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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction......................Contact Fluke Biomedical ..................Safety Information ....................Specifications ...................... Unpack the Test Tool Kit ..................How to Use the Test Tool ..................Test Tool Power ................... Test Tool Reset .................... Menus......................Key Illumination ....................
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190M Series III Users Manual Pass - Fail Tests.................... 20 Waveform Analysis..................20 Automatic Meter Measurements (190M-4-III)..........20 Meter Measurement Selection ............... 20 Relative Meter Measurements ............... 21 Multimeter Measurements (190M-2-III) ............23 Meter Connections ................. 23 Resistance Value Measurement ............23 Current Measurement ................
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Medical ScopeMeter Table of Contents External Waveform Triggers (190M-2-III) ............. 43 Pulse Triggers ....................44 Narrow Pulses ..................44 Missing Pulses..................45 Memory and PC....................46 USB Ports..................... 46 USB Drivers....................47 Save and Recall ................... 47 Save Screens with Associated Setups ............49 All Memories in Use................
Introduction The Medical ScopeMeter 190M Series III (the Product or test tool) are high performance handheld oscilloscopes for troubleshooting industrial electrical or electronic systems. The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to all versions. The available versions are: • 190M-2-III Two 200 MHz Scope Inputs (BNC), one Meter Input (banana jack) •...
190M Series III Users Manual Contact Fluke Biomedical Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our website: www.flukebiomedical.com. To register your product, view, print, or download the latest manual or manual supplement, go to our website. Fluke Biomedical P.O.
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Medical ScopeMeter Unpack the Test Tool Kit Table 1. Kit: 190M III Models VPS410-II-x Item Description 190M-2-III 190M-4-III • • Test Tool with Handstrap • • Hangstrap • • BC190/830 Power Adapter/Charger • • Universal Power Cord Set ...
190M Series III Users Manual How to Use the Test Tool This section 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.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Menus The Scope menu is the default menu when you turn on the test tool. The following example shows how to use the menus to select a function. To open the Scope menu and to choose an item: 1.
190M Series III Users Manual Key Illumination Some keys are provided with an illumination LED. For an explanation of the LED function, see Table Table 2. Keys Item Description On: The display is off, test tool is running. See Display AUTO-off Timer.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Input Connections The top of the test tool has four safety BNC signal inputs (model 190M-4-III) or two safety BNC jack inputs and two safety 4-mm banana jack inputs (model 190M-2-III). These isolated inputs allow independent floating measurements with each input.
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 4. Scope Connections XW Warning To prevent electrical shock, use the insulation sleeve when you connect the VPS410 Probe Set without the hook clip or the ground spring. Probe Type Setup To obtain correct measurement results the test tool probe type settings must correspond to the connected probe types.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Input Channel Selection To select an input channel: 1. Press the required channel key (A-D): • the channel is turned on • the channel key illumination is turned on 2. If the channel key is illuminated, are now assigned to the indicated channel.
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 5. The Screen After an Auto Set N V at the bottom of the keypad to change the view of the waveform manually. Automatic Scope Measurements The test tool offers a wide range of automatic scope measurements. In addition to the waveforms you can show four numeric readings: READING 1 - 4.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Figure 6 shows an example of the screen with two readings. The character size will be reduced when more than two readings are on. Figure 6. Hz and V peak-peak as Scope Readings Freezing the Screen You can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at any time.
190M Series III Users Manual 6. Use the cursor and E to select Average: Normal (normal average) or Smart (smart average, see below). You can use the average functions to suppress random or uncorrelated noise in the waveform without loss of bandwidth. Waveform samples with and without smoothing are shown in Figure Smart Average In the normal average mode occasional deviations in a waveform just distort the averaged wave...
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool c. Display Dot-join: Off to show measured samples only. Dot join off may be useful when measuring for example modulated signals or video signals. d. Display: Normal to turn the envelope mode off and the dot-join function on. Figure 8.
190M Series III Users Manual 3. Use the cursor and E to select Glitch: Off, then select Average: On... to open the AVERAGE menu. 4. Use the cursor and E to select Average 8. Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms. Glitch capture and average do not affect bandwidth. Further noise suppression is possible with bandwidth limiting filters.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Waveform To invert, for example the input A waveform, do the following: 1. Press A to show the INPUT A key labels. 2. Press 4 to open the INPUT A menu. 3.
190M Series III Users Manual Noisy Waveforms To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can limit the working bandwidth to 10 kHz or 20 MHz. This function smoothes the displayed waveform. For the same reason, it improves triggering on the waveform. To choose the 10 kHz bandwidth on for example input A, do the following: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Mathematic Function Spectrum (FFT) The Spectrum function shows the spectral content of the input A, B, C or D waveform in the input waveform color. It performs an FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) to transform the amplitude waveform from the time domain into the frequency domain.
