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SERVICE CENTERS To locate an authorized service center, visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.fluke.com or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below: +1-888-993-5853 in U.S.A. and Canada +31-402-678-200 in Europe +1-425-356-5500 from other countries...
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No Visible Trace Disturbance ................2-12 2-2. Trace Disturbance < 10%..................2-12 2-3. Multimeter Disturbance < 1% ................2-12 3-1. Fluke 123 Main Blocks ..................3-3 3-2. Fluke 123 Operating Modes .................. 3-9 3-3. Voltage Ranges And Trace Sensitivity ..............3-18 3-4.
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 3-1. Fluke 123 Block Diagram..................3-2 3-2. Fluke 123 Start-up Sequence, Operating Modes........... 3-8 3-3. Power Supply Block Diagram ................3-9 3-4. CHAGATE Control Voltage ................. 3-12 3-5. Fly-Back Converter Current and Control Voltage ..........3-12 3-6.
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Four-wire Ohms calibration connections .............. 5-14 5-9. Capacitance Gain Calibration Input Connections ..........5-15 5-10. 20 V Supply Cable for Calibration................ 5-16 6-1. Fluke 123 Main Assembly..................6-4 6-2. Flex Cable Connectors ..................6-5 6-3. Main PCA Unit Assembly..................6-7 6-4.
Safety Instructions 1.1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction Read these pages carefully before beginning to install and use the instrument. The following paragraphs contain information, cautions and warnings which must be followed to ensure safe operation and to keep the instrument in a safe condition. Warning Servicing described in this manual is to be done only by qualified service personnel.
Components which are important for the safety of the instrument may only be replaced by components obtained through your local FLUKE organization. These parts are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the List of Replaceable Parts, Chapter 8.
2.1 Introduction 2.1 Introduction Performance Characteristics FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance numerical values indicate those that could be nominally expected from the mean of a range of identical ScopeMeter test tools.
Service Manual Max. Input Voltage A and B direct or with test leads 600 Vrms with BB120 300 Vrms (For detailed specifications see “2.7 Safety”) Max. Floating Voltage from any terminal to ground 600 Vrms, up to 400Hz Resolution 8 bit ±(1% + 0.05 range/div) Vertical Accuracy ±4 divisions...
Characteristics 2.3 Dual Input Meter Sensitivity A and B @ DC to 5 MHz 0.5 divisions or 5 mV @ 25 MHz 1.5 divisions @ 40 MHz 4 divisions ±0.5 div. max. Voltage level error Slope Positive, Negative Video on A Interlaced video signals only Modes Lines, Line Select...
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Service Manual True RMS Voltages (VAC and VAC+DC) Ranges 500 mV, 5V, 50V, 500V, 1250V Accuracy for 5 to 100% of range DC coupled: ±(1% +10 counts) DC to 60 Hz (VAC+DC) ±(1% +10 counts) 1 Hz to 60 Hz (VAC) AC or DC coupled: ±(2.5% +15 counts) 60 Hz to 20 kHz...
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Characteristics 2.3 Dual Input Meter Duty Cycle (DUTY) Range 2% to 98% Frequency Range for Continuous Autoset 15Hz (1Hz) to 30 MHz Accuracy: ±(0.5% +2 counts) @1Hz to 1 MHz ±(1.0% +2 counts) @1 MHz to 10 MHz ±(2.5% +2 counts) @10 MHz to 40 MHz Resolution 0.1%...
Characteristics 2.4 Miscellaneous Touch Hold (on A) Captures and freezes a stable measurement result. Beeps when stable. Touch Hold works on the main meter reading , with threshholds of 1 Vpp for AC signals and 100mV for DC signals. TrendPlot Graphs meter readings of the Min and Max values from 15 s/div (120 seconds) to 2 days/div (16 days) with time and date...
Service Manual Interface RS-232, optically isolated To Printer supports Epson FX, LQ, and HP Deskjet Laserjet , and Postscript Serial via PM9080 (optically isolated RS232 adapter/cable, optional). Parallel via PAC91 (optically isolated print adapter cable, optional). To PC Dump and load settings and data.
Characteristics 2.6 Service and Maintenance 2.6 Service and Maintenance Calibration Interval 1 Year 2.7 Safety Designed for measurements on 600 Vrms Category III Installations, Pollution Degree 2, per: • ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994 • EN61010-1 (1993) (IEC1010-1) • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.1010.1-92 (including approval) •...
