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ScopeMeter 190 Series II
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October 2010
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  • Page 1 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual 4822 872 30842 October 2010 © 2010 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 SCOPE CURSOR ZOOM METER SCOPE CURSOR METER ZOOM REPLAY REPLAY RECORDER...
  • Page 3 Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
  • 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 +1-425-446-5500 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 Safe Use of Li-ion battery pack ..................7 Using the Scope and Meter..................11 Powering the Test Tool ....................11 Resetting the Test Tool....................12 Navigating a Menu .....................
  • Page 6 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Making Automatic Meter Measurements ..............20 Freezing the Screen ....................23 Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture............23 Acquiring Waveforms....................27 Pass - Fail Testing ..................... 34 Analyzing Waveforms ....................35 Using The Recorder Functions ................37 Opening the Recorder Main Menu................
  • Page 7 Contents (continued) Using the USB Ports ....................65 Saving and Recalling ....................66 ® Using FlukeView ...................... 74 Tips ........................... 75 Using the Standard Accessories ................75 Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ............77 Using the Tilt Stand....................80 ®...
  • Page 8 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Specifications ......................99 Introduction ........................ 99 Four Input Oscilloscope ................... 100 Automatic Scope Measurements ................103 Meter ........................106 Recorder ........................106 Zoom, Replay and Cursors ..................107 Miscellaneous ......................108 Environmental......................110 Safety ....................... 111 10:1 Probe .......................
  • Page 9 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Sample tests Declaration of Conformity Standards used: Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 EN 61010-1: 2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for ® ScopeMeter test tools Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Manufacturer EN 61326-1: 2006 Fluke Industrial B.V.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Test Tool Kit

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Note When new, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is not The following items are included in your test tool kit: fully charged. See Chapter 7. 12345 - 12345 - 12345 (4x)
  • Page 11 10:1 Voltage Probe (blue) b) Hook Clip for Probe Tip (black ) c) Ground Lead with Mini Alligator Clip (black) Fluke 190-104 and 190-204 -S versions include also the d) Ground Spring for Probe Tip (black) following items (SCC290 kit):...

  • Page 12: Safety Information: Read First

    Safety Information: Read First Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire: Read all safety information before you use the product. • Use only the Fluke power supply, Model Specific warning and caution statements, where they BC190 (Power Adapter). apply, appear throughout the manual.
  • Page 13 • Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads Fluke offers cables with plastic, safety and adapters supplied with the product, or designed BNC connectors suitable for the indicated by Fluke as suitable for the Fluke ScopeMeter product, see Chapter 7 ‘Optional 190-104 and 190-204 ScopeMeter series. accessories’.
  • Page 14 Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual • Do not exceed the Measurement Category Voltage ratings that are mentioned in the warnings, are (CAT) rating of the lowest rated individual given as limits for “working voltage”. They represent component of a product, probe, or accessory.

  • Page 15: Safe Use Of Li-Ion Battery Pack

    Safe Use of Li-ion battery pack product must be turned off and disconnected from the line The battery pack Fluke model BP291 (52 Wh) has been power. The matter should then be referred to qualified tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Tests and personnel.
  • Page 16 • The battery pack needs to be charged before use. • Never use a battery pack or charger showing visible Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge damage. the battery pack. Refer to Fluke’s safety instructions • Bateries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause and Users Manual for proper charging instructions.
  • Page 17 A failed battery pack shall be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. • Dispose of properly: do not dispose of the battery as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information. • Dispose in discharged condition and cover the battery...
  • Page 18 Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual...

  • Page 19: Using The Scope And Meter

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

  • Page 20: Resetting The Test Tool

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, do the following: Turn the test tool off. Press and hold the USER key. USER Press and release.

  • Page 21: Navigating A Menu

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

  • Page 22: Hiding Key Labels And Menus

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Hiding Key Labels and Menus Key Illumination You can close a menu or hide key label at any time: Some keys are provided with an illumination LED. For an explanation of the LED function see the table below.

