User Manual FLUKE 287 True RMS Electronics Data Logging Multimeter with TrendCapture

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User Manual for the Fluke 287 True RMS Electronics Data Logging Multimeter with TrendCapture

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• 287/289 Users Manual1
  • Warranty2
  • Table of Contents3
  • List of Tables7
  • List of Figures8
• Introduction10
• Contacting Fluke10
• Safety Information10
• Hazardous Voltage12
• Symbols13
• Features14
  • Understanding the Push Buttons14
  • Using Auto Repeat15
  • Understanding the Display16
    • Bar Graph17
    • Status Bar Elements17
    • Page Area18
    • Softkey Labels18
    • Adjusting Display Contrast18
  • Understanding the Rotary Switch19
  • Using the Input Terminals20
• Controlling Meter Power21
  • Powering the Meter On and Off Manually21
  • Battery Level Indicator21
  • Automatic Power-Off21
  • Battery Saver Mode21
  • Controlling the Backlight22
• Selecting the Range22
• Understanding Function Menus22
• Input Alert™ Feature24
• Using the Info Button24
• Hold and AutoHold Mode24
• Measuring Crest Factor25
• Capturing Minimum and Maximum Values25
• Capturing Peak Values27
• Low Pass Filter (Model 289 only)29
• Making Relative Measurements30
• Making Measurements31
  • Measuring AC Voltage31
  • Using LoZ for Voltage Measurements (Model 289 only)32
  • Making dB Measurements32
  • Measuring DC Voltage34
  • Measuring AC and DC Signals35
  • Measuring Temperature37
  • Using the ( Function (Model 289 Only)40
  • Testing for Continuity40
  • Using Conductance for High Resistance Tests43
  • Measuring Capacitance44
  • Testing Diodes45
  • Measuring Current47
  • Measuring Frequency51
  • Measuring Duty cycle52
  • Measuring Pulse Width54
• Changing Meter Setup Options56
  • Resetting Meter Setup Options56
  • Setting Display Contrast56
  • Setting the Meter’s Language56
  • Setting Date and Time57
  • Setting Backlight and Auto Off Timeouts57
  • Setting a Custom dBm Reference57
  • Disabling and Enabling the Beeper57
  • Enabling and Disabling the Smoothing Mode58
  • Using Other Setup Options58
• Using Memory58
  • Storing Individual Measurement Data58
  • Naming Saved Data58
  • Viewing Memory Data59
    • Viewing Snapshot and Summary Data59
    • Viewing Trend Data59
    • Zooming in on Trend Data60
  • Deleting Stored Measurement Data60
• Recording Measurement Data61
  • Setting up a Recording Session62
  • Setting the Event Threshold Value63
  • Starting a Recording Session63
  • Stopping a Recording Session63
• Using Communications64
• Error Messages65
• Maintenance66
  • General Maintenance66
  • Testing the Fuses66
  • Replacing the Batteries68
  • Replacing the Fuses68
  • Test Lead Storage68
• In Case of Difficulty70
• Service and Parts71
• General Specifications75
• Detailed Specifications76
  • AC Voltage Specifications77
  • AC Current Specifications78
  • DC Voltage Specification79
  • DC Current Specifications80
  • Resistance Specifications81
  • Temperature Specifications81
  • Capacitance and Diode Test Specifications82
  • Frequency Counter Specifications83
  • Frequency Counter Sensitivity84
  • MIN MAX, Recording, and Peak Specifications85
  • Input Characteristics86
  • Burden Voltage (A, mA, (A)87