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190 Series III
®
ScopeMeter
Test Tool
Models 190-062, -102, -104, -202, -204, -502, -504, MDA-550-III
Users Manual
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August 2021
(English)
© 2021 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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  • Page 1 Models 190-062, -102, -104, -202, -204, -502, -504, MDA-550-III Users Manual É August 2021 (English) © 2021 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
  • Page 2 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction......................Contact Fluke ...................... Safety Information ....................Specifications ...................... Unpack the Test Tool Kit ..................How to Use the Test Tool ..................Test Tool Power ................... Test Tool Reset .................... Menus......................Key Illumination .................... Input Connections..................10 Scope ....................
  • Page 4 190 Series III Users Manual Automatic Meter Measurements (190-xx4) ........... 24 Meter Measurement Selection ............... 24 Relative Meter Measurements ............... 25 Multimeter Measurements (190-xx2)............. 27 Meter Connections ................. 27 Resistance Value Measurement ............27 Current Measurement ................28 Auto/Manual Range Selection..............29 Relative Meter Measurements ...............
  • Page 5 ScopeMeter ® Test Tool Table of Contents Memory and PC....................51 USB Ports..................... 51 USB Drivers....................52 Save and Recall ................... 52 Save Screens with Associated Setups ............53 All Memories in Use................54 Editing Names ..................54 Save Screens in .bmp Format (Print Screen)..........54 Delete Screens with Associated Setups............
  • Page 6 190 Series III Users Manual Maintenance ......................83 Storage ......................83 Li-ion Battery Pack ..................83 Charging the Batteries................84 Battery Pack Replacement..............85 Voltage Probe Calibration ................87 Version and Calibration Information .............. 88 Battery Information ..................89 Replacement Parts ..................89 Optional Accessories..................
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The ScopeMeter ® 190 Series III test tools (the Product or test tool) are high performance handheld oscilloscopes for troubleshooting industrial electrical or electronic systems. The series includes 60, 100, 200 or 500 MHz bandwidth. The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to all ScopeMeter Test Tool 190 Series III versions.
  • Page 8: Contact Fluke

    190 Series III Users Manual ® The MDA-550-III Motor Drive Analyzer is an extension of the ScopeMeter Test Tool 190 Series III with additional functionality and accessories that test inverter type motor drives. Inverter type motor drives are known as variable frequency drives or variable speed drives and use pulse width modulation to control ac motor speed and torque.
  • Page 9: Unpack The Test Tool Kit

    190 Series III Users Manual Unpack the Test Tool Kit Table 1 is a list of the items included in your test tool kit by model type. Note Batteries are not installed when you receive your test tool kit. See Battery Pack Replacement for more information.
  • Page 10: Safety Information

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Unpack the Test Tool Kit Table 1. Test Tool Kit: 190 III Models (cont.) Item Description VPS421-x Ruggedized Voltage Probe  150 MHz, 100:1 VPS410-II-x Voltage Probe 500 MHz,  10:1 TRM50 Cable Terminator, BNC, feed- ...
  • Page 11: How To Use The Test Tool

    190 Series III Users Manual Table 2 is a list of the included accessories that are specific to the MDA-550-III. Table 2. MDA-550-III Accessories Item Description Set of 3 brushes  Probe holder with 2 extension rods  Magnetic base ...
  • Page 12: Test Tool Reset

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool Figure 1. Powering the Test Tool Test Tool Reset To reset the test tool to the factory settings: 1. Turn the test tool off. 2. Press and hold U. 3. Press and release O. The test tool turns on.
  • Page 13: Menus

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 14: Key Illumination

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool Key Illumination Some keys are provided with an illumination LED. For an explanation of the LED function, see Table Table 3. Keys Item Description On: The display is off, test tool is running. See Display AUTO-off Timer.
  • Page 15: Input Connections

