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ScopeMeter 190 Series II
Fluke 190-062, -102, -104, -202, -204, -502
Users Manual
May 2011
© 2011 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 ScopeMeter 190 Series II Fluke 190-062, -102, -104, -202, -204, -502 Users Manual May 2011 © 2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 SCOPE CURSOR METER ZOOM 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

    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 Introduction..........................1 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit................... 2 Safety Information: Read First ..................5 Safe Use of Li-ion battery pack ..................9 Using the Scope and Meter..................11 Powering the Test Tool ....................11 Resetting the Test Tool....................
  • Page 6 ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View™..........18 Making Automatic Scope Measurements............... 19 Freezing the Screen ...................... 20 Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture............21 Acquiring Waveforms..................... 24 Pass - Fail Testing ......................32 Analyzing Waveforms ....................32 Making Automatic Meter Measurements (for models 190-xx4)........
  • Page 7 Contents (continued) Triggering on External Waveforms (models 190-xx2) ............ 64 Triggering on Video Signals ................... 65 Triggering on Pulses ...................... 67 Using Memory and PC....................71 Using the USB Ports ...................... 71 Saving and Recalling ..................... 72 ® Using FlukeView ......................
  • Page 8 Specifications ......................109 Introduction ........................109 Oscilloscope ........................110 Automatic Scope Measurements ................... 114 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 ............... 117 Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 ................ 118 Recorder ........................120 Zoom, Replay and Cursors .................... 121 Miscellaneous ........................ 122 Environmental........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Version Description Warning 190-062 Two 60 MHz Scope Inputs (BNC), Read “Safety Information” before using this One Meter Input (banana jacks). instrument. 190-102 Two 100 MHz Scope Inputs (BNC), The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to One Meter Input (banana jacks).

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Test Tool Kit

    Fluke 190 Series II 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...
  • Page 11 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit All Fluke 190 Series II versions include the following items: The Fluke 190-062, 190-102, 190-104, 190-202 and 190-204 include also: Description Description ScopeMeter Test Tool including Voltage Probe Set (red) − side strap Voltage Probe Set (blue) −...
  • Page 12 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual The Fluke 190-502 includes also: Fluke 190-xxx /S versions include also the following items (SCC290 kit): Description Description Voltage Probe Set (red) FlukeView ScopeMeter Software for Windows Voltage Probe Set (blue) activation key (converts FlukeView DEMO Each set includes: status into full operational status).

  • Page 13: Safety Information: Read First

    Européenne Li-Ion The following international symbols are used on the Direct Current Alternating Current product and in this manual: Do not dispose of this RoHS China product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.
  • Page 14 To avoid electrical shock or fire: To avoid electrical shock or fire if a product input is connected to more than 42 V peak • Use only the Fluke power supply, Model (30 Vrms) or 60 V dc: BC190 (Power Adapter).
  • Page 15 • Do not use the product around explosive gas, • Do not use exposed metal BNC or banana vapor, or in damp or wet environments. plug connectors. Fluke offers cables with • Measure a known voltage first to make sure plastic, safety designed BNC connectors that the product operates correctly.
  • Page 16 Safety is likely to be impaired if, for example, the product fails to perform the intended measurements or shows visible damage. Fluke 190-062, 190-102, 190-104, 190-202, 190-204: The BNC jacks can independently be connected to a voltage above earth ground for isolated (electrically floating) measurements and are rated up to 1000 Vrms CAT III and 600 Vrms CAT IV above earth ground.

  • Page 17: Safe Use Of Li-Ion Battery Pack

    Recommendations to safe use of the battery pack. • The battery pack needs to be charged before use. The battery pack Fluke model BP290 (26 Wh)/BP291 Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge (52 Wh) has been tested in accordance with the UN the battery pack.
  • Page 18 Dispose of properly: do not dispose of the battery as • Do not disassemble or crush battery packs unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for • Use the battery only in the application for which it is recycling information.

