Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years and be-gins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This...
Page 3 - SERVICE CENTERS; or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below:
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 +31-402-678-200 in Europe +1-425-356-5500 from other countries
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Chapter
i Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................. 1Unpacking the Test Tool Kit .......................................................................................... 2Safely Using the Te...
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Fluke 123 Users Manual ii Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View™ ............................................. 13Making Measurements ................................................................................................... 14Freezing the Screen ...................................
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Contents (continued) iii Triggering on a Specific Video Line .......................................................................... 31 Saving and Recalling a Setup or a Screen .................................................................... 32 Saving Screens.....................................
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Fluke 123 Users Manual iv Setting the Grid Display ............................................................................................. 49 Changing Date and Time ............................................................................................... 50Saving Battery Life ..............
Page 8 - Declaration of Conformity; Manufacturer
Declaration of Conformity 1 Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 123 ScopeMeter ® test tool Manufacturer Fluke Industrial B.V. Lelyweg 1 7602 EA Almelo The Netherlands Statement of Conformity Based on test results using appropriate standards, the product is in conformity with Electromagnetic Compatib...
Page 9 - Unpacking the Test Tool Kit; Description
Fluke 123Users Manual 2 Unpacking the Test Tool Kit The following items are included in your test tool kit. (seeFigure 1.): Note When new, the rechargeable Ni-Cd battery packis not fully charged. See Chapter 2. # Description Model 123 123/SCC 1 Industrial ScopeMeter Test Tool l l 2 Ni-Cd Battery Pac...
Page 10 - Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit 3 Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit
Page 11 - Safely Using the Test Tool; Attention; Warning
Fluke 123Users Manual 4 Safely Using the Test Tool Attention Carefully read the following safetyinformation before using the test tool. Safety Precautions Specific warning and caution statements, where theyapply, will be found throughout the manual. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that m...
Page 12 - common input is
Safely Using the Test Tool 5 Warning Do the following to avoid electrical shock orfire if a test tool common input is connected to more than 42V peak (30V rms): • Use only test leads and test leadadapters supplied with the test tool. (orequivalents as specified in the accessorylist, see Chapter 2.) ...
Page 13 - If Safety-Precautions are Impaired
Fluke 123Users Manual 6 If Safety-Precautions are Impaired Use of the test tool in a manner not specified mayimpair the protection provided by the equipment.Before use, inspect the test leads for mechanical damageand replace damaged test leads! Whenever it is likely that safety has been impaired, th...
Page 14 - Chapter 1; Using The Test Tool; Goal of this Chapter
7 Chapter 1 Using The Test Tool Goal of this Chapter This Chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to thetest tool. The introduction does not cover all of thecapabilities of the test tool but gives basic examples toshow how to use the menus perform basic operations. Powering the Test Tool Follow...
Page 15 - Resetting the Test Tool
Fluke 123Users Manual 8 Resetting the Test Tool If you want to restore the test tool settings as delivered fromthe factory, do the following: Turn the test tool off. ô Press and hold. í Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a doublebeep, indicating the Reset was successful...
Page 16 - Changing Backlight
Using The Test Tool Changing Backlight 1 9 Changing Backlight After power-up, the screen has a high bright display . To save battery power, the screen has an economicbrightness display when operated on the battery pack (nopower adapter connected). To change the brightness of the display , do the fol...
Page 17 - Reading the Screen; Reading area; Waveform area; Menu area
Fluke 123Users Manual 10 Reading the Screen The screen is divided into three areas: Reading area,Waveform area, and Menu area. Refer to Figure 1-3during the following. Reading area (A) : Displays the numeric readings. Because only input A is on, you will see the input Areadings only. Waveform area (...
Page 18 - Making Selections in a Menu
Using The Test Tool Making Selections in a Menu 1 11 Making Selections in a Menu Subsequently follow steps to ÷ to open a menu and to choose an item. Press the SCOPE MENU key toopen the Scope menu. Note Pressing the SCOPE MENU key a second timecloses this menu and resumes normalmeasurement. This...