  • Page 23: Input Connections

    Using the Scope and Meter Input Connections Input Connections Making Input Connections Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool has four To make measurements on four channels, connect the red safety BNC jack signal inputs. voltage probe to input A, the blue voltage probe to input B, the grey voltage probe to input C and the green voltage Isolated input architecture allows independent floating probe to input D.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Probe Type Settings

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Adjusting the Probe Type Settings To obtain correct measurement results the test tool probe type settings must correspond to the connected probe types. To select the input A probe setting do the following: Display the key labels.

  • Page 25: Selecting An Input Channel

    Using the Scope and Meter Selecting an Input Channel Selecting an Input Channel To set multiple channels to the same range To select an input channel, do the following: (V/div) as, for example, input A, do the following: Press the required channel key (A…D): −...

  • Page 26: Displaying An Unknown Signal With Connect-And-View

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Press a second time to select the MANUAL Connect-and-View™ AUTO manual range again. appears MANUAL at the top right of the screen, the key The Connect-and-View feature lets the test tool display illumination is on.

  • Page 27: Making Automatic Scope Measurements

    Using the Scope and Meter Making Automatic Scope Measurements Making Automatic Scope Measurements Select the Hz measurement. ENTER The test tool offers a wide range of automatic scope measurements. In addition to the waveforms you can Observe that the top left of the screen displays the Hz display four numeric readings: R 1 …...

  • Page 28: Making Automatic Meter Measurements

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Making Automatic Meter Measurements Open the menu. PEAK ENTER The test tool offers a wide range of automatic meter measurements. You can display four large numeric readings: R 1 … 4. These readings are selectable...
  • Page 29 Using the Scope and Meter Making Automatic Meter Measurements Making Relative Meter Measurements Select on A. Observe that the highlight jumps to the present A relative measurement displays the present ENTER measurement. measurement result relative to a defined reference value. Select the A dc…...
  • Page 30 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Now the large reading is the actual input value minus the Adjusting the reference value stored reference value. The actual input value is displayed To adjust the reference value, do the following: below the large reading (ACTUAL: xxxx), see Figure 10.

  • Page 31: Freezing The Screen

    Using the Scope and Meter Freezing the Screen Freezing the Screen Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture You can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at any time. Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms Freeze the screen. appears HOLD HOLD To smooth the waveform, do the following: at the right of the reading area.
  • Page 32 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Select Average factor: Average 64. This averages the outcomes ENTER of 64 acquisitions. Select Average: Normal (normal average) or Smart (smart ENTER average, see below) You can use the average functions to suppress random or uncorrelated noise in the waveform without loss of bandwidth.
  • Page 33 Using the Scope and Meter Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Persistence, Envelope and Dot-Join to Select Display: Dot-join: Off to Display Waveforms display measured samples only. Dot join off may be useful when You can use Persistence to observe dynamic signals. measuring for example modulated signals or video signals.
  • Page 34 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Displaying Glitches Suppressing High Frequency Noise To capture glitches on a waveform, do the following: Switching the glitch detection off (Glitch: Off) will suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Display the key labels.

  • Page 35: Acquiring Waveforms

    Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Acquiring Waveforms Exit the menu Setting the Acquisition Speed and Waveform See also Table 2 in Chapter 8. Memory Depth To set the acquisition speed, do the following: Selecting AC-Coupling Display the key labels. SCOPE SCOPE After a reset, the test tool is dc-coupled so that ac and dc...
  • Page 36 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Variable Input Sensitivity Waveform The variable input sensitivity allows you to adjust any input sensitivity continuously, for example to set the amplitude To invert, for example the input A waveform, do the of a reference signal to exactly 6 divisions.
  • Page 37 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Working with Noisy Waveforms Open the menu. INPUT A To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can limit the working bandwidth to 20 kHz or 20 MHz. This function smoothes the displayed waveform. For the same reason, it improves triggering on the waveform.
  • Page 38 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Using Mathematics Functions +, -, x, XY-mode Select Function: +, -, x or XY- mode. You can add (+), subtract (-), or multiply (x) two ENTER waveforms. The test tool will display the mathematical result waveform and the source waveforms.
  • Page 39 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Using Mathematics Function Spectrum (FFT) Jump to Waveform: and select Mathematics... to open the ENTER The Spectrum function shows the spectral content of the Mathematics menu. input A, B, C or D waveform in the input trace color. It performs an FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) to transform the amplitude waveform from the time domain into the frequency domain.
  • Page 40 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual If it displays WRONG TB the time base setting does not enable the test tool to display an FFT result. It is either too slow, which can result in aliasing, or too fast, which results in less than one signal period on the screen.
  • Page 41 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Comparing Waveforms Select On to display the reference waveform. This can be: ENTER You can display a fixed reference waveform with the - the last used reference waveform actual waveform for comparison. (if not available no reference To create a reference waveform and to display it with the waveform will be shown).