  • 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 Series II 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 Series II 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 scope measurements connect the red voltage safety BNC jack signal inputs (models 190–xx4), or two probe to input A, the blue voltage probe to input B, the safety BNC jack inputs and two safety 4-mm banana jack grey voltage probe to input C and the green voltage probe...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Probe Type Settings

    Fluke 190 Series II 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 Series II 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: Freezing The Screen

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Freezing the Screen Open the menu. PEAK ENTER You can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at any time. Freeze the screen. appears HOLD HOLD at the right of the reading area. Select the Peak-Peak The key illumination is on.

  • Page 29: Using Average, Persistence And Glitch Capture

    Using the Scope and Meter Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Select Average factor: Average Capture 64. This averages the outcomes ENTER of 64 acquisitions. Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms Select Average: Normal (normal To smooth the waveform, do the following: average) or Smart (smart ENTER average, see below)
  • Page 30 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Using Persistence, Envelope and Dot-Join to Display Waveforms You can use Persistence to observe dynamic signals. Display the key labels. SCOPE SCOPE Open the menu. WAVEFORM OPTIONS Jump to Waveform: and open the Persistence... menu.
  • Page 31 Using the Scope and Meter Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Displaying Glitches Select Display: Dot-join: Off to display measured samples only. Dot To capture glitches on a waveform, do the following: join off may be useful when Display the key labels.

  • Page 32: Acquiring Waveforms

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Suppressing High Frequency Noise Acquiring Waveforms Switching the glitch detection off (Glitch: Off) will Setting the Acquisition Speed and Waveform suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Memory Depth Averaging will suppress the noise even more.
  • Page 33 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Exit the menu Waveform See also Table 2 in Chapter 8. To invert, for example the input A waveform, do the following: Display the key labels. Selecting AC-Coupling INPUT A After a reset, the test tool is dc-coupled so that ac and dc voltages appear on the screen.
  • Page 34 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Variable Input Sensitivity Open the menu. INPUT A The variable input sensitivity allows you to adjust any input sensitivity continuously, for example to set the amplitude of a reference signal to exactly 6 divisions.
  • Page 35 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Working with Noisy Waveforms Using Mathematics Functions +, -, x, XY-mode To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can You can add (+), subtract (-), or multiply (x) two limit the working bandwidth to 20 kHz or 20 MHz. This waveforms.
  • Page 36 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Using Mathematics Function Spectrum (FFT) Select Function: +, -, x or XY- mode. ENTER The Spectrum function shows the spectral content of the input A, B, C or D waveform in the input trace color. It...
  • Page 37 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms If it displays WRONG TB the time base setting does not Jump to Waveform: and select enable the test tool to display an FFT result. It is either too Mathematics... to open the ENTER slow, which can result in aliasing, or too fast, which results Mathematics menu.
  • Page 38 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Comparing Waveforms You can display a fixed reference waveform with the actual waveform for comparison. To create a reference waveform and to display it with the actual waveform, do the following: Display the key labels.
  • Page 39 Using the Scope and Meter Acquiring Waveforms Select On to display the reference Store the momentary waveform ENTER waveform. This can be: and display it permanently for ENTER - the last used reference waveform reference. The display also shows (if not available no reference the actual waveform.

  • Page 40: Pass - Fail Testing

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Pass - Fail Testing Analyzing Waveforms You can use a reference waveform as a test template for You can use the analysis functions CURSOR ZOOM the actual waveform. If at least one sample of a waveform to perform detailed waveform analysis.

  • Page 41: Making Automatic Meter Measurements (For Models 190-Xx4)

    Using the Scope and Meter Making Automatic Meter Measurements (for models 190-xx4) Making Automatic Meter Measurements Select the reading number to be (for models 190-xx4) displayed, for example READING The test tool offers a wide range of automatic meter Select on A. Observe that the measurements.
  • Page 42 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Making Relative Meter Measurements Now the large reading is the actual input value minus the stored reference value. The actual input value is displayed A relative measurement displays the present below the large reading (ACTUAL: xxxx), see Figure 13.

