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All rights reserved. Users Manual All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® Fluke 123/124 Industrial ScopeMeter GB Sep 2002 © 2002 Fluke Corporation.
All rights reserved. Users Manual All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® Fluke 123/124 Industrial ScopeMeter GB Sep 2002 © 2002 Fluke Corporation.
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen...16 Holding a Stable Reading 16 Making Relative Measurements 17 Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges 18 Changing the Graphic Representation on the Screen 18 TrendPlotting a Waveform 22 Acquiring the Waveform 23 Triggering on a Waveform 27 Saving and Recalling a Setup ...
Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen...16 Holding a Stable Reading 16 Making Relative Measurements 17 Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges 18 Changing the Graphic Representation on the Screen 18 TrendPlotting a Waveform 22 Acquiring the Waveform 23 Triggering on a Waveform 27 Saving and Recalling a Setup ...
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.../S Model 123 NiCd 2x) • • • • • Fluke 124 Model 124 NiMH 1x • Fluke 124/S Model 124 NiMH 2x) • • 2 See Chapter 2. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit The following items are included in your test tool kit. (see Figure 1.): # Description 1 Fluke Test Tool 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack 3 Power Adapter/Battery Charger 4 Shielded Test...
.../S Model 123 NiCd 2x) • • • • • Fluke 124 Model 124 NiMH 1x • Fluke 124/S Model 124 NiMH 2x) • • 2 See Chapter 2. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit The following items are included in your test tool kit. (see Figure 1.): # Description 1 Fluke Test Tool 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack 3 Power Adapter/Battery Charger 4 Shielded Test...
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Safely Using the Test Tool Attention Carefully read the following safety information before using the test tool. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that the full signal content is measured. Symbols used with DC coupling selected and in manual Disposal information Equal potential inputs...presence of dangerous voltages of the total signal. This can result in the next table. To guarantee user safety, all signals should first be found throughout the manual. This ensures that may not be representative of more than 42V peak (30V rms), not being ...
Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Safely Using the Test Tool Attention Carefully read the following safety information before using the test tool. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that the full signal content is measured. Symbols used with DC coupling selected and in manual Disposal information Equal potential inputs...presence of dangerous voltages of the total signal. This can result in the next table. To guarantee user safety, all signals should first be found throughout the manual. This ensures that may not be representative of more than 42V peak (30V rms), not being ...
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Max. The terms 'Isolated' or 'Electrically floating' are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in the manner specified. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual • Do not insert metal objects into connectors. • Always use , inspect the test leads for mechanical damage and replace damaged test leads! They should ...
Max. The terms 'Isolated' or 'Electrically floating' are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in the manner specified. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual • Do not insert metal objects into connectors. • Always use , inspect the test leads for mechanical damage and replace damaged test leads! They should ...
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you will see a screen that looks like Figure 1-2. The test tool turns on . Press and hold. Release. The Screen After Reset 8 Now look at the display; in Fluke 124 this key is used to restore the test tool settings as delivered from the factory, do the following: Turn the test tool off. you want to switch the cursors on , and you should hear a double beep, indicating the Reset was successful. The F4 key of Fluke 123 is used to control the contrast; Press and release. Fluke 123 Fluke 124 Figure 1-2.
Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you will see a screen that looks like Figure 1-2. The test tool turns on . Press and hold. Release. The Screen After Reset 8 Now look at the display; in Fluke 124 this key is used to restore the test tool settings as delivered from the factory, do the following: Turn the test tool off. you want to switch the cursors on , and you should hear a double beep, indicating the Reset was successful. The F4 key of Fluke 123 is used to control the contrast; Press and release. Fluke 123 Fluke 124 Figure 1-2.
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... menus with choices accessed with the arrow keys: . 10 Fluke 123 Fluke 124 Figure 1-3. The bottom line displays the ranges/div and the power indicator (line or battery). Because only input A is divided into three areas: Reading area, Waveform area, and Menu area. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Reading the Screen The screen is on , you will...
... menus with choices accessed with the arrow keys: . 10 Fluke 123 Fluke 124 Figure 1-3. The bottom line displays the ranges/div and the power indicator (line or battery). Because only input A is divided into three areas: Reading area, Waveform area, and Menu area. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Reading the Screen The screen is on , you will...
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..., use the black COMmon as single ground for low frequency measurements, and for all connections to COM are at the top of the test tool. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Looking at the Measurement Connections Look at the same potential. 12 Figure 1-5.
..., use the black COMmon as single ground for low frequency measurements, and for all connections to COM are at the top of the test tool. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Looking at the Measurement Connections Look at the same potential. 12 Figure 1-5.
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Making Measurements The reading area displays the numeric readings of the chosen measurements on the waveform that Hz is applied to the input jack. • ...
Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Making Measurements The reading area displays the numeric readings of the chosen measurements on the waveform that Hz is applied to the input jack. • ...
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... longs as you can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at the bottom of the screen. Use the following procedure for hands-free measurements. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen You can use this function for the Touch Hold function: Open the INPUT A menu. Freeze the screen. TOUCH HOLD OFF appears...
... longs as you can freeze the screen (all readings and waveforms) at the bottom of the screen. Use the following procedure for hands-free measurements. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen You can use this function for the Touch Hold function: Open the INPUT A menu. Freeze the screen. TOUCH HOLD OFF appears...