Service Manual 2.8 EMC Immunity The Fluke 123, including standard accessories, conforms with the EEC directive 89/336 for EMC immunity, as defined by IEC1000-4-3, with the addition of tables 2-1 to 2-3. Trace Disturbance with STL120 See Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.
Circuit (ASIC). A detailed circuit diagram of each block is shown in Section 9. See Table 3-1. for an overview of the blocks in which the test tool is broken down, the main block function, the ASIC name, and the applicable circuit diagram. Table 3-1. Fluke 123 Main Blocks Block Main Functions...
Service Manual 3.2.1 Channel A, Channel B Measurement Circuits The Channel A and Channel B circuit are similar. The only difference is that Channel A can do all measurements, whereas Channel B does not provide resistance, diode, and capacitance measurements. Volts, and derived measurements (e.g.
Circuit Descriptions 3.2 Block Diagram Note External triggers, supplied via the optical interface RXDA line, are buffered by the P-ASIC, and then supplied to the D-ASIC (RXD signal). The TRIG-A input is also used for capacitance measurements, as described in Section 3.2.1.
Via the PROBE-A and PROBE-B lines, connected to the Input A and Input B banana shielding, the D-ASIC can detect if a probe is connected. This function is not supported by the Fluke 123 software. The D-ASIC sends commands to the C-ASICs and T-ASIC via the SCLK and SDAT serial control lines, e.g.
Circuit Descriptions 3.2 Block Diagram A linear regulator in the P-ASIC derives a +12V voltage from the power adapter voltage. The +12V is used as programming voltage for the Flash EPROM on the Digital part. 3.2.5 Start-up Sequence, Operating Modes The test tool sequences through the following steps when power is applied (see also Figure 3-2): 1.
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TURN OFF Operational Operational & Charge Mode Mode Charge Mode MAINVAL=L TURN ON BATTVOLT < 4V MAINVAL=L Battery refresh AutoShutDown TURN OFF Figure 3-2. Fluke 123 Start-up Sequence, Operating Modes Table 3-2 shows an overview of the test tool operating modes.
Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions Table 3-2. Fluke 123 Operating Modes Mode Conditions Remark Idle mode No power adapter and no battery no activity Off mode No power adapter connected, battery P-ASIC & D-ASIC powered installed, test tool off (VBAT &...
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Service Manual As described in Section 3.2.5, the test tool operating mode depends on the connected power source. The voltage VBAT is supplied either by the power adapter via V506/L501, or by the battery pack. It powers a part of the P-ASIC via R503 to pin 60 (VBATSUP). If the test tool is off, the Fly Back Converter is off, and VBAT powers the D-ASIC via transistor V569 (+3V3GAR).
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions line and filter R534-C534 to pin 80. A control loop in the control circuit adjusts the actual charge current to the required value. The filtered CHARCUR voltage range on pin 80 is 0... 2.7V for a charge current from 0.5A to zero.
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Service Manual CHAGATE control signal To make the FET conductive its Vgs (gate-source voltage) must be negative. For that purpose, the CHAGATE voltage must be negative with respect to VCHDRIVE. The P-ASIC voltage VCHDRIVE also limits the swing of the CHAGATE signal to 13V. VCHDRIVE V506 “OFF”...
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions the sense resistor (FLYSENSP) is compared to the IMAXFLY voltage. If the current exceeds the set limit, FET V554 will be turned off. Another internal current source supplies a current to R558. This resulting voltage is a reference for the maximum allowable output voltage (VOUTHI).
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Service Manual knows now if the previous input voltage step caused the comparator output to switch. By increasing the voltage steps, the voltage level can be approximated within the smallest possible step of the SADCLEV voltage. From its set SADCLEVD duty cycle, the D- ASIC knows voltage level of the selected input.
Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions In PCB versions 8 and newer R605 and R606 provide a more reliable startup of the backlight converter. Voltage at T600 pin 4 Voltage AOUT Voltage BOUT Voltage COUT zero zero detect detect Figure 3-7. Back Light Converter Voltages 3.3.2 Channel A - Channel B Measurement Circuits The description below refers to circuit diagrams Figure 9-1 and Figure 9-2.
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Service Manual LF input The LF-input (pin 42) is connected to a LF decade attenuator in voltage mode, or to a high impedance buffer for resistance and capacitance measurements. The LF decade attenuator consists of an amplifier with switchable external feedback resistors R131 to R136.
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions CALSIG input pin 36 The reference circuit on the TRIGGER part supplies an accurate +1.23V DC voltage to the CALSIG input pin 36 via R141. This voltage is used for internal calibration of the gain, and the capacitance measurement threshold levels.