Page 19 - all connections to COM
Fluke 123Users Manual 12 Looking at the MeasurementConnections Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool provides two4-mm safety shielded banana jack inputs (red input A andgray input B) and a safety 4-mm banana jack input (COM).(See Figure 1-5.) Input A You can always use the red input A for ...
Page 21 - Making Measurements
Fluke 123Users Manual 14 Making Measurements The reading area displays the numeric readings of thechosen measurements on the waveform that is applied tothe input jack. • First connect the red shielded test lead from input A,and the gray shielded test lead from input B to thesignals to be measured. C...
Page 24 - Making Relative Measurements; Figure 1-9. Making a Relative Measurement
Using The Test Tool Making Relative Measurements 1 17 Making Relative Measurements Zero Reference displays the present measurement resultwith respect to the defined value. This feature is usefulwhen you need to monitor the measured value in relationto a known good value. Open the INPUT A menu. ô O...
Page 25 - Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges; MANUAL appears at the bottom of the reading area.; Changing the Amplitude
Fluke 123Users Manual 18 Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Press to automatically adjust the position, range, time base, and triggering. This assures a stable display onnearly all waveforms. The bottom line shows the range,the time base for both inputs, and the trigger information. Press a second time to...
Page 26 - Positioning the Waveform on the Screen
Using The Test Tool Changing the Graphic Representation on the Screen 1 19 Positioning the Waveform on the Screen Considerable flexibility is offered in moving thewaveform(s) around the screen. Press until you have left any openmenu. Observe that the followingmain menu appears on bottom ofthe scre...
Page 27 - Smoothing the Waveform
Fluke 123Users Manual 20 Smoothing the Waveform To smooth the waveform, do the following: Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. ô Open the SCOPE OPTIONSsubmenu. í Jump to WAVEFORM MODE. ÷ Highlight SMOOTH. û Accept waveform smooth. You can use waveform smooth to suppress noise withoutloss of bandwidth. Wave...
Page 28 - Displaying the Envelope of a Waveform; Figure 1-12. Displaying the Envelope of a Waveform
Using The Test Tool Changing the Graphic Representation on the Screen 1 21 Displaying the Envelope of a Waveform The test tool records the envelope (minimum andmaximum) of the live waveforms A and B. Repeat the first three actions of ‘Smoothing theWaveform’, and then do the following: ÷ Highlight EN...
Page 29 - TrendPlotting a Waveform; Starting a TrendPlotTM function
Fluke 123Users Manual 22 TrendPlotting a Waveform The TrendPlot™ function plots the digital readings as afunction of time. Date and time stamp shows the time ofthe most recent change in a MIN or MAX reading. Starting a TrendPlot™ function Open the INPUT A menu. ô Start TRENDPLOT. The test tool rec...
Page 30 - Changing the TrendPlot Reading; Acquiring the Waveform; Making a Single Acquisition
Using The Test Tool Acquiring the Waveform 1 23 Changing the TrendPlot Reading To toggle the TrendPlot reading between MIN (minimum),MAX (maximum), and AVERAGE, do the following: í Change MIN into MAX reading. ÷ Change MAX into AVG reading. Note that the date and time stamp now updatescontinuously t...
Page 32 - Figure 1-15. Recording Waveforms over Longer
Using The Test Tool Acquiring the Waveform 1 25 Recording Slow Signals over a Long Period ofTime The roll mode function supplies a visual log of waveformactivity and is especially useful when you measure lowerfrequency waveforms. Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. ô Open the SCOPE OPTIONSsubmenu. í Highl...
Page 33 - Selecting AC-Coupling
Fluke 123Users Manual 26 Selecting AC-Coupling Use AC-coupling when you wish to observe a small ACsignal that rides on a DC signal. Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. ô Highlight AC. í (4x) Accept AC-coupling for INPUT A. Reversing the Polarity of the DisplayedWaveform To invert the input A waveform, do ...