  • Page 42: Pass - Fail Testing

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Pass - Fail Testing Store the momentary waveform ENTER and display it permanently for You can use a reference waveform as a test template for reference. The display also shows the actual waveform. If at least one sample of a waveform the actual waveform.

  • Page 43: Analyzing Waveforms

    Using the Scope and Meter Analyzing Waveforms Analyzing Waveforms You can use the analysis functions CURSOR ZOOM to perform detailed waveform analysis. These REPLAY functions are described in Chapter 3: “Using Cursors, Zoom and Replay”.
  • Page 44 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual...

  • Page 45: Using The Recorder Functions

    Chapter 2 Using The Recorder Functions About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the recorder functions of the test tool. The introduction gives examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Opening the Recorder Main Menu First choose a measurement in scope or meter mode.

  • Page 46: Plotting Measurements Over Time (Trendplot™)

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Plotting Measurements Over Time Note (TrendPlot™) When simultaneously TrendPlotting two readings, the screen area is split into two sections of four Use the TrendPlot function to plot a graph of Scope or divisions each. When simultaneously Meter measurements (readings) as function of time.
  • Page 47 Using The Recorder Functions Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) the recorder function. Displaying Recorded Data When in normal view ( ), only the twelve most NORMAL to restart. RECORDER recently recorded divisions are displayed on screen. All previous recordings are stored in memory. Note shows all data in memory: Scope TrendPlot is not possible on cursor related...
  • Page 48 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Changing the Recorder Options Turning Off the TrendPlot Display At the lower right of the display, the status line indicates a Exit the recorder function. time. You can choose this time to represent either the start time of the recording (‘Time of Day’) or the time...

  • Page 49: Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record)

    Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) function is a roll mode that logs a long SCOPE RECORD waveform of each active input. This function can be used to monitor waveforms like motion control signals or the power-on event of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
  • Page 50 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Using Scope Record in Single Sweep Mode In Normal view, the samples that roll off the screen are Use the recorder Single Sweep function to automatically stored in deep memory. When the memory is full, stop recording when the deep memory is full.
  • Page 51 Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) Using Triggering to Start or Stop Scope Record Jump to the Mode: field, select On Trigger… to open the START ENTER To record an electrical event that causes a fault, it might SINGLE SWEEP ON TRIGGERING be useful to start or stop recording on a trigger signal: menu.

  • Page 52: Analyzing A Trendplot Or Scope Record

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Analyzing a TrendPlot or Scope Record From a TrendPlot or Scope Record you can use the analysis functions CURSORS and ZOOM to perform detailed waveform analysis. These functions are described in Chapter 3: “Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors”.

  • Page 53: Using Replay, Zoom And Cursors

    Chapter 3 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 54 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Replaying Step-by-Step To step through the last scope screens, do the following: From scope mode, open the REPLAY menu. REPLAY Observe that the trace is frozen and that appears at the REPLAY top of the screen (see Figure 18).
  • Page 55 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens Replaying Continuously Turning Off the Replay Function You can also replay the stored screens continuously, like Turn off REPLAY playing a video tape. To replay continuously, do the following: Capturing 100 Intermittents Automatically From Scope mode, open the REPLAY...

  • Page 56: Zooming In On A Waveform

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 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 57: Making Cursor Measurements

    Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements Making Cursor Measurements Note Even when the key labels are not displayed at the Cursors allow you to make precise digital measurements bottom of the screen, you still can use the arrow on waveforms.
  • Page 58 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform Highlight the right cursor. To use the cursors for a time measurement (T, 1/T), for a mVs-mAs-mWs measurement, or for an RMS measurement of the trace section between the cursors, do...
  • Page 59 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements Notes Using Cursors on Spectrum Measurements − For mVs select probe type ‘Voltage’. To do a cursor measurent on a spectrum, do the following: − For mAs select probe type ‘Current’. From Spectrum measurement CURSOR display the cursor key label.
  • Page 60 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Making Rise Time Measurements The reading shows the risetime from 10%-90% of the trace amplitude. To measure rise time, do the following: From scope mode, display the CURSOR cursor key labels. Press to highlight (rise time).

