True-rms Multimeter
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1. The battery fits inside the battery door which is then inserted into the case bottom edge first until it is fully seated Do not attempt to install the battery directly into the case 5 Install and tighten battery door screw Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives isopropyl alcohol or solvents to clean the case top or lens window Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings 17 116 Users Manual General Specifications Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration at operating temperatures of 18 C to 28 C with relative humidity at O to 90 Extended specifications are available at www Fluke com Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground 600 V Surge Protection ss 6 kV peak per IEC 61010 1600V CAT III Pollution Degree 2 Display tme eet Digital 6 000 counts updates 4 sec Bar Graph 38 segments updates 32 sec Temperature Operating 10 C to 50 C Storage 40 C to 60 C Temperature Coefficient 0 1 x specified accuracy C 18 C or 228 C Operating Altitude ss 2 000 meters Battery icu se UR Gre nice 9 Volt Alkaline NEDA 1604A IEC 6LR61 Battery Life Alkaline 400 hours typical without backlight Safety Compliances Complies with ANSI ISA 82 02 01 61010 1 22. 5 96 3 gt 500 Hz DC uAmps 600 0 uA 0 1 uA 10 2 99 99 Hz 0 01 Hz pl 999 9 Hz 0 1Hz Hz V input 9 999 kHz 0 001 kHz Dee 50 00 kHz 0 01 kHz Notes 1 All AC ranges except Auto V LoZ are specified from 1 to 100 of range Auto V LoZ is specified from 0 V Because inputs below 1 of range are not specified it is normal for this and other true rms meters to display non zero readings when the test leads are disconnected from a circuit or are shorted together For volts and A crest factor of lt 3 at 4000 counts decreasing linearly to 1 5 at full scale AC volts is ac coupled Auto V LoZ AC mV and AC uA are dc coupled 2 Temperature uncertainty accuracy does not include the error of the thermocouple probe 3 Frequency is ac coupled and specified from 5 Hz to 50 kHz 21 116 Users Manual Table 2 Input Characteristics Input Impedance Common Mode Rejection Ratio Normal Mode Nominal 1 kQ Unbalanced Volts AC gt 5 MQ lt 100 pF gt 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz Volts DC gt 10 MQ lt 100 pF gt 100 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz ear dB al 7 or 60 Auto V LoZ 3 KQ 500 pF 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz 3 hort Circuit EE Open Circuit Test Voltage Full Scale Voltage Current Ohms 2 7 N dc To 6 0 MQ 40 MQ 350 uA 0 7 V dc 0 9 V dc Diode Test 2 7 V dc 2 000 V dc 22
3. compatible current clamps eeo14f eps 15 116 Users Manual Using the Bargraph The bar graph is like the needle on an analog meter It has an overload indicator to the right and a polarity indicator F to the left Because the bar graph updates much faster than the digital display the bar graph is useful for making peak and null adjustments The bar graph is disabled when measuring capacitance and temperature In frequency the bar graph and range annunciator indicates the underlying voltage up to 1 kHz The number of segments indicates the measured value and is relative to the full scale value of the selected range In the 60 V range for example see below the major divisions on the scale represent 0 15 30 45 and 60 V An input of 30 V turns on the negative sign and the segments up to the middle of the scale 13 op ge ur aejtif eps 16 Maintenance Maintenance of the Meter consists of replacing the battery and cleaning the case Replacing the Battery eeot1f eps A AWarning To avoid shock injury or damage to the Meter remove test leads from the Meter before opening the case or battery door To remove the battery door for battery replacement 1 Remove the test leads from the Meter 2 Remove the battery door screw 3 Use the finger recess to lift the door slightly 4 Lift the door straight up to separate it from the case True rms Multimeter Cleaning