  • Page 43: Making Multimeter Measurements (For Models 190-Xx2)

    Using the Scope and Meter Making Multimeter Measurements (for models 190-xx2) Adjusting the reference value Making Multimeter Measurements (for models 190-xx2) To adjust the reference value, do the following: The screen displays the numeric readings of the Display the Adjust Reference measurements on the meter input.
  • Page 44 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Measuring Resistance Values The resistor value is displayed in ohms. Observe also that the bargraph is displayed. (See Figure 15.) To measure a resistance, do the following: Connect the red and black test leads from the 4-mm banana jack inputs to the resistor.
  • Page 45 Carefully read the instructions about the current probe you are using. To set up the test tool, do the following: Highlight A ac. Connect a current probe (e.g. Fluke i410, optional) from the 4-mm banana jack outputs to the conductor to be measured. Open the...
  • Page 46 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Observe the sensitivity of the current probe. Highlight the To activate manual ranging, do the following during any corresponding sensitivity in the Meter measurement: menu, e.g. 1 mV/A. Activate manual ranging.
  • Page 47 Using the Scope and Meter Making Multimeter Measurements (for models 190-xx2) Making Relative Meter Measurements Now the large reading is the actual input value minus the stored reference value. The bargraph indicates the actual A relative measurement displays the present input value.
  • Page 48 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Adjusting the reference value To adjust the reference value, do the following: Display the Adjust Reference menu. Select the digit you want to adjust. Adjust the digit. Repeat step 6 and step 7 until finished.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Plotting Measurements Over Time (Trendplot™)

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Starting a TrendPlot Function Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) To start a TrendPlot, do the following: Use the TrendPlot function to plot a graph of Scope or Make automatic Scope or Meter measurements, Meter measurements (readings) as function of time.
  • Page 51 Using The Recorder Functions Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) Note When the test tool is in automatic mode, automatic vertical scaling is used to fit the TrendPlot graph on the screen. When simultaneously TrendPlotting two readings, the screen area is split into two sections of four divisions each.
  • Page 52 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Changing the Recorder Options When in normal view ( ), only the twelve most At the lower right of the display, the status line indicates a NORMAL recently recorded divisions are displayed on screen. All time.

  • Page 53: 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 54 Fluke 190 Series II 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 55 Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) Using Triggering to Start or Stop Scope Record Open the RECORDER OPTIONS menu. To record an electrical event that causes a fault, it might be useful to start or stop recording on a trigger signal: Start on trigger to start recording;...

  • Page 56: Analyzing A Trendplot Or Scope Record

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Select the desired trigger slope (Slope:) and jump to Level: ENTER Select the 0.12V or 1.2V trigger level and accept all recorder ENTER options. Apply a trigger signal to the red and black ext.

  • Page 57: 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 58 Fluke 190 Series II 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 23).
  • Page 59 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 60: Zooming In On A Waveform

    Fluke 190 Series II 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 61: 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 62 Fluke 190 Series II 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 63 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 64 Fluke 190 Series II 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 65: 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 66: Setting Trigger Level And Slope

    Fluke 190 series II 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 67: 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 68: Automatic Trigger Options

    Fluke 190 series II 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 69: 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 70 Fluke 190 series II 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 71 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 31.

  • Page 72: Triggering On External Waveforms (Models 190-Xx2)

    Fluke 190 series II Users Manual Triggering on External Waveforms Observe that the key labels at the bottom of the screen have been adapted to allow selection of two different (models 190-xx2) external trigger levels: 0.12 V and 1.2 V:...

