Page 2 - Lifetime Limited Warranty
Lifetime Limited Warranty Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170 and 180 Series DMM will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. As used herein, “lifetime” is defined as seven years after Fluke discontinues manufacturing the product, but the warranty period shall be at least ten years...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Title; Input Alert
i Table of Contents Title Page Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1 Contacting Fluke ............................................................................................................ 1 Safety In...
Page 4 - Users Manual; ii
80 Series V Users Manual ii Measuring AC or DC Current .................................................................................... 24 Measuring Frequency ............................................................................................... 27 Measuring Duty Cycle ....................
Page 5 - iii; List of Tables; Table Title; MAX
iii List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Electrical Symbols ................................................................................................................. 5 2. Inputs........................................................................................................................
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Page 7 - List of Figures; Figure; AC
v List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Display Features (Model 87).................................................................................................. 11 2. Measuring AC and DC Voltage.............................................................................................. 14 3. L...
Page 9 - Introduction; XW; Warning; Contacting Fluke; To register your product, visit
Multimeters Introduction 1 Introduction XW Warning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and 87 multimeters (hereafter referred to as “the Meter”). Model 87 appears in all illustrat...
Page 10 - Safety Information; The Meter complies with:; identifies conditions and; Caution
80 Series V Users Manual 2 Safety Information The Meter complies with: • EN61010-1:2001 • ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004 • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:2004 • UL610101-1 • Measurement Category III, 1000V, Pollution Degree 2 • Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution Degree 2 In this manual, a Warning identifies c...
Page 11 - Avoid working alone.
Multimeters Safety Information 3 • Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before you use the Meter. • Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any termin...
Page 13 - Table 1. Electrical Symbols; CAT
Multimeters Safety Information 5 Table 1. Electrical Symbols B AC (Alternating Current) J Earth ground F DC (Direct Current) I Fuse X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to European Union directives. W Risk of Danger. Important information. See Manual. $ Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards Association ...
Page 14 - The Meter's Features; Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features.; Terminal Description; mA; Input for 0; COM; Return terminal for all measurements.
80 Series V Users Manual 6 The Meter's Features Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features. Table 2. Inputs Terminal Description A Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current (20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle measurements. mA μ A Input for 0 μ A to 400 mA c...
Page 15 - Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions; for c
Multimeters The Meter's Features 7 Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions Switch Position Function Any Position When the Meter is turned on, the Meter model number briefly appears on the display. J AC voltage measurement Press A for low pass filter ( K ) (87 only). L DC voltage measurement 600 mV dc volta...
Page 16 - Table 4. Pushbuttons; PoFF; CAL
80 Series V Users Manual 8 Table 4. Pushbuttons Button Switch Positon Function N Selects capacitance M Selects temperature (87 only) J Selects ac low pass filter function (87 only) P Switches between dc and ac current Q Switches between dc and ac current A (Yellow) Power-up Disables automatic power-...
Page 17 - Button; ReE
Multimeters The Meter's Features 9 Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.) Button Switch Positon Function D Any switch position AutoHOLD (formerly TouchHold) captures the present reading on the display. When a new, stable reading is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. Frequency counter Stop...
Page 18 - Button Switch
80 Series V Users Manual 10 Table 4. Pushbuttons (cont.) Button Switch Positon Function F (Relative mode) Any switch position Power-up Stores the present reading as a reference for subsequent readings. The display is zeroed, and the stored reading is subtracted from all subsequent readings. Enables ...
Page 19 - Table 5. Display Features; Trig; RS
Multimeters The Meter's Features 11 aom1_af.eps Figure 1. Display Features (Model 87) Table 5. Display Features Number Feature Indication Y Polarity indicator for the analog bar graph. A Trig Y Positive or negative slope indicator for Hz/duty cycle triggering. B X The continuity beeper is on. C W Re...
Page 21 - If a test lead is plugged into the; Making Measurements; Measuring AC and DC Voltage
Multimeters Making Measurements 13 Power-Up Options Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up option. Table 4 includes the power-up options. Automatic Power-Off The Meter automatically turns off if you do not turn the rotary switch or press a button for 30 minutes. If MIN...
