Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C ScopeMeter Users Manual 4822 872 30601 October 2002 Rev. 2, 12/04 © 2002 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Netherlands. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Unpacking the Test Tool Kit ....................................................................................... 2 Safety Information: Read First ....................................................................................... 4 1 Using The Scope.......................................................................................................... 7 Powering the Test Tool ..................................................................................
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Analyzing Waveforms .................................................................................................... 25 2 Using The Multimeter .................................................................................................. 27 Making Meter Connections ............................................................................................ Making Multimeter Measurements........................................................................
Contents (continued) Triggering on Video Signals ........................................................................................... 59 Triggering on Pulses ...................................................................................................... 61 6 Using Memory, PC and Printer ................................................................................... 65 Saving and Recalling .....................................................................................................
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Parts and Accessories ................................................................................................... 88 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 93 9 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 95 Introduction .......................................................................
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C ScopeMeter® test tools 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 Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC Sample tests Standards used: EN 61010.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Note When new, the rechargeable NiMH battery is not fully charged. See Chapter 8. The following items are included in your test tool kit: 6 1 2 9 7 10 e (2x) a f (2x) c (2x) d (1x) b (2x) (2x) 3 4 11 b a (2x) 5 8 Figure 1.
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Fluke 192B, 196B/C and 199B/C S versions include also the following items: # Description 1 ScopeMeter Test Tool 2 Battery Charger (country dependent) # Description 3 10:1 Voltage Probe Set (red) a) 10:1 Voltage Probe (red) b) Hook Clip for Probe Tip (red) c) Ground Lead with Hook Clip (red) d) Ground Lead with Mini Alligator Clip (black) e) 4-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (red) f) Ground Spring for Probe Tip (black) 9 Optically Isolated USB Adapter/Cable 10 FlukeView®
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Safety Information: Read First Carefully read the following safety information before using the test tool. Specific warning and caution statements, where they apply, appear throughout the manual. A “Warning” identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. A “Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the test tool.
Safety Information: Read First Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire if a test tool input is connected to more than 42 V peak (30 Vrms) or on circuits of more than 4800 VA: • Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads and adapters supplied with the test tool, or indicated by Fluke as suitable for the Fluke190 ScopeMeter series. • Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual The terms ‘Isolated’ or ‘Electrically floating’ are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in which the test tool input BNC or banana jack is connected to a voltage different from earth ground. The isolated input connectors have no exposed metal and are fully insulated to protect against electrical shock.
Chapter 1 Using The Scope About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the scope functions of the test tool. The introduction does not cover all of the capabilities of the scope functions but gives basic examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Powering the Test Tool Follow the procedure (steps 1 through 3) in Figure 2to power the test tool from a standard ac outlet. See Chapter 8 for instructions on using battery power.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, do the following: 1 Turn the test tool off. 2 Press and hold the USER key. 3 Press and release. The test tool turns on, and you should hear a double beep, indicating the reset was successful. 4 Release the USER key. Now look at the display; you will see a screen that looks like Figure 3. 8 Figure 3.
Using The Scope Navigating a Menu 1 Navigating a Menu The following example shows how to use the test tool's menus to select a function. Subsequently follow steps 1 through 4 to open the scope menu and to choose an item. 1 Press the SCOPE key to display the labels that define the present use for the four blue function keys at the bottom of the screen. Figure 4. Basic Navigation Note To hide the labels for full screen view, press the SCOPE key again.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Hiding Key Labels and Menus Input Connections You can hide a menu or key label at any time: Look at the top of the test tool. The test tool has four signal inputs: two safety BNC jack inputs (red input A and gray input B) and two safety 4-mm banana jack inputs (red and black). Use the two BNC jack inputs for scope measurements, and the two banana jack inputs for meter measurements. Press the CLEAR MENU key to hide any key label or menu.
Using The Scope Making Scope Connections 1 Making Scope Connections To make dual input scope measurements, connect the red voltage probe to input A, and the gray voltage probe to input B. Connect the short ground leads of each voltage probe to its own reference potential. (See Figure 6.) Note To maximally benefit from having independently isolated floating inputs and to avoid problems caused by improper use, read Chapter 7: “Tips”. Figure 6.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View™ The Connect-and-View feature lets the test tool display complex, unknown signals automatically. This function optimizes the position, range, time base, and triggering and assures a stable display of virtually any waveform. If the signal changes, the setup is automatically adjusted to maintain the best display result. This feature is especially useful for quickly checking several signals.
Using The Scope Making Automatic Scope Measurements Making Automatic Scope Measurements The test tool offers a wide range of automatic scope measurements. You can display two numeric readings: READING 1 and READING 2. These readings are selectable independently, and the measurements can be done on the input A or input B waveform To choose a frequency measurement for input A, do the following: 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Reading 1 menu. 3 Select on A.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Figure 8 shows an example of the screen. Note that the Peak-Peak reading for input B appears next to the input A frequency reading at the top of the screen. Figure 8. Hz and V peak-peak as Scope Readings Note The B versions do not provide Vpwm measurements. 14 Freezing the Screen You can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at any time. 1 Freeze the screen. HOLD appears at the right of the reading area. 2 Resume your measurement.