Page 34 - Triggering on a Waveform; Setting Trigger Level and Slope; Figure 1-16. Screen with all Trigger Information
Using The Test Tool Triggering on a Waveform 1 27 Triggering on a Waveform Triggering tells the test tool when to begin displaying thewaveform. You can select which input signal should beused, on which edge this should occur, and you candefine the condition for a new update of the waveform.Finally y...
Page 35 - Selecting the Trigger Parameters
Fluke 123Users Manual 28 Selecting the Trigger Parameters To trigger on the input A waveform, with automatic screenupdate, and to configure the auto range triggering forwaveforms from 1 Hz, do the following: Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. ô Open the TRIGGER submenu. í Highlight Input ‘A’. ÷ Select In...
Page 36 - Isolated Triggering
Using The Test Tool Triggering on a Waveform 1 29 Isolated Triggering Use the optically isolated trigger probe (ITP120, optional)to trigger on an external source, and to isolate the test toolfrom a trigger waveform. See Figure 1-17. To choose the isolated trigger probe, select ‘EXT’ in point ÷ of th...
Page 38 - Triggering on a Specific Video Line
Using The Test Tool Triggering on a Waveform 1 31 Triggering on a Specific Video Line To view a specific video line in more detail you can selectthe line number. To measure on a selected video line,continue from point ø of the previous example as follows: ù Highlight SELECT î Select SELECT ü Highlig...
Page 39 - Saving Screens; Recalling Screens
Fluke 123Users Manual 32 Saving and Recalling a Setup or aScreen You can save Screens and Setups to memory, and recallthem again from memory. Two Screen memories and tenSetup memories are available. Save Screens when youwant to use the present screen image for future reference.Save a Setup when you ...
Page 40 - Deleting Screens
Using The Test Tool Saving and Recalling a Setup or a Screen 1 33 í Open the RECALL SCREENsubmenu. Already filled memory locationsare indicated with a closedsquare ( n ). ÷ Highlight SCREEN 2. û View the saved screen. The image is presented as a picture that can no longer bechanged. Deleting Screens...
Page 41 - Using a Printer; Figure 1-20. Connecting a Parallel Printer
Fluke 123Users Manual 34 Using a Printer To print a (graphic) hard copy of the present screen, youneed to use one of the following: l The Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable(PM9080) to connect a serial printer to the OPTICALPORT of the test tool. See Figure 1-19. l The Print Adapter Cable (PAC91...
Page 42 - To print a live screen, do the following:
Using The Test Tool Using a Printer 1 35 This example covers how to set up the test tool to print ona HP Deskjet printer with a baudrate of 9600 baud: Open the SAVE&PRINT menu.Observe that the screen isfreezed. ô Open the PRINTER SETUPsubmenu. í Highlight DESKJET. ÷ Select DESKJET. û Highlight...
Page 44 - Chapter 2; Maintaining the Test Tool; About this Chapter
37 Chapter 2 Maintaining the Test Tool About this Chapter This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures thatcan be performed by the user. For complete service,disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see theService Manual. You will find the part number of theService Manual in the section...
Page 45 - Charging the Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Fluke 123Users Manual 38 Charging the Ni-Cd Battery Pack At delivery, the Ni-Cd batteries may be empty and must becharged for 4 hours (test tool is off) to fill them completely.When fully charged, the batteries typically provide 4 hoursof use at full brightness and 5 hours at normal brightness. When...
Page 46 - Keeping Batteries in Optimal Condition
Maintaining the Test Tool Keeping Batteries in Optimal Condition 2 39 Keeping Batteries in Optimal Condition Always operate the test tool on batteries until an -icon appears on the bottom line of the screen. This indicatesthat the battery level is low and that the Ni-Cd batteriesneed to be recharged...
Page 48 - Using and Adjusting 10:1 Scope Probes
Maintaining the Test Tool Using and Adjusting 10:1 Scope Probes 2 41 7. Install a new battery pack. Note Ensure that the battery pack is placed in thebattery compartment as shown in Figure 2-2. Useonly the Fluke BP120 Ni-Cd battery pack. 8. Reinstall the battery cover and secure the screw. Using and...