Service Manual Table 3-3. Voltage Ranges And Trace Sensitivity range 50 mV 50 mV 50 mV 500 mV 500 mV 500 mV trace ../div 5 mV 10 mV 20 mV 50 mV 100 mV 200 mV 500 mV range 500V 500V 500V 1250V...
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions and the time lapse between two different known threshold crossings is measured. Thus dV, I and dt are known and the capacitance can be calculated. The unknown capacitance Cx is connected to the red Input A safety banana socket, and the black COM input.
Service Manual Table 3-5. Capacitance Ranges, Current, and Pulse Width Range 50 nF 500 nF 5000 nF 50 µF 500 µF Current µA 0.5 µA 5 µA 50 µA 500 µA 500 µA Pulse width at Full Scale 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms...
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions Triggering Figure 3-10 shows the block diagram of the T-ASIC trigger section. TRIGGER ASIC OQ0257 trigger section TRIGLEV1 ALLTRIG TRIGLEV2 TRIGQUAL ALLTRIG TRIG A select synchronize analog TRIG B TRIGDT DUALTRIG logic delta-t trigger path HOLDOFF SMPCLK colour filter...
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Service Manual from ALLTRIG, e.g. on each 10th ALLTRIG pulse a TRIGQUAL pulse is given. The TRIGQUAL is supplied this to the synchronize/delta-T circuit via the select logic. 3. Normal triggering. The ALLTRIG signal is supplied to the synchronization/delta-T circuit. The ALLTRIG signal includes all triggers.
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions DACTEST output A frequency detector in the T-ASIC monitors the ALLTRIG signal frequency. If the frequency is too high to obtain a reliable transmission to the D-ASIC, the DACTEST output pin 29 will become high. The DACTEST signal is read by the D-ASIC via the slow ADC on the Power part.
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Service Manual Reference Voltage Circuit This circuit derives several reference voltages from the 1.23V main reference source. REFPWM2 +3.3V P-ASIC OQ0256 R307 +1.23V REFP V301 1.23V REFP T-ASIC OQ0257 R309 GAINPWM R311 +3.3V R312 REFPWM1 GNDREF R308 GAINREFN R306 -1.23V REFN R310 GAINADCB...
D-ASIC via the SCLK and SDAT serial control lines.. 3.3.4 Digital Circuit See the Fluke 123 block diagram Figure 3-1, and circuit diagram Figure 9-4. The Digital part is built up around the D-ASIC MOT0002. It provides the following functions: •...
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Service Manual The sample rate depends on the sample clock supplied to pin 24. The sample rate is 5 MHz or 25 MHz, depending on the instrument mode. The ADC input signal is sampled on the rising edge of the sample clock. The digital equivalent of this sample is available on the outputs D0-D7 with a delay of 6 sample clock cycles.
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Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions ROM control for PCB versions < 8 The Flash ROM mode depends on the output signal of the RESET ROM circuit, RP#: • RP#>2V, software can run. True if +12V present and/or ROMRST is high. •...
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Service Manual Do Di Do Di FRAME Common Driver Common Driver Common Driver LnCl LnCl LnCl Column X1..80 X81..160 X161..240 Driver Y1..80 LnCl Carry Column Driver LEFT Y81..160 LnCl FRONTVIEW Carry Column Driver LCDAT0-3 PIXEL (0,0) DATACLK0 Y161..240 LINECLK LnCl Figure 3-13.
Circuit Descriptions 3.3 Detailed Circuit Descriptions The keys are arranged in a 6 rows x 6 columns matrix. If a key is pressed, the D-ASIC drives the rows, and senses the columns. The ON/OFF key is not included in the matrix. This key toggles a flip-flop in the D-ASIC via the ONKEY line (D-ASIC pin 72).
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(pin 99) can suppress the probe detection. If this signal is low, The PROBE-A and PROBE-B lines are permanently low (via R471, R472), regardless of a probe is connected or not connected. This function is not supported by the Fluke 123 software. See also Section 3.3.2 “Probe detection”.
Chapter 4 Performance Verification Title Page 4.1 Introduction....................4-3 4.2 Equipment Required For Verification ............4-3 4.3 How To Verify .................... 4-3 4.4 Display and Backlight Test ................. 4-4 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests ................4-5 4.5.1 Input A and B Base Line Jump Test ............ 4-6 4.5.2 Input A Trigger Sensitivity Test ............
