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Fluke 192/196/199
ScopeMeter
Users Manual
4822 872 00983
October 2000, Rev.2, 2/01
© 2000 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Netherlands.
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  • Page 1 Fluke 192/196/199 ScopeMeter Users Manual 4822 872 00983 October 2000, Rev.2, 2/01 © 2000 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Netherlands. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3 Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any product which, in Fluke’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
  • Page 4 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 +31-40-2675200 in Europe +1-425-356-5500 from other countries...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Unpacking the Test Tool Kit..................2 Safety Information: Read First .................. 4 Using The Scope ....................7 Powering the Test Tool..................... 7 Resetting the Test Tool .................... 8 Navigating a Menu ....................9 Hiding Key Labels and Menus .................. 10 Input Connections ....................
  • Page 6 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Using The Multimeter....................21 Making Meter Connections..................21 Making Multimeter Measurements................22 Freezing the Readings ....................25 Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges.................. 25 Making Relative Measurements................. 26 Using The Recorder Functions................27 Opening the Recorder Main Menu................27 Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™)............
  • Page 7 Contents (continued) Using Memory, PC and Printer ................57 Saving and Recalling ....................57 Documenting Screens ....................61 Tips ......................... 65 Using the Standard Accessories ................65 Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ............68 Using the Tilt Stand ....................70 Resetting the Test Tool ....................
  • Page 8 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Specifications ......................87 Introduction....................... 87 Dual Input Oscilloscope..................... 88 Automatic Scope Measurements ................90 Meter ........................94 DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs................ 94 Recorder........................96 Zoom, Replay and Cursors..................97 Miscellaneous ......................97 Environmental......................99 Safety ........................100 10:1 Probe ........................
  • Page 9 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Sample tests Declaration of Conformity Standards used: Fluke 192/196/199 EN 61010.1 (1993) Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for ® ScopeMeter test tools Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Manufacturer EN-IEC61326-1 (1997) Fluke Industrial B.V. Electrical equipment for...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Test Tool Kit

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Note When new, the rechargeable NiMH battery is not The following items are included in your test tool kit: fully charged. See Chapter 8. (2x) (2x) (2x) (2x) (1x) (2x) (2x)
  • Page 11 10:1 Voltage Probe Set (gray) Shipment box (basic version only) a) 10:1 Voltage Probe (gray) Fluke 192-S, 196-S and 199-S versions include also the b) Hook Clip for Probe Tip (gray) c) Ground Lead with Hook Clip (gray) following items:...

  • Page 12: Safety Information: Read First

    Européenne A “Caution” identifies conditions and actions Safety Approval Safety Approval that may damage the test tool. Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire, use only the Fluke power supply, Model BC190 (Battery Charger / Power Adapter).
  • Page 13 Safety Information: Read First • Do not apply voltages that differ more than Warning 600 V from each other to the isolated inputs To avoid electrical shock or fire if a test tool when measuring in a CAT III environment. input is connected to more than 42 V peak (30 Do not apply voltages that differ more than Vrms) or on circuits of more than 4800 VA:...
  • Page 14 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual If Safety Features are Impaired The terms ‘Isolated’ or ‘Electrically floating’ are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in which the test Use of the test tool in a manner not specified may tool input BNC or banana jack is connected to a voltage impair the protection provided by the equipment.

  • Page 15: Using The Scope

    Chapter 1 Using The Scope About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the scope functions of the test tool. The introduction does not cover all of the capabilities of the scope functions but gives basic examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations.

  • Page 16: Resetting The Test Tool

    Fluke 192/196/199 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. Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double beep, indicating the reset was successful.

  • Page 17: Navigating A Menu

    Using The Scope Navigating a Menu Navigating a Menu The following example shows how to use the test tool’s menus to select a function. Subsequently follow steps 1 through 4 to open the scope menu and to choose an item. Press the key to display SCOPE...

  • Page 18: Hiding Key Labels And Menus

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Hiding Key Labels and Menus Input Connections You can hide a menu or key label at any time: Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool has four signal inputs: two safety BNC jack inputs (red input A and Hide any key label or menu.

