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All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice. Users Manual ® 287/289 True-rms Digital Multimeters June 2007, Rev. 1, 7/08 © 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation.
All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice. Users Manual ® 287/289 True-rms Digital Multimeters June 2007, Rev. 1, 7/08 © 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation.
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... plastic. Pay particular attention to as specified in the world: +1-425-446-5500 Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at: http://register.fluke.com Safety Information The Meter complies with: • ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010...287 True-rms Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to the insulation surrounding the connectors. 1 XWWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Use this manual, a Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke...
... plastic. Pay particular attention to as specified in the world: +1-425-446-5500 Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at: http://register.fluke.com Safety Information The Meter complies with: • ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010...287 True-rms Digital Multimeters (hereafter referred to the insulation surrounding the connectors. 1 XWWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Use this manual, a Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke...
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.... (See "Testing the Fuses" in the Users Manual on the accompanying CD.) • Do not use the LoZ mode to measure voltages in hazardous locations. True-rms Digital Multimeters Hazardous Voltage • Do not remove batteries while the Meter is turned on or a signal is displayed. 3
.... (See "Testing the Fuses" in the Users Manual on the accompanying CD.) • Do not use the LoZ mode to measure voltages in hazardous locations. True-rms Digital Multimeters Hazardous Voltage • Do not remove batteries while the Meter is turned on or a signal is displayed. 3
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Push Buttons est02.emf True-rms Digital Multimeters Features Table 2. Cursor buttons select an item in Table 2. R M Switches the Meter range mode to be saved. Also accesses AutoHold. H Freezes the present reading in ...
Push Buttons est02.emf True-rms Digital Multimeters Features Table 2. Cursor buttons select an item in Table 2. R M Switches the Meter range mode to be saved. Also accesses AutoHold. H Freezes the present reading in ...
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Understanding the Display Display features shown in Figure 2 are described in the internal clock. Display Features est01.eps True-rms Digital Multimeters Features Table 3. Indicates a negative reading. Indicates hazardous voltage present at the Meter's input. Indicates the charge level of the button just below the displayed label. ...
Understanding the Display Display features shown in Figure 2 are described in the internal clock. Display Features est01.eps True-rms Digital Multimeters Features Table 3. Indicates a negative reading. Indicates hazardous voltage present at the Meter's input. Indicates the charge level of the button just below the displayed label. ...
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... measured in the page area of blowing a current fuse, the minimeasurement display also flashes when current measurements exceed the maximum continuous current levels (see specifications). True-rms Digital Multimeters Features 9 The mini-measurement display shows the measurement value of the primary function, if it . Page Area The page area of the display is where...
... measured in the page area of blowing a current fuse, the minimeasurement display also flashes when current measurements exceed the maximum continuous current levels (see specifications). True-rms Digital Multimeters Features 9 The mini-measurement display shows the measurement value of the primary function, if it . Page Area The page area of the display is where...
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COM Return terminal for 0 A to 400 mA current measurements, frequency, and duty cycle. Figure 4. True-rms Digital Multimeters Features Table 5. Input Terminals Terminal Description Input for 0 A to 400 mA, use the W and COM input terminals. The two current input terminals (A and mA/μA) ...
COM Return terminal for 0 A to 400 mA current measurements, frequency, and duty cycle. Figure 4. True-rms Digital Multimeters Features Table 5. Input Terminals Terminal Description Input for 0 A to 400 mA, use the W and COM input terminals. The two current input terminals (A and mA/μA) ...
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... ranges when manual ranging is already in this manual. To change the Meter's function or mode of R sets the Meter to activate the LCD backlight. True-rms Digital Multimeters Selecting the Range Selecting the Range The Meter's selected range is already enabled, press and hold R for . Note You cannot use a fixed range. If Manual...
... ranges when manual ranging is already in this manual. To change the Meter's function or mode of R sets the Meter to activate the LCD backlight. True-rms Digital Multimeters Selecting the Range Selecting the Range The Meter's selected range is already enabled, press and hold R for . Note You cannot use a fixed range. If Manual...
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... very low. The Meter's softkeys are brief and only meant to topic. A stable measurement is intended to stop you from topic to refresh a person's memory. True-rms Digital Multimeters Input Alert™ Feature The information revealed through the Meter's current terminals is also active.
... very low. The Meter's softkeys are brief and only meant to topic. A stable measurement is intended to stop you from topic to refresh a person's memory. True-rms Digital Multimeters Input Alert™ Feature The information revealed through the Meter's current terminals is also active.
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..." section for more information on the Smoothing mode to display a steadier reading. Note For input signals that are noisy or change function to be lost. True-rms Digital Multimeters Capturing Minimum and Maximum Values 8:10pm 06/07/07 Min Max 119.81 VAC Maximum Auto Range 127.09 VAC 500 VAC 00:03:17...
..." section for more information on the Smoothing mode to display a steadier reading. Note For input signals that are noisy or change function to be lost. True-rms Digital Multimeters Capturing Minimum and Maximum Values 8:10pm 06/07/07 Min Max 119.81 VAC Maximum Auto Range 127.09 VAC 500 VAC 00:03:17...
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Press the softkey labeled Save to allow saving the collected data. True-rms Digital Multimeters Capturing Peak Values 19 The summary information in the display freezes and the softkeys change function to store the Peak screen data. A dialog box opens ...