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... range, you can use the light-gray rocker keys to automatically adjust the position, range, time base, and triggering. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Press to change the graphic representation on the screen manually. This assures a stable display on nearly all waveforms. The bottom line shows the range, the time base for...
... range, you can use the light-gray rocker keys to automatically adjust the position, range, time base, and triggering. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Press to change the graphic representation on the screen manually. This assures a stable display on nearly all waveforms. The bottom line shows the range, the time base for...
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Smoothing the Waveform You can use waveform smooth to WAVEFORM MODE. Highlight SMOOTH. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Smoothing the Waveform To smooth the waveform, do the following: Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. Open the SCOPE OPTIONS submenu. Jump to suppress noise without smoothing are shown in Figure 1-11. 20 Figure 1-11. Accept waveform smooth. Waveform samples with and without loss of bandwidth.
Smoothing the Waveform You can use waveform smooth to WAVEFORM MODE. Highlight SMOOTH. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Smoothing the Waveform To smooth the waveform, do the following: Open the SCOPE INPUTS menu. Open the SCOPE OPTIONS submenu. Jump to suppress noise without smoothing are shown in Figure 1-11. 20 Figure 1-11. Accept waveform smooth. Waveform samples with and without loss of bandwidth.
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... When a new minimum value is detected , a beep occurs and the new minimum is full. The test tool records the minimum (MIN) reading as graphs. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual TrendPlotting a Waveform The TrendPlot™ function plots the digital readings as a function of the most recent change in a MIN or MAX reading. Automatic vertical scaling...
... When a new minimum value is detected , a beep occurs and the new minimum is full. The test tool records the minimum (MIN) reading as graphs. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual TrendPlotting a Waveform The TrendPlot™ function plots the digital readings as a function of the most recent change in a MIN or MAX reading. Automatic vertical scaling...
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Run appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition has been completed. The test tool will now have a screen like Figure 1-14. Hold appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition is waiting for another single acquisition trigger. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Wait appears on bottom of the screen to indicate that the test tool is triggered. To perform a next single acquisition, do the following: Wait for a trigger. Making a Single Acquisition 24 Figure 1-14.
Run appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition has been completed. The test tool will now have a screen like Figure 1-14. Hold appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition is waiting for another single acquisition trigger. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Wait appears on bottom of the screen to indicate that the test tool is triggered. To perform a next single acquisition, do the following: Wait for a trigger. Making a Single Acquisition 24 Figure 1-14.
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... a more meaningful viewing perspective in some cases. An inverted display is displayed as positive-going waveform is identified by trace identifier A on a DC signal. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting AC-Coupling Use AC-coupling when you wish to observe a small AC signal that rides on left of the waveform area. 26 Reversing the...
... a more meaningful viewing perspective in some cases. An inverted display is displayed as positive-going waveform is identified by trace identifier A on a DC signal. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting AC-Coupling Use AC-coupling when you wish to observe a small AC signal that rides on left of the waveform area. 26 Reversing the...
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... text in gray text on the input A waveform, with automatic screen update, and to >1Hz will slow down the auto range. Highlight FREE RUN. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting the Trigger Parameters To trigger on bottom of the screen when no trigger is not valid. Select FREE RUN. Note Setting the automatic triggering...
... text in gray text on the input A waveform, with automatic screen update, and to >1Hz will slow down the auto range. Highlight FREE RUN. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting the Trigger Parameters To trigger on bottom of the screen when no trigger is not valid. Select FREE RUN. Note Setting the automatic triggering...
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Measuring Video Signals 30 Figure 1-18. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Highlight POSITIVE. Trigger level and slope are now fixed. (See Figure 1-18.) Positive video is indicated as a "+" icon on bottom of the screen. Accept the video trigger selections .
Measuring Video Signals 30 Figure 1-18. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Highlight POSITIVE. Trigger level and slope are now fixed. (See Figure 1-18.) Positive video is indicated as a "+" icon on bottom of the screen. Accept the video trigger selections .
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... the SAVE/PRINT menu. submenu. 32 Note that free memory locations are saved in front of the memory number. Highlight memory location 7. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Saving and Recalling a Setup and a Screen You can save a screen and the related settings. is already highlighted and that SAVE ... In... To save Screens and Setups to normal signal acquisition again. Open the SAVE ... Save the actual screen and settings. Fluke 123 has 10 memories while Fluke 124 has 20 memories. Observe that the screen is frozen until you can save a screen and setups in e.g. The actual...
... the SAVE/PRINT menu. submenu. 32 Note that free memory locations are saved in front of the memory number. Highlight memory location 7. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Saving and Recalling a Setup and a Screen You can save a screen and the related settings. is already highlighted and that SAVE ... In... To save Screens and Setups to normal signal acquisition again. Open the SAVE ... Save the actual screen and settings. Fluke 123 has 10 memories while Fluke 124 has 20 memories. Observe that the screen is frozen until you can save a screen and setups in e.g. The actual...
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... returns to clear just 1 memory location (e.g. Highlight memory 7. 34 Observe that the settings and date/time of creation of memory 7 are indicated with a closed square. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Deleting Screens and Associated Setups To delete all memory locations, press F3 DELETE ALL.
... returns to clear just 1 memory location (e.g. Highlight memory 7. 34 Observe that the settings and date/time of creation of memory 7 are indicated with a closed square. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Deleting Screens and Associated Setups To delete all memory locations, press F3 DELETE ALL.