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About this Chapter

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.

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Maintaining the Test Tool

Cleaning the Test Tool

Clean the test tool with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol. These may damage the text on the test tool.

Storing the Test Tool

If you are storing the test tool for an extended period of time, charge the NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries before storing.

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Fluke 196C user manual Maintaining the Test Tool, Cleaning the Test Tool, Storing the Test Tool, About this Chapter

Contents

Fluke 196C/199C Page LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY +1-425-446-5500from other countries +31-40-2675200in EuropeSERVICE CENTERS Using The Scope Table of ContentsChapter TitleUsing The Recorder Functions Using The MultimeterUsing Replay, Zoom and Cursors Fluke 196C/199CUsing Memory, PC and Printer Contents continuedTips Maintaining the Test ToolFluke 196C/199C SpecificationsUnpacking the Test Tool Kit Declaration of ConformityManufacturer Statement of ConformityFluke 196C/199C Unpacking the Test Tool Kitfully charged. See Chapter Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit#Description 2Battery Charger country dependent10 Shipment box basic version only Unpacking the Test Tool KitTo avoid electrical shock or fire Safety Information Read FirstFluke 196C/199C Do not insert metal objects into connectors Safety Information Read Firstimpair the protection provided by the equipment If Safety Features are ImpairedFluke 196C/199C Powering the Test Tool Using The ScopeFigure 2. Powering the Test Tool ChapterFigure 3. The Screen After Reset Resetting the Test ToolFluke 196C/199C through a menu without changing the settings Using The ScopeNavigating a Menu Figure 4. Basic NavigationInput Connections Hiding Key Labels and MenusFigure 5. Measurement Connections Fluke 196C/199CMaking Scope Connections Making Scope ConnectionsFigure 6. Scope Connections Using The ScopeFluke 196C/199C Figure 7. The Screen After an Auto SetMaking Automatic Scope Measurements Making Automatic Scope MeasurementsUsing The Scope Figure 8. Hz and V peak-peakas Scope Readings Freezing the ScreenFluke 196C/199C Users ManualUsing Average for Smoothing Waveforms Using Average, Persistence and GlitchUsing Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture CaptureFigure 10. Using Persistence to Observe Dynamic Using Persistence to Display WaveformsPersistence... menu Digital Persistence InfiniteSuppressing High Frequency Noise Displaying GlitchesSelect Glitch Detect On Exit the menuSelecting AC-Coupling Acquiring WaveformsReversing the Polarity of the Displayed Waveform Fluke 196C/199COpen the Input A Options Variable Input Sensitivitymenu Select and accept VariableWorking with Noisy Waveforms Using Waveform Mathematics FunctionsSelect 10kHz HF reject to Fluke 196C/199CJump to Waveform and Select Comparing WaveformsMathematics... to open the Mathematics menuFluke 196C/199C Analyzing WaveformsMaking Meter Connections Using The MultimeterFigure 11. Meter Connections ChapterMeasuring Resistance Values Making Multimeter MeasurementsFigure 12. Resistor Value Readings Highlight OhmsFigure 13. Measurement Setup Using The MultimeterMaking a Current Measurement Making Multimeter MeasurementsFluke 196C/199C Figure 14. Ampere Measurement ReadingsObserve the sensitivity of the current probe. Highlight theSelecting Auto/Manual Ranges Freezing the ReadingsActivate manual ranging Increase or decrease the rangeFigure 15. Making a Relative Measurement Making Relative MeasurementsFluke 196C/199C Opening the Recorder Main Menu Using The Recorder FunctionsFigure 16. Recorder Main Menu ChapterStarting a TrendPlot Function Plotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlotHighlight Trend Plot Scope Fluke 196C/199CDisplaying Recorded Data Using The Recorder FunctionsPlotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlot Figure 17. TrendPlot ReadingTurning Off the TrendPlot Display Changing the Recorder OptionsOpen the Recorder Options Exit the recorder functionMemory Scope Record Recording Scope Waveforms In DeepStarting a Scope Record Function Figure 18. Recording WaveformsOpen the Recorder options Using ScopeRecord in Single Sweep ModeDisplaying Recorded Data Fluke 196C/199CJump to Display Glitches Figure 19. Scope Record Using External TriggeringJump to Mode Select on EXT. ... to open theFigure 20. Triggered Single Sweep Recording Analyzing a TrendPlot or Scope RecordFluke 196C/199C Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens Using Replay, Zoom and CursorsChapter About this ChapterFigure 21. Replaying a Waveform Replaying Step-by-StepFluke 196C/199C Replaying Continuously Using Replay, Zoom and CursorsTurning Off the Replay Function Capturing 100 Intermittents AutomaticallyFigure 22. Zooming in a Waveform Zooming in on a WaveformFluke 196C/199C Turning Off the Zoom Function Displaying the Zoomed WaveformZooming in on a Waveform Using Replay, Zoom and CursorsMaking Cursor Measurements Using Horizontal Cursors on a WaveformFigure 23. Voltage Measurement with Cursors Fluke 196C/199CMaking Cursor Measurements Using Vertical Cursors on a WaveformFigure 24. Time Measurement with Cursors Turn off the cursorsMaking Rise Time Measurements Using Cursors on a A+B, A-Bor A*B WaveformFigure 25. Risetime Measurement Fluke 196C/199CChapter Triggering on WaveformsAbout this Chapter Adjust the trigger level Setting Trigger Level and SlopeFigure 26. Screen