4.2 Equipment Required For Verification The primary source instrument used in the verification procedures is the Fluke 5500A. If a 5500A is not available, you can substitute another calibrator as long as it meets the minimum test requirements.
Service Manual Follow these general instructions for all tests: • For all tests, power the test tool with the PM8907 power adapter. The battery pack must be installed. • Allow the 5500A to satisfy its specified warm-up period. • For each test point , wait for the 5500A to settle. •...
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests 12. Press (CAL) . The test tool shows the display test pattern shown in Figure 4-1, at default contrast. Observe the test pattern closely, and verify that the no pixels with abnormal contrast are present in the display pattern squares.
Service Manual ST7968.CGM Figure 4-2. Menu item selection If an item is selected, it is marked by I. Not selected items are marked by . If a selected item is highlighted, an then is pressed, the item remains selected. You can also navigate through the menu using .
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests 5. Using set the time base to 10 ms/div. 6. Using toggle the sensitivity of Input A between 5 and 10 mV/div. After changing the sensitivity wait some seconds until the trace has settled. Observe the Input A trace, and check to see if it is set to the same position after changing the sensitivity.
Service Manual 8. Verify that the signal is well triggered. If it is not, press to enable the up/down arrow keys for Trigger Level adjustment; adjust the trigger level and verify that the signal will be triggered now. 9. Set the 5500A to source a 40 MHz leveled sine wave of 1.8V peak-to-peak. 10.
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests 6. Continue through the test points. 7. When you are finished, set the 5500A to Standby. Table 4-1. Input A,B Frequency Measurement Accuracy Test 5500A output, 600 mVpp Input A, B Reading 1 MHz 0.993 to 1.007 MHz 10 MHz...
Service Manual 4. Set the 5500A frequency according to the first test point in Table 4-1. 5. Observe the Input B main reading on the test tool and check to see if it is within the range shown under the appropriate column. 6.
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests • Press to open the TRIGGER menu, and choose: INPUT: B | SCREEN UPDATE: FREE RUN | AUTO RANGE: >15HZ 3. Set the 5500A to source a 5 MHz leveled sine wave of 100 mV peak-to-peak (SCOPE output, MODE levsin).
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Service Manual • Move the Input A and Input B ground level (indicated by zero icon ) to the center grid line. Proceed as follows: Press to enable the arrow keys for moving the Input A ground level. Press to enable the arrow keys for moving the Input B ground level. Using the keys move the ground level.
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Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests 15. Verify that the 5500A voltage is between +1.5V and +2.5V when the test tool is triggered. To repeat the test, start at step 12. 16. Set the 5500A to Standby. 17.
Service Manual 4.5.9 Input A and B DC Voltage Accuracy Test WARNING Dangerous voltages will be present on the calibration source and connecting cables during the following steps. Ensure that the calibrator is in standby mode before making any connection between the calibrator and the test tool.
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests Table 4-2. Volts DC Measurement Verification Points Sensitivity Range 5500A output, Input A-B DC Reading (Oscilloscope) (Meter) V DC 5 mV/div 500 mV 15 mV 014.4 to 015.6 10 mV/div 500 mV 30 mV 029.3 to 030.7 20 mV/div...
Service Manual 2. Select the following test tool setup: • Press to select auto ranging ( in top of display). AUTO Do not press anymore! • Press to open the INPUT A MEASUREMENTS menu, and choose: MEASURE on A: • Press to open the INPUT B MEASUREMENTS menu, and choose: INPUT B:...
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests • Press to open the SCOPE INPUTS menu, and choose: INPUT A: AC | NORMAL | INPUT B: AC | NORMAL Press to open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. • • Press to open the TRIGGER menu, and choose: INPUT: A | SCREEN UPDATE: FREE RUN | AUTO RANGE:...
Service Manual From the INPUT B PEAK sub-menu choose: PEAK TYPE : PEAK-PEAK Using select 1V/div for input A and B. • 3. Set the 5500A to source a sine wave, to the first test point in Table 4-5 (NORMAL output, WAVE sine).
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests 4.5.14 Input A and B High Voltage AC/DC Accuracy Test Warning Dangerous voltages will be present on the calibration source and connecting cables during the following steps. Ensure that the calibrator is in standby mode before making any connection between the calibrator and the test tool.
Service Manual 3. Using set the Input A and B sensitivity to the first test point in Table 4-7. The corresponding range is shown in the second column of the table. 4. Set the 5500A to source the required AC voltage (NORMAL output, WAVE sine). 5.
