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Fluke 87V User Manual

Fluke 87V
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80 Series V
Multimeters
Users Manual
May 2004 Rev.2, 11/08
©2004, 2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com
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Fluke 87V Specifications

General IconGeneral
Diode testYes
AC current range0 - 10 A
DC voltage range0 - 1000 V
Resistance range0 - 50000000 Ω
Capacitance range0 - 9.999 nF
Resistance resolution0.1 Ω
Resolution (frequency)0.1 Hz
Resolution (AC current)0.1 µA
Temperature measurement range-200 - 1090 °C
Dimensions (WxDxH)98 x 52 x 201 mm
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight355 g

Summary

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Introduction

Safety Information

The Meter's Features

Power-Up Options

Options activated by holding a button while turning the Meter on.

Automatic Power-Off

Meter automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity.

Input Alert™ Feature

Warns user if test leads are in wrong terminals for measurement.

Zoom Mode

Enables zoom for bar graph, activated during power-up.

HiRes Mode (Model 87)

Enters 4-1/2 digit high-resolution mode for Model 87.

MIN MAX Recording Mode

Records minimum and maximum input values and calculates average.

Smooth Feature

Provides a steadier reading on the display for rapidly changing signals.

AutoHOLD Mode

Captures stable readings, beeps and displays new stable readings.

Relative Mode

Stores a reading as reference, zeros display, subtracts reference from subsequent readings.

Making Measurements

Measuring AC and DC Voltage

Describes how to measure AC and DC voltages using the meter.

Zero Input Behavior

Explains residual AC readings and their impact on accuracy.

Low Pass Filter (87)

Describes the AC low pass filter for blocking unwanted voltages above 1 kHz.

Measuring Temperature (87)

Instructions for measuring temperature using a type-K thermocouple.

Testing for Continuity

How to use the continuity test feature, including beeper function.

Measuring Resistance

Explains how the meter measures resistance and its ranges.

Using Conductance

Measures conductance (inverse of resistance) for high resistance tests.

Measuring Capacitance

Instructions for measuring capacitance and its ranges.

Testing Diodes

How to test diodes and interpret readings.

Measuring AC or DC Current

Procedures for measuring AC and DC current, including terminal usage.

Measuring Frequency

Explains how the meter measures frequency and its ranges.

Measuring Duty Cycle

How to measure duty cycle (percentage of time signal is high/low).

Determining Pulse Width

Formula and steps to calculate pulse width from duty cycle and frequency.

Bar Graph

Describes the analog bar graph function and its uses.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the meter and its terminals.

Fuse Test

How to test the meter's fuses and identify a bad fuse.

Replacing the Battery

Steps for replacing the 9V battery.

Replacing the Fuses

Detailed steps for replacing internal fuses.

Service and Parts

Information on obtaining replacement parts and troubleshooting.

Specifications

Detailed Specifications

Comprehensive specifications covering accuracy, operating conditions, and dimensions.

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