  • Page 19: Making Scope Connections

    Using The Scope Making Scope Connections Making Scope Connections To make dual input scope measurements, connect the red voltage probe to input A, and the gray voltage probe to input B. Connect the short ground leads of each voltage probe to its own reference potential. (See Figure Note Figure 6.

  • Page 20: Displaying An Unknown Signal With Connect-And-View

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View™ The Connect-and-View feature lets the test tool display complex, unknown signals automatically. This function optimizes the position, range, time base, and triggering and assures a stable display of virtually any waveform. If the signal changes, the setup is automatically adjusted to maintain the best display result.

  • Page 21: Making Automatic Scope Measurements

    Using The Scope Making Automatic Scope Measurements Observe that the top left of the screen displays the Hz Making Automatic Scope Measurements measurement. (See Figure 8.) The test tool offers a wide range of automatic scope To choose also a Peak-Peak measurement for Input B as measurements.

  • Page 22: Freezing The Screen

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Figure 8 shows an example of the screen. Note that the Freezing the Screen Peak-Peak reading for input B appears next to the input A You can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) frequency reading at the top of the screen.

  • Page 23: Using Average, Persistence And Glitch Capture

    Using The Scope Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Select Normal, jump to Factor: Capture and select Average 8x.This averages the outcomes of 8 Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms acquisitions. To smooth the waveform, do the following: Exit the menu.
  • Page 24 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Using Persistence to Display Waveforms When persistence is selected, the test tool displays the upper and lower boundaries of dynamic waveforms. Display the key labels. SCOPE Open the Waveform Options menu. Figure 10. Using Persistence to Display Waveform...
  • Page 25 Using The Scope Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Displaying Glitches Suppressing High Frequency Noise To capture glitches on a waveform, do the following: Switching Display Glitches to No will suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Averaging will suppress Display the key labels.

  • Page 26: Acquiring Waveforms

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Acquiring Waveforms Waveform Selecting AC-Coupling To invert the input A waveform, do the following: After a reset, the test tool is dc-coupled so that ac and dc voltages appear on the screen.
  • Page 27 Using The Scope Acquiring Waveforms Working with Noisy Waveforms Using Waveform Mathematics Functions To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can When adding (A+B), subtracting (A-B), or multiplying limit the working bandwidth to 10 kHz or 20 MHz. This (A*B) the input A and input B waveform, the test tool will function smoothes the displayed waveform.

  • Page 28: Analyzing Waveforms

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Analyzing Waveforms Jump to Waveform: and Select Mathematics... to open the You can use the analysis functions CURSOR ZOOM Mathematics menu. to perform detailed waveform analysis. These REPLAY functions are described in Chapter 4: “Using Cursors, Zoom and Replay”.

  • Page 29: Using The Multimeter

    Chapter 2 Using The Multimeter About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the multimeter functions of the test tool (hereafter called “meter”). The introduction gives basic examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Making Meter Connections Use the two 4-mm safety red ( ) and black (COM)

  • Page 30: Making Multimeter Measurements

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Making Multimeter Measurements The resistor value is displayed in ohms. Observe also that the bargraph is displayed. (See Figure 12.) The screen displays the numeric readings of the measurements on the meter input. Measuring Resistance Values...
  • Page 31 Using The Multimeter Making Multimeter Measurements Making a Current Measurement You can measure current in both Scope mode and Meter mode. Scope mode has the advantage of two waveforms being displayed while you perform measurements. Meter mode has the advantage of high measurement resolution.
  • Page 32 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Observe the sensitivity of the current probe. Highlight the corresponding sensitivity in the menu, e.g. 10 mV/A. Accept the current measurement. Now, you will see a screen like in Figure 14. Figure 14. Ampere Measurement Readings...

  • Page 33: Freezing The Readings

    Using The Multimeter Freezing the Readings Freezing the Readings Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges You can freeze the displayed readings at any time. To activate manual ranging, do the following during any Meter measurement: Freeze the screen. appears HOLD at the top right of the reading Activate manual ranging.

