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Table of Contents
Using The Scope
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Using The Multimeter
Using The Recorder Functions
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
Maintaining the Test Tool
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Using Memory, PC and Printer
Tips
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Specifications
Statement of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit
Manufacturer
Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit
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fully charged. See Chapter
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit
2Battery Charger country dependent
#Description
10 Shipment box basic version only
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Safety Information Read First
To avoid electrical shock or fire
Do not insert metal objects into connectors
Safety Information Read First
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If Safety Features are Impaired
impair the protection provided by the equipment
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Using The Scope
Powering the Test Tool
Figure 2. Powering the Test Tool
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Resetting the Test Tool
Figure 3. The Screen After Reset
Figure 4. Basic Navigation
Using The Scope
through a menu without changing the settings
Navigating a Menu
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Hiding Key Labels and Menus
Input Connections
Figure 5. Measurement Connections
Using The Scope
Making Scope Connections
Making Scope Connections
Figure 6. Scope Connections
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Figure 7. The Screen After an Auto Set
Using The Scope
Making Automatic Scope Measurements
Making Automatic Scope Measurements
Users Manual
Freezing the Screen
Figure 8. Hz and V peak-peakas Scope Readings
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Capture
Using Average, Persistence and Glitch
Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms
Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture
Digital Persistence Infinite
Using Persistence to Display Waveforms
Figure 10. Using Persistence to Observe Dynamic
Persistence... menu
Exit the menu
Displaying Glitches
Suppressing High Frequency Noise
Select Glitch Detect On
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Acquiring Waveforms
Selecting AC-Coupling
Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Waveform
Select and accept Variable
Variable Input Sensitivity
Open the Input A Options
menu
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Using Waveform Mathematics Functions
Working with Noisy Waveforms
Select 10kHz HF reject to
Mathematics menu
Comparing Waveforms
Jump to Waveform and Select
Mathematics... to open the
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Analyzing Waveforms
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Using The Multimeter
Making Meter Connections
Figure 11. Meter Connections
Highlight Ohms
Making Multimeter Measurements
Measuring Resistance Values
Figure 12. Resistor Value Readings
Making Multimeter Measurements
Using The Multimeter
Figure 13. Measurement Setup
Making a Current Measurement
current probe. Highlight the
Figure 14. Ampere Measurement Readings
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Observe the sensitivity of the
Increase or decrease the range
Freezing the Readings
Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges
Activate manual ranging
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Making Relative Measurements
Figure 15. Making a Relative Measurement
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Using The Recorder Functions
Opening the Recorder Main Menu
Figure 16. Recorder Main Menu
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Plotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlot
Starting a TrendPlot Function
Highlight Trend Plot Scope
Figure 17. TrendPlot Reading
Using The Recorder Functions
Displaying Recorded Data
Plotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlot
Exit the recorder function
Changing the Recorder Options
Turning Off the TrendPlot Display
Open the Recorder Options
Figure 18. Recording Waveforms
Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep
Memory Scope Record
Starting a Scope Record Function
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Using ScopeRecord in Single Sweep Mode
Open the Recorder options
Displaying Recorded Data
Select on EXT. ... to open the
Figure 19. Scope Record Using External Triggering
Jump to Display Glitches
Jump to Mode
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Analyzing a TrendPlot or Scope Record
Figure 20. Triggered Single Sweep Recording
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Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens
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Replaying Step-by-Step
Figure 21. Replaying a Waveform
Capturing 100 Intermittents Automatically
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
Replaying Continuously
Turning Off the Replay Function
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Zooming in on a Waveform
Figure 22. Zooming in a Waveform
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
Displaying the Zoomed Waveform
Turning Off the Zoom Function
Zooming in on a Waveform
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Using Horizontal Cursors on a Waveform
Making Cursor Measurements
Figure 23. Voltage Measurement with Cursors
Turn off the cursors
Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform
Making Cursor Measurements
Figure 24. Time Measurement with Cursors
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Using Cursors on a A+B, A-Bor A*B Waveform
Making Rise Time Measurements
Figure 25. Risetime Measurement
About this Chapter
Triggering on Waveforms
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Setting Trigger Level and Slope
Adjust the trigger level
Figure 26. Screen with all Trigger Information
Triggering on Waveforms
Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger
Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger
Figure 27. Trigger Delay or Pre-triggerView
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Automatic Trigger Options
Open the Trigger Options menu
Open the Automatic Trigger
Select Free Run, jump to Noise
Triggering on Edges
Triggering on Edges
Open the Trigger on Edge menu
Select On Trigger, jump to Noise
Accept the settings
Triggering on Noisy Waveforms
Making a Single Acquisition
The test tool will now have a screen like Figure
Figure 28. Making a Single Shot Measurement
Triggering on Waveforms
Triggering on Edges
label
Triggering on External Waveforms
Figure 29. External Triggering
Select 1.2V under the Ext LEVEL
Trigger on Video menu
Triggering on Video Signals
Figure 30. Measuring Interlaced Video Signals
Select Video on A to open the
Choose FIELD
Enable video line selection
Triggering on Video Frames
Triggering on Video Lines
Select Pulse Width on A... to
Triggering on Pulses
Detecting Narrow Pulses
Triggering on Pulses
To set the pulse width to 5 ms, do the following
look at all the stored glitches
Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width
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Finding Missing Pulses
Triggering on Waveforms
Triggering on Pulses
Select 150 ms
Figure 32. Triggering on Missing Pulses
Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width
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About this Chapter
Using Memory, PC and Printer
Saving and Recalling
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Save the actual screen
Saving Screens with Associated Setups
Highlight SCREEN+SETUP location
Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels
Saving and Recalling
Deleting Screens with Associated Setups
Recalling Screens with Associated Setups
Using Memory, PC and Printer
Open the Recall menu
Recalling a Setup Configuration
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Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels
Viewing Stored Screens
Connecting to a Computer
Figure 33. Connecting a Computer
Documenting Screens
Figure 35. Connecting a Parallel Printer
Connecting to a Printer
For information about installing and using the
Figure 34. Connecting a Serial Printer
Baud Rate
Setting up the Printing Configuration
Open the Printer Setup submenu
Printing a Screen
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About this Chapter
Using the Standard Accessories
Tips
Chapter
Measurements Using Hook Clips and Hook Clip
Figure 36. Probing Using 2-mmHeavy Duty
Measurements Using Industrial Alligator Clips
Figure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using
Tips
Using the Standard Accessories
Measurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip
using 2-mmTest Probes
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Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs
digital reference
Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs
Figure 44. Parasitic capacitance between probes
instrument and environment
Turn the test tool off
Using the Tilt Stand
Figure 48. Using the Tilt Stand
Suppressing Key Labels and Menu’s
Open the Language Select
Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness
Changing the Information Language
Changing the Information Language
Open Display Options menu
Open Date Adjust menu
Changing the Display Color
Changing Date and Time
Open the Battery Save Options
Saving Battery Life
Setting the Power Down Timer
Saving Battery Life
Select Unchanged
Open the Auto Set Adjust menu
Changing the Auto Set Options
to Coupling
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Cleaning the Test Tool
Maintaining the Test Tool
Storing the Test Tool
Users Manual
Charging the Batteries
Figure 49. Charging the Batteries
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Start the refresh cycle
Extending Battery Operation Time
Extending Battery Operation Time
Maintaining the Test Tool
Display the input A key labels
Replacing the NiMH Battery Pack BP190
Figure 50. Adjusting Voltage Probes
Calibrating the Voltage Probes
Maintaining the Test Tool
Start the probe calibration
Open the Version & Calibration
Parts and Accessories
Standard Accessories
Displaying Calibration Information
Ordering Code
Parts and Accessories
Table 1. Standard Accessories
Battery Charger, available models
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Ordering Code
TL24 General Purpose Leads
Maintaining the Test Tool
Parts and Accessories
Replacement Set for Voltage Probe
RS200
Ordering Code
Optional Accessories
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Ordering Code
The Test Tool Shuts Down After A Few Seconds
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The Test Tool Does Not Start Up
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FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test Tool
Introduction
Specifications
Performance Characteristics
Safety Characteristics
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Dual Input Oscilloscope
Isolated Inputs A and B Vertical
Horizontal
Edge Trigger
Trigger and Delay
Specifications
Automatic Connect-and-ViewTrigger
General
Automatic Scope Measurements
Pulse Width Trigger
Continuous Auto Set
Specifications
AC Voltage VAC
AC+DC Voltage True RMS
Automatic Scope Measurements
Duty Cycle DUTY
Amperes AMP
Peak
Frequency Hz
With Optional Temperature Probe
Power
Phase
Temperature TEMP
Meter Functions
Meter
DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs
Meter Input
Specifications
Diode
DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs
Temperature TEMP
Amperes AMP
Recorder
TrendPlot Meter or Scope
Scope Record
Replay
Zoom, Replay and Cursors
Miscellaneous
Zoom
Mechanical
Probe Calibration
Memory
Optical InterfacePort
Specifications
Environmental
Environmental
Figure 51. Max. Input Voltage v.s. Frequency
Safety
Max. Input Voltages
Max. Floating Voltage
Environmental
Safety
Electrical specifications
10 1 Probe
Reference to Ground
Figure 53. Max. Voltage From Probe Tip to Ground
and From Probe Tip to Probe Reference
Figure 54. Safe Handling Max. Voltage From Probe
No visible disturbance
Electromagnetic Immunity
Electromagnetic Immunity
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