Using The Scope Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms To smooth the waveform, do the following: 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Waveform Options menu. 3 Jump to Average: 4 Select On... to open the Average Factors menu 5 Select Average 64.This averages the outcomes of 64 acquisitions. 6 Exit the menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Using Persistence to Display Waveforms You can use Persistence to observe dynamic signals. 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Waveform Options menu. 3 Jump to Waveform: and open the Persistence... menu. 4 Select Digital Persistence: Short, Medium, Long or Infinite to observe dynamic waveforms (C-versions only). Select Digital Persistence: Off , Envelope: On to see the upper and lower boundaries of dynamic waveforms (envelope mode).
Using The Scope Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture 1 Displaying Glitches Suppressing High Frequency Noise To capture glitches on a waveform, do the following: Switching Glitch Detect to Off will suppress the high frequency noise on a waveform. Averaging will suppress the noise even more. 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Waveform Options menu. 3 4 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Waveform Options menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Acquiring Waveforms Selecting AC-Coupling After a reset, the test tool is dc-coupled so that ac and dc voltages appear on the screen. Use ac-coupling when you wish to observe a small ac signal that rides on a dc signal. To select ac-coupling, do the following: 1 Display the INPUT A key labels. 2 Highlight AC. Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Waveform To invert the input A waveform, do the following: 1 Display the INPUT A key labels.
Using The Scope Acquiring Waveforms Variable Input Sensitivity 4 Open the Input A Options... menu. 5 Select and accept Variable. 6 Exit the menu. The variable input sensitivity allows you to adjust the input A sensitivity continuously, for example to set the amplitude of a reference signal to exactly 6 divisions. The input sensitivity of a range can be increased up to 2.5 times, for example between 10 mV/div and 4 mV/div in the 10 mV/div range.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Working with Noisy Waveforms Using Mathematics Functions A±B, AxB, A vs B To suppress high frequency noise on waveforms, you can limit the working bandwidth to 10 kHz or 20 MHz. This function smoothes the displayed waveform. For the same reason, it improves triggering on the waveform.
Using The Scope Acquiring Waveforms 3 Jump to Waveform: and Select Mathematics... to open the Mathematics menu. 4 Select Function: A+B, A-B, AxB or A vs B. 5 Select a scale factor to fit the mathematical result waveform onto the display, and return. The sensitivity range of the mathematical result is equal to the sensitivity range of the least sensitive input divided by the scale factor.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual 3 Jump to Waveform: and select Mathematics... to open the Mathematics menu. 4 Select Function: Spectrum. 5 Select Window: Auto (automatic windowing), Hanning, Hamming, or None (no windowing). 6 Perform a spectrum analysis on trace A, or trace B. 7 Set the vertical amplitude scale to linear or logarithmic. The horizontal frequency scale is always logarithmic. 8 Turn the spectrum function off/on (toggle function).
Using The Scope Acquiring Waveforms Comparing Waveforms 5 You can display a fixed reference waveform with the actual waveform for comparison. To create a reference waveform and to display it with the actual waveform, do the following: 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Waveform Options menu. 1 Select On to display the reference waveform. This can be: - the last used reference waveform (if not available no reference waveform will be shown).
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual 7 Store the momentary waveform and display it permanently for reference. The display also shows the actual waveform. Pass - Fail Testing (C versions only) To recall a saved waveform from memory and use it as a reference waveform refer also to Chapter 6 Recalling Screens with Associated Setups. You can use a reference waveform as a test template for the actual waveform.
Using The Scope Analyzing Waveforms 1 Analyzing Waveforms You can use the analysis functions CURSOR, ZOOM and REPLAY to perform detailed waveform analysis. These functions are described in Chapter 4: “Using Cursors, Zoom and Replay”.
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Chapter 2 Using The Multimeter About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the multimeter functions of the test tool (hereafter called “meter”). The introduction gives basic examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Making Meter Connections Use the two 4-mm safety red ( ) and black (COM) banana jack inputs for the Meter functions. (See Figure 12.) Figure 12.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Making Multimeter Measurements The screen displays the numeric readings of the measurements on the meter input. The resistor value is displayed in ohms. Observe also that the bargraph is displayed. (See Figure 13.) Measuring Resistance Values To measure a resistance, do the following: 1 Connect the red and black test leads from the 4-mm banana jack inputs to the resistor. 2 Display the METER key labels. 3 Open the Measurement menu. Figure 13.
Using The Multimeter Making Multimeter Measurements 2 Making a Current Measurement You can measure current in both Scope mode and Meter mode. Scope mode has the advantage of two waveforms being displayed while you perform measurements. Meter mode has the advantage of high measurement resolution. The next example explains a typical current measurement in Meter mode. Warning Carefully read the instructions about the current probe you are using. Figure 14. Measurement Setup 3 Open the Measurement menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual 6 Observe the sensitivity of the current probe. Highlight the corresponding sensitivity in the menu, e.g. 10 mV/A. 7 Accept the current measurement. Now, you will see a screen like in Figure 15 Figure 15.