Page 50 - Calibrating the Test Tool; Parts and Accessories; Service Manual
Maintaining the Test Tool Calibrating the Test Tool 2 43 Calibrating the Test Tool You can ask for the model identity (version and calibrationdata) at any time. To display the identity, do the following: Open the USER OPTIONS menu. ô Open theVERSION&CALIBRATIONsubmenu. The screen gives you inf...
Page 52 - Item
Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories 2 45 Standard Accessories (cont) Item Ordering Code Users Manual (English) Users Manual (German) Users Manual (French) Users Manual (Spanish) Users Manual (Portuguese) Users Manual (Italian) Users Manual (Dutch) Users Manual (Danish) Users Manual (Norw...
Page 53 - Optional Accessories
Fluke 123Users Manual 46 Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Software & Cable Carrying Case Kit Set contains the following parts: Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable Hard Carrying Case Set of two Banana-to-BNC Adapters (Black) FlukeView ® ScopeMeter ® Software for Windows ® SCC 120 PM908...
Page 54 - Chapter 3; Tips and Troubleshooting
47 Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting Goal of this Chapter This Chapter gives you information and tips on how youcan make the best use of the test tool. Using the Tilt Stand The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewingfrom an angle. You can also use the tilt stand to hang thetest to...
Page 55 - Changing the Information Language
Fluke 123Users Manual 48 Resetting the Test Tool Perform a Master Reset to make sure that your test tool isin the initial settings condition. Turn the test tool off. ô Press and hold. í Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a doublebeep, indicating the Reset was successful...
Page 56 - Changing the Display; Adjusting the Screen Contrast
Tips and Troubleshooting Changing the Display 3 49 Changing the Display Adjusting the Screen Contrast From the main menu, chooseCONTRAST. ô Adjust the contrast of the screen. Note The new contrast adjustment of the screen issaved in memory until a new adjustment is made. Setting the Grid Display T...
Page 57 - Changing Date and Time
Fluke 123Users Manual 50 Changing Date and Time The test tool has a date and time clock. To change thedate to (e.g.) 19 April, 1996, do the following: Open USER OPTIONS menu. ô Highlight DATE ADJUST. í Open DATE ADJUST submenu. ÷ Choose 1996. û Jump to MONTH. ø Choose 04. ù Jump to DAY. î Choose 1...
Page 58 - Saving Battery Life; Setting the Power Down Timer
Tips and Troubleshooting Saving Battery Life 3 51 Saving Battery Life When operated on the battery pack (no Power Adapterconnected), the test tool conserves power by shuting itselfdown. If you have not pressed a key for at least 30 minutes,the test tool turns itself off automatically. Note If the Po...
Page 59 - Changing the Auto Set Options
Fluke 123Users Manual 52 Changing the Auto Set Options Normally, the Auto Set function captures waveforms from15 Hz. To configure Auto Set for waveforms from 1 Hz withunchanged input coupling, do the following: Note Setting the Auto Set adjust to 1 Hz will slowdown the Auto Set response. Open the ...
Page 60 - Using Proper Grounding; Figure 3-2. Grounding with Short Ground Lead
Tips and Troubleshooting Using Proper Grounding 3 53 Using Proper Grounding Incorrect grounding can cause various problems. ThisSection gives you guidelines for proper grounding. l Use the short ground lead(s) when measuring DC orAC signals on input A and input B. (See Figure 3-2.) Warning To avoid ...
Page 61 - Battery Testing of Fluke Accessories
Fluke 123Users Manual 54 Solving Printing and OtherCommunication Errors RS-232 communication may cause problems. Whenexperiencing communication problems, try the followingremedies: l Make sure that the interface cable is connected to thecorrect port on the printer or computer. If necessaryuse the 9 ...
