Fluke 43B user manual Troubleshooting

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Fluke 43B

Users Manual

Troubleshooting

The Fluke 43B Does Not Start Up

•The batteries may be dead. Charge the batteries first: power the Fluke 43B with the power adapter without turning it on. After about 15 minutes, try turning on the Fluke 43B again.

The Screen Remains Black

•Make sure that the Fluke 43B is turned on.

•There might be a problem with the contrast. Turn the Fluke 43B off and on again. Now use the up and down keys to adjust the contrast.

The Batteries Operate less than Four Hours

•The battery may be in poor condition. Try refreshing the battery as described in Chapter 2 “Extending Battery Operation Time”.

FlukeView Does Not Recognize the Fluke 43B

•Make sure that the Fluke 43B is turned on.

•Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected between the Fluke 43B and the PC.

•Make sure that the correct COM port is selected in FlukeView. If necessary, change the COM port setting or connect the interface cable to another COM port.

The Printer Does Not Print

•Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected between the Fluke 43B and the printer.

•Make sure that you have selected the correct printer type (see Chapter 1: “Selecting a Printer Type”).

•Make sure that the baud rate you have selected, matches with the baud rate of the printer. If not, select another baud rate (see Chapter 1: “Selecting a Printer Type”).

•If you are using the PAC91, make sure that it is turned on.

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Contents Fluke 43B Placing Orders and Getting Assistance Table of Contents Index Carrying Case Contents UnpackingSafety Information Read First Safety Information Read First Fault protection. This is denoted by the symbol Current ProbePowering the Fluke 43B Powering the Fluke 43BOpening Screen Inputs Measurement ConnectionsMain Menu Introducing the Fluke 43B Main Menu Harmonics PowerVolts / Amps / Hertz Inrush Current Sags & SwellsTransients Time resolution in Sags & Swells and Record modes Screen with 16 minutes time scale Instrument Setup Setting the DateSetting the Time Adjusting the Contrast Selecting Probes Move to the probe settings for input Setting up the Harmonic- and Power Function Harmonics- and Power Settings Harmonics settings Power settingsSelecting a Language Using FlukeView Software Connecting a ComputerUsing a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterSelecting a Printer Type Resetting the Fluke 43B Resetting the Fluke 43BFluke 43B Cleaning the Current Probe Cleaning and StorageCleaning the Fluke 43B Storing the Fluke 43BBatteries Charging the BatteriesExtending Battery Operation Time Replacing the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Ordering Code Ordering CodesReplaceable Parts Fluke 43B Ordering Code Applications Guide ManualsItem Cont’d Ordering Code FlukeView User Information Ordering CodeTroubleshooting Introduction Safety CharacteristicsPerformance Characteristics Environmental DataSafety Specifications Maximum input voltage Input 1Volts / Amps / Hertz Function SpecificationsPower HarmonicsInrush Current Sags & SwellsTransients Vertical Input ImpedanceHorizontal Scope readings DC, a DCDiode TemperatureOhm ContinuityMemory MiscellaneousDisplay MechanicalAccuracy Electrical SpecificationsCurrent Probe 80i-500S AltitudeElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Environmental ConditionsHumidity Disturbance with test leads TL24 or Current Clamp 80i-500s Disturbance with test leads TL24 in scope modeElectromagnetic Immunity Statement of Conformity Declaration of ConformityManufacturer Sample testsLimited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Index Save Key. See Applications Man Ual