4. 004 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 UL 6101B 2003 and IEC EN 61010 1 2 Edition for measurement Category III 600 V Pollution Degree 2 EMC EN61326 1 Certifications ssssssssssse UL CE CSA T V Q N10140 VDE 18 True rms Multimeter General Specifications IP Rating dust and water protection IP42 Table 1 Accuracy Specifications 3 Accuracy _Funeton pange meson x lo 9 Reading hi Counts DC millivolts 600 0 mV 0 5 2 6 000 V 0 001 V DC Volts 60 00 V 0 01 V 0 5 2 600 0 V 0 1V DC 45 to 500 Hz 500 Hz to 1 kHz consu RE True 600 0 mv 1 0 3 2 0 3 AC Volts True rms i 1 096 4 3 2 096 4 3 19 116 Users Manual Table 1 Accuracy Specifications cont Accuracy eem on lt 20 Q off gt 250 Q Continuity 600 Q detects opens or shorts of 500 us or longer 600 0 Q 0 9 76 2 6 000 kQ 1 0 9 1 60 00 kQ i 0 9 1 600 0 kQ 0 9 1 6 000 MQ i 0 9 1 40 00 MQ 5 2 1000 nF 1 9 2 10 00 uF 1 996 4 2 Capacitance 100 0 uF s 1 976 2 9999 uF 100 uF 1000 pF 1 9 2 gt 1000 uF 5 20 Lo Z Capacitance 1 nF to 500 uF 10 2 typical Temperature Type K 40 C to 400 C 0 1 C 1 10 Thermocouple 40 F to 752 F 0 2 F 1 18 20 True rms Multimeter General Specifications Table 1 Accuracy Specifications cont Accuracy Function Range Resotuton ro menang Cours AC y Amps True rms 1 5 3 45 Hz to 1 kHz pannus OF pA 2
5. Do not use the Auto Volts function to measure voltages in circuits that could be damaged by this function s low input impedance 23 KQ Symbols AC Alternating Current Battery Low battery when shown on display DC Direct Current Double Insulated Hazardous voltage Important Information Refer to manual Earth ground AC andDC Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal 116 Users Manual Display S 5 COI MAXMINAVG Lo gt TEN n B 2 LNo Symbol m The Meter function is set to Continuity The Meter function is set to Diode Test hmeutisa negative value A Unsafe voltage Measured input voltage gt 30 V or voltage overload condition OL Display hold enabled Display freezes present reading True rms Multimeter Display MIN MAX AVG mode enabled MAX MIN re Maximum minimum average or present reading displayed tor Tetris nessun valage rcapactance wih alow Rei np F C mVpA MkQ kHz Direct current or alternating current Direct current or alternating current S current ep a yoe 0 Measurement units 610000mv indicates the Meters range selection e Bargraph Amdogdspay OSO ooo Auto Volts The Meter is in the Auto Volts function Auto Auto ranging The Meter selects the range for best resolution i Manual Manual ranging User sets t
6. FLUKE 116 True rms Multimeter PN 2538688 July 2006 Rev 1 2 07 2006 2007 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover fuses disposable bat teries or damage from accident neglect misuse alteration contamination or abnor mal conditions of operation or handling Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke s behalf To obtain service during the warranty period contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY NO OTHER WARRANTIES SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B V P O Box 9090 P O Box 1186 Everett WA 98206 9090 5602 BD Eindhoven U S A The Netherlands 11 99 Introduction The Fluke Model 116 i
7. graph and 4 are unspecified AC Voltage Frequency edyO9f eps The Meter measures the frequency of a signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a trigger level each second The trigger level is 0 V for all ranges 1 Press to turn the frequency measurement function on and off Frequency works with ac volts only 2 In frequency the bar graph and range annunciator indicate the AC voltage present 3 Select progressively lower ranges using manual ranging for a stable reading Making Low Impedance Capacitance Measurements For making capacitance measurements on cables with ghost voltage hold while turning on the Meter to Switch the Meter into LoZ low input impedance Capacitance mode In this mode capacitance measurements will have a lower accuracy and lower dynamic range This setting is not saved when the Meter is turned off or goes into sleep mode True rms Multimeter Making Low Impedance Capacitance Measurements Testing Diodes Good Diode _ Forward Bias Reverse Bias Bad Diode Bad Diode Shorted ee007f eps Measuring Current above 600 uA The millivolt and voltage function of the Meter can be used with an optional mV A output Current Probe to measure currents that exceed the rating of the Meter Make sure the Meter has the correct function AC or DC selected for your current probe Refer to a Fluke catalog or contact your local Fluke representative for