Page 22 - Switch Box; AC Voltage; Figure 2. Measuring AC and DC Voltage
80 Series V Users Manual 14 When measuring voltage, the Meter acts approximately like a 10 M Ω (10,000,000 Ω ) impedance in parallel with the circuit. This loading effect can cause measurement errors in high-impedance circuits. In most cases, the error is negligible (0.1% or less) if the circuit imp...
Page 23 - Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87); A AC; Note; Figure 3. Low Pass Filter
Multimeters Making Measurements 15 Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters (87) True Rms Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms, but when the input leads are shorted together in the AC functions, the meter displays a residual reading between 1 and 30 counts. When the test leads are open, the d...
Page 24 - Testing for Continuity
80 Series V Users Manual 16 Measuring Temperature (87) The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees Celsius ( ° C) or degrees Fahrenheit ( ° F) by pushing C . W Caution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or other equipment, remember that while the...
Page 25 - Figure 4. Testing for Continuity
Multimeters Making Measurements 17 ON(closed) For in-circuit tests, turn circuit power off. MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA COM V 400mA FUSED 10A MAX FUSED A TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 87 V LO LO Activates continuity beeper OFF(open) MIN MAX R...
Page 26 - Measuring Resistance; The following are some tips for measuring resistance:
80 Series V Users Manual 18 Measuring Resistance W Caution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring resistance. The Meter measures resistance by sending a small current through the circui...
Page 27 - Circuit Power; OFF; In-Circuit Resistance Measurements; Disconnect; Disconnect; Isolating a Resistor; Figure 5. Measuring Resistance
Multimeters Making Measurements 19 MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA COM V 400mA FUSED 10A MAX FUSED A TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 87 V LO LO Circuit Power OFF In-Circuit Resistance Measurements Disconnect 1 2 3 Isolating a Potentiometer 1 3 2 Di...
Page 29 - Measuring Capacitance; diSC; Select; Figure 6. Measuring Capacitance
Multimeters Making Measurements 21 Measuring Capacitance W Caution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the dc voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is disch...
Page 30 - Testing Diodes
80 Series V Users Manual 22 Testing Diodes W Caution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing diodes. Use the diode test to check diodes, transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), ...
Page 31 - or; Figure 7. Testing a Diode
Multimeters Making Measurements 23 MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA COM V 400mAFUSED 10A MAX FUSED A TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 87 V LO LO + Typical Reading + Forward Bias Reverse Bias MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA C...
Page 32 - Measuring AC or DC Current; Insert the black lead into the; terminal. For currents above
80 Series V Users Manual 24 Measuring AC or DC Current XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, never attempt an in-circuit current measurement where the open-circuit potential to earth is greater than 1000 V. You may damage the Meter or be injured if the fuse blows during suc...
Page 33 - Current through one component; Figure 8. Measuring Current
Multimeters Making Measurements 25 MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA COM V 400mA FUSED 10A MAX FUSED A TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 87 V LO LO Circuit Power: OFF to connect meter. ON for measurement. OFF to disconnect meter. Current through one co...
Page 35 - Measuring Frequency; switches the
Multimeters Making Measurements 27 Measuring Frequency The Meter measures the frequency of a voltage or current signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level each second. Table 6 summarizes the trigger levels and applications for measuring frequency using the various ra...
Page 36 - Table 6. Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements
80 Series V Users Manual 28 Table 6. Functions and Trigger Levels for Frequency Measurements Function Range Approximate Trigger Level Typical Application K 6 V, 60 V, 600 V, 1000 V ± 5 % of scale Most signals. K 600 mV ± 30 mV High-frequency 5 V logic signals. (The dc-coupling of the L function can ...
Page 37 - Measuring Duty Cycle; Trigger Point; Figure 9. Components of Duty Cycle Measurements
Multimeters Making Measurements 29 Measuring Duty Cycle Duty cycle (or duty factor) is the percentage of time a signal is above or below a trigger level during one cycle (Figure 9). The duty cycle mode is optimized for measuring the on or off time of logic and switching signals. Systems such as elec...
Page 38 - Determining Pulse Width; a second time to measure the signal's; Bar Graph
80 Series V Users Manual 30 Determining Pulse Width For a periodic waveform (its pattern repeats at equal time intervals), you can determine the amount of time that the signal is high or low as follows: 1. Measure the signal's frequency. 2. Press G a second time to measure the signal's duty cycle. P...