  • Page 61: Triggering On Waveforms

    Chapter 4 Triggering on Waveforms • If the signal is unstable or has a very low frequency, About this Chapter you can control the trigger level, slope, and trigger delay for a better view of the signal. (See next This chapter provides an introduction to the trigger section.) functions of the test tool.

  • Page 62: Setting Trigger Level And Slope

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Setting Trigger Level and Slope The Connect-and-View™ function enables hands-off triggering to display complex unknown signals. When your test tool is in manual range, do the following: Perform an auto set. appears AUTO MANUAL AUTO at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 63: Using Trigger Delay Or Pre-Trigger

    Triggering on Waveforms Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger When a valid trigger signal is found, the trigger key will be lit and the trigger parameters appear in black. You can begin to display the waveform some time before When no trigger is found, the trigger parameters appear in or after the trigger point has been detected.

  • Page 64: Automatic Trigger Options

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Automatic Trigger Options If the frequency range of the automatic triggering is set to > 15 Hz, the Connect-and-View™ function responds more In the trigger menu, settings for automatic triggering can quickly. The response is quicker because the test tool is be changed as follows.

  • Page 65: Triggering On Edges

    Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges Triggering on Edges When Free Run is selected, the test tool updates the screen even if there are no triggers. A trace always If the signal is unstable or has a very low frequency, use appears on the screen.
  • Page 66 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms The word appears at the top of the screen MANUAL indicating that the test tool is waiting for a trigger. As soon To reduce jitter on the screen when triggering on noisy as the test tool receives a trigger, the waveform is waveforms, you can use a trigger filter.
  • Page 67 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges N-Cycle Triggering Set the number of cycles N N-Cycle triggering enables you to create a stable picture of for example n-cycle burst waveforms. Adjust the trigger level Each next trigger is generated after the waveform has Traces with N-Cycle triggering (N=2) and without N-Cycle crossed the trigger level N times in the direction that triggering are shown in Figure 26.

  • Page 68: Triggering On Video Signals

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual 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 69 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Video Signals Triggering on Video Frames Triggering on Video Lines Use FIELD 1 or FIELD 2 to trigger either on the first half of Use ALL LINES to trigger on all line synchronization the frame (odd) or on the second half of the frame pulses (horizontal synchronization).

  • Page 70: Triggering On Pulses

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Triggering on Pulses Select the positive pulse icon, Use pulse width triggering to isolate and display specific then jump to Condition. ENTER pulses that you can qualify by time, such as glitches, missing pulses, bursts or signal dropouts.
  • Page 71 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses Finding Missing Pulses The test tool stores all triggered screens in the The next example covers finding missing pulses in a train replay memory. For example, if you setup your of positive pulses. In this example it is assumed that the triggering for glitches, you can capture 100 pulses have a 100 ms distance between the rising edges.
  • Page 72 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Select the positive pulse icon to trigger on a positive pulse, then ENTER jump to Condition: Select >t, then jump to Update: ENTER Select On Trigger and exit the menu. ENTER The test tool is now prepared to trigger on pulses that are more than a selectable time in duration.

  • Page 73: Using Memory And Pc

    Chapter 5 Using Memory and PC About this Chapter The ports are fully isolated from the input channels and are covered with dust covers when not in use. This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the general functions of the test tool that can be used in the three main modes: Scope, Meter, or Recorder.