  • Page 34: Making Relative Measurements

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Observe that the main reading is displayed as variations Making Relative Measurements from the reference value. The actual reading with its A relative measurement displays the present bargraph is displayed beneath these readings. (See measurement result relative to a defined reference value.

  • Page 35: Using The Recorder Functions

    Chapter 3 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 36: Plotting Measurements Over Time (Trendplot™)

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Starting a TrendPlot Function Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) To start plotting a graph of the reading over time, do the following: Use the TrendPlot function to plot a graph of Scope or Meter measurements as function of time.
  • Page 37 Using The Recorder Functions Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) Displaying Recorded Data When in normal view ( ), only the nine most NORMAL recently recorded divisions are displayed on screen. All previous recordings are stored in memory. shows all data in memory: VIEW ALL Display an overview of the full waveform.
  • Page 38 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual To continue without making further changes: Changing the Recorder Options At the right bottom of the display you can choose to Close. display the time elapsed from start and the actual time of the day. Turning Off the TrendPlot Display To change the time reference, proceed from step 6 as Exit the recorder function.

  • Page 39: 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 one or SCOPE RECORD two long waveforms. This function can be used to monitor waveforms like motion control signals or the power-on event of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
  • Page 40 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Using ScopeRecord 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 41 Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record™) Using Scope Record in Triggered Single Sweep Mode To record, for example, the power-on event of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) it might be useful to start recording on an external trigger signal. The next example explains a typical triggered Single Sweep recording.

  • Page 42: Analyzing A Trendplot Or Scope Record

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual The test tool starts recording after receiving the start Analyzing a TrendPlot or Scope Record signal. All samples are continuously saved in deep From a Scope TrendPlot or Scope Record you can use memory until the memory is full. The last nine recorded the analysis functions CURSORS and ZOOM to perform divisions are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 43: Using Replay, Zoom And Cursors

    Chapter 4 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors About this Chapter Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens This chapter covers the capabilities of the analysis functions Cursor, Zoom, and Replay. These functions When you are in scope mode, the test tool automatically can be used with one or more of the primary functions stores the 100 most recent screens.
  • Page 44 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Replaying Step-by-Step To step through the last scope screens, do the following: From scope mode, open the menu. REPLAY Observe that the trace is frozen and that appears at the REPLAY top of the screen (see Figure 21).
  • Page 45 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 When you use the test tool in triggered mode, 100...

  • Page 46: Zooming In On A Waveform

    Fluke 192/196/199 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 47 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Zooming in on a Waveform Displaying the Zoomed Waveform Turning Off the Zoom Function feature is useful when you quickly need to VIEW ALL Turn off the function. ZOOM see the complete waveform and then return to the zoomed part.

  • Page 48: Making Cursor Measurements

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Note Making Cursor Measurements Even when the key labels are not displayed at Cursors allow you to make precise digital measurements the bottom of the screen, you still can use the on waveforms. This can be done on live waveforms, arrow keys.
  • Page 49 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform To use the cursors for a time measurement, do the following: From scope mode, display the cursor key labels. Press to highlight . Observe that two vertical cursors are displayed.
  • Page 50 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Using Cursors on a A+B, A-B or A*B Waveform Move the upper cursor to 100% of the trace height. A marker is Cursor measurements on a A*B waveform give a reading shown at 90%. in Watts if input A measures (milli)Volts and input B measures (milli)Amperes.

  • Page 51: Triggering On Waveforms

    Chapter 5 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 52: Setting Trigger Level And Slope

    Fluke 192/196/199 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 at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 53: Using Trigger Delay Or Pre-Trigger

    Triggering on Waveforms Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger You can begin to display the waveform some time before or after the trigger point has been detected. Initially, you have 2 divisions of pre-trigger view (negative delay). To set the trigger delay, do the following: Hold down to adjust the trigger delay.

