Fluke fluke123 user manual Saving Battery Life, Setting the Power Down Timer

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Tips and Troubleshooting	3
Saving Battery Life

Saving Battery Life

When operated on the battery pack (no Power Adapter connected), the test tool conserves power by shuting itself down. If you have not pressed a key for at least 30 minutes, the test tool turns itself off automatically.

Note

If the Power Adapter is connected, there is no automatic power shutdown.

Although automatic power shutdown will not occur if TrendPlot is on, the backlight will dim. Recording will continue even if the battery pack is low, and retention of memories is not jeopardized.

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Open the submenu.

Highlight AFTER 5 MIN.

Accept the new power down time.

Setting the Power Down Timer

To extend battery life, the power shutdown time is set to 30 minutes after the last key press. To set the power shutdown to five minutes, do the following:

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Open the USER OPTIONS menu.

Highlight POWER DOWN ...

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Contents Fluke Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Service Centers Table of Contents Fluke Iii Specifications Statement of Conformity Declaration of ConformityManufacturer Sample testsModel Unpacking the Test Tool Kit# Description 123 123/SCCScopeMeter Test Tool Kit Safely Using the Test Tool Safely Using the Test Tool Fluke Powering the Test Tool Goal of this ChapterResetting the Test Tool Screen After ResetChanging Backlight Reading the Screen From full to emptyMaking Selections in a Menu Basic NavigationInput a Looking at the Measurement ConnectionsInput B Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and View Screen After an Auto SetMeasurement Setup Making MeasurementsHz and Vpp as Main Readings Holding a Stable Reading Freezing the ScreenTouch Hold OFF appears on Making Relative Measurements Making a Relative MeasurementChanging the Time Base Selecting Auto/Manual RangesChanging the Graphic Representation on the Screen Changing the AmplitudeObserve that the trigger identifier moves horizontally Positioning the Waveform on the ScreenOn the screen Smoothing the Waveform 11. Smoothing the WaveformDisplaying the Envelope of a Waveform 12. Displaying the Envelope of a WaveformTrendPlotting a Waveform Starting a TrendPlot functionTurning Off the TrendPlot Display Acquiring the WaveformChanging the TrendPlot Reading Making a Single Acquisition14. Making a Single Acquisition Recording Slow Signals over a Long Period of Time Start RecordingSelecting AC-Coupling Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed WaveformSetting Trigger Level and Slope Triggering on a Waveform     Selecting the Trigger ParametersIsolated Triggering Triggering on Video Signals 17. Isolated Triggering18. Measuring Video Signals Triggering on a Specific Video Line Saving Screens Saving and Recalling a Setup or a ScreenRecalling Screens Deleting Screens Using a Printer 19. Connecting a Serial Printer    Using FlukeView Software 21. Connecting a ComputerAbout this Chapter Cleaning the Test ToolStoring the Test Tool Charging the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackKeeping Batteries in Optimal Condition Replacing and Disposing of the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Replacing the Battery PackUsing and Adjusting 101 Scope Probes Adjusting Scope Probes  Standard Accessories Parts and AccessoriesCalibrating the Test Tool Standard Accessories Ordering CodeMaintaining the Test Tool Parts and Accessories Optional Accessories SW90WUsing the Tilt Stand Using the Tilt StandChanging the Information Language Setting the Grid Display Adjusting the Screen Contrast Changing the DisplayChanging Date and Time Saving Battery Life Setting the Power Down TimerChanging the Auto Set Options Using Proper Grounding PotentialBattery Testing of Fluke Accessories Solving Printing and Other Communication ErrorsFluke multimeter Introduction Performance CharacteristicsSafety Characteristics Environmental DataDual Input Oscilloscope VerticalRanges HorizontalTrigger Sampling Rate for both channels simultaneouslyDisplay Modes Advanced Scope FunctionsAuto Set Dual Input Meter Input a and Input BPulse Width Pulse PhaseDuty Cycle Duty Decibel dBAdvanced Meter Functions Display PowerMiscellaneous MemoryEnvironmental Electromagnetic Compatibility EMCMax. Input Voltage Input a and B SafetyUp to 400 Hz = 10 V/m Trace disturbance with STL120 No visible disturbance= 3 V/m Disturbance less than 10% of full scaleVDC, VAC, VAC+DC OHM, CONT, Diode CAP Index Fluke Index Fluke