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 9. Spectrum Measurement Waveform Comparisons You can display a fixed reference waveform with the actual waveform for visual comparison. To create a reference waveform and to display it with the actual waveform, do the following: 1.
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Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool 4. Use to select the width of an additional envelope to add to the momentary waveform. 5. Press E to store the momentary waveform and show it permanently for reference. The display also shows the actual waveform. To recall a saved waveform from memory and use it as a reference waveform, see Recall Screens with Associated...
190M Series III Users Manual Pass - Fail Tests You can use a reference waveform as a test template for the actual waveform. If at least one sample of a waveform is outside the test template, the failed or passed scope screen will be stored.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool 4. Use the cursor and E to: a. Select on A. Observe that the highlight jumps to the present measurement. b. Select the A dc measurement. c. Select a current probe sensitivity that matches the connected current probe. See Probe Type Setup.
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190M Series III Users Manual 4. Measure the voltage to be compared to the reference. Now the large reading is the actual input value minus the stored reference value. The actual input value is displayed below the large reading (ACTUAL: xxxx). See Figure 11.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool Multimeter Measurements (190M-2-III) The screen displays the numeric readings of the measurements on the meter input. Meter Connections Use the two 4-mm safety red (VeG) and black (COM) banana jack inputs for the Meter functions.
190M Series III Users Manual Current Measurement You can measure current in both Scope mode and Meter mode. Scope mode has the advantage of waveforms being displayed while you perform measurements. Meter mode has the advantage of high measurement resolution. The next example explains a typical current measurement in Meter mode.
Medical ScopeMeter How to Use the Test Tool 8. Press E to accept the current measurement. The display shows the screen in Figure Figure 15. Ampere Measurement Readings Auto/Manual Range Selection To activate manual ranging during any Meter measurement: 1. Press to activate manual ranging.
190M Series III Users Manual Relative Meter Measurements A relative measurement displays the present measurement result relative to a defined reference value. You can use this feature to monitor input activity (voltage, temperature) in relation to a known good value. To make a relative voltage measurement: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter Recorder Functions Recorder Functions This section provides a step-by-step introduction to the recorder functions of the test tool and gives examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Recorder Main Menu First choose a measurement in scope or meter mode. Now you can choose the recorder functions from the recorder main menu.
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 17. TrendPlot Reading When the test tool is in automatic mode, automatic vertical scaling is used to fit the TrendPlot graph on the screen. Note Scope TrendPlot is not possible on cursor related measurements. As an alternative you may use the PC software FlukeView™...
Medical ScopeMeter Recorder Functions Turn Off the TrendPlot Display Push 4 to exit the recorder function. Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) The SCOPE RECORD function is a roll mode that logs a long 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).
190M Series III Users Manual Recorded Data Display In Normal view, the samples that roll off the screen are stored in deep memory. When the memory is full, recording continues by shifting the data in memory and deleting the first samples out of memory.
Medical ScopeMeter Replay, Zoom and Cursors 6. Use the cursor and E to select one of the Conditions: and accept the selection. For external triggering (190M-2-III) continue with: 7. Use the cursor and E to select the trigger slope (Slope) and level (Level). 8.
190M Series III Users Manual Replay the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens When you are in Scope mode, the test tool automatically stores the 100 most recent screens. When you press the HOLD key or the REPLAY key, the memory contents are frozen. Use the functions in the REPLAY menu to go back in time by stepping through the stored screens to find the screen of your interest.
Medical ScopeMeter Replay, Zoom and Cursors Replay Continuously You can also continuously replay the stored screens as a video. To replay continuously: 1. From Scope mode, press open the REPLAY menu. Observe that the waveform is frozen and REPLAY appears at the top of the screen. 2.
190M Series III Users Manual Observe that the bottom of the waveform area displays the zoom ratio, position bar, and time/ div See Figure 21. The zoom range depends on the amount of data samples stored in memory. Figure 21. Zoom on a Waveform 4.
Medical ScopeMeter Replay, Zoom and Cursors The screen shows the voltage difference between the two cursors and the voltage at the cursors. Figure 22. Use horizontal cursors to measure the amplitude, high or low value, or overshoot of a waveform. Figure 22.
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 23. Time Measurement with Cursors 9. Press 4 to select OFF and turn off the cursors. Note For an mVs-mAs-mWs measurement: - mVs: select probe type as Voltage - mAs: select probe type as Current - mWs: select the mathematical function as x, probe type as Voltage for one channel, and Current for the other channel Cursors on a Mathematical Result (+ - x) Waveform...
Medical ScopeMeter Replay, Zoom and Cursors Rise Time Measurements For rise time measurements: 1. From Scope mode, press to show the cursor key labels. 2. Press 1 to highlight the Rise time icon. 3. For multiple waveforms, press 4 to select the required waveform A, B, C, D or M (if a math function is active).