with all Trigger Information Fluke 196C/199CUsing Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger Using Trigger Delay or Pre-triggerFigure 27. Trigger Delay or Pre-triggerView Triggering on WaveformsOpen the Trigger Options menu Automatic Trigger OptionsOpen the Automatic Trigger Fluke 196C/199CTriggering on Edges Triggering on EdgesOpen the Trigger on Edge menu Select Free Run, jump to NoiseTriggering on Noisy Waveforms Accept the settingsMaking a Single Acquisition Select On Trigger, jump to NoiseTriggering on Waveforms Figure 28. Making a Single Shot MeasurementTriggering on Edges The test tool will now have a screen like FigureFigure 29. External Triggering Triggering on External WaveformsSelect 1.2V under the Ext LEVEL labelFigure 30. Measuring Interlaced Video Signals Triggering on Video SignalsSelect Video on A to open the Trigger on Video menuTriggering on Video Frames Enable video line selectionTriggering on Video Lines Choose FIELDDetecting Narrow Pulses Triggering on PulsesTriggering on Pulses Select Pulse Width on A... toEnable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width look at all the stored glitchesFluke 196C/199C To set the pulse width to 5 ms, do the followingTriggering on Waveforms Finding Missing PulsesTriggering on Pulses 1 2Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width Figure 32. Triggering on Missing PulsesFluke 196C/199C Select 150 msSaving and Recalling Using Memory, PC and PrinterChapter About this ChapterHighlight SCREEN+SETUP location Saving Screens with Associated SetupsDisplay the SAVE/PRINT key labels Save the actual screenRecalling Screens with Associated Setups Deleting Screens with Associated SetupsUsing Memory, PC and Printer Saving and RecallingFluke 196C/199C Recalling a Setup ConfigurationDisplay the SAVE/PRINT key labels Open the Recall menuFigure 33. Connecting a Computer Connecting to a ComputerDocumenting Screens Viewing Stored ScreensFor information about installing and using the Connecting to a PrinterFigure 34. Connecting a Serial Printer Figure 35. Connecting a Parallel PrinterOpen the Printer Setup submenu Setting up the Printing ConfigurationPrinting a Screen Baud RateFluke 196C/199C Tips Using the Standard AccessoriesChapter About this ChapterMeasurements Using Industrial Alligator Clips Figure 36. Probing Using 2-mmHeavy DutyFigure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using Measurements Using Hook Clips and Hook ClipMeasurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip Using the Standard Accessoriesusing 2-mmTest Probes TipsFluke 196C/199C Using the Independently Floating Isolated InputsFigure 44. Parasitic capacitance between probes Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputsinstrument and environment digital referenceFigure 48. Using the Tilt Stand Using the Tilt StandSuppressing Key Labels and Menu’s Turn the test tool offChanging the Information Language Adjusting the Contrast and BrightnessChanging the Information Language Open the Language SelectChanging the Display Color Open Date Adjust menuChanging Date and Time Open Display Options menuSetting the Power Down Timer Saving Battery LifeSaving Battery Life Open the Battery Save OptionsChanging the Auto Set Options Open the Auto Set Adjust menuto Coupling Select UnchangedMaintaining the Test Tool Cleaning the Test ToolStoring the Test Tool ChapterFigure 49. Charging the Batteries Charging the BatteriesFluke 196C/199C Users ManualExtending Battery Operation Time Extending Battery Operation TimeMaintaining the Test Tool Start the refresh cycleFigure 50. Adjusting Voltage Probes Replacing the NiMH Battery Pack BP190Calibrating the Voltage Probes Display the input A key labelsMaintaining the Test Tool Start the probe calibrationStandard Accessories Parts and AccessoriesDisplaying Calibration Information Open the Version & CalibrationTable 1. Standard Accessories Parts and AccessoriesBattery Charger, available models Ordering CodeTL24 General Purpose Leads Ordering CodeFluke 196C/199C Replacement Set for Voltage Probe Parts and AccessoriesRS200 Maintaining the Test ToolFluke 196C/199C Optional AccessoriesOrdering Code Ordering CodeTroubleshooting TroubleshootingThe Test Tool Does Not Start Up The Test Tool Shuts Down After A Few SecondsFluke 196C/199C FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test ToolPerformance Characteristics SpecificationsSafety Characteristics IntroductionIsolated Inputs A and B Vertical Dual Input OscilloscopeHorizontal Fluke 196C/199CSpecifications Trigger and DelayAutomatic Connect-and-ViewTrigger Edge TriggerPulse Width Trigger Automatic Scope MeasurementsContinuous Auto Set GeneralAC+DC Voltage True RMS AC Voltage VACAutomatic Scope Measurements SpecificationsPeak Amperes AMPFrequency Hz Duty Cycle DUTYPhase PowerTemperature TEMP With Optional Temperature ProbeDMM Measurements on Meter Inputs MeterMeter Input Meter FunctionsDMM Measurements on Meter Inputs DiodeTemperature TEMP SpecificationsTrendPlot Meter or Scope RecorderScope Record Amperes AMPMiscellaneous Zoom, Replay and CursorsZoom ReplayMemory Probe CalibrationOptical InterfacePort MechanicalEnvironmental EnvironmentalSpecifications Max. Input Voltages SafetyMax. Floating Voltage Figure 51. Max. Input Voltage v.s. FrequencyElectrical specifications Safety10 1 Probe Environmentaland From Probe Tip to Probe Reference Figure 53. Max. Voltage From Probe Tip to GroundFigure 54. Safe Handling Max. Voltage From Probe Reference to GroundElectromagnetic Immunity Electromagnetic ImmunityTable No visible disturbanceFluke 196C/199C Average IndexFluke 196C/199C Index continued Fluke 196C/199C