  • Page 74: Saving And Recalling

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Saving and Recalling Table 1. Test Tool Internal Memory Mode Memory locations You can: • Save screens and setups to internal memory, and METER Setup + Screen image recall them again from memory. The test tool has 15 1 screen ‘screen and setup’...
  • Page 75 Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling Saving Screens with Associated Setups Select the target memory INT (internal memory) or USB (USB To save for example a screen+setup in Scope mode, do device). the following: Observe the new menu if you Display the key labels.
  • Page 76 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual All memories in use Editing names If no free memory locations are available a message pops To name the screen+setup according to your own up that proposes to you to overwrite the oldest data set.
  • Page 77 Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling Saving Screens in .bmp Format (Print Screen) Highlight OK SAVE to save the actual screen using the new default To save a screen in bitmap (.bmp) format, do the ENTER name. following: Display the key labels.
  • Page 78 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Deleting Screens with Associated Setups Recalling Screens with Associated Setups To delete a screen and associated setup, do the following: To recall a screen+setup, do the following: Display the key labels. Display the key labels.
  • Page 79 Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling Recalling a Setup Configuration Viewing Stored Screens To recall a setup configuration, do the following: To scroll through the memories while looking at the stored screens, do the following: Display the key labels. SAVE SAVE Display the...
  • Page 80 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Exit the View mode. Highlight the file to be renamed. Note: Open the menu. RENAME ENTER In the VIEW mode the replay screens of a saved Skip to a new character position. ‘record+setup’ cannot be viewed! Only the screen at the instant of saving can be reviewed in this way.
  • Page 81 Using Memory and PC Saving and Recalling Copying-Moving Stored Screens and Setup Files Select the file to be copied or moved, You can copy or move a file from internal memory to a USB device or from a USB device to internal memory. To copy or to move a file, do the following: Select all files Display the...

  • Page 82: Using Flukeview

    A complete FlukeView version can be tool (See Figure 31). ordered using ordering code SW90W. For use with the Fluke 190-104 and Fluke 190- Install the test tool USB drivers, see Appendix A. ® 204 ScopeMeter test tools FlukeView ®...

  • Page 83: Tips

    Chapter 6 Tips About this Chapter Using the Standard Accessories This chapter gives you information and tips on how you The following illustrations show the use of the standard can make the best use of the test tool. accessories such as voltage probes, test leads, and the various clips.
  • Page 84 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Figure 32. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Ground Spring Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not connect the ground spring to voltages higher Figure 33. Electronic Connections for Measurements than 30 Vrms from earth ground.

  • Page 85: Using The Independently Floating Isolated Inputs

    Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs • Using the Independently Floating Additional safety. When measuring in systems with multiple grounds, the ground currents induced are Isolated Inputs kept to a minimum. You can use the independently floating isolated inputs to Because the references are not connected together inside measure signals that are independently floating from each the test tool, each reference of the used inputs must be...
  • Page 86 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Figure 35. Probe Tip DC BUS MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER Figure 34. Parasitic capacitance between probes, DIGITAL GROUND instrument and environment Warning DC BUS To avoid electrical shock, always use the insulation sleeve (Fig. 1 item 4e-7e) or the probe tip when using the probe reference (ground) lead.
  • Page 87 Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL DIGITAL GROUND GROUND ANALOG ANALOG GROUND GROUND Figure 37. Correct connection of reference leads Figure 38. Wrong connection of reference leads Noise that is picked up by reference lead D can be transmitted by parasitic capacitance to the analog input amplifier.

  • Page 88: Using The Tilt Stand

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual ® Using the Tilt Stand Kensington -lock The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing The test tool is provided with a security slot compatible ® from an angle while placed on a table. The typical position with a Kensington lock, see Figure 39.

  • Page 89: Fixing The Hangstrap

    Tips Fixing the Hangstrap Fixing the Hangstrap Resetting the Test Tool A hang strap is supplied with the test tool. The figure If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, below shows how to attach the strap correctly to the test without clearing the memories, do the following: tool.

  • Page 90: Suppressing Key Labels And Menu's

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Suppressing Key Labels and Menu’s Changing the Information Language You can close a menu or hide key label at any time: During operation of the test tool, messages may appear at the bottom of the screen. You can select the language in...

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Contrast And Brightness

    Tips Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness Changing Date and Time To adjust the contrast and backlight brightness, do the The test tool has a date and time clock. For example, to following: change the date to 19 April, 2012, do the following: Display the key labels.