8. he Meter s range Bagmphpdarty O OO amp amp ATheipuistoolegefortheseletedrange i On Thermocouple missing or defective when Temperature function is selected 116 Users Manual Terminals No Description Common return terminal for all measurements Input terminal for measuring voltage continuity resistance capacitance frequency temperature microamps and testing diodes Error Messages Battery must be replaced before the Meter will operate Calibration required Meter calibration is required before the Meter will operate Internal error The Meter must be repaired before it will operate Internal error The Meter must be repaired before it will operate True rms Multimeter Rotary Switch Positions Rotary Switch Positions Switch Position Measurement Function o input Hz button Frequency from 5 Hz to 50 kHz DN S 0 1ll NNNM T AC voltage from 6 0 to 600 mV dc coupled Ohms from 0 1 O to 40 MO Seem MONEE NE eine rata ato ores bo o Temperature from 40 C to 400 C 40 F to 752 F with K type thermocouple DC current from 0 1 to 600 uA AC current from 6 0 to 600 uA DC coupled Li Note All ac functions and Auto V LoZ are true rms AC voltage is ac coupled Auto V Loz AC mV and AC pA are dc coupled 116 Users Manual Battery Saver Sleep Mode The Meter automatically enters Sleep mode and blanks the display if there is no functio
9. led Disables auto backlight off LoFF is displayed when enabled Making Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to make basic measurements measurements LCAP is displayed when enabled See page 14 When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device connect the common COM test lead before connecting the live lead when removing the test leads remove the live lead before removing the common test lead 116 Users Manual Measuring Resistance 10 eeo04f eps A AWarning To avoid electric shock injury or damage to the Meter disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Testing for Continuity TI i n OOOO n T n eeo06f eps Note The continuity function works best as a fast convenient method to check for opens and shorts For maximum accuracy in making resistance measurements use the Meter s resistance Q function Measuring AC and DC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC eeo03f eps Using Auto Volts Selection With the function switch in the 72 position the Meter automatically selects a dc or ac voltage measurement based on the input applied between the and COM jacks This function also sets the Meter s input impedance to approximately 3 kO to reduce the possibility of false readings due to gho
10. n change range change or button press for 20 minutes Pressing any button or turning the rotary switch awakens the Meter To disable the Sleep mode hold down the __ button while turning the Meter on The Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode The MIN MAX AVG recording mode captures the minimum and maximum input values ignoring overloads and calculates a running average of all readings When a new high or low is detected the Meter beeps Put the Meter in the desired measurement function and range Press to enter MIN MAX AVG mode Mand MAX are displayed and the highest reading detected since entering MIN MAX AVG is displayed Press to step through the low MIN average AVG and present readings To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored values press HOLD is displayed To resume MIN MAX AVG recording press Hovb again To exit and erase stored readings press for at least one second or turn the rotary switch Display HOLD A AWarning To avoid electric shock when Display HOLD is activated be aware that the display will not change when you apply a different voltage In the Display HOLD mode the Meter freezes the display 1 Press Hoto to activate Display HOLD ITeTW is displayed 2 To exit and return to normal operation press or turn the rotary switch Backlight Press to toggle the backlight on and off The backlight automatically t
11. s a battery powered true rms multimeter hereafter the Meter with a 6000 count display and a bar graph This meter meets CAT III IEC 61010 1 2 Edition standards The IEC 61010 1 2 Edition safety standard defines four measurement categories CAT I to IV based on the magnitude of danger from transient impulses CAT III meters are designed to protect against transients in fixed equipment installations at the distribution level True rms Multimeter Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke call USA 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 Canada 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 Europe 31 402 675 200 Japan 81 3 3434 0181 Singapore 65 738 5655 Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 5500 Visit Fluke s web site at www fluke com Register your Meter at register fluke com Unsafe Voltage To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage the 4 symbol is displayed when the Meter measures a voltage 230 V or a voltage overload OL condition When making frequency measurements gt 1 kHz the 4 symbol is unspecified 116 Users Manual Safety Information A A A Warning statement identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death A A Caution statement identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Meter or the equipment under test To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury follow these guidelines Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided b