  • Page 54: Automatic Trigger Options

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual If the frequency range of the automatic triggering is set to Automatic Trigger Options > 15 Hz, the Connect-and-View™ function responds In the trigger menu, settings for automatic triggering can more quickly. The response is quicker because the test be changed as follows.

  • Page 55: Triggering On Edges

    Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges When Free Run is selected, the test tool updates the Triggering on Edges screen even if there are no triggers. A trace always If the signal is instable or has a very low frequency, use appears on the screen.
  • Page 56 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms Making a Single Acquisition To reduce jitter on the screen when triggering on noisy To catch single events, you can perform a single shot waveforms, you can use a noise rejection filter. Continue acquisition (one-time screen update).
  • Page 57 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges The test tool will now have a screen like Figure 28. Arm the test tool for a new single shot. The test tool stores all single shots in the replay memory. Use the Replay function to look at all the stored single shots.

  • Page 58: Triggering On External Waveforms

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Triggering on External Waveforms Use external triggering when you want to display waveforms on inputs A and B while triggering on a third signal. You can choose external triggering with automatic triggering or with edge triggering.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Triggering on Video Frames Triggering on Video Lines Use FIELD 1 or FIELD 2 to trigger either on the first half to trigger on all line synchronization pulses ALL LINES of the frame (odd) or on the second half of the frame (horizontal synchronization).

  • Page 61: Triggering On Pulses

    Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses Triggering on Pulses Select Pulse Width on A... to Use pulse width triggering to isolate and display specific open the Trigger on Pulse pulses that you can qualify by time, such as glitches, Width menu. missing pulses, bursts or signal dropouts.
  • Page 62 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual To set the pulse width to 5 ms, do the following: Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width. Select 5 ms. All narrow positive pulses shorter than 5 ms are now displayed on the screen. (See Figure 31.) The test tool stores all triggered screens in the replay memory.
  • Page 63 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses Finding Missing Pulses Select the positive pulse icon to trigger on the gap between the The next example covers finding missing pulses in a train positive pulses, then jump to of positive pulses. In this example it is assumed that the Condition.
  • Page 64 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual To set the pulse width to 150 ms, continue as follows: Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width. Select 150 ms. Figure 32. Triggering on Missing Pulses...

  • Page 65: Using Memory, Pc And Printer

    Chapter 6 Using PC and Printer Memory, About this Chapter Saving and Recalling This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the You can: general functions of the test tool that can be used in the • Save screens and setups to memory, and recall three main modes: Scope, Meter, or Recorder.
  • Page 66 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Saving Screens with Associated Setups To save a screen in memory location 10, do the following: Highlight location 10. SCREEN SETUP Display the key labels. SAVE PRINT Save the actual screen. From this point the screen is frozen until you hide the Note key labels again.
  • Page 67 Using Memory, PC and Printer Saving and Recalling Deleting Screens with Associated Setups Recalling Screens with Associated Setups To delete all screens and associated setups, continue To recall screen+setup 2, do the following: from step 2 of the previous example as follows: Display the key labels.
  • Page 68 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Recalling a Setup Configuration Viewing Stored Screens To recall the setup configuration from memory 2, do the To scroll through the memories while looking at the following: stored screens, do the following: Display the key labels.

  • Page 69: Documenting Screens

    Using Memory, PC and Printer Documenting Screens Note Documenting Screens For information about installing and using the ® With the FlukeView software you can upload waveform FlukeView ScopeMeter software, see the data and screen bitmaps to your PC or notebook SW90W Users Manual.
  • Page 70 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Connecting to a Printer To print a screen directly to a printer, use one of the following adapters: The Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable (PM9080) to connect a serial printer to the OPTICAL PORT of the test tool. (See Figure 34.)
  • Page 71 Using Memory, PC and Printer Documenting Screens Setting up the Printing Configuration Whenever possible, choose the option Postscript when printing screens. This option gives the best printing This example demonstrates how to set up the test tool for results. Consult the manual that came with your printer to printing on a postscript printer with a 9600 baud rate: find out whether it has Postscript printing possibilities.
  • Page 72 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual...

