Fluke 113 User manual

Model 113 English Instruction Sheet
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®
113
Electrical Multimeter
Instruction Sheet
Safety Information
A Warning statement identifies hazardous conditions and actions
that could cause bodily harm or death.
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 instruction sheet
or the protection provided by 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.
PN 3083192 December 2007, Rev. 2, 6/11
2007 - 2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in China
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Do not use the Meter around explosive gas, vapor or in
damp or wet environments.
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.
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.
Check the test leads for continuity before use. Do
not use if the readings are high or noisy.
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Symbols
Earth ground Double Insulated
Hazardous voltage Hazardous voltage
Battery (Low battery
when shown on the
display.) Important Information; Refer
to manual

Do not dispose of this
product as unsorted
municipal waste. Go to
Fluke’s website for
recycle information. CAT IV
IEC Measurement Category
IV – CAT IV equipment is
designed to protect against
transients from the primary
supply level, such as an
electricity meter, overhead or
underground utility service.
Terminals
1
2
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No. Description
Common (return) terminal for all measurements.
Input terminal for all measurements.
Automatic Range Selection
The meter defaults to autoranging when turned on. To return to
autoranging while in the manual range mode, press for 1 second.
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Manual Range Selection (CHEK, and )
See each function in this instruction sheet for available ranges.
RANGE
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Battery Saver  (Sleep Mode)
If the Meter is ON, but inactive and not connected to voltage for
more than 20 minutes, the display goes blank to preserve battery
life. To resume operation, press any button or turn the rotary
switch. To disable the Sleep Mode, refer to the Power-Up
Options section.
Sleep Mode is always disabled in MIN/MAX record mode.
Backlight
Press to toggle the backlight on and off. The backlight
automatically turns off after 40 seconds. To disable backlight
auto-off, refer to the Power-Up Options section.
Display Hold
Warning
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 digital display.
1. Press to activate Display HOLD. (is displayed.)
2. To exit and return to normal operation, press or turn the
rotary switch.
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Power-Up Options
To select a Power-Up Option, hold down the button indicated in
the following table while turning the Meter from off to the CHEK
function. 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 until the button is released.
Disables beeper.  is displayed when enabled.
Turns on all display segments until the button is released.
Disables Sleep mode.  is displayed when enabled.
Disables auto backlight off.  is displayed when
enabled.
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CHEK
If a dc or ac voltage greater than about 3 V is present across the inputs
when the meter is set to CHEK, the meter switches automatically to dc
or ac voltage mode and displays the voltage.
When CHEK is activated, the meter has low input impedance (LoZ)
3 k. This load can alter the voltages in electronic control circuits. Do
not use CHEK to measure voltage in circuits that could be damaged by
a 3 kload.
Note
 CHEK can be effectively used to eliminate “ghost”
voltages.
AC and DC Voltage
Also refer to Chek.
Volts
Input Impedance 3 k
AC for AC Voltage
DC for DC Voltage
60 V6 V 600 V
RANGE
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Diode Test 
Turn off circuit power before testing. For best results, diodes
should be measured out of circuit.
Also refer to CHEK.
Good Diode
Forward Bias
Single
Beep
Reverse Bias
Good Diode Good Diode
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Bad Diode
Shorted
and
Open
Bad Diode Bad Diode
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Continuity 
Turn off circuit power before testing.
Open Short
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Continuity Capture
Turn off circuit power before testing.
MIN MAX
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Short Open
Short to Open Open to Short
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Captures transitions longer than 500 s (1/2000th of a second).
Transitions after the first transition cause the Meter to beep, but
the display does not change.
To reset the display to the current condition, press .
To exit, press for 2 seconds, or turn the rotary switch.
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Resistance 
Turn off circuit power before testing.
600 6 60
RANGE
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Capacitance 
Turn off circuit power, then disconnect and discharge the capacitor before
measuring capacitance.
RANGE
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Note correct probe polarity for polarized capacitors.
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MIN MAX
(Records the lowest, highest, and calculated average
measurements.)
Autoranging, and Battery Saverare disabled. Put the meter in the
proper range before entering MIN MAX.
When a new minimum or maximum is recorded, the meter beeps.
Present Reading Average Reading
Minimum ReadingMaximum Reading
Enter
MIN MAX
To Exit
2 sec
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Disabling the Beeper
To disable the beeper for all modes, hold down for 2 seconds while
turning the meter on to Chek.
Maintenance
Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use
abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the case or
lens/window. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
Battery Replacement
Remove the test leads before disassembling the case.
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Replacement Parts
Fluke TL-75 (Double-insulated leads) PN 855705
Fluke 113 Instruction sheet PN 3083192
Service and Parts
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Specifications
Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of
18 C to 28 C, with relative humidity at 0 % to 95 %. Accuracy specifications
are given as follows: Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits])
Function Range Resolution Accuracy
DC, 45 to 500 Hz 500 Hz to 1 kHz

