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All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Users Manual ® Fluke 123/124 Industrial ScopeMeter GB Sep 2002 © 2002 Fluke Corporation.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Users Manual ® 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. Symbols used with DC coupling selected and in manual Disposal information Equal potential inputs Earth Recycling information Double Insulation (Protection Class) Conformité Européenne UL listed Warning Should this manual...tool be used on the screen may damage the test tool. To guarantee user safety, all signals should first be found throughout the manual. A Warning identifies conditions and actions that the full signal content is ...
Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Safely Using the Test Tool Attention Carefully read the following safety information before using the test tool. Symbols used with DC coupling selected and in manual Disposal information Equal potential inputs Earth Recycling information Double Insulation (Protection Class) Conformité Européenne UL listed Warning Should this manual...tool be used on the screen may damage the test tool. To guarantee user safety, all signals should first be found throughout the manual. A Warning identifies conditions and actions that the full signal content is ...
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..."working voltage". The isolated input connectors have no exposed metal and are fully insulated to a voltage different from the line power. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual • Do not insert metal objects into connectors. • Always use , inspect the test leads for DC applications. Input Voltages...CAT III Input A and B via STL120 600 V CAT III Max. The terms 'Isolated' or 'Electrically floating' are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in the manner specified. Floating Voltage From any terminal to qualified personnel. The matter should be turned off and disconnected...
..."working voltage". The isolated input connectors have no exposed metal and are fully insulated to a voltage different from the line power. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual • Do not insert metal objects into connectors. • Always use , inspect the test leads for DC applications. Input Voltages...CAT III Input A and B via STL120 600 V CAT III Max. The terms 'Isolated' or 'Electrically floating' are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in the manner specified. Floating Voltage From any terminal to qualified personnel. The matter should be turned off and disconnected...
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The test tool turns on . Fluke 123 Fluke 124 Figure 1-2. The F4 key of Fluke 123 is used to restore the test tool settings as delivered from the factory, do the following: Turn the test tool off. Release. Now look at the display; Press and release. The Screen After Reset 8 Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to control the contrast; Press and hold. you should hear a double beep, indicating the Reset was successful. in Fluke 124 this key is used to switch the cursors on , and you will see a screen that looks like Figure 1-2.
The test tool turns on . Fluke 123 Fluke 124 Figure 1-2. The F4 key of Fluke 123 is used to restore the test tool settings as delivered from the factory, do the following: Turn the test tool off. Release. Now look at the display; Press and release. The Screen After Reset 8 Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Resetting the Test Tool If you want to control the contrast; Press and hold. you should hear a double beep, indicating the Reset was successful. in Fluke 124 this key is used to switch the cursors on , and you will see a screen that looks like Figure 1-2.
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..., the battery indicator informs you will see the input A waveform only. The bottom line displays the ranges/div and the power indicator (line or battery). Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Reading the Screen The screen is used to display the choices. Reading area (A): Displays the numeric readings.
..., the battery indicator informs you will see the input A waveform only. The bottom line displays the ranges/div and the power indicator (line or battery). Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Reading the Screen The screen is used to display the choices. Reading area (A): Displays the numeric readings.
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...). (See Figure 1-5.) Input A You can use only one COM (common) connection, or ensure that all single input measurements possible with the red input A . Measurement Connections Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Looking at the Measurement Connections Look at the same potential. 12 Figure 1-5.
...). (See Figure 1-5.) Input A You can use only one COM (common) connection, or ensure that all single input measurements possible with the red input A . Measurement Connections 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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HOLD appears at any time. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen You can use this function for the Touch Hold function: Open the INPUT A menu. Measure the signal. A beep indicates that a stable measurement ...
HOLD appears at any time. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Freezing the Screen You can use this function for the Touch Hold function: Open the INPUT A menu. Measure the signal. A beep indicates that a stable measurement ...
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This assures a stable display on the screen manually. Available settings are from 5 mV/div to select the manual range. MANUAL appears at the bottom of periods. Changing the Amplitude Enlarge the waveform. Decrease the number of the reading area. Reduce ... the range, the time base for both inputs, and the trigger information. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Press to 5 s/div in normal mode. Available settings are from 20 ns/div (Fluke 123) or 10 ns/div (Fluke 124) to automatically adjust the position, range, time base, and triggering.
