trigger signal to the red and black ext. trigger banana inputs.
Page 61: Using Replay, Zoom And Cursors
Chapter 3 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope About this Chapter Screens This chapter covers the capabilities of the analysis When you are in scope mode, the test tool automatically functions Cursor, Zoom, and Replay. These functions stores the 100 most recent screens.
Page 62: Replaying Step-By-Step
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Replaying Step-by-Step To step through the last scope screens, do the following: From scope mode, open the REPLAY menu. REPLAY Observe that the waveform is frozen and that appears at REPLAY the top of the screen (see Figure 23).
Page 63: Replaying Continuously
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens Replaying Continuously Turning Off the Replay Function You can also replay the stored screens continuously, like Turn off REPLAY playing a video tape. To replay continuously, do the following: Capturing 100 Intermittents Automatically From Scope mode, open the REPLAY...
Page 64: Zooming In On A Waveform
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Zooming in on a Waveform To obtain a more detailed view of a waveform, you can zoom in on a waveform using the function. ZOOM To zoom in on a waveform, do the following: Display the key labels.
Page 65: Making Cursor Measurements
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements Making Cursor Measurements Note Even when the key labels are not displayed at the Cursors allow you to make precise digital measurements bottom of the screen, you still can use the arrow on waveforms.
Page 66: Using Vertical Cursors On A Waveform
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 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 waveform section between the cursors, do the following: From scope mode, display the CURSOR cursor key labels.
Page 67: Using Cursors On A Mathematical Result (+ - X) Waveform
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements Notes Using Cursors on Spectrum Measurements − For mVs select probe type ‘Voltage’. To do a cursor measurent on a spectrum, do the following: − For mAs select probe type ‘Current’. From Spectrum measurement CURSOR −...
Page 68: Making Rise Time Measurements
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Making Rise Time Measurements To measure rise time, do the following: From scope mode, display the CURSOR cursor key labels. Press to highlight For multiple waveforms select the required waveform A, B, C, D or M (if a math function is active).
Page 69: Triggering On Waveforms
Chapter 4 Triggering on Waveforms • If the signal is unstable or has a very low frequency, About this Chapter you can control the trigger level, slope, and trigger delay for a better view of the signal. (See next This chapter provides an introduction to the trigger section.) functions of the test tool.
Page 70: Setting Trigger Level And Slope
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 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. appears AUTO MANUAL AUTO...
Page 71: Using Trigger Delay Or Pre-Trigger
Triggering on Waveforms Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger When a valid trigger signal is found, the trigger key will be lit and the trigger parameters appear in black. You can begin to display the waveform some time before When no trigger is found, the trigger parameters appear in or after the trigger point has been detected.
Page 72: Automatic Trigger Options
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Automatic Trigger Options If the frequency range of the automatic triggering is set to > 15 Hz, the Connect-and-View™ function responds more In the trigger menu, settings for automatic triggering can quickly. The response is quicker because the test tool is be changed as follows.
Page 73: Triggering On Edges
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges Triggering on Edges When Free Run is selected, the test tool updates the screen even if there are no triggers. A waveform always If the signal is unstable or has a very low frequency, use appears on the screen.
Page 74: Triggering On Noisy Waveforms
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms The word appears at the top of the screen MANUAL indicating that the test tool is waiting for a trigger. As soon To reduce jitter on the screen when triggering on noisy as the test tool receives a trigger, the waveform is waveforms, you can use a trigger filter.
Page 75: N-Cycle Triggering
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges N-Cycle Triggering Set the number of cycles N N-Cycle triggering enables you to create a stable picture of for example n-cycle burst waveforms. Adjust the trigger level Each next trigger is generated after the waveform has Waveforms with N-Cycle triggering (N=2) and without N- crossed the trigger level N times in the direction that Cycle triggering are shown in Figure 31.
Page 76: Triggering On External Waveforms (Models 190-Xx2)
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Triggering on External Waveforms Observe that the key labels at the bottom of the screen have been adapted to allow selection of two different (models 190-xx2) external trigger levels: 0.12 V and 1.2 V: Use external triggering when you want to display waveforms on inputs A and B while triggering on a third signal.
Page 77: Triggering On Video Signals
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Video Signals Triggering on Video Signals To trigger on a video signal, first select the standard of the video signal you are going to measure: Apply a video signal to the red input A. Display the key labels.
Page 78: Triggering On Video Frames
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Triggering on Video Frames Triggering on Video Lines Use FIELD 1 or FIELD 2 to trigger either on the first half of Use ALL LINES to trigger on all line synchronization the frame (odd) or on the second half of the frame pulses (horizontal synchronization).