  • Page 73: Tips

    Chapter 7 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 74 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Figure 36. Probing Using 2-mm Heavy Duty Test Probes Figure 38. Heavy Duty Fixed Connections for Scope Measurements Using Industrial Alligator Clips Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not connect the ground spring to voltages higher than 30 Vrms from earth ground.
  • Page 75 Tips Using the Standard Accessories Figure 42. Manual Probing for Meter Measurements Figure 40. Electronic Connections for Scope using 2-mm Test Probes Measurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip Grounding Figure 43. Heavy Duty Fixed Connections for Meter Measurements Using Industrial Alligator Clips Figure 41.

  • Page 76: Using The Independently Floating Isolated Inputs

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual • Additional safety. Since the commons are not directly Using the Independently Floating 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 77 Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND ANALOG GROUND Figure 46. Correct connection of reference leads Figure 44. Parasitic capacitance between probes, ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER instrument and environment DC BUS MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND ANALOG GROUND...

  • Page 78: Using The Tilt Stand

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Using the Tilt Stand Resetting the Test Tool The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, do from an angle while placed on a table. From this position...

  • Page 79: 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 After power-up, the screen has a bright display. To adjust at the bottom of the screen. You can select the language the contrast and backlight brightness, do the following: in which these messages are displayed.

  • Page 80: Changing Date And Time

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Changing Date and Time Choose 19, jump to Format. The test tool has a date and time clock. For example, to change the date to 19 April, 1999, do the following: Choose , accept the Display the key labels.

  • Page 81: Saving Battery Life

    Tips Saving Battery Life Setting the Power Down Timer Saving Battery Life Initially the power shutdown time is 30 minutes. You can When operated on the battery (no battery charger set the power shutdown time to 5 minutes as following: connected), the test tool conserves power by shutting itself down.

  • Page 82: Changing The Auto Set Options

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Changing the Auto Set Options Select Signal > 1 Hz, then jump With the next procedure you can choose how auto set to Coupling. behaves when you press the (auto set) key. AUTO Display the key labels.

  • Page 83: Maintaining The Test Tool

    Chapter 8 Maintaining the Test Tool About this Chapter Cleaning the Test Tool This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that Clean the test tool with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Do can be performed by the user. For complete service, not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol.

  • Page 84: Charging The Batteries

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Charging the Batteries At delivery, the NiMH batteries may be empty and must be charged for 4 hours (with the test tool turned off) to reach full charge. When fully charged, the batteries provide 4 hours of use.

  • Page 85: Extending Battery Operation Time

    Maintaining the Test Tool Extending Battery Operation Time Extending Battery Operation Time To refresh the battery, make sure that the test tool is line powered and proceed as follows: Typically, NiMH batteries always meet the specified Display the key labels. operating time.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Nimh Battery Pack Bp190

    Usually it should not be necessary to replace the battery pack. However, if replacement is needed, this should be done by qualified personnel only. Contact your nearest Fluke center for more information. Calibrating the Voltage Probes To meet full user specifications, you need to adjust the red and gray voltage probes for optimal response.
  • Page 87 Maintaining the Test Tool Calibrating the Voltage Probes Repeat steps 2 and 3 and proceed as follows: The test tool automatically calibrates itself to the probe. During calibration you should not touch the probe. A Select Probe Cal with the arrow message indicates when the DC calibration has keys, then accept.