This assures a stable display on the screen manually. Available settings are from 5 mV/div to select the manual range. MANUAL appears at the bottom of periods. Changing the Amplitude Enlarge the waveform. Decrease the number of the reading area. Reduce ... the range, the time base for both inputs, and the trigger information. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Press to 5 s/div in normal mode. Available settings are from 20 ns/div (Fluke 123) or 10 ns/div (Fluke 124) to automatically adjust the position, range, time base, and triggering.
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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. Highlight SMOOTH. Accept waveform smooth. Jump to suppress noise without smoothing are shown in Figure 1-11. 20 Figure 1-11. You can use waveform smooth to WAVEFORM MODE. Waveform samples with and without loss of bandwidth. Smoothing the Waveform
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. Highlight SMOOTH. Accept waveform smooth. Jump to suppress noise without smoothing are shown in Figure 1-11. 20 Figure 1-11. You can use waveform smooth to WAVEFORM MODE. Waveform samples with and without loss of bandwidth. Smoothing the Waveform
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... screen is full. The TrendPlot is displayed. 22 Date and time stamp shows the time of the most recent change in a MIN or MAX reading. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual TrendPlotting a Waveform The TrendPlot™ function plots the digital readings as the main (upper displayed) measurement of input A.
... screen is full. The TrendPlot is displayed. 22 Date and time stamp shows the time of the most recent change in a MIN or MAX reading. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual TrendPlotting a Waveform The TrendPlot™ function plots the digital readings as the main (upper displayed) measurement of input A.
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Run appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition is waiting for another single acquisition trigger. The test tool will now have a screen like Figure 1-14. To perform a next single acquisition, do the following: Wait for a trigger. Figure 1-14. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Wait appears on bottom of the screen to indicate that the test tool is triggered. Making a Single Acquisition 24 Hold appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition has been completed.
Run appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition is waiting for another single acquisition trigger. The test tool will now have a screen like Figure 1-14. To perform a next single acquisition, do the following: Wait for a trigger. Figure 1-14. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Wait appears on bottom of the screen to indicate that the test tool is triggered. Making a Single Acquisition 24 Hold appears on bottom of the screen when the single acquisition has been completed.
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... A on a DC signal. An inverted display is displayed as positive-going, providing a more meaningful viewing perspective in some cases. Reversing the Polarity of INPUT A). 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 Open the...
... A on a DC signal. An inverted display is displayed as positive-going, providing a more meaningful viewing perspective in some cases. Reversing the Polarity of INPUT A). 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 Open the...
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Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting the Trigger Parameters To trigger on bottom of the screen when no trigger is not valid. Highlight FREE RUN. Highlight >1 Hz 28 Note Setting ...
Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Selecting the Trigger Parameters To trigger on bottom of the screen when no trigger is not valid. Highlight FREE RUN. Highlight >1 Hz 28 Note Setting ...
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Measuring Video Signals 30 Figure 1-18. Accept the video trigger selections . 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.
Measuring Video Signals 30 Figure 1-18. Accept the video trigger selections . 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.
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... ( ) in front of the memory number. Fluke 123 has 10 memories while Fluke 124 has 20 memories. submenu. 32 Note that SAVE ... Observe that free memory locations are saved in memory location 7 and the instrument returns to memory, and recall them again for later use. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Saving and Recalling a Setup and a Screen You...
... ( ) in front of the memory number. Fluke 123 has 10 memories while Fluke 124 has 20 memories. submenu. 32 Note that SAVE ... Observe that free memory locations are saved in memory location 7 and the instrument returns to memory, and recall them again for later use. Fluke 123/124 Users Manual Saving and Recalling a Setup and a Screen You...
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... memory locations are displayed now. If you want to normal signal acquisition. The contents of the waveform in 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. If you want to clear all or just 1 screen + setups, do...
... memory locations are displayed now. If you want to normal signal acquisition. The contents of the waveform in 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. If you want to clear all or just 1 screen + setups, do...