  • Page 73: 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 74 Fluke 190 series II Users Manual 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 75: Triggering On Pulses

    Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses 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. Select <t, then jump to Update.
  • Page 76 Fluke 190 series II Users Manual 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 77 Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses 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 78 Fluke 190 series II Users Manual...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Saving And Recalling

    Fluke 190 series II 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 81 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 82 Fluke 190 series II 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 83 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 84 Fluke 190 series II 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 85 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 86 Fluke 190 series II 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 87 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 88: Using Flukeview

    USB PORT of the test ordered using ordering code SW90W. For tool (See Figure 36). use with the Fluke Series II ScopeMeter test Install the test tool USB drivers, see Appendix A. ® tools FlukeView ScopeMeter release V5.0...

  • Page 89: 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 90 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Ground Spring Figure 38. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Probe Warning Tip to BNC Adapter (190-5xx) To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not connect the ground spring to voltages higher Warning than 30 Vrms from earth ground.

  • Page 91: Using The Independently Floating Isolated Inputs

    Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs Using the 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 92 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual • Additional safety. Since the commons are not directly connected, the chance of causing short circuit when measuring multiple signals is greatly reduced. • Additional safety. When measuring in systems with multiple grounds, the ground currents induced are kept to a minimum.
  • Page 93 Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND ANALOG Figure 41. Probe Tip GROUND DC BUS MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER Figure 43. Correct connection of reference leads DIGITAL GROUND DC BUS Figure 42. Parasitic capacitance between analog and digital reference...

  • Page 94: Using The Tilt Stand

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER Using the Tilt Stand The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing from an angle while placed on a table. The typical position is shown in Figure 45.

  • Page 95: Kensington ® -Lock

    Tips Kensington®-lock ® Kensington -lock Fixing the Hangstrap The test tool is provided with a security slot compatible A hang strap is supplied with the test tool. The figure ® with a Kensington lock, see Figure 45. below shows how to attach the strap correctly to the test tool.

  • Page 96: Resetting The Test Tool

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool Suppressing Key Labels and Menu’s If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, You can close a menu or hide key label at any time: without clearing the memories, do the following:...

  • Page 97: 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 at To adjust the contrast and backlight brightness, do the the bottom of the screen. You can select the language in following: which these messages are displayed.

  • Page 98: Changing Date And Time

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Changing Date and Time Choose , accept the new date. ENTER The test tool has a date and time clock. For example, to change the date to 19 April, 2012, do the following: You can change the time in a similar way by opening the Time Adjust…...
  • Page 99 Tips Saving Battery Life Setting the Power Down Timer Setting the Display AUTO-off Timer Initially the power shutdown time is 30 minutes. You can set Initially the display AUTO-off timer is disabled (no automatic the power shutdown time to 5 minutes as following: display turn off).

  • Page 100: Changing The Auto Set Options

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual To turn on the display again do one of the following: Changing the Auto Set Options • Press any key. The Display Auto-Off timer starts again With the next procedure you can choose how auto set...
  • Page 101 Tips Changing the Auto Set Options Select 1 Hz and up, then jump to Input Coupling: ENTER When you press the (auto set) key, the input AUTO MANUAL coupling can either be set to dc or left unchanged: Select Unchanged. ENTER When you press the (auto set) key glitch...
  • Page 102 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual...

  • Page 103: 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 104: Charging The Batteries

    Figure 47. To charge the batteries more quickly, turn off the test tool. Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the battery (Fluke accessory BP290 or BP291) with a fully charged Caution one, and use the external battery charger EBC290 To avoid overheating of the batteries during (optional Fluke accessory).

  • Page 105: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Warning Use only the Fluke BP290 (not recommended for 190-xx4) or 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.
  • Page 106 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Figure 50. Removing the Battery Figure 49. Removing the Battery Cover...

  • Page 107: 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 108 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual A message appears asking you whether to start the 10:1 The test tool automatically calibrates itself to the probe. probe calibration. During calibration you should not touch the probe. A message indicates when the DC calibration has completed Start the probe calibration.