Page 79: Triggering On Pulses
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses Triggering on Pulses Select the positive pulse icon, Use pulse width triggering to isolate and display specific then jump to Condition. ENTER pulses that you can qualify by time, such as glitches, missing pulses, bursts or signal dropouts. Select <t, then jump to Update.
Page 80: Finding Missing Pulses
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Finding Missing Pulses The test tool stores all triggered screens in the The next example covers finding missing pulses in a train replay memory. For example, if you setup your of positive pulses. In this example it is assumed that the triggering for glitches, you can capture 100 pulses have a 100 ms distance between the rising edges.
Page 81 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses To set the pulse width to 110 ms, continue as follows: Select the positive pulse icon to trigger on a positive pulse, then ENTER Enable the arrow keys to adjust jump to Condition: . the pulse width.
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Page 83: Using Memory And Pc
Using Memory and PC About this Chapter The ports are fully isolated from the input channels and are covered with dust covers when not in use. This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the general functions of the test tool that can be used in the three main modes: Scope, Meter, or Recorder.
Page 84: Saving And Recalling
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Saving and Recalling You can: • Save screens and setups to internal memory, and Table 1. Test Tool Internal Memory recall them again from memory. The test tool has 30 Mode Memory locations ‘screen and setup’...
Page 85: Saving Screens With Associated Setups
Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling In the displayed file list of stored data Saving Screens with Associated Setups the following symbols are used: To save for example a screen+setup in Scope mode, do the following: setup + 1 screen Display the key labels.
Page 86 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Select the target memory INT Select Screen+Setup and open (internal memory) or USB (USB menu. SAVE AS ENTER device). Observe the new menu if you SAVE select USB. Below Save As: the default name + serial number and OK SAVE are already selected.
Page 87 Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling All memories in use Highlight OK SAVE to save the actual screen using the edited ENTER If no free memory locations are available a message pops name. up that proposes to you to overwrite the oldest data set. Do one of the following: To modify the default name generated by the test tool, continue from step 8 as follows:...
Page 88: Saving Screens In .Bmp Format (Print Screen)
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Saving Screens in .bmp Format (Print Deleting Screens with Associated Screen) Setups To save a screen in bitmap (.bmp) format, do the To delete a screen and associated setup, do the following: following: Display the key labels.
Page 89: Recalling Screens With Associated Setups
Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling Recalling Screens with Associated To recall a screen as a reference waveform to compare it to an actually measured waveform, see Chapter 1 Setups ‘Comparing Waveforms’. To recall a screen+setup, do the following: Recalling a Setup Configuration Display the key labels.
Page 90: Viewing Stored Screens
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Viewing Stored Screens Note: In the VIEW mode the replay screens of a To scroll through the memories while looking at the stored saved ‘record+setup’ cannot be viewed! Only screens, do the following: the screen at the instant of saving can be Display the key labels.
Page 91: Copying-Moving Stored Screens And Setup Files
Using Memory and PC Using FlukeView® Highlight to copy or Open the menu. COPY MOVE RENAME ENTER move (copy and delete source) a file. Skip to a new character position. Accept your choice and jump to the ENTER filename field. Select another character.
Page 92: Connecting To A Computer
- A complete FlukeView® version can be connect a computer to the mini USB PORT of the test ordered using ordering code SW90W. tool (See Figure 36). For use with the Fluke Series II ScopeMeter®test tools • Install the test tool USB drivers, see Appendix A.
Page 93: Using The Standard Accessories
Chapter 6 Tips About this Chapter Using the Standard Accessories This chapter gives you information and tips on how you The following illustrations show the use of the standard can make the best use of the test tool. accessories such as voltage probes, test leads, and the various clips.
Page 94 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Ground Spring Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not Figure 38. Electronic Connections for Measurements connect the ground spring to voltages higher Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip Grounding than 30 Vrms from earth ground.
Page 95: Using The Independently Floating Isolated Inputs
Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs Using the Independently Floating • Additional safety. Since the commons are not directly connected, the chance of causing short circuit when Isolated Inputs measuring multiple signals is greatly reduced. You can use the independently floating isolated inputs to •...
Page 96 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Warning To avoid electrical shock, always use the insulation sleeve (Figure 1, item e) or the hook clip when using the probe reference (ground) lead. The voltage applied to the reference lead is also present on the ground ring near the probe tip as shown in Figure 40.
Page 97 Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs DC BUS ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND ANALOG DIGITAL GROUND GROUND DC BUS Figure 42. Correct connection of reference leads Figure 41. Parasitic capacitance between analog and digital reference...