Page 62 - Chapter 4; Specifications; Introduction; Performance Characteristics
55 Chapter 4 Specifications Introduction Performance Characteristics FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numericalvalues with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerancenumerical values indicate those that could be nominallyexpected from the mean of a range of identicalScopeMeter test too...
Page 63 - Dual Input Oscilloscope; Vertical; Frequency Response
Fluke 123Users Manual 56 Dual Input Oscilloscope Vertical Frequency Response DC Coupled: excluding probes and test leads: ................................... DC to 20 MHz (-3 dB) with STL120 1:1 shielded test leads: ............................. DC to 12.5 MHz (-3 dB) DC to 20 MHz (-6 dB) with PM891...
Page 64 - Horizontal; Ranges; Trigger; Sensitivity A and B
Specifications Dual Input Oscilloscope 4 57 Horizontal Scope Modes .................................. Normal, Single, Roll Ranges Normal: equivalent sampling ................... 20 ns to 500 ns/divreal time sampling .............................. 1 µ s to 5 s/div Single (real time) ....................
Page 65 - Advanced Scope Functions; Display Modes; Auto Set
Fluke 123Users Manual 58 Advanced Scope Functions Display Modes Normal ....... Captures up to 40 ns glitches and displays analog-like persistence waveform. Smooth ...... Suppresses noise from a waveform.Envelope ... Records and displays the minimum and maximum of waveforms over time. Auto Set Contin...
Page 66 - Dual Input Meter; Input A and Input B; Peak
Specifications Dual Input Meter 4 59 Dual Input Meter The accuracy of all measurements is within ± (% of reading + number of counts) from 18 ° C to 28 ° C. Add 0.1x (specific accuracy) for each ° C below 18 ° C or above 28 ° C. For voltage measurements with 10:1 probe, add probe uncertainty +1%. Mor...
Page 67 - Phase; Input A
Fluke 123Users Manual 60 Accuracy: @1 Hz to 1 MHz ............................ ± (0.5% +2 counts) @1 MHz to 10 MHz ....................... ± (1.0% +2 counts) @10 MHz to 40 MHz ..................... ± (2.5% +2 counts) Full Scale Reading ................................. 10 000 counts Duty Cycle (DUTY...
Page 68 - Advanced Meter Functions; Zero Set
Specifications Dual Input Meter 4 61 Measurement Current .......................... 0.5 mA to 50 nA decreases with increasing ranges Open Circuit Voltage .............................................. <4V Continuity (CONT) Beep ..................................... <(30 Ω ± 5 Ω ) in 50 Ω range...
Page 69 - Miscellaneous; Display
Fluke 123Users Manual 62 Miscellaneous Display Size ....................................72 x 72 mm (2.83 x 2.83 in)Resolution ........................................... 240 x 240 pixelsWaveform Display: Vertical ..............................................8 div of 20 pixelsHorizontal ...............
Page 70 - Environmental; Temperature
Specifications Environmental 4 63 Environmental Environmental ....MIL 28800E, Type 3, Class III, Style B Temperature Operating ................................ 0 to 50 ° C (32 to 122 ° F) Storage ................................. -20 to 60 ° C (-4 to 140 ° F) Humidity Operating: @0 to 10 ° C (32 to ...
Page 71 - Safety; Max. Input Voltage Input A and B
Fluke 123Users Manual 64 Safety Designed for measurements on 600 Vrms Category IIIInstallations, Pollution Degree 2, per: • ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994 • EN61010-1 (1993) (IEC1010-1) • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.1010.1-92 (including approval) • UL3111-1 (including approval) Max. Input Voltage Input A and B Direct on...
Page 74 - Index
67 Index —A— AC120 Alligator Clips, 44Accessories, 43AC-Coupling, 26Acquiring the Waveform, 23Acquisition Modes, 57Adjusting Scope Probes, 41Advanced Meter Functions, 61Advanced Scope Functions, 58Alligator Clips, 2, 44Altitude, 63Ampere Measurement, 60Amplitude, 18Auto Set, 13, 58Auto Set Configura...