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111 Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts (continued) Voltage Probe Set (Red or Blue or Gray or Green), designed for use with VPS410-R (red) the Fluke 190-062,-102,-104,-202, and -204 test tool. VPS410-B (blue) The set includes the following items (not available separately): VPS410-G (gray) •...
  • Page 112 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Replacement Parts (continued) Voltage Probe Set, designed for use with the VPS510-R (red) Fluke 190-502 test tool. VPS510-B (blue) The set includes the following items (not available separately): VPS510-G (gray) • 10:1 Voltage Probe, 500 MHz (red or blue or gray or green) VPS510-V (green) •...

  • Page 113: Optional Accessories

    Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts (continued) BNC Feedthrough 50 Ohm terminator (set of two pieces, black) TRM50 Li-ion battery (26 Wh, not recommended for models 190-xx4) BP290 Li-ion battery (52 Wh) BP291 Hangstrap 946769 Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Probe Accessory Extension Set...
  • Page 114 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Optional accessories (continued) External Battery Charger, charges BP291 externally using BC190 EBC290 High Working Voltage Ruggedized Probe, 100:1, bicolor (red/black), VPS420-R 150 MHz, category rating 1000V CAT III / 600V CAT IV, working voltage (between probe tip and reference lead) 2000V in a CAT III environment/ 1200V in a CAT IV environment.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Maintaining the Test Tool Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting The display ‘auto off’ timer is active, see Chapter 6 ‘Setting the Display AUTO-off Timer’. To turn the The Test Tool Shuts Down After a Short Time display on press any key (restarts the ‘display AUTO - off’...
  • Page 116 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual 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 117: Specifications

    The test tool has been designed and tested in accordance Performance Characteristics with Standards EN/IEC 61010-1:-2001, EN/IEC 61010- FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical 031:2002+A1:2008 Pollution Degree 2 (According to CE values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance marking), ANSI/ISA-61010-1 (82.02.01):2004, CAN/CSA numerical values indicate those that could be nominally C22.2 No.

  • Page 118: Oscilloscope

    Isolated Inputs A,B, C and D (Vertical) Trace Positioning Range........ ±4 divisions Number of Channels Input Impedance on BNC Fluke 190-xx2 ............ 2 (A, B) DC Coupled......1 MΩ (±1 %)//14 pF (±2 pF) Fluke 190-xx4 ..........4 (A,B,C,D) Max. Input Voltage Bandwidth, DC Coupled For detailed specifications, see “Safety”...
  • Page 119 10 μs to 120 s/div ........125 MS/s 10 μs to 120 s/div .........125 MS/s Record Length: see table below. FLUKE 190-062: 10 ns to 4 μs /div (all channels)...up to 625 MS/s Table 2. Record Lenth (Samples/points per input)
  • Page 120 600 MHz (FLUKE 190-502)......2 divisions Max. Delay..........60 s at 5 s/div 200 MHz (FLUKE 190-2xx) ......1 division 250 MHz (FLUKE 190-2xx) ......2 divisions Automatic Connect-and-View Trigger 100 MHz (FLUKE 190-1xx) ......1 division 150 MHz (FLUKE 190-1xx) ......2 divisions Source ..............
  • Page 121 Specifications Oscilloscope Video Trigger Continuous Auto Set Standards ..PAL, PAL+, NTSC, SECAM, Non-interlaced Autoranging attenuators and time base, automatic Connect-and-View™ triggering with automatic source Modes ...... Lines, Line Select, Field 1 or Field 2 selection. Source ................A Modes Polarity..........Positive, Negative Normal........

  • Page 122: Automatic Scope Measurements

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual AC Voltage (VAC) Automatic Scope Measurements 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 123 Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements 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 Peak AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) Modes ....
  • Page 124 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Duty Cycle (DUTY) Accuracy ........... %Vrms + %Hz Range ............. 4.0 % to 98.0 % Note Resolution......0.1 % (when period > 2 div) AC motors are designed for use with a rotating magnetic field of constant strength. This strength Full Scale Reading....