  • Page 88: Displaying Calibration Information

    The screen gives you information about the model number with software version, the calibration number with latest calibration date, and the latest battery refresh date. Return. Recalibration must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your local Fluke representative for recalibration.
  • Page 89 The universal adapter is standard equipped with a North American line cord. VPS200-R Voltage Probe Set (Red), designed for use with the Fluke ScopeMeter 190 series test tool. The set includes the following items (not available separately): •...
  • Page 90 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Item Ordering Code VPS200-G Voltage Probe Set (Gray), designed for use with the Fluke ScopeMeter 190 series test tool. The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 10:1 Voltage Probe (gray) • 4-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (gray) •...
  • Page 91 Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Item Ordering Code Replacement Set for Voltage Probe RS200 The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 2x 4-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (red and gray) • 3x Hook Clip for Probe Tip (2 red, 1 gray) •...
  • Page 92 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Software & Cable Carrying Case Kit SCC190 Set contains the following parts: Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable PM9080 Hard Carrying Case C190 ® ® ® ® ® FlukeView ScopeMeter Software for Windows 95...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Maintaining the Test Tool Troubleshooting The Operation Time Of Fully Charged Batteries Troubleshooting Is Too Short The Test Tool Does Not Start Up • The batteries may be in poor condition. Refresh the • The batteries may be completely empty. In this case batteries to optimize the condition of the batteries the test tool will not start up, even if it is powered by again.
  • Page 94 Make sure that the correct COM port has been selected in FlukeView. If not, change the COM port setting or connect the interface cable to another COM port. 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.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    The test tool has been designed and tested in Performance Characteristics accordance with Standards ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994, EN FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical 61010.1 (1993) (IEC 1010-1), CAN/CSA-C22.2 values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance No.1010.1-92 (including approval), UL3111-1 (including...

  • Page 96: Dual Input Oscilloscope

    (For detailed specifications, see “Safety”) FLUKE 199 ........200 MHz (-3 dB) Vertical Accuracy ....± (1.5 % + 0.04 range/div) FLUKE 196 ........100 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 192 ......... 60 MHz (-3 dB) Digitizer Resolution ....8 bits, separate digitizer...
  • Page 97 5 µ s to 120 s/div ..displays glitches as fast as 50 ns 250 MHz (FLUKE 199) ....... 2 divisions 100 MHz (FLUKE 196) ......... 1 division Waveform Display ....A, B, A+B, A-B, A*B, A vs B 150 MHz (FLUKE 196) ....... 2 divisions Normal, Average (2,4,8,64 x), Persistence 60 MHz (FLUKE 192) ........

  • Page 98: Automatic Scope Measurements

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Pulse Width Trigger Automatic Scope Measurements The accuracy of all readings is within ± (% of reading + Screen Update......On Trigger, Single Shot number of counts) from 18 ° C to 28 ° C. Add 0.1x (specific Trigger Conditions..
  • Page 99 Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements AC Voltage (VAC) All accuracies are valid if: Maximum Voltage • The waveform amplitude is larger than one division with 10:1 probe..........1000 V • At least 1.5 waveform period is on the screen direct (1:1)............300 V AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) Maximum Resolution with 10:1 probe...........
  • Page 100 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Amperes (AMP) Frequency (Hz) Range........1.000 Hz to full bandwidth With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt Full Scale Reading ........9 999 counts Ranges......same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC with at least 10 waveform periods on screen.
  • Page 101 Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements Power Temperature (TEMP) Power Factor ..... ratio between Watts and VA With Optional Temperature Probe Range ............0.00 to 1.00 Ranges ( ° C or ° F) ....... -40.0 to +100.0 ° -100 to +250 ° Watt......... RMS reading of multiplication -100 to +500 °...

  • Page 102: Meter

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Meter DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs The accuracy of all measurements is within ± (% of Meter Input reading + number of counts) from 18 ° C to 28 ° C. Input Coupling ............DC Add 0.1x (specific accuracy) for each ° C below 18 ° C or above 28 °...
  • Page 103 Specifications DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs Diode AC Voltage (VAC) Ranges ..500.0 mV, 5.000 V, 50.00 V, 500.0 V, 1100 V Maximum Voltage Reading........2.8 V Full Scale Reading ........5000 counts Open Circuit Voltage ..........<4 V Accuracy Accuracy..........± (2 % +5 counts) 15 Hz to 60 Hz .......

  • Page 104: Recorder

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Amperes (AMP) Scope Record With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt Records scope waveforms in deep memory while displaying the waveform in Roll mode. Ranges......same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Source...........Input A, Input B Probe Sensitivity ....100 µV/A, 1 mV/A, 10 mV/A, 100 mV/A, 1 V/A, 10 V/A, and 100 V/A Max.