    190 Series III Users Manual Input Connections The top of the test tool has four safety BNC signal inputs (models 190–xx4/MDA-550) or two safety BNC jack inputs and two safety 4-mm banana jack inputs (models 190-xx2). These isolated inputs allow independent floating measurements with each input. The banana jack inputs (190-xx2) can be used for DMM measurements or can be used as External Trigger input for the Scope mode.
  • Page 16: Mda Test Tool

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool 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. MDA Test Tool To make motor drive voltage and current measurements: 1.
  • Page 17: Probe Type Setup

    190 Series III Users Manual To make motor drive 3-phase current unbalance measurements: 1. Connect the current probes to the Inputs A, B and C. 2. Measure the current of each phase. To make a motor shaft voltage measurement: 1. Connect the red VPS410-II voltage probe to the input A. 2.
  • Page 18: Input Channel Selection

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool 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.
  • Page 19: Automatic Scope Measurements

    190 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.
  • Page 20: Freezing The Screen

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool 6. Use the cursor and E to select the Peak-Peak measurement. 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.
  • Page 21: Smart Average

    190 Series III Users Manual Smart Average In the normal average mode occasional deviations in a waveform just distort the averaged wave shape, and do not show up on screen clearly. When a signal really changes, for instance when you probe around, it takes quite some time before the new wave shape is stable. With smart averaging you can quickly probe around, and incidental waveform changes like a line flyback in video show up on screen instantly.
  • Page 22: Glitch Display

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool Figure 8. Using Persistence to Observe Dynamic Signals Glitch Display To capture glitches on a waveform: 1. Press to show the SCOPE key labels. 2. Open the WAVEFORM OPTIONS menu with 4. 3.
  • Page 23: High Frequency Noise Suppression

    190 Series III Users Manual High Frequency Noise Suppression Switching the glitch detection off (Glitch: Off) will suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Averaging will suppress the noise even more. 1. Press to show the SCOPE key labels. 2.
  • Page 24: Ac-Coupling Selection

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool AC-Coupling Selection After a reset, the test tool is dc-coupled so that ac and dc voltages appear on the screen. Use ac- coupling when you wish to observe a small ac signal that rides on a dc signal. To select ac-coupling, do the following: 1.
  • Page 25: Noisy Waveforms

    190 Series III Users Manual 5. Use the cursor and E to select and accept Variable. 6. Use 4 to exit the menu. A Var shows at the bottom left of the screen. Select Variable to turn off the cursors and automatic input ranging.
  • Page 26: Mathematic Function Spectrum (Fft)

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool 3. Use the cursor and E to: a. Highlight Waveform: b. Select Mathematics... to open the Mathematics. c. Select Function: +, -, x or XY-mode. d. Select the first waveform: Source 1: A, B, C or D. 4.
  • Page 27: Waveform Comparisons

    190 Series III Users Manual Observe that the top right of the screen shows SPECTRUM. See Figure 9. If it shows LOW AMPL a spectrum measurement cannot be done as the waveform amplitude is too low. If it shows WRONG TB the time base setting does not enable the test tool to show 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 28 ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool c. Select On to show the reference waveform. This can be: • last used reference waveform (if not available no reference waveform will be shown). • envelope waveform if the persistence function Envelope is on. d.
  • Page 29: Pass - Fail Tests

    190 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.
  • Page 30: Relative Meter Measurements

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool 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.
  • Page 31 190 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.
  • Page 32: Multimeter Measurements (190-Xx2)

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool Multimeter Measurements (190-xx2) 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.
  • Page 33: Current Measurement

    Carefully read the instructions about the current probe you are using. To set up the test tool: 1. Connect a current probe, for example, Fluke i410 (optional) between the 4-mm banana jack inputs and the conductor to be measured. 2. Ensure that the red and black connectors correspond to the red and black banana jack inputs.
  • Page 34: Auto/Manual Range Selection

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool How to Use the Test Tool 4. Open the MEASUREMENT menu with 1. 5. Use the cursor to highlight A ac. 6. Press E to open the CURRENT PROBE submenu. 7. Observe the sensitivity of the current probe. Use the cursor to highlight the corresponding sensitivity in the menu, for example, 1 mV/A.
  • Page 35: Relative Meter Measurements