  • Page 125: Meter Measurements For Fluke 190-Xx4

    Specifications Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 Phase (A and B, C and D) Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx4 Range ..........-180 to +180 degrees Four of the Automatic Scope Measurements as defined above may be displayed at the same time, using larger Resolution ............

  • Page 126: Meter Measurements For Fluke 190-Xx2

    30 MΩ ............3000 counts Input Impedance ....1 MΩ (±1 %)//14 pF (±1.5 pF) Accuracy ..........±(0.6 % +5 counts) Max. Input Voltage Fluke 190-202, -102, -062: Measurement Current ....0.5 mA to 50 nA, ±20 % decreases with increasing ranges ..............1000 V CAT III...
  • Page 127 Specifications Meter Measurements for Fluke 190-xx2 Temperature (TEMP) AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) Ranges..500.0 mV, 5.000 V, 50.00 V, 500.0 V, 1100 V With Optional Temperature Probe Full Scale Reading ........5000 counts Ranges (°C or °F) ........-40.0 to +100.0 ° -100.0 to +250.0 °...

  • Page 128: Recorder

    Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual Recorder Acquisition Modes ........Single Sweep Continuous Roll TrendPlot (Meter or Scope) Start/Stop on Trigger Chart recorder that plots a graph of min and max values of Time Reference ..... time from start, time of day Meter or Scope measurements over time.

  • Page 129: Zoom, Replay And Cursors

    Specifications Zoom, Replay and Cursors Zoom, Replay and Cursors Cursor Measurements Cursor Modes........single vertical cursor Zoom dual vertical cursors Zoom ranges from full record overview to detailed view of dual horizontal cursors (Scope mode) individual samples Markers .......automatic markers at cross points Replay Measurements ........

  • Page 130: Miscellaneous

    • BC190/808 Universal switchable adapter 115 V ±10 % Power or 230 V ±10 %, with plug EN60320-2.2G FLUKE 190-xx4: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (model Line Frequency .......... 50 and 60 Hz BP291): Operating Time ....up to 7 hours (Low Intensity) Probe Calibration Charging Time ...........
  • Page 131 USB stick, 2GB max Mechanical Size..... 265 x 190 x 70 mm (10.5 x 7.5 x 2.8 in) Weight FLUKE 190-xx4... 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) including battery FLUKE 190-5xx... 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) including battery FLUKE 190-xx2... 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) including battery...

  • Page 132: Environmental

    40 to 50 °C (104 to 122 °F) ....45 % (± 5 %) Storage: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)....noncondensing Altitude Operating, Fluke 190-2xx, -1xx, -062: CATIII 600V, CATII 1000V ..... 3 km (10 000 feet) CATIV 600V, CATIII 1000V....2 km (6 600 feet) Operating, Fluke 190-502: CATIII 300V, CATII 600V ....

  • Page 133: Safety

    Specifications Safety Max. Floating Voltage Safety FLUKE 190-xx4, -102, -202, -062 (test tool or test tool + Designed for 1000 V Measurement Category III (Fluke VPS410) 190-502: 1000V Measurement Category II) , 600 V Measurement Category IV (Fluke 190-502: 600V From any terminal to earth ground ..
  • Page 134 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual MAX. INPUT VOLTAGE (Vrms) VOLTAGE (Vrms) CAT III (-502: CAT II) 1000 CAT IV (-502: CAT III) 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 50 100 200 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 50 100...

  • Page 135: 10:1 Probe Vps410

    Specifications 10:1 Probe VPS410 10:1 Probe VPS410 10:1 Probe VPS510 Accuracy Accuracy Probe accuracy when adjusted on the test tool: Probe accuracy when adjusted on the test tool: DC to 20 kHz ............±1 % DC to 20 kHz............±1 % 20 kHz to 1 MHz............

