Fluke 196C/199C ScopeMeter Users Manual 4822 872 30482 October 2001 © 2001 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 196C/199C Users Manual Analyzing Waveforms .................................................................................................... 22 2 Using The Multimeter .................................................................................................. 23 Making Meter Connections ............................................................................................ Making Multimeter Measurements .................................................................................
Contents (continued) Triggering on Video Signals ........................................................................................... 53 Triggering on Pulses ...................................................................................................... 55 6 Using Memory, PC and Printer.................................................................................... 59 Saving and Recalling .....................................................................................................
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Displaying Calibration Information ................................................................................. 82 Parts and Accessories ................................................................................................... 82 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 87 9 Specifications............................................................................................
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 196C/199C 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 196C/199C Users Manual Unpacking the Test Tool Kit Note The following items are included in your test tool kit: When new, the rechargeable NiMH battery is not fully charged. See Chapter 8. Figure 1.
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit # Description # Description 1 ScopeMeter Test Tool 7 2 Battery Charger (country dependent) 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) Accessory Set a) 2-mm Test Probe for Probe Tip (gray) b) Industrial Alligator for Probe Tip (gray) c) 2-mm Test Probe for Banan
Fluke 196C/199C 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 196C/199C 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 2 to power the test tool from a standard ac outlet. See Chapter 8 for instructions on using battery power.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 196C/199C 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 196C/199C 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 196C/199C 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 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 196C/199C 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. Figure 10. Using Persistence to Observe Dynamic Signals When you select Envelope: On, the test tool displays the upper and lower boundaries of dynamic waveforms. 4 16 Select Digital Persistence: Infinite, Envelope: Off. Start monitoring the waveform.
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 196C/199C 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. Observe that the bottom left of the screen displays the .
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 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 196C/199C Users Manual Working with Noisy Waveforms Using Waveform Mathematics Functions 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. When adding (A+B), subtracting (A-B), or multiplying (A*B) the input A and input B waveform, the test tool will display the mathematical result waveform and the input A and input B waveforms.
Using The Scope Acquiring Waveforms 3 Jump to Waveform: and Select Mathematics... to open the Mathematics menu. 1 Comparing Waveforms 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: 4 5 Select Function: A+B, A-B, A*B or A vs B. 1 Display the SCOPE key labels. 2 Open the Waveform Options menu. 3 Jump to Reference: and accept New.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual 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”.
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 11.) Figure 11.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 12.) 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 12.
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 13. Measurement Setup 3 Open the Measurement menu.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 14. Figure 14.
Using The Multimeter Freezing the Readings 2 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. Observe how the bargraph sensitivity changes.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 15.) 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 16.) Figure 16.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 Apply a signal to the red BNC input A and turn on Reading 1 in scope mode 2 Open the RECORDER main menu. 3 Highlight Trend Plot (Scope). 4 Start the TrendPlot recording.
Using The Recorder Functions Plotting Measurements Over Time (TrendPlot™) 3 Displaying Recorded Data When in normal view (NORMAL), only the nine 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 17.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 and jump to the next field. Now the recorded time and the current time appear at the bottom of the screen. The options Reading 1 and Reading 2 allow you to select the scope readings to be recorded.
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 196C/199C Users Manual Displaying Recorded Data Using ScopeRecord 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. Run When Triggered to continue recording as long as a next trigger comes within 1 division in view all mode. Figure 19.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual 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 nine 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”. Figure 20.
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 196C/199C 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 21). 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 21.
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 196C/199C 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, HOLD 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 196C/199C 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, 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 If necessary, choose the trace: TRACE A ,B, or M (Mathematics). 4 Highlight the left cursor.
Fluke 196C/199C 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. For other cursor measurements on a A+B, A-B or A*B waveform no reading will be available if the input A and input B measurement unit are different. 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).
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 196C/199C Users Manual Setting Trigger Level and Slope The Connect-and-View™ function enables hands-off triggering to display complex unknown signals. 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. From this point, you can take over the basic trigger controls such as level, slope and delay.
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 196C/199C 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: 5 When Free Run is selected, the test tool updates the screen even if there are no triggers. A trace always appears on the screen. When On Trigger is selected, the test tool needs a trigger to display a waveform.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Triggering on Noisy Waveforms Making a Single Acquisition 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: To catch single events, you can perform a single shot acquisition (one-time screen update). To set up the test tool for a single shot of the input A waveform, continue from step 3 again: 4 5 Select On Trigger, jump to Noise reject Filter.