Chek[1,2]
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V 2.0 % +3 4.0 % + 3
Function Range Resolution Accuracy
[3,4] 2.000V 0.001V 2.0 % + 3
[3] Beeper on <20 , off >250 ; detects
opens or shorts of 500 s or longer
[3] 600.0 
6.000 k
60.00 k
0.1 
0.001 k
0.01 k
0.9 % + 2
0.9 % + 1
0.9 % + 1
[3]
1000 nF
10.00 F
100.0 F
9999 F
1 nF
0.01 F
0.1 F
1 F
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
1.9 % + 2
100 F - 1000 F: 1.9 % + 2
> 1000 F: 5 % + 20
[1] All Chek voltage ranges are specified from 60 counts to 100 % of
range. Because inputs below 60 counts are not specified, it is possible
and 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.
[2] Crest factor of 3 at 4000 counts, decreasing linearly to 1.5 at full scale.
[3] After measuring voltage, a wait time of 1 minute is required to maintain
accuracy of ohms, capacitance, diode test, and continuity.
[4] Range specified above 110 counts.
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Maximum Voltage
Between any Terminal
and Earth Ground: 600 V
Display: 3 3/4-digits, 6000 counts, updates 4/sec
Operating Temperature: -10C to 50C (14F to 122F)
Storage Temperature: -40C to 60C (-22F to 140F)
Temperature
Coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/C (<18 C or >28 C)
Operating Altitude: 2,000 m
Storage Altitude: 10,000 m
Relative Humidity: 95 % to 30 C
75 % to 40 C
45 % to 50 C
Battery Type: 9 Volt Alkaline, ANSI 1604A / IEC 6F22
Battery Life: Alkaline: 300 hours typical, without
backlight
Shock: 1 Meter drop per IEC 61010-1-2001
Vibration: Per MIL-PRF-28800 for Class 2
instrument
Size (H x W x L): 6.58 in X 3.35 in X 1.81 in (167.1 mm X
85.1 mm X 46.0 mm)
Weight: 13.0 oz (404 g)
Safety: Complies with ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010-
1) 2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-04,
UL 61010-1 (2004) and IEC/EN 61010-1
2nd Edition for measurement Category IV,
600 V, Pollution Degree 2, EMC
EN61326-1. S/N >17610000
EMI Regulations: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class B
Certifications:  
TUV, (N10140), UL and VDE
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Function Input Impedance (Nominal)
Chek ~3 k<300 pF
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kUnbalanced)
Chek >60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
Open Circuit Test Voltage Full Scale Voltage
 <2.7 V dc <0.7 V dc
<2.7 V dc 2.000 V dc
Short Circuit Current
 <350 A
<1.0 mA
MIN MAX Recording Accuracy and Response Time
Specified accuracy of the measurement function

40 counts in Chek for
changes >500 ms in duration, 12 counts in Ohms for changes >325 ms in
duration. Typical 100 ms response to 80 %. Response time not specified for
Capacitance.
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LIMITED WARRANTY & 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 batteries, or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal 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
CONSEQUENTIAL 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.
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