Using The Multimeter Freezing the Readings Freezing the Readings Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges You can freeze the displayed readings at any time. To activate manual ranging, do the following during any Meter measurement: 1 2 Freeze the screen. HOLD appears at the top right of the reading area. Resume your measurement. 1 Activate manual ranging. 2 Increase or decrease the range. 2 Observe how the bargraph sensitivity changes.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Making Relative Measurements A relative measurement displays the present measurement result relative to a defined reference value. Observe that the main reading is displayed as variations from the reference value. The actual reading with its bargraph is displayed beneath these readings. (See Figure 16.) The following example shows how to perform a relative voltage measurement. First obtain a reference value: 1 Display the METER key labels.
Chapter 3 Using The Recorder Functions About this Chapter This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the recorder functions of the test tool. The introduction gives examples to show how to use the menus and perform basic operations. Opening the Recorder Main Menu First choose a measurement in scope or meter mode. Now you can choose the recorder functions from the recorder main menu. To open the main menu, do the following: 1 Open the RECORDER main menu. (See Figure 17.) Figure 17.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) Use the TrendPlot function to plot a graph of Scope or Meter measurements as function of time. Starting a TrendPlot Function To start plotting a graph of the reading over time, do the following: 1 Note Because the navigations for the dual input TrendPlot (Scope) and the single input TrendPlot (Meter) are identical, only TrendPlot (Scope) is explained in the next sections.
Using The Recorder Functions Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) 3 Displaying Recorded Data When in normal view (NORMAL), only the twelve most recently recorded divisions are displayed on screen. All previous recordings are stored in memory. VIEW ALL shows 7 all data in memory: Display an overview of the full waveform. Press repeatedly to toggle between normal view (NORMAL) and overview (VIEW ALL) Figure 18.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Changing the Recorder Options At the right bottom of the display you can choose to display the time elapsed from start and the actual time of the day. To change the time reference, proceed from step 6 as follows: 7 Open the Recorder Options menu. 8 Select Time of Day or From Start Now the recorded time or the current time appear at the bottom of the screen. 36 Turning Off the TrendPlot Display 9 Exit the recorder function.
Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) 3 Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) The SCOPE RECORD function is a roll mode that logs one or two long waveforms. This function can be used to monitor waveforms like motion control signals or the power-on event of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). During recording, fast transients are captured. Because of the deep memory, recording can be done for more than one day.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Using Scope Record in Single Sweep Mode In Normal view, the samples that roll off the screen are stored in deep memory. When the memory is full, recording continues by shifting the data in memory and deleting the first samples out of memory. Use the recorder Single Sweep function to automatically stop recording when the deep memory is full. In View All mode, the complete memory contents are displayed on the screen.
Using The Recorder Functions Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory (Scope Record) 3 Using External Triggering to Start or Stop Scope Record To record an electrical event that causes a fault, it might be useful to start or stop recording on an external trigger signal: Start on trigger to start recording; recording stops when the deep memory is full Stop on trigger to stop recording. Stop when untriggered to continue recording as long as a next trigger comes within 1 division in view all mode.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual 9 Select one of the Conditions: and jump to Slope:. 10 Select the desired trigger slope, and jump to Level: 11 Select the 0.12V or 1.2 V trigger level and accept all recorder options. During recording samples are continuously saved in deep memory. The last twelve recorded divisions are displayed on the screen. Use View All to display the full memory contents. Note To learn more about the Single Shot trigger function, see Chapter 5 “Triggering on Waveforms”.
Chapter 4 Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors About this Chapter This chapter covers the capabilities of the analysis functions Cursor, Zoom, and Replay. These functions can be used with one or more of the primary functions Scope, TrendPlot or Scope Record. It is possible to combine two or three analysis functions. A typical application using these functions follows: • First replay the last screens to find the screen of special interest. • Then zoom in on the signal event.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Replaying Step-by-Step To step through the last scope screens, do the following: 1 From scope mode, open the REPLAY menu. Observe that the trace is frozen and that REPLAY appears at the top of the screen (see Figure 22). 2 Step through the previous screens. 3 Step through the next screens. Observe that the bottom of the waveform area displays the replay bar with a screen number and related time stamp: Figure 22.
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens Replaying Continuously You can also replay the stored screens continuously, like playing a video tape. To replay continuously, do the following: 1 From Scope mode, open the REPLAY menu. Observe that the trace is frozen and REPLAY appears at the top of the screen. 2 Continuously replay the stored screens in ascending order. Wait until the screen with the signal event of interest appears.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Zooming in on a Waveform To obtain a more detailed view of a waveform, you can zoom in on a waveform using the ZOOM function. To zoom in on a waveform, do the following: 1 Display the ZOOM key labels. Observe that the trace is frozen, ZOOM appears at the top of the screen, and the waveform is magnified. 2 Enlarge (decrease the time/div) or shrink (increase the time/div) the waveform. 3 Scroll.