Page 98: Using The Tilt Stand
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER Using the Tilt Stand The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing from an angle while placed on a table. The typical position is shown in Figure 44. DIGITAL GROUND ANALOG...
Page 99: Kensington ® -Lock
Tips Kensington®-lock ® Kensington -lock Fixing the Hangstrap The test tool is provided with a security slot compatible A hang strap is supplied with the test tool. The figure ® with a Kensington lock, see Figure 44. below shows how to attach the strap correctly to the test tool.
Page 100: Resetting The Test Tool
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool Suppressing Key Labels and Menu’s If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, You can close a menu or hide key label at any time: without clearing the memories, do the following: Hide any key label, press again to display the CLEAR...
Page 101: Changing The Information Language
Tips Changing the Information Language Changing the Information Language Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness During operation of the test tool, messages may appear at To adjust the contrast and backlight brightness, do the the bottom of the screen. You can select the language in following: which these messages are displayed.
Page 102: Changing Date And Time
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Changing Date and Time Choose 2013, jump to Month: . The test tool has a date and time clock. For example, to change the date to 19 April, 2013, do the following: ENTER Display the key labels.
Page 103: Saving Battery Life
Tips Saving Battery Life Saving Battery Life Setting the Power Down Timer Initially the power shutdown time is 30 minutes. You can set When operated on the battery, the test tool conserves power the power shutdown time to 5 minutes as following: by shutting itself down.
Page 104: Setting The Display Auto-Off Timer
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Setting the Display AUTO-off Timer To turn on the display again do one of the following: Initially the display AUTO-off timer is disabled (no automatic • Press any key. The Display will be visible again and display turn off).
Page 105: Changing The Auto Set Options
Tips Changing the Auto Set Options Changing the Auto Set Options Select 1 Hz and up, then jump to Input Coupling: ENTER With the next procedure you can choose how auto set behaves when you press the (auto set) key. AUTO MANUAL When you press the...
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Page 107: Maintaining The Test Tool
Chapter 7 Maintaining the Test Tool About this Chapter Cleaning the Test Tool This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that Warning can be performed by the user. For complete service, Remove the input signals before you clean disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see the the test tool.
Page 108: Charging The Batteries
Figure 46. To charge the batteries more quickly, turn off the test tool. Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the battery (Fluke accessory BP290 or BP291) with a fully charged Caution one, and use the external battery charger EBC290 To avoid overheating of the batteries during (optional Fluke accessory).
Page 109: Replacing The Battery Pack
Replacing the Battery Pack 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 not yet saved in the test tool memory is maintained if the battery is replaced within 30 seconds.
Page 110 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 48. Removing the Battery Cover Figure 49. Removing the Battery...
Page 111: Calibrating The Voltage Probes
Maintaining the Test Tool Calibrating the Voltage Probes Calibrating the Voltage Probes Open the menu again. PROBE ON A To fully meet user specifications, you need to adjust the Select PROBE CAL… 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.
Page 112 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual A message appears asking you whether to start the 10:1 The test tool automatically calibrates itself to the probe. probe calibration. During calibration you should not touch the probe. A message indicates when the DC calibration has completed Start the probe calibration.
Page 113: Displaying Version And Calibration Information
(software) options. The test tool specifications (see Chapter 8) are based on a 1 year calibration cycle. Recalibration must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your local Fluke representative for recalibration.
Page 114: Parts And Accessories
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Parts and Accessories The following tables list the user-replaceable parts and specific optional accessories for the various test tool models. To order replacement parts or additional accessories, contact your Fluke representative. Replacement Parts Item Ordering Code...
Page 115 Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts (continued) Voltage Probe Set (Red or Blue or Gray or Green) VPS410-II-R (red) The set includes the following items (not available separately): VPS410-II-B (blue) • 10:1 Voltage Probe, 500 MHz (red or blue) VPS410-II-G (gray) •...
Page 116 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Replacement Parts (continued) Replacement Set for Voltage Probe VPS410 and VPS410-II RS400 The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 1x Hook Clip for Probe Tip (black) • 1x Ground Lead with Mini Alligator Clip (black) •...
Page 117: Optional Accessories
Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Voltage Probe Set, designed for use with the Fluke 190-50x test tool. VPS510-R (red) The set includes the following items (not available separately): VPS510-B (blue) • 10:1 Voltage Probe, 500 MHz (red or blue or gray or green) VPS510-G (gray) •...
Page 118 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Optional accessories (continued) Probe Accessory Extension Set – VPS410, VPS410-II AS400 The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 1x Industrial Alligator for Probe Tip (black) • 1x 2-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (black) •...