Triggering on Waveforms Triggering on Edges 5 The test tool will now have a screen like Figure 28. 6 Arm the test tool for a new single shot. Tip The test tool stores all single shots in the replay memory. Use the Replay function to look at all the stored single shots. Figure 28.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 29. 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 30. 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 196C/199C 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). Use ALL LINES to trigger on all line synchronization pulses (horizontal synchronization). To trigger on the second half of the frame, do the following: 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 196C/199C 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 31.) 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. 56 Figure 31.
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 196C/199C 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 32.
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 196C/199C 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 ( ). 60 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 196C/199C 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 196C/199C 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 To print a screen directly to a printer, use one of the following adapters: The Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable (PM9080) to connect a serial printer to the OPTICAL PORT of the test tool. (See Figure 34.
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. 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 196C/199C Users Manual Figure 36. Probing Using 2-mm Heavy Duty Test Probes Warning Figure 38. Heavy Duty Fixed Connections for Scope Measurements Using Industrial Alligator Clips To avoid electrical shock or fire, do not connect the ground spring to voltages higher than 30 Vrms from earth ground. Figure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Ground Spring 68 Figure 39.
Tips Using the Standard Accessories Figure 40. Electronic Connections for Scope Measurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip Grounding Figure 41. Fixed Electronic Connections for Scope Measurements with Fixed External Triggering 7 Figure 42. Manual Probing for Meter Measurements using 2-mm Test Probes Figure 43.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual 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.
Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs ANALOG INPUT ANALOG GROUND Figure 44. Parasitic capacitance between probes, instrument and environment DC BUS MOTION/MOTOR CONTROLLER 7 DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL GROUND Figure 46. Correct connection of reference leads ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONTROLLER + ANALOG GROUND DIGITAL GROUND M DIGITAL GROUND DC BUS Figure 47. Wrong connection of reference leads Figure 45.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual 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 48. 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.
Tips Changing the Information Language 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. The combination of selectable languages (one or more) depends on the version ordered. To adjust the contrast and backlight brightness, do the following: In this example you can select English or French .
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Changing the Display Color 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. 4 Choose display mode Color or Black and White, and accept it.
Tips Saving Battery Life 6 Choose 19, jump to Format. 7 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.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual 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 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.
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 196C/199C 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: indicates that there are typically five minutes symbol 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 196C/199C 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. The calibration consists of a high frequency adjustment and a dc calibration for 10:1 probes.
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 50.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Displaying Calibration Information Parts and Accessories You can display version number and calibration date: Standard Accessories 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. Standard Accessories 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 * The 230V rating of the BC190/808 is not for use in North America.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 196C/199C Users Manual Optional Accessories Item Ordering Code Software & Cable Carrying Case Kit SCC190 Set contains the following parts: PM9080 Optically Isolated RS-232 Adapter/Cable C190 Hard Carrying Case ® ® ® ® ® FlukeView ScopeMeter Software for Windows 95 , 98 , Me , ® ® 2000 and NT4 SW90W 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 Service Manual Ite
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 196C/199C 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. Environmental Data The environmental data mentioned in this manual are based on the results of the manufacturer’s verification procedures.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Dual Input Oscilloscope Isolated Inputs A and B (Vertical) Bandwidth, DC Coupled FLUKE 199C ....................................... 200 MHz (-3 dB) FLUKE 196C ....................................... 100 MHz (-3 dB) Lower Frequency Limit, AC Coupled with 10:1 probe......................................... <2 Hz (-3 dB) direct (1:1) ................................................ <5 Hz (-3 dB) Rise Time FLUKE 199C ........................................................1.
Specifications Dual Input Oscilloscope Record Length Scope Record Mode........... 27500 points on each input Scope Normal Mode............. 1000 points on each input Scope Glitch Capture Mode ... 500 points on each input 9 Trigger Level Control Range ......................... ±4 divisions Waveform Display................ A, B, A+B, A-B, A*B, A vs B Normal, Average (2,4,8,64 x), Persistence Trigger Sensitivity A and B DC to 5 MHz at >5 mV/div ......................... 0.