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Zooming in on a Waveform Displaying the Zoomed Waveform The VIEW ALL feature is useful when you quickly need to see the complete waveform and then return to the zoomed part. 4 4 Turning Off the Zoom Function 5 Turn off the ZOOM function. Display the complete waveform. Press repeatedly to toggle between the zoomed part of the waveform and the complete waveform.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Making Cursor Measurements Cursors allow you to make precise digital measurements on waveforms. This can be done on live waveforms, recorded waveforms, and on saved waveforms. Note Even when the key labels are not displayed at the bottom of the screen, you still can use the arrow keys. This allows full control of both cursors while having full screen view.
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements 4 Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform To use the cursors for a time measurement, or for an RMS measurement of the trace section between the cursors (C versions), do the following: 1 From scope mode, display the cursor key labels. 2 Press to highlight . Observe that two vertical cursors are displayed. Markers (—) identify the point where the cursors cross the waveform. 3 Choose for example time measurement: READING T.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Using Cursors on a A+B, A-B or A*B Waveform Cursor measurements on a A*B waveform give a reading in Watts if input A measures (milli)Volts and input B measures (milli)Amperes. Using Cursors on Spectrum Measurements (C versions) To do a cursor measurent on a spectrum, do the following: 1 From Spectrum measurement display the cursor key label. 2 Move the cursor and observe the readings at the top of the screen.
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Making Cursor Measurements Making Rise Time Measurements To measure rise time, do the following: 1 From scope mode, display the cursor key labels. 2 Press to highlight (rise time). Observe that two horizontal cursors are displayed. 3 For multiple traces select the required trace A, B, or M (if a math function is active). 4 Select MANUAL or AUTO (this automatically does steps 5 to 7). 5 Move the upper cursor to 100% of the trace height. A marker is shown at 90%.
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Chapter 5 Triggering on Waveforms About this Chapter • This chapter provides an introduction to the trigger functions of the test tool. Triggering tells the test tool when to begin displaying the waveform. You can use fully automatic triggering, take control of one or more main trigger functions (semi-automatic triggering), or you can use dedicated trigger functions to capture special waveforms.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Setting Trigger Level and Slope 3 The Connect-and-View™ function enables hands-off triggering to display complex unknown signals. Enable the arrow keys for manual trigger level adjustment. When your test tool is in manual range, do the following: Perform an auto set. AUTO appears at the top right of the screen. Automatic triggering assures a stable display of virtually any signal.
Triggering on Waveforms Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger 5 Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger You can begin to display the waveform some time before or after the trigger point has been detected. Initially, you have 2 divisions of pre-trigger view (negative delay). To set the trigger delay, do the following: 5 Hold down to adjust the trigger delay. Observe that the trigger icon on the screen moves to show the new trigger position.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Automatic Trigger Options In the trigger menu, settings for automatic triggering can be changed as follows. (See also Chapter 1: “Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View”) 1 Display the TRIGGER key labels. Note The TRIGGER key labels can differ depending on the latest trigger function used. 2 Open the Trigger Options menu. 3 Open the Automatic Trigger menu.
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges Triggering on Edges If the signal is instable or has a very low frequency, use edge triggering to obtain full manual trigger control. To trigger on rising edges of the input A waveform, do the following: 1 2 3 Display the TRIGGER key labels. When On Trigger is selected, the test tool needs a trigger to display a waveform. Use this mode if you want to update the screen only when valid triggers occur.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms To reduce jitter on the screen when triggering on noisy waveforms, you can use a noise rejection filter. Continue from step 3 of the previous example as follows: 4 5 Select On Trigger, jump to Noise reject Filter. Set Noise reject Filter to On. Observe that the trigger gap has increased. This is indicated by a taller trigger icon .
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges N-Cycle Triggering (C versions) N-Cycle triggering enables you to create a stable picture of for example n-cycle burst waveforms. Each next trigger is generated after the waveform has crossed the trigger level N times in the direction that complies with the selected trigger slope. 7 Set the number of cycles N 8 Adjust the trigger level 5 Traces with N-Cycle triggering (N=2) and without N-Cycle triggering are shown in Figure 30.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Triggering on External Waveforms Use external triggering when you want to display waveforms on inputs A and B while triggering on a third signal. You can choose external triggering with automatic triggering or with edge triggering. 1 Supply a signal to the red and black 4-mm banana jack inputs. See Figure 31. In this example you continue from the Trigger on Edges example.
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Video Signals 5 Triggering on Video Signals To trigger on a video signal, first select the standard of the video signal you are going to measure: 1 Apply a video signal to the red input A. 2 Display the TRIGGER key labels. 3 Open the Trigger Options menu. Figure 32. Measuring Interlaced Video Signals 4 Select Video on A … to open the Trigger on Video menu. 6 Select the video standard and return. Trigger level and slope are now fixed.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Triggering on Video Frames Triggering on Video Lines Use FIELD 1 or FIELD 2 to trigger either on the first half of the frame (odd) or on the second half of the frame (even).To trigger on the second half of the frame, do the following: Use ALL LINES to trigger on all line synchronization pulses (horizontal synchronization). 7 Choose FIELD 2. The signal part of the even field is displayed on the screen. 7 Choose ALL LINES.