    190 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.
  • Page 36: Recorder Functions

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool 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.
  • Page 37: Recorded Data Display

    190 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™...
  • Page 38: Turn Off The Trendplot Display

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool 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).
  • Page 39: Recorded Data Display

    190 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.
  • Page 40: Trendplot Or Scope Record Analysis

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Recorder Functions 4. Press 2 to open the RECORDER OPTIONS menu. 5. Use the cursor and E to highlight the Mode field and select: a. on Trigger (190-xx4) opens the START SINGLE SWEEP ON TRIGGERING menu b.
  • Page 41: Replay, Zoom And Cursors

    190 Series III Users Manual Replay, Zoom and Cursors This section covers the capabilities of the analysis functions Cursor, Zoom, and Replay. These functions can be used with one or more of the primary functions Scope, TrendPlot or Scope Record. It is possible to combine two or three analysis functions. A typical application uses these functions: •...
  • Page 42: Replay Continuously

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Replay, Zoom and Cursors Figure 20. Replaying a Waveform The replay bar represents all 100 stored screens in memory. The icon represents the picture being displayed on the screen (in this example: SCREEN -52). If the bar is partly white, the memory is not completely filled with 100 screens.
  • Page 43: Zoom On A Waveform

    190 Series III Users Manual Zoom on a Waveform To obtain a more detailed view of a waveform, you can zoom in on a waveform using the ZOOM function. To zoom in on a waveform: 1. Press to show the ZOOM key labels. ZOOM shows at the top of the screen and the waveform is magnified.
  • Page 44: Cursor Measurements

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Replay, Zoom and Cursors Cursor Measurements Cursors allow you to make precise digital measurements on waveforms. This can be done on live waveforms, recorded waveforms, and on saved waveforms. Horizontal Cursors on a Waveform To use the cursors for a voltage measurement: 1.
  • Page 45: Vertical Cursors On A Waveform

    190 Series III Users Manual Vertical Cursors on a Waveform To use the cursors for a time measurement (T, 1/T), for a mVs-mAs-mWs measurement, or for an RMS measurement of the waveform section between the cursors: 1. From Scope mode, press to show the cursor key labels.
  • Page 46: Cursors On A Mathematical Result (+ - X) Waveform

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Replay, Zoom and Cursors Cursors on a Mathematical Result (+ - x) Waveform Cursor measurements on, for example, an AxB waveform give a reading in Watts if input A measures (milli)Volts and input B measures (milli)Amperes. For other cursor measurements on, for example, a A+B, A-B or AxB waveform no reading will be available if the input A and input B measurement unit are different.
  • Page 47 190 Series III Users Manual 7. Use to move the lower cursor to 0 % of the waveform height. A marker is shown at 10 %. The reading shows the rise time from 10 % to 90 % of the waveform amplitude. See Figure Figure 24.
  • Page 48: Waveform Triggers

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Waveform Triggers 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.
  • Page 49: Trigger Delay Or Pre-Trigger

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 50: Automatic Trigger Options

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Waveform Triggers 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.
  • Page 51: Edge Triggers

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 52: Single Event Acquisition

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Waveform Triggers 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.
  • Page 53: External Waveform Triggers (190-Xx2)

    190 Series III Users Manual 2. Use the cursor and E to select a Trigger Filter or set it Off. 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.
  • Page 54: Pulse Triggers

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Waveform Triggers 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.
  • Page 55: Missing Pulses

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 56: Memory And Pc

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Memory and PC 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.
  • Page 57: Usb Drivers

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 58: Save Screens With Associated Setups

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Memory and PC In persistence mode, the most recent waveform will be saved, not all waveforms that build the persistence display. The file list of stored data uses these icons: • setup + 1 screen • setup + replay screens/record data •...
  • Page 59: All Memories In Use

    190 Series III Users Manual All Memories in Use If no free memory locations are available a message pops up that proposes to you to overwrite the oldest data set: • If you do not want to overwrite the oldest data set, press 3. Delete one or more memory locations and save again.
  • Page 60: Delete Screens With Associated Setups