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests 2. Select the following test tool setup: • Press to select auto ranging ( in top of display). AUTO • Press to open the INPUT A MEASUREMENTS menu, and choose: OHM Ω Ω Ω Ω MEASURE on A: 3.
Service Manual 4.5.17 Diode Test Function Test Proceed as follows to test the Diode Test function : 1. Connect the test tool to the 5500A as for the previous test (see Figure 4-7). 2. Press to open the INPUT A MEASUREMENTS menu, and choose: MEASURE on A: DIODE 3.
Performance Verification 4.5 Input A and Input B Tests Table 4-9. Capacitance Measurement Verification Points 5500A output Reading 40 nF 39.10 to 40.90 300 nF 293.0 to 307.0 3 µF 2.930 to 3.070 30 µF 29.30 to 30.70 300 µF 293.0 to 307.0 00.00 to 00.10 (remove test tool input connections )
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Service Manual • Using set the Input A sensitivity to 200 mV/div. • select 20 µs/div. Using • Press to enable the arrow keys for selecting the video line number. • Using select the line number: 622 for PAL or SECAM 525 for NTSC.
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310 7. Apply the inverted TV Signal Generator signal to the test tool. You can invert the signal by using a Banana Plug to BNC adapter (Fluke PM9081/001) and a Banana Jack to BNC adapters (Fluke PM9082/001), as shown in Figure 4-13.
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Service Manual or I or I or I SYSTEM: NTSC SECAM PALplus | LINE: SELECT | • POLARITY: NEGATIVE • Using set the Input A sensitivity to 200 mV/div. • select 20 µs/div. Using 9. Using select the line number: 310 for PAL or SECAM 262 for NTSC 10.
5.1.1 Introduction The following information, provides the complete Calibration Adjustment procedure for the Fluke 123 test tool. The test tool allows closed-case calibration using known reference sources. It measures the reference signals, calculates the correction factors, and stores the correction factors in RAM. After completing the calibration, the correction factors can be stored in FlashROM.
Service Manual 5.2 Equipment Required For Calibration The primary source instrument used in the calibration procedures is the Fluke 5500A. If a 5500A is not available, you can substitute another calibrator as long as it meets the minimum test requirements.
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Calibration Adjustment 5.3 Starting Calibration Adjustment 4. Continue with either a. or b. below: a. To calibrate the display contrast adjustment range and the default contrast, go to Section 5.4 Contrast Calibration Adjustment. This calibration step is only required if the display cannot made dark or light enough, or if the display after a test tool reset is too light or too dark.
Service Manual 5.4 Contrast Calibration Adjustment After entering the Maintenance mode, the test tool display shows Warming Up (CL 0200):IDLE (valid) Do not press now! If you did, turn the test tool off and on, and enter the Maintenance mode again. Proceed as follows to adjust the maximum display darkness (CL0100), the default contrast (CL0110) , and the maximum display brightness (CL0120).
Calibration Adjustment 5.5 Warming Up & Pre-Calibration 5.5 Warming Up & Pre-Calibration After entering the Warming-Up & Pre-Calibration state, the display shows: WarmingUp (CL 0200):IDLE (valid) (invalid) You must always start the Warming Up & Pre Calibration at Warming Up (CL0200) Starting at another step will make the calibration invalid! Proceed as follows: 1.
Service Manual 3. Set the 5500A to source a 1 kHz fast rising edge square wave (Output SCOPE, MODE edge) to the first calibration point in Table 5-1. 4. Set the 5500A in operate (OPR). 5. Press to start the calibration. 6.
Calibration Adjustment 5.6 Final Calibration Table 5-2. HF Gain Calibration Points Slow Cal step 5500A Setting Test Tool Input Signal (1 kHz, MODE Requirements <2 µs, wavegen, (1 kHz square, t rise WAVE square) flatness after rising edge: <0.5% after 4 µs) HF-Gain AB (CL 0609) For firmware V01.00 HF-Gain AB (CL 0610)
Service Manual 4. Set the 5500A to operate (OPR). 5. Press to start the calibration. The Delta T gain, Trigger Delay (CL0720), and Pulse Adjust Input A (CL0640) will be calibrated. (For firmware V01.00 CL0640 is a separate step!). 6. Wait until the display shows Pulse Adj A (CL 0640):READY (For firmware V01.00 wait until the display shows Delay (CL 0720):READY...