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses 5 Triggering on Pulses Use pulse width triggering to isolate and display specific pulses that you can qualify by time, such as glitches, missing pulses, bursts or signal dropouts. 4 Select Pulse Width on A... to open the Trigger on Pulse Width menu. 5 Select the positive pulse icon, then jump to Condition. 6 Select
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual To set the pulse width to 5 ms, do the following: 7 Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width. 8 Select 5 ms. All narrow positive pulses shorter than 5 ms are now displayed on the screen. (See Figure 33.) Tip The test tool stores all triggered screens in the replay memory. For example, if you setup your triggering for glitches, you can capture 100 glitches with time stamps. Use the REPLAY key to look at all the stored glitches. 62 Figure 33.
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Pulses Finding Missing Pulses The next example covers finding missing pulses in a train of positive pulses. In this example it is assumed that the pulses have a 100 ms distance between the rising edges. If the time accidently increases to 200 ms, a pulse is missing. To set the test tool to trigger on such missing pulses, let it trigger on gaps bigger than about 150 ms. Do the following: 1 Display the TRIGGER key labels. 2 Open the Trigger Options menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual To set the pulse width to 150 ms, continue as follows: 7 Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width. 8 Select 150 ms. Figure 34.
Chapter 6 Using Memory, PC and Printer About this Chapter Saving and Recalling This chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to the general functions of the test tool that can be used in the three main modes: Scope, Meter, or Recorder. You will find information on printer and computer communication at the end of this chapter. You can: • Save screens and setups to memory, and recall them again from memory. The test tool has 10 screen and setup memories and 2 record and setup memories.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Saving Screens with Associated Setups To save a screen in memory location 10, do the following: 1 Open the Save menu. Observe that free memory locations are indicated by an open square (). Filled memory locations are indicated by a solid square (). 66 Highlight SCREEN+SETUP location 10. 4 Save the actual screen. Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels. From this point the screen is frozen until you hide the SAVE/PRINT key labels again.
Using Memory, PC and Printer Saving and Recalling Deleting Screens with Associated Setups Recalling Screens with Associated Setups To delete all screens and associated setups, continue from step 2 of the previous example as follows: To recall screen+setup 1, do the following: 3 6 1 Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels. 2 Open the Recall menu. 3 Highlight SCREEN+SETUP location 1. 4 Use RECALL to recall the saved screen. Delete all saved screens and setups.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual 4 5 Use RECALL FOR REFERENCE to recall the saved screen. Resume the measurement. Both, the reference screen and the measurement screen will be displayed. Recalling a Setup Configuration To recall the setup configuration from memory 1, do the following: 1 Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels. 2 Open the Recall menu. 3 Highlight SCREEN+SETUP location 1. 4 Use RECALL SETUP to recall the saved setup. Observe that RUN appears at the top right of the screen.
Using Memory, PC and Printer Documenting Screens 6 Viewing Stored Screens Documenting Screens To scroll through the memories while looking at the stored screens, do the following: With the FlukeView® software you can upload waveform data and screen bitmaps to your PC or notebook computer for further processing. Printing can also be done by connecting the test tool directly to a printer. 1 Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels. Connecting to a Computer 2 Open the View... menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Note For information about installing and using the FlukeView ScopeMeter software, see the SW90W Users Manual. A Software & Cable Carrying Case Kit is optionally available as model number SCC190. Connecting to a Printer Figure 36. Connecting a Serial Printer To print a screen directly to a printer, use one of the following adapters: z The Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable (PM9080, optional) to connect a serial printer to the OPTICAL PORT of the test tool.
Using Memory, PC and Printer Documenting Screens Setting up the Printing Configuration This example demonstrates how to set up the test tool for printing on a postscript printer with a 9600 baud rate: 1 Display the USER OPTIONS key labels. 2 Open the User Options menu. 6 Whenever possible, choose the option Postscript when printing screens. This option gives the best printing results. Consult the manual that came with your printer to find out whether it has Postscript printing possibilities.
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Chapter 7 Tips About this Chapter Using the Standard Accessories This chapter gives you information and tips on how you can make the best use of the test tool. The following illustrations show the use of the standard accessories such as voltage probes, test leads, and the various clips.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Figure 38. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Ground Spring Warning To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not connect the ground spring to voltages higher than 30 Vrms from earth ground. Figure 39. Electronic Connections for Scope Measurements Using Hook Clips and Hook Clip Grounding 74 Figure 40. Electronic Connections for Scope Measurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip Grounding Figure 41.
Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs You can use the independently floating isolated inputs to measure signals that are independently floating from each other. Independently floating isolated inputs offer additional safety and measurement capabilities compared to inputs with common references or grounds. Measuring Using Independently Floating Isolated Inputs The test tool has independently floating isolated inputs.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual ANALOG INPUT ANALOG GROUND Figure 42. Parasitic capacitance between probes, instrument and environment DC BUS MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND Figure 44. Correct connection of reference leads ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER + ANALOG GROUND DIGITAL GROUND M DIGITAL GROUND DC BUS Figure 45. Wrong connection of reference leads Figure 43.
Tips Using the Tilt Stand Using the Tilt Stand Resetting the Test Tool The test tool is equipped with a tilt stand, allowing viewing from an angle while placed on a table. From this position you can access the OPTICAL PORT at the side of the test tool. The typical position is shown in Figure 46. If you want to reset the test tool to the factory settings, do the following: 1 Turn the test tool off. 2 Press and hold. 3 Press and release.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Changing the Information Language Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness During operation of the test tool, messages may appear at the bottom of the screen. You can select the language in which these messages are displayed. In this example you can select English or French . To change the language from English to French, do the following: To adjust the contrast and backlight brightness, do the following: 1 Display the USER key labels.
Tips Changing the Display Color (C-versions) 7 Changing the Display Color (C-versions) Changing Date and Time To set the display to color or Black and White, do the following: The test tool has a date and time clock. For example, to change the date to 19 April, 2002, do the following: 1 Display the USER key labels. 1 Display the USER key labels. 2 Open the User Options menu. 2 Open the User Options menu. 3 Open Display Options menu. 3 Open Date Adjust menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual 6 Choose 19, jump to Format. Setting the Power Down Timer Initially the power shutdown time is 30 minutes. You can set the power shutdown time to 5 minutes as following: 7 Choose DD/MM/YY, accept the new date. You can change the time in a similar way by opening the Time Adjust menu (steps 2 and 3.) 1 Display the USER key labels. 2 Open the User Options menu. 3 Open the Battery Save Options menu. 4 Select 5 Minutes.
Tips Changing the Auto Set Options Changing the Auto Set Options With the next procedure you can choose how auto set behaves when you press the AUTO (auto set) key. 1 Display the USER key labels. 2 Open the User Options menu. 4 7 Select Signal > 1 Hz, then jump to Coupling. With the coupling option you can choose how auto set behaves. When you press the AUTO (auto set) key, the coupling can either be set to dc or left unchanged: 5 Select Unchanged. Note 3 Open the Auto Set Adjust menu.
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Chapter 8 Maintaining the Test Tool About this Chapter Cleaning the Test Tool This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. For complete service, disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see the Service Manual. You will find the part number of the Service Manual in the section “Parts and Accessories” in this chapter. Clean the test tool with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Charging the Batteries At delivery, the NiMH batteries may be empty and must be charged for 4 hours (with the test tool turned off) to reach full charge. When fully charged, the batteries provide 4 hours of use. When battery power is used, the battery indicator at the top of the screen informs you about the condition of the . The batteries. The battery symbols are: symbol indicates that there are typically five minutes of operating time left.
Maintaining the Test Tool Extending Battery Operation Time Extending Battery Operation Time Typically, NiMH batteries always meet the specified operating time. However, if the batteries have been extremely discharged (for example, when empty batteries were stored for a long period) it is possible that the battery condition has deteriorated. 8 To refresh the battery, make sure that the test tool is line powered and proceed as follows: 1 Display the USER key labels. 2 Open the User Options menu.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Replacing the NiMH Battery Pack BP190 Usually it should not be necessary to replace the battery pack. However, if replacement is needed, this should be done by qualified personnel only. Contact your nearest Fluke center for more information. Calibrating the Voltage Probes To meet full user specifications, you need to adjust the red and gray voltage probes for optimal response.
Maintaining the Test Tool Calibrating the Voltage Probes Repeat steps 2 and 3 and proceed as follows: 5 Select Probe Cal with the arrow keys, then accept. A message appears asking you whether to start the 10:1 probe calibration. 6 Start the probe calibration. A message appears telling you how to connect the probe. Connect the red 10:1 voltage probe from the red input A jack to the red banana jack. Connect the reference lead to the black banana jack. (See Figure 48.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Displaying Calibration Information Parts and Accessories You can display version number and calibration date: 1 Display the USER key labels. The following tables list the user-replaceable parts for the various test tool models. For additional optional accessories, see the ScopeMeter Accessories booklet. 2 Open the Version & Calibration menu. To order replacement parts or additional accessories, contact your nearest service center.
Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories 8 Table 1. Replacement Parts Item Ordering Code Battery Charger, available models: Universal Europe 230 V, 50 and 60 Hz North America 120 V, 50 and 60 Hz United Kingdom 240 V, 50 and 60 Hz Japan 100 V, 50 and 60 Hz Australia 240 V, 50 and 60 Hz Universal 115 V/230 V, 50 and 60 Hz * BC190/801 BC190/803 BC190/804 BC190/806 BC190/807 BC190/808 * UL listing applies to BC190/808 with UL listed line plug adapter for North America.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Item Ordering Code Voltage Probe Set (Gray), designed for use with the Fluke ScopeMeter 190 series test tool.
Maintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Item Ordering Code Replacement Set for Voltage Probe RS200 8 The set includes the following items (not available separately): • 2x 4-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (red and gray) • 3x Hook Clip for Probe Tip (2 red, 1 gray) • 2x Ground Lead with Hook Clip (red and gray) • 2x Ground Lead with Mini Alligator Clip (black) • 5x Ground Spring for Probe Tip (black) Table 2.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Software & Cable Carrying Case Kit SCC190 Set contains the following parts: OC4USB Optically Isolated USB Adapter/Cable C190 Hard Carrying Case ® ® ® FlukeView ScopeMeter Software for Windows SW90W Optically Isolated USB Adapter/Cable OC4USB Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable PM9080 Hard Case C190 Soft Case C195 Current Shunt 4-20 mA CS20MA Print Adapter Cable for Parallel Printers PAC91 Optional
Maintaining the Test Tool Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting The Test Tool Does Not Start Up • The batteries may be completely empty. In this case the test tool will not start up, even if it is powered by the battery charger. Charge the batteries first: power the test tool with the battery charger without turning it on. Wait about 15 minutes and try turning on the test tool again. The Test Tool Shuts Down After A Few Seconds • The batteries may be empty.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test Tool • Make sure that the test tool is turned on. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected between the test tool and the PC. • Make sure that the correct COM port has been selected in FlukeView. If not, change the COM port setting or connect the interface cable to another COM port.
Chapter 9 Specifications Introduction Performance Characteristics FLUKE guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance numerical values indicate those that could be nominally expected from the mean of a range of identical ScopeMeter test tools. Specifications are based on a 1-year calibration cycle. Environmental Data The environmental data mentioned in this manual are based on the results of the manufacturer’s verification procedures.
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Dual Input Oscilloscope Isolated Inputs A and B (Vertical) Bandwidth, DC Coupled FLUKE 199B/C ....................................200 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 196B/C ....................................100 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 192B ..........................................60 MHz (-3 dB) Lower Frequency Limit, AC Coupled with 10:1 probe .........................................<2 Hz (-3 dB) direct (1:1).................................................
Specifications Dual Input Oscilloscope FLUKE 192B: 10 ns to 2 µs /div .................................up to 500 MS/s 5 µs to 120 s/div .............................................20 MS/s Record Length Scope Record Mode ......... >27000 points on each input Scope Normal Mode ............. 3000 points on each input Scope Glitch Capture Mode ..............300 min/max pairs on each input Glitch Detection 5 µs to 120 s/div......... displays glitches as fast as 50 ns Waveform Display.................
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Pulse Width Trigger Automatic Scope Measurements Screen Update.............................On Trigger, Single Shot The accuracy of all readings 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 accuracy, see section ‘10:1 Probe’ on page 109. At least 1.5 waveform period must be visible on the screen. Trigger Conditions ......
Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements AC Voltage (VAC) 9 All accuracies are valid if: • The waveform amplitude is larger than one division • At least 1.5 waveform period is on the screen Maximum Voltage with 10:1 probe................................................... 1000 V direct (1:1)............................................................ 300 V AC+DC Voltage (True RMS) Maximum Resolution with 10:1 probe...................................................... 1 mV direct (1:1).............
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Amperes (AMP) Frequency (Hz) With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt Range ..................................... 1.000 Hz to full bandwidth Ranges .............................same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Full Scale Reading .......................................9 999 counts with at least 10 waveform periods on screen. Probe Sensitivity ................. 100 µV/A, 1 mV/A, 10 mV/A, 100 mV/A, 1 V/A, 10 V/A, and 100 V/A Accuracy...........................
Specifications Automatic Scope Measurements Power Temperature (TEMP) Power Factor........................ ratio between Watts and VA Range .........................................................0.00 to 1.00 With Optional Temperature Probe Watt ................................... RMS reading of multiplication corresponding samples of input A (volts) and Input B (amperes) Full Scale Reading ....................................... 999 counts VA ...........................................................
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Meter DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs Meter Input Frequency Response....................... DC to 10 kHz (-3 dB) 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. Input Impedance ................ 1 MΩ (±1 %)//10 pF (±1.5 pF) General Input Coupling..............................................................DC Max. Input Voltage ...........
Specifications DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs 9 Diode AC Voltage (VAC) Maximum Voltage Reading ...................................... 2.8 V Ranges......500.0 mV, 5.000 V, 50.00 V, 500.0 V, 1100 V Open Circuit Voltage................................................. <4 V Full Scale Reading ........................................5000 counts Accuracy ............................................... ±(2 % +5 counts) Accuracy 15 Hz to 60 Hz..................................