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Memory and PC The file is saved using a fixed name (IMAGE) and a serial number, for example IMAGE004.bmp. If no free memory locations are available a message pops up that proposes to you to overwrite the oldest data set: •...
  • Page 61: Recall A Setup Configuration

    190 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.
  • Page 62: Rename Stored Screens And Setup Files

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool 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.
  • Page 63: 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 on the Fluke website. After installation: 1. Start the FlukeView 2 software.
  • Page 64: Wifi Connection

     shows in the Information area. When prompted by the computer Network Settings or Fluke Connect™ app for a WiFi name (SSID) to detect the test tool, select the model number followed by the serial number. When prompted, use the password that is shown in the key label bar.
  • Page 65: Mda-550-Iii Test Tool

    190 Series III Users Manual MDA-550-III Test Tool Push to open the Motor Drive Main Menu. This menu is for the selection of MOTOR DRIVE ANALYZER measurements at different locations of the motor drive system. See Figure Figure 33. Motor Drive Main Menu From the submenus the specific measurement is selected with The main menu items are: •...
  • Page 66 ® ScopeMeter Test Tool MDA-550-III Test Tool • Motor Input Use these functions to check the motor input conditions. The measurements are the same as Drive Output and help to determine the influence of the cable. Incorrect wiring between drive and motor can cause contact, voltage drop, and reflection problems that can cause performance drop or damage to the motor.
  • Page 67: Motor Drive Input

    190 Series III Users Manual Motor Drive Input The Motor Drive Input functions check the drive input conditions. Input voltage relates to the quality of the mains power that feeds the drive. Input current depends on the loading of the drive and the condition of the drive input section.
  • Page 68: Voltage Unbalance

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool MDA-550-III Test Tool • When the Motor Drive is on, the waveform does not have a typical sinewave, for example, it can look more like a camel hump shape. The current readings and waveform shape can vary as the load changes.
  • Page 69: Current Unbalance

    190 Series III Users Manual Current Unbalance Current Unbalance checks for the difference between current levels of the phases for 3-phase systems. To calculate the unbalance value: % unbalance = (maximum deviation from average / average of three phases) x 100 % Tips: •...
  • Page 70 ® ScopeMeter Test Tool MDA-550-III Test Tool 5. Use E to switch the vertical scale between % of fundamental frequency and linear voltage or current value. 6. In Scale Options, toggle between the TDD reading and the THD reading for a current waveform.
  • Page 71: Motor Drive Dc-Bus

    190 Series III Users Manual Motor Drive DC-Bus The Motor Drive DC-Bus functions check the intermediate circuit of the motor drive. XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, be aware that the voltage that is present on the dc bus outputs remains on these outputs after the motor drive is turned off.
  • Page 72: Motor Drive Output

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool MDA-550-III Test Tool Motor Drive Output The Motor Drive Output functions check the drive output conditions. The modulated output voltage varies with the motor speed and load. The output current depends on load and correct function of the motor. Unbalance between the phases can cause or indicate problems. The stress on the motor insulation can be determined by measurement of the risetime of a fast modulation pulse.
  • Page 73: Voltage Modulation

    190 Series III Users Manual Voltage Modulation Use voltage modulation to display the modulated output signal.The submenu has selection for what reference is used for the measurement. Phase-Phase Phase-Phase shows the modulated signal between 2 phases. The PWM voltage, voltage peak- peak, frequency, and volt/frequency ratio show as readings in the top of the display.
  • Page 74: Spectrum

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool MDA-550-III Test Tool Tips: • High voltage peaks can damage the motor insulation and drive output circuit and cause the drive to trip. Overshoot higher than 50 % of nominal voltage can be problematic. • Measure on the motor input to check the pulses on the input of the motor and the influence of the cable.
  • Page 75: Voltage Unbalance