  • Page 136: Electromagnetic Immunity

    Users Manual Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 190 Series II 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/VPS510 voltage probe shorted (Scope Mode, 10 ms/div): Table 3.
  • Page 137 Specifications Electromagnetic Immunity Table 6 No visible disturbance E = 1V/m Frequency range 2 GHz to 2.7 GHz 500 mV to 1000 V , 500 Ohm to 30 MOhm ranges...
  • Page 138 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual...
  • Page 139 Index Automatic Connect-and-View battery pack Trigger, 112 safe disposal, 10 —1— Automatic Power Shutdown, 90 safe transport, 10 10:1 Voltage, 103, 104 Automatic Scope Measurements, safe use, 9 storage, 9 100:1 Voltage probe, 106 Automatic Triggering, 60 BC190 Average, 21, 24 safety, 6 —A—...
  • Page 140 ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual ® Charge Time, 122 Dot-Join, 22 FlukeView Charging, 96 Dual Slope Triggering, 58 activation code, 80 Cleaning, 95 Duty Cycle, 116 Activation Key, 3, 4 Clear Menu, 14, 88 demo version, 80 Comparing Waveforms, 30 installation, 80 —E—...
  • Page 141 Index (continued) —I— —M— trigger on, 62 Non interlaced video, 65 Immunity, 124 Maintenance, 95 Information Language, 89 mAs, 54 —O— Input A Measurement, 19 Mathematics Functions, 27 Input B Measurement, 19 Max. Floating Voltage, 125 Ohm (Ω), 118 Input Connections, 15 Max.
  • Page 142 ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual Probe Accessory Extension Set, 062, 102, 202, 39 start on trigger, 47 Renaming files, 78 stop on trigger, 47 Probe Calibration, 99, 122 Replaceable Parts, 102 Scope Record, 45 Probe Replacement Set, 103, 104 Replacement Set, 103, 104 Screen Contrast, 89 Probe Tip to BNC Adapter, 4...
  • Page 143 Index (continued) Time, 90 USB stick, 71 Waveform Options, 21 time measurement, 54 Waveform storage, 73 TrendPlot, 120 Waveforms —V— Trigger comparing, 30 Delay, 59, 112 V/Hz, 116 Level, 58 VA, 116 —X— Modes, 112 VA (Power...), 19 Pre-trigger, 59 VA Reactive, 116 XY mode, 27 Slope, 58...
  • Page 144 ScopeMeter 190 Series II Users Manual...
  • Page 145 Appendices Appendix Title Page Installing USB Drivers.................... A-1 Battery Pack MSDS ....................B-1 Instrument Security Procedures ................C-1...
  • Page 147 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 148 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 149 Appendices Installing USB Drivers 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 150 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual 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.
  • Page 151 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 152 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 153 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.
  • Page 154 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual...

  • Page 155: Instrument Security Procedures

    Appendices Instrument Security Procedures Appendix C Instrument Security Procedures Memory 3. D5000, D5002: 2 x 32 Mb Flash EEPROM. Non-volatile memory used to store operating code The 190 Series II ScopeMeter test tools has the (instrument firmware) for the product, and to store following memory devices: calibration constants.
  • Page 156 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual The instrument firmware can be loaded using a dedicated Fluke software program (only available for Fluke (authorized) workshops). Calibration constants stored in D5000, D5002 can be read using special remote interface commands (only available for use by Product Development). The...
  • Page 157 Appendices Instrument Security Procedures Select DELETE with the up/down arrow keys. Press ENTER. ENTER Press F2 – SELECT ALL. Press ENTER. ENTER Press F4 – YES to confirm the Clear action. If the test tool is not powered through its Power Adapter removing the battery for 10 minutes will clear all data stored in SRAM.
  • Page 158 Fluke 190 Series II Users Manual...

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