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Amperes (AMP) Scope Record With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt Records scope waveforms in deep memory while displaying the waveform in Roll mode. Ranges .............................same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Probe Sensitivity ................. 100 µV/A, 1 mV/A, 10 mV/A, 100 mV/A, 1 V/A, 10 V/A, and 100 V/A Source...................................................... Input A, Input B Accuracy...........................
Specifications Zoom, Replay and Cursors 9 Zoom, Replay and Cursors Miscellaneous Zoom Display Horizontal Magnification Scope Record .............................................. up to 120x TrendPlot ........................................................up to 96x Scope................................................................up to 8x View Area.........................115 x 86 mm (4.5 x 3.4 inches) Replay Displays a maximum of 100 captured dual input Scope screens. Replay modes ...........
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Probe Calibration Optical InterfacePort Manual pulse adjustment and automatic DC adjustment with probe check. Type ..........................................RS-232, optically isolated Generator Output...................................... 3 Vpp / 500 Hz square wave Memory Number of Scope Memories ......................................... 10 Each memory can contain two waveforms plus corresponding setups Number of Recorder Memories..............................
Specifications Environmental Environmental Environmental ......................... MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Temperature Operating: battery only........................... 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) power adapter ...................... 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage .............................-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) Humidity Operating: 0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) .......................noncondensing 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F) .................................... 95 % 30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F) ........
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual VOLTAGE (Vrms) } 30 FREQUENCY (kHz) Figure 49. Max. Input Voltage vs. Frequency Note Measurement Category III refers to distribution level and fixed installation circuits inside a building. Measurement Category II refers to local level, which is applicable for appliances and portable equipment. 108 Figure 50. Safe Handling: Max.
9 Specifications 10:1 Probe 10:1 Probe Safety Max. Input Voltage............................ 1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III Max. Floating Voltage from any terminal to earth ground ........... 1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III Electrical specifications Input Impedance at probe tip ......10 MΩ ±2 %//14 pF ±2 pF Capacity Adjustment Range............................10 to 22 pF Attenuation at DC (1 MΩ input) .................................. 10 x Bandwidth (with FLUKE 199C) .....
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 190 series, including standard accessories, conforms with the EEC directive 89/336 for EMC immunity, as defined by EN-61326-1, with the addition of the following tables.
Index —1— 10-1 Voltage Probe, 89 —2— 2-mm Test Probes, 90 —4— 4-mm Test Probes, 3, 89 —A— A versus B, 20 A*B, 20 A+B, 20 A-B, 20 Accessories, 73, 88 AC-Coupling, 18 Acquiring the Waveform, 18 Altitude, 107, 109 Ampere Measurement, 29 Amperes, 100, 104 Analysis Functions, 41, 105 AS200 Accessory Set, 90 Auto Ranges, 31 Auto Set, 98 Automatic Connect-and-View Trigger, 97 Automatic Power Shutdown, 80 Automatic Scope Measurements, 13 Automatic Triggering, 54 Average, 15 —B— Banana Jack Inputs, 10, 27, 34
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Connecting A Printer, 70 Connections, 10, 27 Continuity, 102 Contrast, 78 CS20MA Current Shunt, 92 Current Measurement, 29 Current Probe, 29 Current Shunt, 92 Cursors Measurements, 46 —D— Date, 79 DC Voltage (VDC), 98, 103 Decibel (dB), 101 Delay, Trigger, 97 Deleting Screens, 67 Diode, 103 Display, 105 Displaying Recorded Data, 35, 38 DMM Measurements, 28 Documenting Screens, 69 Dot-join, 16 Dual Slope Triggering, 52 Duty Cycle, 100 Electrical Shock, 5 Electrical
Index (continued) Measurement Connections, 10, 27 Measurements, 13, 28 Measurements on Meter Inputs, 102 Mechanical, 106 Memory, 106 Meter Measurements, 28 Multi Meter Measurements, 28 —N— Navigating a Menu, 9 N-Cycle Triggering, 57 NiMH Battery, 84 NiMH Battery, 83 Noisy Waveforms, 20, 56 —O— Ohm (Ω), 102 Operating Time, 105 Optical Interface, 69, 70, 106 Oscilloscope, 96 OVERVIEW, 45 —P— PAC91, 70, 92 Parallel Print Cable, 92 Parallel Printer, 70 Parts, 88 Pass - Fail Testing, 24 Peak, 100 Performance
Fluke 192B - 196B/C - 199B/C Users Manual Scope Record, 104 Scope Record, 37 Screen Contrast, 78 Screen Without Menus, 10, 77 Serial Printer, 70 Service Manual, 92 Shock, 107 Single Shot, 56 Single Sweep Mode, 38 Slope, 52, 97 Slow Variations, 34 Smooth, 15 Soft Case, 92 Software, 3, 92 Software Version, 88 Specifications, 95 Spectrum, 21 Spike Capture, 17 Stand, 77 Storing, 83 SW90W Software, 3, 70, 92 —T— Temperature, 101, 103, 107, 109 Test Leads, 3 Test Probes, 3, 89 114 Tilt Stand, 77 Time, 79 Time