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® 87 True RMS Multimeter PN 834192 August 1988 Rev.8, 4/97 © 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992,1993, 1994, 1997 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Users Manual - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 2
used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Fluke Coporation P.O. Box 9090 Everett, WA 98206-9090 U.S.A. Fluke - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ...1 Multimeter Safety ...2 Getting Started Quickly 3 How to Use the Meter...6 Input Terminals and Input Alert 6 Pushbuttons...8 Summary of Power-On Options 13 Digital and Analog Displays - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 4
87 Users Manual Noisy Resistance Measurements 22 Measuring Capacitance 22 Diode Testing...23 Using the Analog Display 24 ...29 General Maintenance 29 Calibration...30 Battery Replacement 30 Fuse Test W...30 Fuse Replacement W 32 Service W...32 Replaceable Parts ...33 Specifications...36 ii - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 5
List of Tables Table 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Title Page International Electrical Symbols 3 Input Terminals and Limits 4 Beeper Response in Continuity Test 7 Options Available at Power-on 14 Approximate Charge Rate for Capacitors 23 Frequency Counter Operation With Current Inputs 27 Replaceable - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 6
List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Summary of Pushbutton Operation 9 2. Holster and Flex-Stand ...18 3. Duty Cycle Measurement of Typical Logic Signal 28 4. Battery and Fuse Replacement 31 5. Replaceable Parts ...35 v - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 7
meter in safe condition. If the meter is not used as described in this manual, the safety features of the meter might be impaired. Warning Read "Multimeter Safety" before using the meter. The Fluke 87 True RMS Multimeter (also referred to as "the meter") is a handheld, 4000-count instrument that is - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 8
have to reship the meter. Multimeter Safety Before using the meter, read the following safety information carefully. In this manual the word, "Warning," of this meter, use only parts listed in the Service Manual. Refer to Table 7 for the Service Manual part number. • CAT III: For making measurements - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 9
Electrical Symbols B AC-Alternating Current W See Explanation in Manual F DC-Direct Current T Double insulation (Protection Class II of power-on options engraved into the rear panel. If you have used a multimeter before, simply examining your meter will probably give you a good idea how - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 10
87 Users Manual Function K L l e nS E G A C Table 2. Input Terminals and Limits Input Terminals Red Lead Black Lead z COM z COM z COM z z z COM COM COM z COM MIN Display Reading † 0.01 mV 0. - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 11
meter in the circuit in parallel for voltage and in series for current measurements. Read the measurement on the display. If you did not manually select a range (by using the RANGE button), the range that provides the best resolution is automatically selected. 5. To run a performance check of the - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 12
are good. Although this procedure will allow you to get started quickly, we suggest that you take the time to read the remainder of this manual so that you can learn to take full advantage of your meter's capabilities. How to Use the Meter This section describes your meter and how - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 13
the pushbuttons slows down in the capacitance mode.) Autoranges to the 400Ω, 4 kΩ, 40 kΩ, 400 kΩ, 4 MΩ, or 40 MΩ resistance range. How to Use the Meter In Manual Ranging mode, 40 nS conductance range (equal to a 25-100,000 MΩ range) is selectable. (See item 9.) Autoranges to the 05.00 nF, .0500 - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 14
87 Users Manual ^ Milliamps or amperes \ Defaults to dc. Press BLUE button to display mode works in all functions except capacitance, Peak MIN MAX and 100 millisecond MIN MAX. Use manual ranging for best performance. G AC or DC, Resistance or Capacitance Press BLUE button to toggle between - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 15
How to Use the Meter _Press to Select _Press again to Scroll or increment _Press and Hold Down for 2 Seconds to Exit MIN MAX RANGE HOLD H REL Hz PEAK MIN MAX _Press to Select _Press to Turn on Back Light _Press again to Exit _Turns Off Automatically After 68 Seconds _Press to Select - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 16
rotary switch is turned or a pushbutton is pressed. H MMinimum (MIN), Maximum (MAX), Average (AVG) Recording Press Mto enter the MIN MAX Recording mode (manual range only). Select the proper range before selecting MIN MAX to ensure that the MIN MAX reading will not exceed the measurement range. The - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 17
, the meter "wraps around" to the lowest range. (In the Frequency Counter mode, pressing Kmanually selects the input voltage or current range.) To exit the Manual Range mode and return to autoranging, Press and hold down Kfor 2 seconds. The AUTO annunciator turns back on. When the range is changed - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 18