190M Series III Users Manual Waveform Triggers This section provides an introduction to the trigger functions of the test tool. Triggering tells the test tool when to begin displaying the waveform. You can use fully automatic triggering, take control of one or more main trigger functions (semi-automatic triggering), or you can use dedicated trigger functions to capture special waveforms.
Medical ScopeMeter Waveform Triggers At the bottom of the screen the trigger parameters show. See Figure 25. For example, input A is used as the trigger source with a positive slope. Figure 25. Screen with all Trigger Information When a valid trigger signal is found, the trigger key will be lit and the trigger parameters appear in black.
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 26 shows an example of a trigger delay of 500 ms (top) and an example of pre-trigger view of 8 divisions (bottom). Figure 26. Trigger Delay or Pre-Trigger View Automatic Trigger Options The Trigger Menu has the settings for automatic triggering. To change: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter Waveform Triggers Edge Triggers If the signal is unstable or has a very low frequency, use edge triggering to obtain full manual trigger control. To trigger on rising edges of the input A waveform: 1. Press to show the TRIGGER key labels. 2.
190M Series III Users Manual Single Event Acquisition To catch single events, you can perform a single shot acquisition (one-time screen update). To set up the test tool for a single shot of the input A waveform, continue from step 3 again: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter Waveform Triggers 3. Use the cursor and E to set NCycle to On. Observe that the key labels at the bottom of the screen have been changed to allow further selection of specific N-Cycle trigger settings. 4. Use to set the number of cycles N.
190M Series III Users Manual Pulse Triggers Use pulse width triggering to isolate and display specific pulses that you can qualify by time, such as glitches, missing pulses, bursts or signal dropouts. Narrow Pulses To set the test tool to trigger on narrow positive pulses shorter than 5 ms: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter Waveform Triggers Missing Pulses The next example is about how to find missing pulses in a train of positive pulses. In this example, it is assumed that the pulses have a 100 ms distance between the rising edges. If the time accidentally increases to 200 ms, a pulse is missing.
190M Series III Users Manual Memory and PC This section 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. You will find information on computer communication at the end of this section.
Medical ScopeMeter Memory and PC USB Drivers To communicate, the test tool requires USB driver installation on your computer. Windows 10 and later automatically recognizes the test tool and uses the drivers supplied by Windows. No special drivers are required. Windows activates these drivers the first time you connect the test tool. An admin account and active Internet connection may be required to allow Windows to load the latest drivers.
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190M Series III Users Manual Saved data is stored in non-volatile Flash memory. Not saved instrument data is stored in RAM memory and will be kept at least 30 seconds when the battery is removed when no power is supplied via the BC190 power adapter. Table 3.
Medical ScopeMeter Memory and PC Save Screens with Associated Setups To save, for example a screen + setup, in Scope mode: 1. Press to show the SAVE key labels. From this point the screen is frozen. 2. Press 1 to open the SAVE menu. Observe the number of available and used memory locations.
190M Series III Users Manual Editing Names To name the Screen+Setup according to your own preferences, continue from step 4 in Save Screens with Associated Setups: 5. Press 1 to open the EDIT NAME menu. 6. Press 2 to skip to a new character position. 7.
Medical ScopeMeter Memory and PC Delete Screens with Associated Setups To delete a screen and associated setup: 1. Press to show the SAVE key labels. 2. Press 4 to open the FILE OPTIONS menu. 3. Press 1 to select the source as internal memory (INT) or a USB device. 4.
190M Series III Users Manual Recall a Setup Configuration To recall a setup configuration: 1. Press to show the SAVE key labels. 2. Press 2 to open the RECALL menu. 3. Press 1 to select the source as internal memory (INT) or a USB device. 4.
Medical ScopeMeter Memory and PC Rename Stored Screens and Setup Files To modify the name of stored files: 1. Press to show the SAVE key labels. 2. Press 4 to open the FILE OPTIONS menu. 3. Press 1 to select the source as internal memory (INT). 4.
190M Series III Users Manual FlukeView™ 2 Software With the FlukeView 2 software you can upload waveform data and screen bitmaps to your PC or notebook computer for further processing. FlukeView 2 for ScopeMeter Test Tools Demo is available for download at www.fluke.com. After installation: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter Memory and PC WiFi Connection You can connect the test tool with a WiFi USB Adapter to a computer, tablet, or smartphone that has a wireless LAN interface. To support wireless communication, use the USB port to insert the supported WiFi-USB adapter.
190M Series III Users Manual Tips This section is information and tips on how you can make the best use of the test tool. Standard Accessories The following illustrations show the use of the standard accessories such as voltage probes, test leads, and the various clips.
Medical ScopeMeter Tips Independently Floating Isolated Inputs The test tool has independently floating isolated inputs. You can use the independently floating isolated inputs to measure signals that are independently floating from each other. Independently floating isolated inputs offer additional safety and measurement capabilities compared to inputs with common references or grounds.