Calibration Adjustment 5.6 Final Calibration 5.6.4 Pulse Adjust Input B Proceed as follows to do the Pulse Adjust Input A calibration: 1. Press to select calibration step Pulse Adj B (CL 0660):IDLE 2. Connect the test tool to the 5500A as shown in Figure 5-5. ST8005.CGM Figure 5-5.
Service Manual ST8001.CGM Figure 5-6. Volt Gain Calibration Input Connections <300V 3. Set the 5500A to supply a DC voltage, to the first calibration point in Table 5-3. 4. Set the 5500A to operate (OPR). 5. Press to start the calibration. 6.
Calibration Adjustment 5.6 Final Calibration 10. Connect the test tool to the 5500A as shown in Figure 5-7. ST8129.CGM Figure 5-7. Volt Gain Calibration Input Connections 500V 11. Set the 5500A to supply a DC voltage of 500V. 12. Set the 5500A to operate (OPR). 13.
Service Manual 5.6.8 Gain Ohm Proceed as follows to do the Gain Ohm calibration: 1. Press to select calibration adjustment step Gain Ohm (CL 0860):IDLE 2. Connect the UUT to the 5500A as shown in Figure 5-8. Notice that the sense leads must be connected directly to the test tool. ST8003.CGM Figure 5-8.
Calibration Adjustment 5.6 Final Calibration 5.6.9 Capacitance Gain Low and High Proceed as follows to do the Capacitance Gain calibration: 1. Press to select calibration adjustment step Cap. Low (CL 0900):IDLE 2. Connect the test tool to the 5500A as shown in Figure 5-9. ST8002.CGM Figure 5-9.
Service Manual 5.6.11 Capacitance Gain Proceed as follows to do the Capacitance Gain calibration: 1. Press to select calibration adjustment step Cap. Gain (CL 0960):IDLE 2. Connect the test tool to the 5500A as shown in Figure 5-9 (Section 5.6.9). 3.
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Calibration Adjustment 5.7 Save Calibration Data and Exit 4. Press (YES) to save and exit. Notes The calibration number and date will be updated only if the calibration data have been changed and the data are valid. The calibration data will change when a calibration adjustment has been done.
Chapter 6 Disassembling the Test Tool Title Page 6.1. Introduction....................6-3 6.2. Disassembling Procedures ................. 6-3 6.1.1 Required Tools ..................6-3 6.2.2 Removing the Battery Pack ..............6-3 6.2.3 Removing the Bail ................6-3 6.2.4 Opening the Test Tool ................. 6-3 6.2.5 Removing the Main PCA Unit.............
Disassembling the Test Tool 6.1. Introduction 6.1. Introduction This section provides the required disassembling procedures. The printed circuit board removed from the test tool must be adequately protected against damage. Warning To avoid electric shock, disconnect test leads, probes and power supply from any live source and from the test tool itself.
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Service Manual ST8014.EPS Figure 6-1. Fluke 123 Main Assembly...
Disassembling the Test Tool 6.2. Disassembling Procedures 6.2.5 Removing the Main PCA Unit Referring to Figure 6-1, use the following procedure to remove the main PCA unit. 1. Open the test tool (see Section 6.2.4). 2. Disconnect the LCD flex cable, and the keypad foil flat cable, see Figure 6-2. Unlock the cables by lifting the connector latch.
Service Manual 6.2.6 Removing the Display Assembly Caution Read the Caution statement in Section 6.5 when installing the display assembly. An incorrect installation can damage the display assembly. There are no serviceable parts in the display assembly. Referring to Figure 6-1, use the following procedure to remove the display assembly.
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Disassembling the Test Tool 6.3 Disassembling the Main PCA Unit Note Each input banana jacket is provided with a rubber sealing ring (Input A,B item 9, COM input item 10). Ensure that the rings are present when reassembling the main PCA unit! Caution To avoid contaminating the main PCA with oil from your fingers, do not touch the contacts (or wear gloves).
Service Manual 6.4 Reassembling the Main PCA Unit Reassembling the main PCA is the reverse of disassembly. However you must follow special precautions when reassembling the main PCA unit. 1. Ensure the input banana jacks have the rubber sealing ring in place (Input A, B item 9, COM input item 10, see Figure 4-6).
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Disassembling the Test Tool 6.5 Reassembling the Test Tool 7. Clean the display glass with a moist soft cloth if necessary. Install the display assembly. Ensure that the display is secured correctly by the four alignment tabs in the top case. It is secured correctly when it cannot be moved horizontally. 8.