    190 Series III Users Manual Voltage Unbalance The Voltage Unbalance checks for a difference between the Phase-Phase voltages for 3-phase systems. The unbalance value is calculated by dividing the maximum rms voltage deviation of one of the phases and the average rms voltage of all phases. Voltage unbalance at motor terminals can adversely affect motor operation and can also cause tripping of the current overload fault protection on the motor drive.
  • Page 76: Motor Shaft

    The Motor Shaft function detects bearing flash-over that can damage motor bearings. The measurement requires a connection to the rotating shaft of the motor. For this measurement, brushes are included as accessories. Alternatively, you can use a stranded wire probe. Fluke recommends the VP410 10:1 Voltage Probe. See Figure Figure 35.
  • Page 77 190 Series III Users Manual 6. Use one of the ground leads to contact the motor chassis that is the reference ground. When it is not possible to connect near the shaft, an extension cord with 4 mm connections on both ends is included for extending the connection to the ground lead. The measurement can be done on the driven and the non-driven end of the motor.
  • Page 78: Tips

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Tips 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.
  • Page 79: Independently Floating Isolated Inputs

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 80 ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Tips Figure 38. 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.
  • Page 81 190 Series III Users Manual Figure 40. Parasitic Capacitance Between Analog and Digital Reference Motion/Motor Controller  Digital Ground  DC Bus  Figure 41. Correct Connection of Reference Leads Analog Input  Digital Controller  Analog Ground  Digital Ground ...
  • Page 82 ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Tips Figure 42. 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.
  • Page 83: Tilt Stand

    190 Series III Users Manual Tilt Stand The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing from an angle while placed on a table. Figure Figure 43. Tilt Stand Kensington ® Lock Support  Power Adapter Input  Note An optional Hanging Hook (Part Number HH290) attaches to the rear of the test tool.
  • Page 84: Kensington ® Lock

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Tips ® 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.
  • Page 85: Language Setup

    190 Series III Users Manual 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.
  • Page 86: Battery Life

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Tips 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.
  • Page 87: Auto Set Options

    190 Series III Users Manual 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. •...
  • Page 88: Maintenance

    Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children and animals. Recommendations for safe use of the battery pack: • The battery pack must be charged before use. Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery pack. Refer to Users Manual for proper charging instructions. •...
  • Page 89: Charging The Batteries

    190 Series III Users Manual • Take careful notice of correct placement of the battery in the product or the External Battery Charger. • Never use a battery pack or charger showing visible damage. • Alteration of battery pack: there shall be no attempt to open, modify, reform or repair a battery pack, which appears to be malfunctioning, or which has been physically damaged.
  • Page 90: Battery Pack Replacement

    Test Tool Maintenance Figure 46. 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...
  • Page 91 190 Series III Users Manual 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 47 . 4. Lift the tilt stand. See . 5.
  • Page 92: Voltage Probe Calibration

    ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Maintenance 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.
  • Page 93: Version And Calibration Information

    LICENSE INFO key opens a screen with information about the Open Source Software license. The test tool specifications are based on a 1 year calibration cycle. Recalibration must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your local Fluke representative for recalibration. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
  • Page 94: Battery Information

    Level indicates the available battery capacity as a percentage of the present maximum battery capacity. Time to Empty indicates a calculated estimate for the operating time that reamins. Replacement Parts Table 5 is a list of replacement parts. To order replacement parts, contact your Fluke representative. Table 5. Replacement Parts Description...
  • Page 95: Optional Accessories

    Table 6. 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): • 10:1 Voltage Probe, 500 MHz (red or blue or gray or green) VPS510-R (red) •...
  • Page 96 ® ScopeMeter Test Tool Maintenance Table 6. Optional Accessories (cont.) Description Part Number Software & Carrying Case Kit. Set contains the following parts: • FlukeView 2 Software activation key, to convert the FlukeView 2 SCC293 demo version into an operational version. •...
  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the USB drivers have been correctly installed. Drivers. Battery Operated Fluke Accessories Do Not Function When using battery operated Fluke accessories, always first check the battery condition of the accessory with a Fluke multimeter or follow the procedure given for that particular accessory. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...

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