  • Page 92: Saving Battery Life

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Setting the Power Down Timer Choose , accept the new date. ENTER Initially the power shutdown time is 30 minutes. You can set the power shutdown time to 5 minutes as following: You can change the time in a similar way by opening the Time Adjust…...
  • Page 93 Tips Saving Battery Life Setting the Display AUTO-off Timer To turn on the display again do one of the following: Initially the display AUTO-off timer is disabled (no automatic • Press any key. The Display Auto-Off timer starts again display turn off). You can set the display AUTO-off timer to and the display will be turned off when the time has 30 seconds or to 5 minutes as following: elapsed.

  • Page 94: Changing The Auto Set Options

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Changing the Auto Set Options Select 1 Hz and up, then jump to Input Coupling: ENTER With the next procedure you can choose how auto set behaves when you press the (auto set) key.

  • Page 95: Maintaining The Test Tool

    Remove the input signals before you clean disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see the the test tool. Service Manual. (www.fluke.com) Clean the test tool with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Do Warning not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol. These may •...

  • Page 96: Charging The Batteries

    To avoid overheating of the batteries during Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the battery charging, do not exceed the allowable (Fluke accessory BP291) with a fully charged one, and use ambient temperature given in the the external battery charger EBC290 (optional Fluke specifications.

  • Page 97: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Warning Use only the Fluke BP291 for replacement! When no adapter power is supplied, data saved in the test tool memory is maintained if the battery is replaced within 30 seconds. To avoid loss of data, do one of the following before removing the battery: −...
  • Page 98 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Figure 44. Removing the Battery Figure 43. Removing the Battery Cover...

  • Page 99: Calibrating The Voltage Probes

    Maintaining the Test Tool Calibrating the Voltage Probes Calibrating the Voltage Probes Open the menu again. PROBE ON A To meet full user specifications, you need to adjust the Select PROBE CAL… voltage probes for optimal response. The calibration consists of a high frequency adjustment and a dc calibration for 10:1 probes and 100:1 probes.
  • Page 100 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual The test tool automatically calibrates itself to the probe. During calibration you should not touch the probe. A A message appears asking you whether to start the 10:1 message indicates when the DC calibration has completed probe calibration.

  • Page 101: Displaying Version And Calibration Information

    (software) options. The test tool specifications (see Chapter 8) are based on a 1 year calibration cycle. Recalibration must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your local Fluke representative for recalibration.

  • Page 102: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories The following tables list the user-replaceable parts and specific optional accessories for the various test tool models. For more optional accessories, see www.fluke.com. To order replacement parts or additional accessories, contact your Fluke representative. Replacement Parts Item...
  • Page 103 Item Ordering Code Voltage Probe Set (Red or Blue or Gray or Green), designed for use with VPS410-R (red) the Fluke 190-104 and Fluke 190-204 test tool. VPS410-B (blue) The set includes the following items (not available separately): VPS410-G (gray) •...
  • Page 104 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Probe Accessory Extension Set AS400 The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 1x Industrial Alligator for Probe Tip (black) • 1x 2-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (black) •...
  • Page 105 Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Optional accessories (continued) 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable Set; includes 3 cables (1 red, 1 gray, 1 black), PM9091 1.5 m length with safety designed insulated BNC connectors. 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.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the USB driver has been correctly • installed, see Appendix A. Make sure that the test tool is on (press Battery Operated Fluke Accessories Do Not • You might have a problem with the screen contrast. Function...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    The test tool has been designed and tested in accordance Performance Characteristics with Standards EN/IEC 61010.1 (2001-02) Pollution FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical Degree 2 (According to CE marking), ANSI/ISA S82.01 values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance (1994), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.

  • Page 108: Four Input Oscilloscope

    (1:1) ............300 V (For detailed specifications, see “Safety” on page 111) Bandwidth, DC Coupled FLUKE 190-204 ........200 MHz (-3 dB) Vertical Accuracy ......±(2.1 % + 0.04 range/div) FLUKE 190-104 ........100 MHz (-3 dB) 2 mV/div: ..±(2.9 % + 0.08 range/div)
  • Page 109 Glitch Detect Off Max. Samplerate Scope - Normal 300 min/max pairs 3k true samples compressed 2.5 GS/s (FLUKE 190-204 into 1 screen (300 samples and 1 or 2 channels on) per screen) 1.25 GS/s (All models and 3 Scope - Fast...
  • Page 110 DC to 5 MHz at >5 mV/div ......0.5 divisions DC to 5 MHz at 2 mV/div and 5 mV/div... 1 division Autoranging attenuators and time base, automatic 200 MHz (FLUKE 190-204)......1 division Connect-and-View™ triggering with automatic source 250 MHz (FLUKE 190-204)......2 divisions selection.