Page 119 Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Optional accessories (continued) Hanging Hook; allows the test tool to be hung on a cabinet door or HH290 separation wall. 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable Set; includes 3 cables (1 red, 1 gray, 1 black), PM9091 1.5 m length with safety designed insulated BNC connectors.
Page 120: Troubleshooting
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Troubleshooting • The display ‘auto off’ timer is active, see Chapter 6 ‘Setting the Display AUTO-off Timer’. To turn the The Test Tool Shuts Down After a Short Time display on press any key (restarts the ‘display AUTO - off’...
Page 121: Battery Operated Fluke Accessories Do Not Function
Maintaining the Test Tool Troubleshooting 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 or follow the procedure given for that particular accessory.
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Page 123: Specifications
The test tool has been designed and tested in accordance Performance Characteristics with Standards EN/IEC 61010-1, EN/IEC 61010-2-030, FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical EN/IEC 61010-31, Safety Requirements for Electrical values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use.
Page 124: Oscilloscope
2-channel models ..1 MΩ (±1 %)//15 pF (±2.25 pF) Bandwidth, DC Coupled Max. Input Voltage FLUKE 190-50x ........500 MHz (-3 dB) For detailed specifications, see “Safety” on page 126 FLUKE 190-2xx ........200 MHz (-3 dB) Vertical Accuracy ...... ±(2.1 % + 0.04 range/div) FLUKE 190-1xx ........
Page 125 Specifications Oscilloscope FLUKE 190-102, -104: Glitch Detection 5 ns to 4 µs /div (all channels) .... up to 1.25 GS/s 4 µs to 120 s/div ... displays glitches as fast as 8 ns 10 µs to 120 s/div ......... 125 MS/s Waveform Display ..........
Page 126: Trigger And Delay
DC to 5 MHz at 2 mV/div and 5 mV/div ... 1 division Delay ..........-12 div to +1200 div 500 MHz (FLUKE 190-50x) ......1 division Max. Delay ..........48 s at 4 s/div 600 MHz (FLUKE 190-50x) ......2 divisions 200 MHz (FLUKE 190-2xx) ......
Page 127: Video Trigger
Specifications Oscilloscope Video Trigger Continuous Auto Set Standards ..PAL, PAL+, NTSC, SECAM, Non-interlaced Autoranging attenuators and time base, automatic Connect-and-View™ triggering with automatic source Modes ...... Lines, Line Select, Field 1 or Field 2 selection. Source ................A Modes Polarity ..........
Page 128: Automatic Scope Measurements
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Automatic Scope Measurements Accuracy at 4 s to 10 µs/div, FLUKE 190-xx4 2 mV/div ..........±(3 % + 10 counts) The accuracy of all readings is within ± (% of reading + 5 mV/div to 100 V/div ......
Page 129: Ac+Dc Voltage (True Rms)
For higher frequencies the instrument’s frequency roll Maximum Resolution off starts affecting accuracy. with 10:1 probe ............1 mV Accuracy, FLUKE 190-xx4 direct (1:1) ............100 µV DC coupled: Full Scale Reading ........1100 counts DC to 60 Hz ........±(3 % +10 counts)
Page 130: Amperes (Amp)
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Amperes (AMP) Accuracy 1 Hz to full bandwidth ...... ±(0.5 % +2 counts) With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt (4 s/div to 10 ns/div and 10 periods on the screen). Ranges ......same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Probe Sensitivity ....
Page 131: V/Hz
Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements V/Hz Phase (A and B, C and D) Purpose ....to show the measured Vpwm value Range ..........-180 to +180 degrees (see Vpwm) divided by the fundamental frequency Resolution ............1 degree on Variable AC Motor Speed drives. Accuracy Accuracy ...........
Page 132: Meter Measurements For Fluke 190-Xx4
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 Four of the Automatic Scope Measurements as defined The accuracy of all measurements is within ± (% of above may be displayed at the same time, using larger reading + number of counts) from 18 °C to 28 °C.
Page 133: Ohms (Ω)
Specifications Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 Ω Temperature (TEMP) Ohms ( With Optional Temperature Probe Ranges ......... 500.0 Ω, 5.000 kΩ, 50.00 kΩ, 500.0 kΩ, 5.000 MΩ, 30.00 MΩ Ranges (°C or °F) ........-40.0 to +100.0 ° -100.0 to +250.0 °...
Page 134: Ac+Dc Voltage (True Rms)
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) Recorder Ranges ..500.0 mV, 5.000 V, 50.00 V, 500.0 V, 1100 V TrendPlot (Meter or Scope) Full Scale Reading ........5000 counts Chart recorder that plots a graph of min and max values of Accuracy Meter or Scope measurements over time.