Fluke 196C/199C 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 unless the probe has been calibrated on the test tool. 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 196C/199C 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 196C/199C 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 196C/199C Users Manual Amperes (AMP) Source......................................................Input A, Input B With Optional Current Probe or Current Shunt Max. Sample Speed (10 ms/div to 1 min/div) ...... 20 MS/s Ranges............................. same as VDC, VAC, VAC+DC Glitch capture (10 ms/div to 1 min/div) .................... 50 ns Probe Sensitivity .................100 µV/A, 1 mV/A, 10 mV/A, 100 mV/A, 1 V/A, 10 V/A, and 100 V/A Time/Div in normal mode ...............
Specifications Zoom, Replay and Cursors 9 Zoom, Replay and Cursors Miscellaneous Zoom Display Horizontal Magnification Scope Record ............................................. up to 100x TrendPlot........................................................ up to 50x Scope ............................................................... up to 8x View Area ...................................... 144 mm (5.65 inches) Replay Displays a maximum of 100 captured dual input Scope screens. Replay modes .........
Fluke 196C/199C 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) 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Emission and immunitiy............ EN-IEC61326-1 (1997) Enclosure Protection .............................
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Safety Designed for measurements on 1000 V Category II Installations, 600 V Category III Installations, Pollution Degree 2, per: • ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994 • EN61010-1 (1993) (IEC1010-1) • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.1010.1-92 • UL3111-1 Max. Input Voltages Input A and B directly ............................... 300 V CAT III Input A and B via 10:1 probe................... 1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III METER/EXT TRIG inputs........................ 1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III Max.
Specifications 10:1 Probe 9 10:1 Probe Safety Max. Input Voltage ............................1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III Max. Floating Voltage from any terminal to ground.....................1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III up to 400 Hz 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 (±2 %) Figure 52. Safe Handling: Max.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual MAX. INPUT VOLTAGE (Vrms) 1000 MAX. VOLTAGE FROM PROBE REFERENCE TO GROUND 1000 CAT II CAT III 500 500 200 200 100 100 50 50 20 20 10 10 5 5 2 2 1 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 53. Max. Voltage From Probe Tip to Ground and From Probe Tip to Probe Reference 104 CAT II 1 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 CAT III 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 54. Safe Handling: Max.
Specifications Electromagnetic Immunity 9 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.
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Index —1— 10-1 Voltage Probe, 83 —2— 2-mm Test Probes, 3, 84 —4— 4-mm Test Probes, 3, 83 —A— A versus B, 20 A*B, 20 A+B, 20 A-B, 20 Accessories, 67, 82 AC-Coupling, 18 Acquiring the Waveform, 18 Altitude, 101, 103 Ampere Measurement, 25 Amperes, 94, 98 Analysis Functions, 37, 99 AS200 Accessory Set, 3, 84 Auto Ranges, 27 Auto Set, 92 Automatic Connect-and-View Trigger, 91 Automatic Power Shutdown, 75 Automatic Scope Measurements, 13 Automatic Triggering, 48 Average, 15 —B— Banana Jack Inputs, 10, 23,
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Calibration, 100 Capturing 100 Screens, 39, 92 Case, 86 Charge Time, 99 Charger, 83 Charging, 78 Cleaning, 77 Clear Menu, 10, 72 Common Leads, 3 Connect-and-View, 45, 92 Connecting a Computer, 63 Connecting A Printer, 64 Connections, 10, 23 Continuity, 96 Contrast, 73 CS20MA Current Shunt, 86 Current Measurement, 25 Current Probe, 25 Current Shunt, 86 Cursors Measurements, 42 Display, 99 Displaying Recorded Data, 31, 34 DMM Measurements, 24 Documenting Screens, 63 Duty Cycle, 9
Index (continued) —M— Maintenance, 77 Manual, 85 Manual Ranges, 27 Mathematics Functions, 20 Max. Floating Voltage, 102, 103 Max.
Fluke 196C/199C Users Manual Saving, 60 SCC 190, 64, 86 Scope, 90 Scope Connections, 11, 68 Scope Cursor Measurements, 99 Scope Measurements, 13 Scope Record, 98 Scope Record, 33 Screen Contrast, 73 Screen Without Menus, 10, 72 Serial Printer, 64 Service Manual, 86 Shock, 101 Single Shot, 50 Single Sweep Mode, 34 Slope, 46, 91 Slow Variations, 30 Smooth, 15 Soft Case, 86 Software, 3, 86 Software Version, 82 Specifications, 89 Spike Capture, 17 Stand, 72 110 Storing, 77 SW90W Software, 3, 64, 86 —T— Tempe