  • Page 111: Automatic Scope Measurements

    Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements Automatic Scope Measurements AC Voltage (VAC) The accuracy of all readings is within ± (% of reading + Maximum Voltage number of counts) from 18 °C to 28 °C. Add 0.1x (specific with 10:1 probe ...........1000 V accuracy) for each °C below 18 °C or above 28 °C.
  • Page 112 Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual All accuracies are valid if: Accuracy ......same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC • The waveform amplitude is larger than one division (add current probe or current shunt accuracy) • At least 1.5 waveform period is on the screen...
  • Page 113 Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements Duty Cycle (DUTY) Power (A and B, C and D) Range ............. 4.0 % to 98.0 % Power Factor ......ratio between Watts and VA Range............0.00 to 1.00 Resolution ......0.1 % (when period > 2 div) Watt........RMS reading of multiplication Full Scale Reading....999 counts (3-digit display) corresponding samples of input A or C (volts)

  • Page 114: Meter

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual Temperature (TEMP) Recorder ° With Optional Temperature Probe ( F not for Japan) TrendPlot (Meter or Scope, Channel A ,B, C, D) Ranges (°C or °F) ........-40.0 to +100.0 ° Chart recorder that plots a graph of min and max values of -100 to +250 °...

  • Page 115: Zoom, Replay And Cursors

    Specifications Zoom, Replay and Cursors Acquisition Modes........Single Sweep Cursor Measurements Continuous Roll Cursor Modes........single vertical cursor Start/Stop on Trigger dual vertical cursors Time Reference ..... time from start, time of day dual horizontal cursors (Scope mode) Markers .......automatic markers at cross points Zoom, Replay and Cursors Measurements ........

  • Page 116: Miscellaneous

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual Miscellaneous Power Adapter BC190: • BC190/801 European line plug 230 V ±10 % Display • BC190/813 North American line plug 120 V ±10 % • BC190/804 United Kingdom line plug 230 V ±10 % View Area ....126.8 x 88.4 mm (4.99 x 3.48 inches) •...
  • Page 117 Specifications Miscellaneous Mechanical Interface Ports Size..... 265 x 190 x 70 mm (10.5 x 7.5 x 2.8 in) Two USB ports provided. Ports are fully insulated from instrument’s floating measurement circuitry. Weight......2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) including battery • A USB-host port directly connects to external flash memory drive (‘USB-stick’) for storage of waveform data, measurement results, instrument settings and screen copies.

  • Page 118: Environmental

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual Environmental Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Emission and immunity ..EN-IEC61326-1 (2005-12) Environmental......MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Enclosure Protection ......IP51, ref: IEC60529 Temperature Operating: battery installed ....0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) no battery installed ....0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage ......-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)

  • Page 119: Safety

    Specifications Safety MAX. INPUT Safety VOLTAGE (Vrms) Designed for 1000 V Measurement Category III, 600 V Measurement Category IV, Pollution Degree 2, per: • EN/IEC 61010.1 (2001-02) Pollution Degree 2 (According to CE marking) • ANSI/ISA S82.01 (1994) • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1 (including approval) Max.

  • Page 120: 10:1 Probe

    Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual VOLTAGE (Vrms) 10:1 Probe CAT III 1000 Accuracy CAT IV Probe accuracy when adjusted on the test tool: DC to 20 kHz............±1 % 20 kHz to 1 MHz.............±2 % 1 MHz to 25 MHz ...........±3 % For higher frequencies the probe’s roll off starts affecting...

