Fluke 189 user manual Total current to circuit, Current through one component

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Making Measurements

Measuring Current 3

189 LOGGING MULTIMETER

AutoHOLD	FAST MN MX	LOGGING	YES
HOLD	MIN MAX	REL
	CANCEL	SAVE	NO
	Hz % ms	RANGE
SETUP	nS
	nS

ac+dc mV				F
ac+dc mV			C
ac+dc V				A
ac+dc V				mA	A
dB mV				A	A
dB V				A	mA
dB V				mA	ac+dc
				ac+dc
OFF				A
				ac+dc
				TEMPERATURE
A	mA		COM	V
A	A		COM	V
	A
10A MAX		400mA		CAT
FUSED		400mA		CAT
		FUSED		1000V

Total current to circuit

Circuit Power:

OFF to connect meter.

ON for measurement.

OFF to disconnect meter.

Current through one component

ach007f.eps

Figure 3-12. DC Current Measurement

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Contents Model 187 Lifetime Limited Warranty Table of Contents Making Measurements Model 187Iii Specifications MaintenanceList of Tables Model 187 List of Figures Viii Safety Information Before You StartContacting Fluke WWarning Safety InformationBefore You Start International Electrical Symbols SymbolsGetting Acquainted IntroductionTurning the Meter On Automatic Power Off Battery ConsiderationsAutomatic Backlight Off Low Battery IndicationRotary Switch Rotary SwitchPushbuttons PushbuttonsBlue Key Function Rotary Switch Selections Position Rotary Switch FunctionView MEM Rotary Switch PositionsButton Pushbuttons Yellow Button Description Function Yellow Button Function Pushbuttons Button DescriptionSelecting the Range Understanding the DisplayPrimary Display Secondary Display Bar GraphDisplay Features Number Feature Display Features Description 8.8.8 Display Features NumberDisplay Features Description Number FeatureFMS8888 HM8888 8.8 Display Features Number 51000Input Terminals Using the Input TerminalsDisplay Hold and AutoHOLD Using Display HoldUsing MIN MAX Using AutoHOLDModel 187 Min Max Avg Using Fast MN MXUsing Hold with MIN MAX or Fast MN MX Using Relative Mode RELMeasuring Voltage Making MeasurementsAC Voltage Measurement Measuring AC VoltageDBm Display DB Measurements in AC Volts FunctionsBoth AC and DC Voltage Measurements Measuring DC VoltageAC and DC Display AC over DC DC over ACCapacitors before measuring resistance Measuring ResistanceOFF Automatically subtract this value Testing for ContinuityUsing Conductance for High Resistance Tests For in-circuit tests, turn circuit power off Conductance Measurement Measuring Capacitance Capacitance Measurement Testing DiodesDiode Test Measuring Temperature Shock, do not connect the thermocouples toElectrically live circuits Input Ranges Measuring CurrentMeasuring Current Input Alert FeatureFollowing are some tips for measuring current Measuring AC Current11. AC Current Measurement Measuring DC Current Current through one component Total current to circuit13. Functions Allowing Frequency Measurement Measuring Frequency14. Hz Display Measuring Duty CycleMeasures Negative Pulse Measures Positive Pulse16. Duty Cycle Display Measuring Pulse WidthStart and Stop on Negative Slope Start and Stop on Positive Slope18. Pulse Width Display Model 187 Types of Memory Using Memory & Communications FeaturesSaved Readings Memory Logged Readings MemoryStoring Saved Readings Starting LoggingStopping Logging To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test Viewing Memory DataMEM View DisplayClearing Memory Using Communications 187Model 187 Selecting Setup Options Changing the Default SettingsFactory Default Function Specific Setup SelectionsPrecondition OptionChoices Common Setup SelectionsAdjusting the Temperature Offset Changing the Default Settings Setting the Power Off Timeout Selecting Display Resolution 3 1/2 or 4 1/2 DigitsSetting the Line Main Frequency Setting the 24-Hour ClockSaving Setup Options Returning to Factory DefaultsMaintenance Introduction General MaintenanceTesting the Fuses Replace F2 if Replace F1 if Displayed Replacing the Batteries Battery and Fuse Replacement Replacing the Fuses User-Replaceable PartsCase of Difficulty MP8 MP9 Safety and Compliances SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Feature Summary Basic Specifications Detailed Accuracy Specifications 45-1 kHz Accuracy Function20 kHz KHz-100 kHzDC a 500.00 Ω Capacitance Diode Test MIN MAX AVG Burden Voltage A, mA, µA Frequency Counter SensitivityInput Characteristics