Page 39 - Multimeters; Uses for the Zoom Mode
Multimeters HiRes Mode (Model 87) 31 Zoom Mode (Power Up Option Only) To use the Rel Zoom Bar Graph: 1. Hold down F while turning the Meter on. The display reads “ 2rEL ”. 2. Select the relative mode by pressing F again. 3. The center of the bar graph now represents zero and the sensitivity of the b...
Page 40 - MIN MAX Recording Mode; down; ) will appear on the left side
80 Series V Users Manual 32 MIN MAX Recording Mode The MIN MAX mode records minimum and maximum input values. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the Meter beeps and records the new value. This mode can be used to capture intermittent readings, re...
Page 41 - Table 7. MIN MAX Functions; s response time. (The 250 μs response time is
Multimeters Smooth Feature (Power Up Option Only) 33 Table 7. MIN MAX Functions Button MIN MAX Function B Enter MIN MAX recording mode. The Meter is locked in the range displayed before you entered MIN MAX mode. (Select the desired measurement function and range before entering MIN MAX.) The Meter b...
Page 42 - AutoHOLD Mode; Relative Mode; Selecting relative mode (
80 Series V Users Manual 34 AutoHOLD Mode XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, do not use AutoHOLD mode to determine that circuits are without power. The AutoHOLD mode will not capture unstable or noisy readings. The AutoHOLD mode captures the present reading on the displa...
Page 43 - Maintenance; 0 Series V Service Information; General Maintenance
Multimeters Maintenance 35 Maintenance XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed only by qualified personnel as described in the 80 Series V Service Information . General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case ...
Page 44 - to; Figure 10. Testing the Current Fuses; Replacing the Battery; bAtt; the Meter will not function until the; leads from the terminals.
80 Series V Users Manual 36 MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA COM V 400mAFUSED 10A MAX FUSED A TRUE RMS MULTIMETER 87 V LO LO MIN MAX RANGE REL Hz % AutoHOLD Peak MIN MAX 4½ DIGITS 1 Second ˚ C/ ˚ F OFF mA A mV V V A A mA COM V 400mAFUSED...
Page 45 - Replacing the Fuses; Service and Parts
Multimeters Service and Parts 37 Replacing the Fuses Referring to Figure 11, examine or replace the Meter's fuses as follows: 1. Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals. 2. Remove the battery door by using a standard-blade screwdriver to turn the battery door screw...
Page 46 - Figure 11. Battery and Fuse Replacement
80 Series V Users Manual 38 F1 F2 1 aom12f.eps Figure 11. Battery and Fuse Replacement
Page 47 - Table 8. Replacement Parts
Multimeters Service and Parts 39 Table 8. Replacement Parts Item Description Qty. Fluke Part or Model Number BT1 Battery, 9 V 1 2139179 BT2 Cable Assy, 9 V Battery Snap 1 2064217 F1 W Fuse, 0.440 A, 1000 V, FAST 1 943121 F2 W Fuse, 11 A, 1000 V, FAST 1 803293 H2-4 Screw, Case 3 832246 H5-9 Screw, Bo...
Page 48 - Item Description
80 Series V Users Manual 40 Table 8. Replacement Parts (cont.) Item Description Qty. Fluke Part or Model Number AC72 Alligator Clip, Black 1 1670652 AC72 Alligator Clip, Red 1 1670641 TL75 Test Lead Set 1 855742 MP81 Thermocouple Assembly, K-Type, Beaded, Molded Dual Banana Plug, Coiled 1 1273113 MP...
Page 49 - Figure 12. Replaceable Parts
Multimeters Service and Parts 41 H2-4 (3) BT1 MP390-391 MP6 MP22 MP10-11 MP5 Holster MP15 Alligator Clips TM3 TM2 TL75 Test Lead Set Tilt Stand MP8 TM1 W F2 F1 MP14 S2 MP31 U5 CR6 MP2 MP4 MP81 MP9 MP41 J1-2 MP27-30 J3 H5-9 (5) MP66 AC72 MP13 aom015c.eps Figure 12. Replaceable Parts
Page 50 - Table 9. Accessories
80 Series V Users Manual 42 Table 9. Accessories Item Description AC72 Alligator Clips for use with TL75 test lead set AC220 Safety Grip, Wide-Jaw Alligator Clips TPAK ToolPak Magnetic Hanger H87 Holster, Yellow C25 Carrying Case, Soft TL76 4 mm Diameter Test Leads TL220 Industrial Test Lead Set TL2...
