Extending Battery Operation Time | Fluke 196, 199, 192 manual

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Extending Battery Operation Time

Extending Battery Operation Time

Typically, NiMH batteries always meet the specified operating time. However, if the batteries have been extremely discharged (for example, when empty batteries were stored for a long period) it is possible that the battery condition has deteriorated.

To keep the batteries in optimal condition, observe the following guidelines:

•Operate the test tool on batteries until the symbol appears at the bottom of the screen. This indicates that the battery level is low and that the NiMH batteries need to be recharged.

•To obtain optimal battery condition again, you can refresh the batteries. During a battery refresh, the batteries will be fully discharged and charged again. A complete refresh cycle takes about 12 hours and should be done about four times a year. You can check the latest battery refresh date. See section “Displaying Calibration Information”.

To refresh the battery, make sure that the test tool is line powered and proceed as follows:

1 Display the USER key labels.

2 Open the User Options menu.

A message appears asking whether you want to start the refresh cycle now.

3 Start the refresh cycle.

Do not disconnect the battery charger during the refresh cycle. This will interrupt the refresh cycle.

Note

After starting the refresh cycle, the screen will be black.

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Fluke 196, 199, 192 user manual Extending Battery Operation Time, Open the User Options menu

Contents

Fluke 192/196/199 Page Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Service Centers Table of Contents Using The Recorder Functions Using The MultimeterUsing Replay, Zoom and Cursors Fluke 192/196/199 Iii Index Specifications Manufacturer Declaration of ConformityStatement of Conformity Sample tests ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit Unpacking the Test Tool Kit # Description Description Safety Information Read First Safety Information Read First Use of the test tool in a manner not specified may If Safety Features are ImpairedImpair the protection provided by the equipment Powering the Test Tool Using The ScopeAbout this Chapter Screen After Reset Resetting the Test Tool Open the Waveform Options Navigating a Menu Input Connections Hiding Key Labels and Menus Scope Connections Making Scope Connections Screen After an Auto Set Displaying an Unknown Signal with Connect-and-View Select the Peak-Peak Making Automatic Scope MeasurementsMeasurement Hz and V peak-peak as Scope Readings Freezing the Screen Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms Using Average, Persistence and Glitch CaptureJump to Waveform Jump to Waveform and Select Using Persistence to Display WaveformsPersistence , then select Infinite Suppressing High Frequency Noise Displaying Glitches Selecting AC-Coupling Acquiring WaveformsReversing the Polarity of the Displayed Waveform Select 10kHz HF reject to Mathematics... to open Analyzing WaveformsMathematics menu Or a vs B Making Meter Connections Using The Multimeter Measuring Resistance Values Making Multimeter Measurements Highlight a ac Making a Current MeasurementOpen the Current Probe Submenu Ampere Measurement Readings Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges Freezing the Readings Making a Relative Measurement Making Relative Measurements Opening the Recorder Main Menu Using The Recorder Functions Starting a TrendPlot Function Plotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlotHighlight Trend Plot Scope TrendPlot Reading Displaying Recorded Data Turning Off the TrendPlot Display Changing the Recorder OptionsOpen the Recorder Options Menu Starting a Scope Record Function Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep Memory Scope RecordHighlight Scope Record Using ScopeRecord in Single Sweep Mode Jump to Display Glitches Select Yes, then jump to Mode Using Scope Record in Triggered Single Sweep ModeLevel Triggered Single Sweep Recording Analyzing a TrendPlot or Scope Record Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors Replaying a Waveform Replaying Step-by-Step Turning Off the Replay Function Replaying ContinuouslyCapturing 100 Intermittents Automatically Zooming in a Waveform Zooming in on a Waveform Turning Off the Zoom Function Displaying the Zoomed Waveform Making Cursor Measurements Using Horizontal Cursors on a Waveform Turn off the cursors Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform Making Rise Time Measurements Using Cursors on a A+B, A-B or A*B Waveform Triggering on Waveforms Screen with all Trigger Information Setting Trigger Level and Slope Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger View Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger Open the Trigger Options menu Automatic Trigger OptionsOpen the Automatic Trigger Open the Trigger Options menu Open the Trigger on Edge menu Triggering on EdgesSelect Free Run, jump to Noise Reject Filter Making a Single Acquisition Triggering on Noisy WaveformsSelect On Trigger, jump to Noise Set Noise reject Filter to On Making a Single Shot Measurement Select 1.2V under the Ext Level Triggering on External WaveformsLabel Triggering on Video Signals Triggering on Video Frames Enable video line selectionTriggering on Video Lines Detecting Narrow Pulses Triggering on PulsesSelect On Trigger Triggering on Narrow Glitches Open the Trigger Options menu Select On Trigger Finding Missing Pulses Triggering on Missing Pulses Saving and Recalling Using Memory, PC and Printer Saving Screens with Associated Setups Recalling Screens with Associated Setups Deleting Screens with Associated SetupsDisplay the SAVE/PRINT key labels Scroll through all stored screens Recalling a Setup Configuration Viewing Stored Screens Documenting Screens Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Serial Printer Connecting to a Printer Open the Printer Setup submenu Setting up the Printing ConfigurationPrinting a Screen Baud Rate Fluke 192/196/199 Tips Using the Standard Accessories Heavy Duty Fixed Connections for Scope Probing Using 2-mm Heavy Duty Test Probes Tips Using the Standard Accessories Measuring Using Independently Floating Isolated Inputs Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs Tips Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs Suppressing Key Labels and Menu’s Using the Tilt StandTurn the test tool off Press and hold Changing the Information Language Adjusting the Contrast and BrightnessOpen the Language Select Accept French as the language Changing Date and Time Open Date Adjust menuChoose 1999, jump to Month Choose 04, jump to Day Setting the Power Down Timer Saving Battery Life Changing the Auto Set Options Open the User Options menu Open the Auto Set Adjust MenuTo Coupling Select Unchanged Maintaining the Test Tool Cleaning the Test ToolStoring the Test Tool Charging the Batteries Charging the Batteries Open the User Options menu Extending Battery Operation Time Calibrating the Voltage Probes Replacing the NiMH Battery Pack BP190Select 101, then return Select Voltage, then jump to Maintaining the Test Tool Standard Accessories Parts and AccessoriesDisplaying Calibration Information Open the Version & Calibration Ordering Code Standard Accessories TL24 General Purpose Leads RS200 Optional Accessories Troubleshooting FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test Tool Battery Operated Fluke Accessories Do Not Function Performance Characteristics SpecificationsSafety Characteristics Introduction Isolated Inputs a and B Vertical Dual Input OscilloscopeHorizontal Automatic Connect-and-View Trigger Trigger and DelayEdge Trigger Isolated External Trigger Automatic Scope Measurements AC+DC Voltage True RMS AC Voltage VAC Peak Amperes AMPFrequency Hz Duty Cycle Duty Phase PowerTemperature Temp Decibel dB DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs Meter Diode With Optional Temperature Probe TrendPlot Meter or Scope RecorderScope Record Miscellaneous Zoom, Replay and Cursors Memory Probe CalibrationOptical InterfacePort Mechanical Environmental Max. Input Voltages SafetyMax. Floating Voltage Electrical specifications SafetyProbe Environmental 102 Disturbance less than 10% of full scale = 3V/m Electromagnetic Immunity 104 Numerics Index 106 107 108