Chapter 7 Corrective Maintenance Title Page 7.1 Introduction ....................... 7-3 7.2 Starting Fault Finding..................7-4 7.3 Charger Circuit ....................7-4 7.4 Starting with a Dead Test Tool................7-6 7.4.1 Test Tool Completely Dead ............... 7-6 7.4.2 Test Tool Software Does not Run.............. 7-7 7.4.3 Software Runs, Test Tool not Operative............
Corrective Maintenance 7.1 Introduction 7.1 Introduction This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures that can be used to isolate problems with the test tool. Warning Opening the case may expose hazardous voltages. For example, the voltage for the LCD back light fluorescent lamp is >400V! Always disconnect the test tool from all voltage sources and remove the batteries before opening the case.
Service Manual 7.2 Starting Fault Finding. After each step, continue with the next step, unless stated otherwise. Power the test tool by the battery pack only, then by the power adapter only. 1. The test tool operates with the power adapter, but not with the battery only: install a charged battery (VBAT >4V), and check the connections between the battery and the test tool (X503, R504, R506, R507).
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Corrective Maintenance 7.3 Charger Circuit If not correct, then: a. Check TP571 (+3V3GAR) for +3V3V. If not correct, possibly caused by V569, R580, TP571 short to ground, loose pins of N501, N501 defective. b. Check N501 pin 8 (VADALOW) for ≅ 1.1V If not correct: 1.
Service Manual The CHARCURR voltage on TP531 is controlled by a pulse width modulated voltage (CHARCUR) from the D-ASIC D471 (pin 40). The D-ASIC measures the required signals needed for control, via the Slow ADC. 1. Check the SLOW ADC, see Section 7.5.3. 2.
Corrective Maintenance 7.4 Starting with a Dead Test Tool pins of N501, or N501 defective. Check the +VD supply voltage on D-ASIC D471. Temporarily remove R470 to check for short circuit. 5. Check N501 pin 64 (VGARVAL) for +3.3V. If not correct: a.
Service Manual 7.5 Miscellaneous Functions 7.5.1 Display and Back Light Warning The voltage for the LCD back light fluorescent lamp is >400V! 1. Connect another LCD unit to see if the problem is caused by the LCD unit. The unit is not repairable.
Corrective Maintenance 7.5 Miscellaneous Functions c. Check TP601 and TP602 for a 7Vpp, 66 kHz, square wave. If not correct then check TP604 (TLON) for +3V3. If TLON is correct, then replace N600. d. Check (replace) V600, V602. 5. Backlight brightness control not correct: Check the TP605 (BACKBRIG, supplied by D-ASIC D471) for a 25 kHz, 3.3 V pulse signal.
Service Manual 4. Check TP528 (PWRONOFF) for +3V. If not correct, see Section 7.5.13 Power ON/OFF. 5. Check N501 pin 43 (COSC) for a triangle waveform, 50...100 kHz, +1.6V to +3.2V. If not correct check C553 and connections; check IREF, see step 6. If all correct, replace N501.
Corrective Maintenance 7.5 Miscellaneous Functions 7.5.4 Keyboard Proceed as follows if one or more keys cannot be operated. 1. Replace the key pad, and the key pad foil to see if this cures the problem. 2. Press a key, and check ROW0...5 (measure spots MS432..MS437) for the signal shown below : +3.3V Press key...
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Service Manual 2. Press to open the menu. SCOPE INPUTS Press to open the menu, and select: SCOPE OPTIONS ... SCOPE MODE: ROLL MODE | WAVEFORM MODE: NORMAL. 3. Apply a 1 kHz square wave to Input A and Input B, and change the test tool sensitivity (V/div) to make the complete square wave visible.
Corrective Maintenance 7.5 Miscellaneous Functions 13. Check TP258 (TRACEROT supplied by T-ASIC N301) for the signals shown below (typical example at 20 ms/div.). +0.8V -0.8V ≈100 ms ≈5 ms If not correct check: TP432 (RAMPCLK) for 3V, 200 ns pulses. TP332 (RAMPCLK) for 0.6V, 200 ns pulses.
Service Manual 2. Press and select CAP . MEASURE on A: Verify TP156 for +3.3 ... 0V pulses (repetition rate 100...200 ms): pulse width approximately 30 µs. Zero scale (open input): Full scale (for example 500 nF): pulse width approximately 25 ms. If not correct, most probably the C-ASIC N101 is defective.
