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Fluke 123B User Manual

Fluke 123B
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January
2016
© 2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
123B/124B/125B
Industrial ScopeMeter
®
Users Manual
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com

Table of Contents

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Fluke 123B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bandwidth20 MHz
Channels2
DisplayColor LCD
Memory Depth10, 000 points per channel
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Safety RatingCAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V
Storage Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C
Multimeter FunctionsVolts, amps, resistance, continuity, diode test
Battery Life7 hours
ConnectivityUSB
Operating Temperature-10 °C to +50 °C
Record Length10, 000 points

Summary

Introduction

Safety Information

Overview of safety warnings, cautions, and general precautions for product usage.

General Safety Precautions

Key safety instructions to prevent electrical shock, fire, or personal injury when using the product.

Warning and Caution Definitions

Defines Warning for hazardous conditions and Caution for product damage.

Safety Information

System Connection Safety

Guidelines for connecting multiphase systems, battery handling, and using protective equipment.

Operational Safety Limits

Rules for limiting operation to specified ratings and avoiding hazardous environments.

Product Integrity and Usage

Instructions for inspecting product and leads, using correct cables, and handling probes safely.

Measurement Category and Probe Safety

Advises on respecting CAT ratings, using current measurements cautiously, and avoiding hazards.

Test Tool Kit Contents

Packing List Details

Details the items included in the packing list, specifying models for different accessories.

Get Started

Battery Pack

Information on charging the Li-ion battery pack and battery status indicators.

Battery Charging Safety

Caution regarding preventing battery overheating during charging.

Mains Power Source

SD Memory Cards

SD Card Contact Safety

Caution to prevent damage to the SD memory card by not touching its contacts.

Test Tool Setup

Reset the Test Tool

Menu Selection

Menu Navigation Tips

Provides tips for closing menus, stepping through menus, and understanding menu text indicators.

Measurement Connections

COM Input Usage

COM Connection Safety

Warning about using only one COM connection or ensuring equipotential connections to prevent shock.

Measurement Probe Setup

Language Selection

Scope and Meter Mode

Button Bar Functionality

Explains the appearance and function of the button bar in Scope and Meter mode.

Scope and Meter Mode Safety

Critical safety warnings related to touching plugs, disconnecting power, and using connectors.

How to Read the Screen

Screen Area Descriptions

Details the Information, Reading, Waveform, Status, and Button Bar areas of the screen.

Connect-and-View™

Enabling Connect-and-View

Steps to enable the Connect-and-View function in Manual mode.

Measurements

Inputs

Measurement Setup

Voltage, Current, and Component Measurements

Guides for setting up voltage, current, Ohm, continuity, diode, capacitance, temperature, and power measurements.

IntellaSet™ / AutoReading

Enabling AutoReading

Steps to enable the AutoReading function on input A.

Measurement Type

How to Hold a Stable Reading

Using the AutoHold Function

Step-by-step guide to enable and use the AutoHold function.

Relative Measurements

Setting Up Relative Measurements

Steps to enable and disable the relative measurement feature.

Auto Range/Manual Range

Noise Reduction

Glitch Display

Waveform Smoothing

Reading Smoothing

Recommended Reading Smoothing Settings

Guidance on setting readings to Fast, Normal, or Smooth for optimal results.

How to Display the Envelope of a Waveform

Waveform Acquisition

Single Acquisition

Setting Up Single Acquisition

Steps to configure the Test Tool for a single shot on input A.

Slow Signals

AC Coupling

Waveform Trigger

Set Trigger Level and Slope

Select Trigger Parameters

Trigger Input Selection

Autorange to 1 Hz

Cursor Measurements

Horizontal Cursors

How to use horizontal cursors to measure amplitude, high, and low values.

Using Horizontal Cursors

Steps to turn on and position horizontal cursors for voltage measurement.

Vertical Cursors

Using Vertical Cursors

Steps to turn on and position vertical cursors for time measurement.

Rise Time Measurements

High Frequency Measurements with 10:1 Probe

Probe Attenuation

Probe Adjustment

Power and Harmonics Mode

Selecting Power and Harmonics Mode

Volts/Amps/Watt Measurements

How to simultaneously display voltage and current signals for initial assessment.