Page 51 - Specifications
Multimeters Specifications 43 Specifications Maximum Voltage between any Terminal and Earth Ground: 1000 V rms W Fuse Protection for mA or μ A inputs: 44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse W Fuse Protection for A input: 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Display: Digital: 6000 counts updates 4/sec; (Model 87 also has 19,9...
Page 52 - Detailed Specifications; Table 10. Model 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications
80 Series V Users Manual 44 Detailed Specifications For all detailed specifications: Accuracy is given as ± ([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits]) at 18° C to 28° C, with relative humidity up to 90 %, for a period of one year after calibration. For Model 87 in the 4 ½-digit mode, mu...
Page 53 - Table 11. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications
Multimeters Specifications 45 Table 11. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy 50 Hz - 60 Hz 30 Hz - 1 kHz 1 kHz - 5 kHz K 1 600.0 mV 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V 0.1 mV 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V ± (0.5 % + 4) ± (0.5 % + 2) ± (0.5 % + 2) ± (0.5 % + 2) ± (0.5 ...
Page 54 - nS
80 Series V Users Manual 46 Table 12. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications Accuracy Function Range Resolution Model 83 Model 87 L 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.05 % + 1) ± (0.05 % + 1) ±...
Page 55 - Temperature Resolution
Multimeters Specifications 47 Table 13. Temperature Specifications (87 Only) Temperature Resolution Accuracy 1,2 -200 ° C to +1090 ° C -328 ° F to +1994 ° F 0.1 ° C 0.1 ° F 1 % + 10 1 % + 18 1. Does not include error of the thermocouple probe. 2. Accuracy specification assumes ambient temperature st...
Page 56 - Table 14. Current Function Specifications
80 Series V Users Manual 48 Table 14. Current Function Specifications Accuracy Function Range Resolution Model 83 1 Model 87 2, 3 Burden Voltage (typical) mA \ (45 Hz to 2 kHz) mA [ 60.00 mA 400.0 mA 6 6.000 A 10.00 A 4 60.00 mA 400.0 mA 6 6.000 A 10.00 A 4 0.01 mA 0.1 mA 0.001 A 0.01 A 0.01 mA 0.1 ...
Page 57 - Table 15. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications
Multimeters Specifications 49 Table 15. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy E 10.00 nF 100.0 nF 1.000 μ F 10.00 μ F 100.0 μ F 9999 μ F 0.01 nF 0.1 nF 0.001 μ F 0.01 μ F 0.1 μ F 1 μ F ± (1 % + 2) 1 ± (1 % + 2) 1 ± (1 % + 2) ± (1 % + 2) ± (1 % + 2) ± (1 % +...
Page 58 - Table 17. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels
80 Series V Users Manual 50 Table 17. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels Minimum Sensitivity (RMS Sine wave) Input Range 1 5 Hz - 20 kHz 0.5 Hz - 200 kHz Approximate Trigger Level (DC Voltage Function) 600 mV dc 600 mV ac 6 V 60 V 600 V 1000 V 70 mV (to 400 Hz) 150 mV 0.3 V 3 V 30 V 10...
Page 59 - Table 18. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals
Multimeters Specifications 51 Table 18. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals Function Overload Protection 1 Input Impedance (nominal) Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 k Ω unbalance) Normal Mode Rejection L 1000 V rms 10 M Ω < 100 pF > 120 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz > 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60...
Page 60 - Table 19. MIN MAX Recording Specifications
80 Series V Users Manual 52 Table 19. MIN MAX Recording Specifications Model Nominal Response Accuracy 83 100 ms to 80 % Specified accuracy ± 12 counts for changes > 200 ms in duration ( ± 40 counts in ac with beeper on) 100 ms to 80 % (dc functions) Specified accuracy ± 12 counts for changes >...