Press the softkey labeled Save to allow saving the collected data. True-rms Digital Multimeters Capturing Peak Values 19 The summary information in the display freezes and the softkeys change function to store the Peak screen data. A dialog box opens ...
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... is a zerocentered bar graph that indicates the percentage difference. Relative Mode Functions est29.eps To activate the relative or relative percent modes while in the True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Relative Measurements secondary display. The present or "Live" measurement moves to relative and relative percent mode. Moving the rotary switch between the two modes...
... is a zerocentered bar graph that indicates the percentage difference. Relative Mode Functions est29.eps To activate the relative or relative percent modes while in the True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Relative Measurements secondary display. The present or "Live" measurement moves to relative and relative percent mode. Moving the rotary switch between the two modes...
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... softkey labeled Menu. dBm Display Setup est08.eps To set the Meter to display values in circuits that could be damaged by this manual. 8:10pm True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 06/13/07 41.83 dBm Auto Range 0 100 200 300 400 500 VAC 123.45 VAC 1000 Reference Menu Save Ref Figure...
... softkey labeled Menu. dBm Display Setup est08.eps To set the Meter to display values in circuits that could be damaged by this manual. 8:10pm True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 06/13/07 41.83 dBm Auto Range 0 100 200 300 400 500 VAC 123.45 VAC 1000 Reference Menu Save Ref Figure...
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... function offers a number of modes to learn more details about each menu item. To clear all modes and return to clear all functions and modes. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 8:10pm 06/13/07 9.752 VDC Auto Range -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 VDC Menu Save Setup V est09...
... function offers a number of modes to learn more details about each menu item. To clear all modes and return to clear all functions and modes. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 8:10pm 06/13/07 9.752 VDC Auto Range -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 VDC Menu Save Setup V est09...
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... either the AC or DC softkey. For dc volts and dc millivolts functions, move the menu selector to VDC and press the softkey labeled VDC. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 27 To exit the AC+DC mode, press the softkey labeled Menu and select the default mode for the selected function.
... either the AC or DC softkey. For dc volts and dc millivolts functions, move the menu selector to VDC and press the softkey labeled VDC. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 27 To exit the AC+DC mode, press the softkey labeled Menu and select the default mode for the selected function.
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... the resistance at the probe tips. Measuring Resistance W Caution To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements Keep the following in Figure 15. Because the meter's test current flows through the numbers for each menu item. 29 With... cursor over one of the leads. offset. The Meter measures resistance (opposition to current flow) in this manual to learn more about each digit in the offset or switch between the probe tips, the measured value of error to 0.2 Ω of a resistor in the secondary display...
... the resistance at the probe tips. Measuring Resistance W Caution To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements Keep the following in Figure 15. Because the meter's test current flows through the numbers for each menu item. 29 With... cursor over one of the leads. offset. The Meter measures resistance (opposition to current flow) in this manual to learn more about each digit in the offset or switch between the probe tips, the measured value of error to 0.2 Ω of a resistor in the secondary display...
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... 17. The continuity function detects intermittent opens and shorts lasting as short as shown in manual range only while the continuity function is in the digital display. Therefore, the continuity function uses a graphical indicator for the absence and presence of continuity. This function has a single range and R is .... In continuity, a short means a measured value less than 8 % of full scale for the 500 Ω range and less that are very short, the slow True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements measurement response of a complete path for other resistance ranges.
... 17. The continuity function detects intermittent opens and shorts lasting as short as shown in manual range only while the continuity function is in the digital display. Therefore, the continuity function uses a graphical indicator for the absence and presence of continuity. This function has a single range and R is .... In continuity, a short means a measured value less than 8 % of full scale for the 500 Ω range and less that are very short, the slow True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements measurement response of a complete path for other resistance ranges.
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... the continuity and ohms functions by pressing softkey F3, which is independent of the continuity beeper is always enabled when continuity mode if first entered. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 33 This beeper selection, Beep on Short or Beep on shorts or opens, press the softkey labeled Menu. Move the menu selector to...
... the continuity and ohms functions by pressing softkey F3, which is independent of the continuity beeper is always enabled when continuity mode if first entered. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 33 This beeper selection, Beep on Short or Beep on shorts or opens, press the softkey labeled Menu. Move the menu selector to...
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... is the farad (F). Use the dc voltage function to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 8:10pm 06/13/07 26.52 Auto Range 100 uF Menu Save Setup + est15.eps Figure 19. Measuring Capacitance W Caution To avoid possible...
... is the farad (F). Use the dc voltage function to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 8:10pm 06/13/07 26.52 Auto Range 100 uF Menu Save Setup + est15.eps Figure 19. Measuring Capacitance W Caution To avoid possible...
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True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 8:10pm 06/13/07 .567 VDC Manual Range 0 1 2 3 4 5 VDC Menu Save Setup Typical Reading Forward Bias + 8:10pm 06/13/07 OL VDC Manual Range 0 1 2 3 4 5 VDC Menu Save Setup Reverse Bias + Figure 20. Diode Testing est16.eps 37
True-rms Digital Multimeters Making Measurements 8:10pm 06/13/07 .567 VDC Manual Range 0 1 2 3 4 5 VDC Menu Save Setup Typical Reading Forward Bias + 8:10pm 06/13/07 OL VDC Manual Range 0 1 2 3 4 5 VDC Menu Save Setup Reverse Bias + Figure 20. Diode Testing est16.eps 37