Selecting Measurement Type

Steps to select the type of measurement (Voltage/Current or Power) to display.

Harmonics Measurements

Displaying Harmonics

Options for displaying harmonics of voltage, current, and power.

Zooming Harmonics

Fieldbus Mode

Fieldbus Mode Capabilities

Indicates status of OSI model Physical Layer aspects like voltage levels and distortion.

Performing Fieldbus Measurements

Steps to connect inputs and select bus types for fieldbus measurements.

How to Read the Screen

Field Bus Test Screen Layout

Details the A, B, C, D items and their descriptions on the Field Bus Test Screen.

Bus Health Indicator Boundaries

How to View the Bus Waveform Screen

Viewing Bus Waveform

Procedure to view the eye pattern, clear persisted waveforms, and freeze the screen.

Test Limits

Editing Test Limits

Steps to edit limits, set N/A, accept limits, and understand the asterisk indicator.

Recorder Mode

Start and Stop Meter Recording

Setting Recording Parameters

Steps to set memory, interval, event threshold, and stop on conditions for recording.

Setting Recording Duration

How to set the duration for meter or scope recording.

Meter Recorder Functionality

Scope Recorder Functionality

Starting and Stopping Recordings

Recording Event Notification

Note that the Test Tool beeps when an event occurs or a new min/max value is detected.

Cursor Measurements

Zoom In/Out on Logged Meter Data

Events

Scope Record Mode

Setting Parameters for Scope Record

Steps to set parameters like duration and highlight Scope Recording.

Save and Recall Data Sets

Saving a Data Set

Steps to save a data set to internal or SD card memory.

Changing Data Set Name

How to change the name of a saved data set using character selection.

Setting Sequence Number

How to set a sequence number for a stored data set.

Test Sequence

Recalling Test Sequences

Steps to recall a setting marked with a test sequence number.

Setting Recall

Data Set Management

Managing Data Sets

Steps to open the Action button bar for data set management operations.

Waveform Comparison

Recalling a Reference Waveform

Steps to select and display a reference waveform for comparison.

Communication

Optical Interface

Wireless Interface

WiFi USB Adapter Usage

Details on the USB port behind the battery door for the WiFi adapter.

Wireless Connection Setup

Turning WiFi On/Off

How to turn on WiFi using a key combination and turn it off.

Product Maintenance

How to Clean

Instructions on cleaning the Test Tool with a damp cloth and mild soap.

Storage Guidelines

Guidance on charging batteries before storing the Test Tool for extended periods.

Battery Replacement

Battery Safety Precautions

Warnings about hazardous chemicals in batteries and safe handling practices.

Battery Pack Replacement

10:1 Scope Probes

Connecting 10:1 Probes

Steps for connecting a 10:1 scope probe to the Test Tool input.

Probe Adjustment

Calibration Information

Finding Firmware and Calibration Info

Steps to access the Information menu to find firmware version and calibration date.

Battery Life

Power Off Timer

Autoset Options

Configuring Autoset for Slow Waveforms

Steps to configure Auto Set for capturing waveforms down to 1 Hz.

Grounding Guidelines

Grounding Safety Warnings

Warning about using only one COM connection or ensuring equipotential connections.

Specifications

Dual Input Oscilloscope

Vertical Specifications

Frequency Response

Input Impedance

Maximum Input Voltage

Vertical Accuracy

Horizontal Specifications

Trigger Specifications

Advanced Scope Functions

Dual Input Meter

Input A and Input B Specifications

DC Voltage Specifications

True RMS Voltage Specifications

Accuracy Specifications

Amperes (AMP) Specifications

Power (125B) Specifications

Field Bus Measurements (125B)

Input A - Ohm (Ω) Specifications

Cursor Readout (124B, 125B)

Rise or Fall Time Specifications

Recorder Specifications

Meter Readings Specifications

Waveform Record Specifications

Power Quality (125B) Specifications

Field Bus Measurements (125B) Details

Miscellaneous Specifications

Display Specifications

Specifications for the display type, resolution, and waveform display.

Power Specifications

Specifications for external and internal power sources, battery, and charging.

Mechanical Specifications

Specifications for the physical size and weight of the Test Tool.

Interface Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Specifications

Safety Specifications

Maximum Input Voltage vs. Frequency

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