Corrective Maintenance 7.5 Miscellaneous Functions 7. Supply a 15.6 kHz square wave of 20V (+10...-10V) to Input A, and Input B. 8. Check: a. TP308 (TVOUT) for 15.6 kHz, -0.8...+0.6V pulse (square wave) bursts (see figure below). 15.6 kHz ≈600 ms If not correct, N301 may be defective.
Service Manual 2. Check TP487 for +3V (supplied by D471). 7.5.12 RAM Test You can use the Microsoft TERMINAL program to test the RAM. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect the Test Tool to a PC via the Optical Interface Cable PM9080. 2.
2. Check TP482, for +3...0V pulses, variable frequency and duty cycle. 7.6 Loading Software To load instrument software in the test tool, the Fluke-43-123-19x ScopeMeter Loader program is required. Power the test tool via the power adapter input using the BC190 Power Adapter.
Chapter 8 List of Replaceable Parts Title Page 8.1 Introduction....................8-3 8.2 How to Obtain Parts..................8-3 8.3 Final Assembly Parts .................. 8-4 8.4 Main PCA Unit Parts .................. 8-6 8.5 Main PCA Parts ..................8-7 8.6 Accessory Replacement Parts ..............8-24 8.7 Service Tools....................
To ensure prompt delivery of the correct part, include the following information when you place an order: • Instrument model (Fluke 123), 12 digit instrument code (9444 ..), and serial number (DM..). The items are printed on the type plate on the bottom cover. •...
8.3 Final Assembly Parts See Table 8-1 and Figure 8-1 for the Final Assembly parts. Table 8-1. Final Assembly Parts Item Description Ordering Code top case assembly Fluke 123 5322 442 00272 shielding foil 5322 466 11434 dust seal 5322 466 11435...
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List of Replaceable Parts 8.3 Final Assembly Parts ST8014.EPS Figure 8-1. Fluke 123 Final Assembly...
Service Manual 8.4 Main PCA Unit Parts See Table 8-2 and Figure 8-2 for the Main PCA Unit parts. Table 8-2. Main PCA Unit Item Description Ordering Code screw M2.5x5 5322 502 21206 combiscrew M3x10 5322 502 21507 insulator for power input 5322 325 10163 main PCA shielding box 5322 466 10976...
List of Replaceable Parts 8.5 Main PCA Parts 8.5 Main PCA Parts See Figure 9-6 and Figure 9-7 at the end of Chapter 9 for the Main PCA drawings. Table 8-3. Main PCA Reference Description Ordering Remarks Designator Code Led Holder for H521 and H522 5322 255 41213 Screw for Input Banana Jack Assembly 5322 502 14362...
Service Manual Reference Description Ordering Remarks Designator Code X601 MALE HEADER 7-P SNG RT.ANG 5322 267 10502 Z501 EMI-FILTER 50V 10A 5322 156 11139 8.6 Accessory Replacement Parts Black ground lead for STL120 5322 320 11354 8.7 Service Tools Power Adapter Cable for calibration 5322 320 11707 (see Section 5.7).
Circuit Diagrams 9.1 Introduction 9.1 Introduction This chapter contains all circuit diagrams and PCA drawings of the test tool. There are no serviceable parts on the LCD unit. Therefore no circuit diagrams and drawings of the LCD unit are provided. Referring signals from one place to another in the circuit diagrams is done in the following way: SIGNAL...
Service Manual 9.2 Schematic Diagrams The tables below show where to find the parts on the Main PCA circuit diagrams and assembly drawings. Separate tables are created for the Main PCA side 1 and side 2 assembly drawing. B402 C4 4, J10 indicates that part B402 can be found in: location C4 on the Main PCA side 1 drawing circuit diagram part 4, location J10.
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Modifications 10.1 Software modifications 10.1 Software modifications Changes and improvements made to the test tool software (firmware) are identified by incrementing the software version number. These changes are documented on a supplemental change/errata sheet which, when applicable, is included with the manual. To display the software version, proceed as follows: 1.
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Service Manual Revision 12 Changes: New software version V01.02. No hardware changes. Revision 13 Changes: For the 8M FlashROM D474 one of the following types can be used: • AM29LV800B-120EC • E28F800CV-B70 • HNWT800T • M5M29FB800VP-120 The part number of D474 has not been changed. Revision 14 A new version of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is used in the Main PCA.
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Modifications replaces V301 • A filter circuit has been added in the Slow ADC supply (N532 pin 2, R532-C532), see the Power Circuit diagram figure 9-6 • A PCA version detection circuit has been added, see the Digital Circuit diagram figure 9-4.