  • Page 105: Zoom, Replay And Cursors

    Specifications Zoom, Replay and Cursors Zoom, Replay and Cursors Miscellaneous Zoom Display Horizontal Magnification View Area ........132 mm (5.2 inches) Scope Record ........... up to 100x Backlight ....Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL) TrendPlot .............up to 50x Temperature compensated Scope ............up to 8x Brightness......
  • Page 106 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Probe Calibration Optical InterfacePort Manual pulse adjustment and automatic DC adjustment Type ........RS-232, optically isolated with probe check. To Printer......supports Epson FX, LQ, and ® ® HP Deskjet , Laserjet , and Postscript Generator Output........3 Vpp / 500 Hz •...

  • Page 107: Environmental

    Specifications Environmental Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Environmental Emission and immunitiy ... EN-IEC61326-1 (1997) Environmental....... MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Enclosure Protection ......IP51, ref: IEC529 Temperature Operating: battery only......0 to 50 ° C (32 to 122 ° F) power adapter ....0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F) Storage ......

  • Page 108: Safety

    Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Safety Designed for measurements on 1000 V Category II Installations, 600 V 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 • UL3111-1 Max. Input Voltages Input A and B directly ......300 V CAT III Input A and B via 10:1 probe ....

  • Page 109: 10:1 Probe

    Capacity Adjustment Range ......10 to 22 pF Attenuation at DC (1 M Ω input) ....10 x ( ± 2 %) Figure 52. Safe Handling: Max. Input Voltage Between Bandwidth (with FLUKE 199)..DC to 200 MHz (-3 dB) Scope References, and Between Environmental...
  • Page 110 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual MAX. VOLT AGE F ROM PR OB E R E F E R E NCE MAX. INPU T T O GROUND VOLT AGE (Vrms ) CAT II 1000 1000 CAT II CAT III CAT III 0.01 0.02 0.05...

  • Page 111: Electromagnetic Immunity

    Electromagnetic Immunity Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 190 series, including standard accessories, conforms with the EEC directive 89/336 for EMC immunity, as defined by EN-61326-1, with the addition of the following tables. Scope Mode (10 ms/div): Trace disturbance with VPS200 voltage probe shorted...
  • Page 112 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Automatic Connect-and-View Charging, 2, 76 —Numerics— Trigger, 89 Indicator, 76 Automatic Power Shutdown, 73 Life, 73 10-1 Voltage Probe, 81 Automatic Scope Measurements, 13 Refresh, 77 2-mm Test Probes, 3, 82 Automatic Triggering, 46 Refresh Date, 80 4-mm Test Probes, 3, 81 Average, 15 Replacing, 78 —A—...
  • Page 114 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Charger, 81 Duty Cycle, 92 —H— Charging, 76 —E— Hard Case, 3, 84 Cleaning, 75 HF Voltage Probe Connection, 66 Clear Menu, 10, 70 Earth Ground, 6 Hook Clips, 3, 81 Common Leads, 3 Edge Trigger, 47, 89...
  • Page 115 Index (continued) Max. Floating Voltage, 100, 101 Parts, 80 Recorder Options, 30 Max. Input Voltage, 100 Peak, 92 Recording Waveforms, 31 Measurement Connections, 10, 21 Performance Characteristics, 87 Refreshing Batteries, 80 Measurements, 13, 22 Persistence, 16 Relative Measurements, 26 Measurements on Meter Inputs, 94 Phase, 93 Replaceable Parts, 80 Mechanical, 98...
  • Page 116 Fluke 192/196/199 Users Manual Scope Record, 31, 96 On Waveforms, 43 —T— Screen Contrast, 71 Troubleshooting, 85 Temperature, 93, 95, 99, 101 Screen Without Menus, 10, 70 TV Triggering, 51 Test Leads, 3 Serial Printer, 62 —U— Test Probes, 3, 81...

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