Power-On Option: Rotary Switch Test The Rotary Switch Test is used only for servicing purposes. See the 80 Series Service Manual for details. In the Rotary Switch Test mode, normal meter functions are disabled. To exit the Rotary Switch mode, turn the rotary switch to OFF - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 19
to Use the Meter five ranges: 199.99 Hz, 1999.9 Hz, 19.999 kHz, 199.99 kHz, and greater than 200 kHz. The RANGE button manually selects the voltage or current input range. If duty cycle is selected, readings from 0.1 through 99.9 are displayed. The "Hz" annunciator turns off and "%" turns - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 20
4½ digit display. Full scale 19,999 counts. Select High Accuracy record speed. (Response time approximately 1 second) For servicing purposes only. See 80 Series Service Manual Enable ultrasonic data transmission. (For use in factory testing only, cannot be modified for customer use. Beeper functions - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 21
in autorange mode. In the autorange mode, the meter ranges up at 4096 counts and ranges down at 360. When the meter is in the Manual Range mode, the overrange arrow is displayed until you manually select a range appropriate for the input value. See item 9 for - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 22
87 Users Manual UU Low Battery Meter is powered by a single 9V battery, with a typical life of 400 hours with an alkaline battery. At least 8 hours of battery - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 23
28 MIN Minimum Value in MIN MAX Recording Mode The value displayed is the minimum reading taken since the MIN MAX Recording mode was entered. 29 AVG Average Value in MIN MAX Recording Mode The value displayed is the true average of all readings taken since the MIN MAX Recording mode was entered - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 24
87 Users Manual Holster With Flex-stand Bent Holster With Flex-stand Extended 600V MIN INTERRUPT RATING 10 000A _+ 9V NEDA 1604 6F 22 006P JOHN FLUKE MFG. CO., INC. EVERETT, WA MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING FLUKE AND PHILLIPS THE T & M ALLIANCE Meter In Holster Face Down For Protection - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 25
improve the accuracy of dc voltage measurements made in the presence of ac voltages, measure the ac voltage first. Note the ac voltage range and manually select a dc voltage range that is the same or higher than the ac voltage range. This method improves the dc voltage accuracy by ensuring that - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 26
87 Users Manual To calculate the burden voltage: in A, multiply the display reading by second so you can hear it and detect both shorts and opens. This can be a valuable troubleshooting aid when looking for intermittents associated with cables, connections, switches, relays, etc. If the test value - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 27
printed circuit boards, transformers, K motors, capacitors, or other high resistance components. To measure conductance, set the rotary switch to MJ and press Kto manually increment to the 40-nS range. Plug the test leads into the VJL and COM input terminals, and then connect these leads across the - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 28
diode test or resistance modes cannot test them. Noisy Resistance Measurements Your Fluke meter is designed to tolerate up to several volts of ac noise . When making repeated measurements of similar values, press Kto manually select the proper range and to speed up subsequent measurements. For capacitors - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 29
Relative mode to zero the display and automatically subtract the residual meter and test lead capacitance. Since the Relative mode also selects manual ranging, zero the residual capacitance only when measuring small value capacitors. Residual voltage charges on the capacitor, or capacitors with poor - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 30
87 Users Manual Use the Touch Hold mode (see item 10) to make audible diode tests. When the test leads are placed across the diode, a good diode or - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 31
intermittent failures. This mode follows the update time of the analog display. (The minimum and maximum excursions of the analog display get recorded.) The 1 millisecond Peak MIN MAX mode is ideal for recording transients, especially from intermittent power lines or connections. This mode can also - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 32
87 Users Manual Measuring Frequency In the Frequency Counter mode, the frequency display autoranges to one of five ranges: 199.99 Hz, 1999.9 Hz, 19.999 kHz, 199. - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 33
up to ten times the amplitude of the range you are on.) Duty cycle measurements can also be used as an indication of potential triggering problems on sine wave or near sine wave signals. If you do not measure approximately 50% duty cycle, you may have a distorted waveform. In Duty Cycle - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 34