  • Page 121: Electromagnetic Immunity

    Electromagnetic Immunity Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 190-104 and Fluke 190-204 test tools, including standard accessories, conform with the EEC directive 2004/108/EC for EMC immunity, as defined by EN-61326-1, with the addition of the following tables. Trace disturbance with VPS410 voltage probe shorted (Scope Mode, 10 ms/div): Table 3.
  • Page 122 Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual...
  • Page 123 Index Automatic Connect-and-View safe transport, 8 Trigger, 102 safe use, 7, 8 —1— Automatic Power Shutdown, 84 storage, 7 10:1 Voltage, 95 Automatic Scope Measurements, BC190 safety, 4 100:1 Voltage probe, 97 Automatic Triggering, 56 BC190 Power Adapter, 94 Average, 23, 26 BP291 Li-ion Battery, 95 —A—...
  • Page 124 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual —G— Clear Menu, 14, 82 EBC290 Battery Charger, 97 Comparing Waveforms, 33 Edge Trigger, 57, 102 Glitch Capture, 26 Connect-and-View, 18, 53, 102 Electrical Shock, 5 Ground Leads, 3, 95 Connecting a Computer, 74...
  • Page 125 Index (continued) Insulation Sleeve, 3, 95 Memory, 108 Persistence, 25 Interface, 109 model number, 93 Phase, 105 Inverted Waveform, 28 Move files, 73 Polarity, 28 Isolated, 6 Multiply waveforms, 30 Power, 108 mVs, 50 Power Adapter, 94 mWs, 50 Power Down Timer, 84 —K—...
  • Page 126 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual —T— Recorder, 106 SCC290, 97 Recorder Options, 40 Scope, 100 Temperature, 106, 110 Recording Waveforms, 41 Scope Cursor Measurements, 107 Tilt Stand, 80 Reference value, 22 Scope Measurements, 19 Time, 83 Reference waveform, 33...
  • Page 127 Index (continued) —U— Vibration, 110 Waveform Mathematics, 30 Video Frames, 61 , 23 AVEFORM PTIONS Unpacking, 2 Video Lines, 61 Waveform storage, 67 USB drivers, 74 Video Trigger, 60, 102 Waveforms USB Interface Cable, 3 Viewing Stored Screens, 71 comparing, 33 USB Ports, 65 Voltage Probe Set, 3 USB stick, 65...
  • Page 128 Fluke 190-104, Fluke 190-204 Users Manual...
  • Page 129 Appendices Appendix Title Page Installing USB Drivers.................... A-1 Battery Pack MSDS ....................B-1...
  • Page 131 The drivers have passed Windows Logo Verification and are signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility The Fluke 190 Series II ScopeMeter comes with a USB Publisher. This is required for installation on Win 7. interface (connector: USB type “B mini”) for communication with a computer.
  • Page 133 Installing the USB Drivers To install the USB drivers, do the following: Connect the Fluke 190 Series II instrument to the PC. The USB cable can be plugged in and out (hot-swap) when both the computer and the instrument are on. It is not required to power off.
  • Page 134 Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual In the following window click ‘Next’ to install the software automatically. Windows will download the drivers automatically from the Windows Driver Distribution Center on the internet. If there is no connection to the internet, you need to load the CD-ROM, supplied with the ScopeMeter, which contains the drivers.
  • Page 135 Appendices Installing USB Drivers After completing the first step the New Hardware Wizard will start again to install the USB Serial Port Driver. Click ‘Next’ to install the software automatically. Windows will download the drivers automatically from the Windows Driver Distribution Center on the internet. If there is no connection to the internet, you need to load the CD-ROM, supplied with the ScopeMeter, which contains the drivers.
  • Page 136 From the device manager click on the + sign to Expand the ‘Ports (COM & LPT)’ Universal Serial Bus controllers. The ‘Fluke USB Serial Port COM(5)’ should be listed here. Note that the COM port number may differ and is automatically...
  • Page 137 In this situation the COM port number can be changed manually. To manually assign a different COM port number right click on ‘Fluke USB Serial Port COM(5)’ and select properties. From the Properties menu, select the Port Settings tab, and click ‘Advanced…’ to change the port number.
  • Page 138 Fluke 190-104, Fluke190-204 Users Manual...
  • Page 139 Appendices Battery Pack MSDS Appendix B Battery Pack MSDS Li-ion Battery Pack Contact Fluke for a Battery Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Compliance Information.
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