12. st voltages True rms Multimeter Making Basic Measurements Measuring AC and DC Millivolts Millivolts AC Millivolts DC ear ooog edy18f eps With the function switch in the my position the Meter measures ac plus dc millivolts Press __ to switch the Meter to dc millivolts 11 116 Users Manual Measuring AC and DC Current 4NWarning To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter e Never attempt to make an in circuit current measurement when the open circuit potential to earth is gt 600 V e Use the proper switch position and range for your measurement 12 Flame sensor 3 probe Control Module eeo08f eps To measure flame rectification circuits 1 Turn the function switch to p 2 Connect the Meter between the flame sensor probe and the control module 3 Turn heating unit on and record pA measurement Measuring Capacitance eeo05f eps True rms Multimeter Making Basic Measurements Measuring Temperature 80BK Type K Thermocouple Probe eeotOf eps AA Warning To avoid risk of electric shock do NOT connect 80BK to live circuits 13 116 Users Manual Measuring Frequency 14 AAWarning To avoid electrical shock disregard the bar graph for frequencies gt 1 kHz If the frequency of the measured signal is gt 1 kHz the bar
13. urns off after 40 seconds To disable backlight auto off hold down while turning the Meter on Manual and Autoranging The Meter has both Manual and Autorange modes e Inthe Autorange mode the Meter selects the range with the best resolution e Inthe Manual Range mode you override Autorange and select the range yourself When you turn the Meter on it defaults to Autorange and Auto is displayed 1 To enter the Manual Range mode press Manual is displayed 2 In the Manual Range mode press to increment the range After the highest range the Meter wraps to the lowest range Note You cannot manually change the range in the MIN MAX AVG or Display HOLD modes If you press rance while in MIN MAX AVG or Display Hold the Meter beeps twice indicating an invalid operation and the range does not change 3 To exit Manual Range press for at least 1 second or turn the rotary switch The Meter returns to Autorange and Auto is displayed Power Up Options To select a Power Up Option hold down the button indicated in the following table while turning the Meter on True rms Multimeter Power Up Options Power Up Options are canceled when you turn the Meter off and when sleep mode is activated Button Power Up Options Turns on all display segments Disables beeper bEEP is displayed when enabled Enables low impedance capacitance Disables automatic power down Sleep mode PoFF is displayed when enab
14. y the Meter might be impaired Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged or if the Meter is not operating properly Always use proper terminals switch position and range for measurements Verify the Meter s operation by measuring a known voltage If in doubt have the Meter serviced Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on Meter between terminals or between any terminal and earth ground Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac rms 42 V ac peak or 60 V dc These voltages pose a shock hazard Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor When using test leads or probes keep your fingers behind the finger guards Only use test leads that have the same voltage category and amperage ratings as the meter and that have been approved by a safety agency Remove test leads from Meter before opening the battery door or Meter case True rms Multimeter Safety Information Comply with local and national safety requirements when working in hazardous locations Use proper protective equipment as required by local or national authorities when working in hazardous areas Avoid working alone Use only the replacement fuse specified or the protection may be impaired Check the test leads for continuity before use Do not use if the readings are high or noisy
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