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190M Series III Users Manual Figure 35. Parasitic Capacitance between Probes, Instrument and Environment Note Parasitic capacitances can cause ringing on the signal. Ringing can be limited by adding a ferrite bead around the probe cable. W Warning To avoid electrical shock, always use the insulation sleeve or the hook clip when using the probe reference (ground) lead.
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Medical ScopeMeter Tips Figure 37. Parasitic Capacitance Between Analog and Digital Reference Motion/Motor Controller Digital Ground DC Bus Figure 38. Correct Connection of Reference Leads Analog Input Digital Controller Analog Ground Digital Ground ...
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190M Series III Users Manual Figure 39. Wrong Connection of Reference Leads Analog Input Digital Controller Analog Ground Digital Ground Noise that is picked up by reference lead D can be transmitted by parasitic capacitance to the analog input amplifier.
Medical ScopeMeter Tips Tilt Stand The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing from an angle while placed on a table. Figure Figure 40. Tilt Stand Kensington ® Lock Support Power Adapter Input Note An optional Hanging Hook (Part Number HH290) attaches to the rear of the test tool. The hook enables you to hang the test tool at a convenient viewing position, for example, a cabinet door or a separation wall.
190M Series III Users Manual ® Kensington Lock ® The test tool is provided with a security slot compatible with a Kensington lock. See Figure The Kensington Security Slot along with a locking cable provides physical security against thefts of opportunity. Locking cables can be obtained from, for example, laptop computer accessory dealers.
Medical ScopeMeter Tips Language Setup During operation of the test tool, messages may appear at the bottom of the screen. You can select the display language for these messages. In this example you can select English or French. To change the language from English to French: 1.
190M Series III Users Manual 4. Use the cursor and E to choose year and jump to Month. 5. Use the cursor and E to choose month, jump to Day. 6. Use the cursor and E to choose day, jump to Format: 7.
Medical ScopeMeter Tips 4. Use the cursor and E to select Display Auto-OFF 30 Seconds or 5 Minutes. The display turns off after the selected time is elapsed. To turn on the display again: • Press any key. The Display will be visible again and the Display Auto-Off timer starts again. The display will be turned off again when the time has elapsed.
190M Series III Users Manual Maintenance This section is about basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. For complete service, disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see the 190 III Calibration Manual at www.fluke.com. XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: •...
Medical ScopeMeter Maintenance • Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use. • Do not subject battery packs to severe impacts such as mechanical shock. • Keep the battery pack clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean cloth. •...
190M Series III Users Manual Figure 43. Charging the Batteries Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the battery (Fluke accessory BP290 or BP291) with a fully charged one, and use the external battery charger EBC290 (optional Fluke accessory). Battery Pack Replacement XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, use only the Fluke BP290 (not recommended for 190M-4-III), BP291, or Fluke-recommended...
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Medical ScopeMeter Maintenance To install or replace the battery pack: 1. Remove all probes and/or test leads. 2. Remove the standup or fold it to the test tool. 3. Unlock the battery cover. See Figure 44 . 4. Lift the tilt stand. See . 5.
190M Series III Users Manual Voltage Probe Calibration To fully meet user specifications, you need to adjust the 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. The probe calibration matches the probe to the input channel. To calibrate the 10:1 voltage probes: 1.
Medical ScopeMeter Maintenance 7. Adjust the trimmer screw in the probe housing until a pure square wave shows on the display. For instructions to access the trimmer screw in the probe housing, see the instruction sheet for the probe. 8. Press 4 to continue with DC calibration. Automatic DC calibration is only possible for 10:1 voltage probes.
190M Series III Users Manual Battery Information The battery information screen provides information about the battery status and battery serial number. To display the battery information: 1. Press to show the USER key labels. 2. Press 3 to open the VERSION & CALIBRATION screen. 3.
Medical ScopeMeter Maintenance Optional Accessories Table 5 is a list of optional accessories. For more optional accessories, see www.fluke.com.To order optional accessories, contact your Fluke representative. Table 5. Optional Accessories Description Part Number Voltage Probe Set, designed for use with the Fluke 190-50x test tool. Set includes the following items (not available separately): VPS510-R (red) •...
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190M Series III Users Manual Table 5. Optional Accessories (cont.) Description Part Number 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable, 1.5 m length with safety designed insulated PM9091 BNC (red) connectors. 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable Set; includes 3 cables (1 red, 1 gray, 1 black), PM9092 0.5 m length with safety designed insulated BNC connectors.
Medical ScopeMeter Maintenance Troubleshooting Test Tool Shuts Down After a Short Time The batteries may be empty. Check the battery symbol at the top right of the screen. h • indicates that the batteries are empty and must be charged. Connect the BC190 power adapter.
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