87 Users Manual +Slope Trigger Point 30% +Slope -Slope Trigger Point 70% -Slope 100% Figure (which is similar to pulse-width averaging in a conventional counter) may cause a measurement problem called "aliasing." Aliasing results when the frequency of the input signal happens to be exactly - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 35
as described in the 80 Series Service Manual (refer to Table 7 for part number). General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent (do not use abrasives or solvents). If the input alert is falsely activated by moisture: 1. Turn the multimeter off and remove all test - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 36
to ensure that it performs according to its specifications. Contact the nearest Service Center or refer to the 80 Series Service Manual for calibration procedures. For replacement parts, see the parts list at the end of this manual. Warning To avoid electrical shock, remove the test leads and any - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 37
9V Battery Case Top Fuse (F2) F11A, 1000 VAC/DC Minimum Interrupt Rating 17 000A Maintenance Fuse (F1) F44/100A, 1000 VAC/DC Minimum Interrupt Rating 10 000A Snaps LCD Case Bottom Battery Connector "A" Case Top Figure 4. Battery and Fuse Replacement "B" Battery Case Bottom ep4f.eps 31 - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 38
Manual the display reads any other value, have the meter serviced. 4. Move the probe from the A input any other value, have the meter serviced. Fuse Replacement Referring to Figure 4, the three screws. Service If the meter fails, check the not work properly, review this manual to make sure you are - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 39
promptly repaired or replaced (at Fluke's option) and returned at no charge. See the registration card for warranty terms. If the warranty has lapsed, the meter will be repaired and returned for a fixed fee. Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Note When servicing the meter, use only the replacement - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 40
Ring, Input Receptacle 831933 1 TM1 Users Manual, Fluke 87 (English) 834192 1 TM2 Users Manual, Fluke 87 (International) 834200 TM3 Service Manual, CAT III labeled meters 617826 all other meters 834168 TM4 Quick Reference Guide, Fluke 80 Series 844290 1 TL20** Industrial - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 41
F2 F1 MP2 BT1 H1 C81Y,C81G TL75 MP1 Figure 5. Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts ep5f.eps 35 - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 42
87 Users Manual Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy* 50 Hz - 60 Hz 45 Hz - 1 kHz 1 kHz - 5 kHz 5 kHz - 20 kHz*** B 400.0 mV 0.1 mV which is caused by internal amplifier noise. The accuracy on the Fluke 87 is not significantly affected by this internal offset when measuring - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 43
Specifications (cont) Function L F mV Range 4.000V 40.00 V 400.0 V 1000 V 400.0 mV Resolution 0.001V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V 0.1 mV e 400.0Ω 0.1Ω 4.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 40.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 400.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 4.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 40.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ (nS) 40.00 nS 0.01 nS * See page 36 for a complete - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 44
87 Users Manual Specifications (cont) Function Capacitance Diode Test Range 5.00 nF 0.0500 µF 0.500 µF 5.00 µF 3.000V Resolution 0.01 nF 0.0001 µF 0.001 µF 0.01 µF 0.001V Accuracy*** ±(1% + 3) ±(1% + 3) ±(1% + 3) ±(1.9% + 3) ±(2% + 1) Function mA † \ (45 Hz - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 45
Function BµA† (45 Hz to 2 kHz) FµA Range 400.0 µA 4000 µA 400.0 µA 4000 µA Specifications (cont) Resolution 0.1 µA 1 µA Accuracy ±(1.0% + 2) ±(1.0% + 2) 0.1 µA 1 µA ±(0.2% + 3) ±(0.2% + 2) Specifications Burden Voltage (typical) 100 µV/µA 100 µV/µA 100 µV/µA 100 µV/µA Function Frequency (0.5 - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 46
87 Users Manual Specifications (cont) Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Level Input Range Minimum Sensitivity (RMS Sinewave) (Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10X Range or 1000V) 5 Hz - 20 - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 47
Specifications (cont) Specifications Function L FmV K e Diode Test Overload Protection† 1000V rms 1000V rms 1000V rms 1000V rms 1000V rms Input Impedance (nominal) 10 MΩ120 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 48
87 Users Manual Specifications (cont) MIN MAX Recording Nominal Response 100 ms to 80% (DC Functions) 120 ms to 80% (AC Functions) 1s 1 ms Accuracy Specified accuracy ±12 - Fluke 87V/E2 | Product Manual - Page 49
Display Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Temperature Coefficient Electromagnetic Compatibility Relative Humidity Battery Type Battery Life Shock Vibration Size (HxWxL) With Holster and Flex-Stand: Weight With Holster and Flex-Stand: Safety Specifications Specifications (cont) Digital: 4000
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87
True RMS Multimeter
Users Manual
PN 834192
August 1988 Rev.8, 4/97
© 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992,1993, 1994, 1997 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.