Page 135: Zoom, Replay And Cursors
Specifications Zoom, Replay and Cursors Cursor Measurements Acquisition Modes ........Single Sweep Continuous Roll Cursor Modes ........single vertical cursor Start/Stop on Trigger dual vertical cursors Time Reference ..... time from start, time of day dual horizontal cursors (Scope mode) Markers ....... automatic markers at cross points Zoom, Replay and Cursors Measurements ........
Page 136: Miscellaneous
• BC190/808 Universal switchable adapter 115 V ±10 % or 230 V ±10 %, with plug EN60320-2.2G Power • BC190/820 Universal adapter 100...240 V ±10 %, with FLUKE 190-xx4, -50x: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (model plug EN60320-2.2G BP291): Line Frequency .......... 50 and 60 Hz Operating Time ....
Page 137: Internal Memory
Size ..... 265 x 190 x 70 mm (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...
Page 138: Environmental
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Environmental Electromagnetic Environment ....EN/IEC61326-1 (Portable Equipment) Environmental ......MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Enclosure Protection ......IP51, ref: IEC60529 Temperature Operating: battery installed ....0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Standards no battery installed ....
Page 139: Safety
Specifications Safety Max. Floating Voltage FLUKE 190-xxx (test tool or test tool + VPS410) Safety From any terminal to earth ground ..1000 V CAT III Designed for 1000 V Measurement Category III, 600 V 600 V CAT IV Measurement Category IV (with supplied 10:1 probes) per: Between any terminal ......
Page 140 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual MAX. INPUT VOLTAGE (Vrms) VOLTAGE (Vrms) CAT III 1000 CAT IV 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 50 100 200 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 50 100 FREQUENCY (kHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 52.
Page 141: Probe Vps410
Specifications 10:1 Probe VPS410 10:1 Probe VPS410 Accuracy Probe accuracy when adjusted on the test tool: DC to 20 kHz ............±1 % 20 kHz to 1 MHz............. ±2 % 1 MHz to 25 MHz ........... ±3 % For higher frequencies the probe’s roll off starts affecting the accuracy.
Page 142: Electromagnetic Immunity
ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 190 Series II test tools, including standard accessories are compliant to EN61326-1, with the addition of the following table Scope Mode (10 ms/div: Waveform disturbance with VPS410 voltage probe shorted. (Table 3) Table 3.
Page 143 Appendices Appendix Title Page Installing USB Drivers .................... A-1 Battery Pack MSDS ....................B-1 Instrument Security Procedures ................C-1...
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Page 145 To be able to Note communicate with the instrument, drivers need to be The Fluke 190 Series II instrument requires two loaded onto the computer. This document describes how drivers to be loaded in sequence. to install the drivers on a Windows XP computer.
Page 146 Installing the USB Drivers To install the USB drivers, do the following: Connect the Fluke 190 Series II instrument to the PC. The USB cable can be plugged in and out (hot-swap) when both the computer and the instrument are on. It is not required to power off.
Page 147 Appendices Installing USB Drivers 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 CD-ROM, ®...
Page 148 ScopeMeter® Test Tool 190 Series II Users Manual After completing the first step the New Hardware Wizard will start again to install the USB Serial Port Driver. Click ‘Next’ to install the software automatically. Windows will download the drivers automatically from the Windows Driver Distribution Center on the internet.
Page 149 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...
Page 150 In this situation the COM port number can be changed manually. To manually assign a different COM port number right click on ‘Fluke USB Serial Port COM(5)’ and select properties. From the Properties menu, select the Port Settings tab, and click ‘Advanced…’ to change the port number.
Page 151 Appendices Battery Pack MSDS Appendix B Battery Pack MSDS Li-ion Battery Pack Contact Fluke for a Battery Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Compliance Information.
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Page 153 Appendices Instrument Security Procedures Appendix C Instrument Security Procedures Memory 3. D5000, D5002: 2 x 64 Mb Flash EEPROM. ® The 190 Series II ScopeMeter test tool has the Non-volatile memory used to store operating code following memory devices: (instrument firmware) for the product, and to store calibration constants.
Page 154 (only available for use by Product Development). 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).
Page 155 Appendices Instrument Security Procedures Select DELETE with the up/down arrow keys. Press ENTER. ENTER Press F2 – SELECT ALL. Press ENTER. ENTER Press F4 – YES to confirm the Clear action. If the test tool is not powered through its Power Adapter removing the battery for 10 minutes will clear all data stored in SRAM.
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