Fluke 8010A User manual

8010A/8012A
Digital
Multimeters
Instruction Manual
IFLUKEI
P/N 491944
August 1978 Rev 21/85
®1985, John Fluke Mfg. Co,, Inc. All rights reserved. Lithe in U,S.A.

8010A/8012A Digital Multimeters

Section 1
Introduction and Specifications
1-1. INTRODUCTION
1-2. This manual contains complete operating and
maintenance instructions for the Fluke Models 8010A
and 8012A Digital Multimeters. The information
presented in this manual reflects both instruments except
where indicated by aparticular model number. The term
Multimeter is used throughout this manual to indicate
both the 801 OA and the 80 12A.
1-3. The Multimeters are portable bench-type digital
niultimeters (DMMs) with 3-1/2 digit liquid crystal
displays (LCDs). The Multimeters have the following
industry-standard features:
•Voltage measurements from 100 (xV to lOOOV dc
and 10 mV to 750V true-rms ac.
•Current measurements froml00nAto2Adcandl0
/uA to 2A true-rms ac (up to lOA for the 8012A).
•Resistance measurements from 100 mO (1mO for
the 8012A) to 20 MD.
The Multimeters also have the following special
measurement features:
•Conductance measurements up to 10,000 Mfl of
equivalent resistance.
•Resistance ranges that supply enough voltage to
turn on aPN junction for testing diodes and
transistors.
•Automatic polarity indication and overrange
indication.
•Protection from overloads and transients up to 6kV
for 10 microseconds.
•Dual-slope integration a/d conversion to ensure
noise-free measurements.
•Long term calibration stability (1 year).
M. Your Multimeter is warranted for aperiod of one
year upon shipment of the instrument to the original
purchaser. Conditions of the warranty are given at the
front of this manual.
1-5. OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES
1-6. The use of your Multimeter can be enhanced by the
options and accessories available for these instruments.
The options and accessories are listed in Table 1-1. The
Multimeters can be ordered with the Option 8010A-01 or
80 12A-0 1Rechargeable Battery. Detailed information on
options and accessories is contained in Section 6of this
manual.
1-7. SPECIFICATIONS
1-8. Specifications for the Multimeters are listed in
Table 1-2. Specifications for the Option 8010A-01 or
Option 8012A-01 and other accessory specifications are
given in Section 6of this manual.
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INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-1. 8010A/8012A Options and Accessories
MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL DESCRIPTION
C86 Ruggedized Carrying Case 80J-10 Current Shunt
Y8205 Soft Carrying Case 80K-6 High Voltage Probe
MOO-200-611 Offset Mounting Kit 80K-40 High Voltage Probe
M00-200-61
2
Center Mounting Kit 83-RF RF Probe
MOO-200-613 Dual Mounting Kit 85-RF RF Probe
80T-H Touch-Hold Probe Y8100 DC/AC Current Probe
80T-150C Temperature Probe, Celsius Y8101 AC Current Transformer
80T-150F Temperature Probe, Fahrenheit Y8133 Deluxe Test Lead Set
80i-400 AC Current Probe Y8140 Slim-Flex Test Leads
80i-600 AC Current Probe 8010A-01
8012A-01
Rechargeable Battery Option for 8010A
Rechargeable Battery Option for 801 2A
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications
ELECTRICAL The electrical specifications given apply for an operating
temperature of 18°Cto 28''C (64.4® Fto 82.4° F), relative humidity
up to 90%. and a1-year calibration cycle.
Functions DC Volts, AC Volts, DC Current, AC Current Resistance and
Conductance.
DC Volts RANGE ^RESOLUTION ACCURACY for 1-Year
±200 mV 100 mV
±2V 1mV
±20V 10 mV ±(0.1% of reading -i- 1digit)
±200V 100 mV
ilOOOV IV
INPUT IMPEDANCE 10 MO, all ranges.
NORMAL MODE REJECTION RATIO .... >60 dB at 60 Hz (at 50 Hz with 50 Hz Option).
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO >90 dB at dc, 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
(1 kO unbalanced)
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION 1000V dc or peak ac on all ranges.
RESPONSE TIME 1second.
AC Volts (True RMS Responding)
RANGE RESOLUTION
'
ACCURACY for 1-Year (5%'of Range to Full Range)
45
to 1kHz
Hz
to 10 kHz
10 kHz
to 20 kHz
20 kHz
to 50 kHz
200 mV
2V
20V
200V
100 mV
1mV
10 mV
0.1V
+(0.5% of r£lading +2digits)
+,(1.0% of
reading +2
digits)
±(5%of
reading +3
digits)
750V IV Ji(0.5% of
reading +2
digits) ^SZI3
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INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications (cont)
AC Volts, continued
VOLT-Hz PRODUCT 10^ max (200V max @50 kHz).
EXTENDED FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . .Typically ±3 dB at 200 kHz.
COMMON MODE NOISE REJECTION
RATIO (1 kQ unbalance) >60 dB at 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
CREST FACTOR RANGE 1.0 to 3.0.
INPUT IMPEDANCE 10 MQ in parallel with <100 pF.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION 750V rms or 10OOV peak continuous not to exceed the volt-hertz
product of 10^ (except 10 seconds maximum on 200 mV, 2V
ranges).
RESPONSE TIME 2seconds maximum within arange.
DC Current
RANGE RESOLLFTiON ACCURACY for 1-Year BURDEN VOLTAGE
0.1 juA
1mA
lOjLtA ±(0.3% of reading +1 digit) 0.3V max.
100 ma
1mA 0.9V max.
20 mA
200 mA'
2000 mA
OVERLOAD PROTECTION 2A/250V fuse in series with 3A/600V fuse (for high energy
sources).
AC Current (True RMS Responding AC Coupled)
RANGE RESOLUTION
200 juA 0.1 mA
2mA 1mA
20 mA IOmA
200 mA 100 /iA
2000 mA 1mA
ACCURACY: from 5% of range to full-scale, 1-Year
45 Hz 10 kHz
to 2kHz Ito 10 kHz to 20 kHz
BURDEN
VOLTAGE
±(1 %of reading
+2 digits)
2% of reading Q.3V rms max.
+2 digits)
0.9V rms max.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION 2A/250V fuse in series with 3A/600V fuse (for high energy
sources).
CREST FACTOR RANGE 1.0 to 3.0
High Current 8010A Only
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY: for 1-Year BURDEN VOLTAGE
10A dc 10 mA ±(0.5% of reading +1digit) 0.5V max.
10A
Trms ac 10 mA 45 Hz to 2kHz
±(1% of reading +2digits) 0.5V rms max.
OVERLOAD 12A maximum unfused.
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INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications (cont)
Resistance
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY: for 1-Year FULL-SCALE
VOLTAGE MAXIMUM TEST
CURRENT
200 no.m
±(0.2% of reading
+1 digit)
<0.25V 1.3 mA
>1.0V 1.3 mA
20 kD 10D <0.25V IOmA
200 kD ^100D >uov 35 mA
2000 kn 1kn ±(0.5% of reading
+^ digit)
<0.25V 0.10 juA
20 MD -M- 10 kD >1.5V 0.35 idA
OVERLOAD PROTECTION 300V dc/ac rms on all ranges.
O'PEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE Less than 3.5V on all ranges,
RESPONSE TIME 1second all ranges except 4seconds on the 2000 kO and 20 MO
ranges,
DIODE TEST These three ranges have enough voltage to turn on silicon
-W- junctions to check for proper forward-to-back resistance. The 2
kO range is preferred and is marked with alarger diode symbol on
the front panel of the instrument. The three non-diode test ranges
will not turn on silicon junctions so in-circuit resistance
measurements can be made with these three ranges.
Low Resistance 801 2A Only
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY: for 1-Year FULL-SCALE
VOLTAGE MAXIMUM TEST CURRENT
2D
(LO Ohms) 1mD ±(1% of reading +2
digits) 0.02V 10.5 mA
20D
(LO Ohms) 10 mD ±(0.5% of reading
+2 digits) 0.2V 10.5 mA
OVERLOAD PROTECTION 300V dc/ac rms on ail ranges.
RESPONSE TIME 1second maximum.
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 16V maximum on both ranges.
Conductance
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY; for 1-Year
OPEN
CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE
MAXIMUM
TEST
CURRENT
2mS 1mS ±(0,2% of reading
+1digit)
<3.5V 1.3 mA
20 mS 10 nS <1V IOmA
200 nS .1 nS ±(1% of reading
-t-10 digits) <1V 0.10 mA
OVERLOAD PROTECTION 300V dc/ac rms on ail ranges,
CONDUCTANCE UNITS We use the international unit of conductance, the Siemen =S=
1/D. Another unit of conductance is the mho.

INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications (cont)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Coefficient <0.1 times the applicable accuracy specification per "C for 0°C
to 18° Cand 28®C to 50“ C(32“ Fto 64.4° Fand 50.4° Fto 122° F).
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32° Fto 122°F).
RELATIVE HUMIDITY Oto 80%. 0°C to 35°C (32 to 95° F) on 2000 kO, 20 MO and 200 nS
ranges.
Oto 90%, 0°C to 35° C(32 to 95° F) on all other ranges.
0to 70%, 35° Cto 50° C(95 to 122° F)
.
Storage Temperature (without batteries): -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +158° F)
(with batteries): -40°C to +50° C(-40°F to +122°F)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY 0to 90%, -40 to 50° C(-40 to +122° F)
0to 90%, 50 to 60° C(122 to 140° F).
GENERAL
Maximum Common Mode Voltage 500V dc or peak ac.
Power Requirements 90 to 132V or 200 to 264V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Line Model 2W.
(Battery Model 3.5'W.)
(See Figure 1-1.)
Weight
LINE MODEL 1.08 kg (2 lb 6oz)
BATTERY MODEL 1.42 kg (3 lb, 6oz)
-8.55 in. (21,72 cm]
-7.50 in. (19,05 cm]
10.65 in. (27,05cm)
-9.90 in. (25,15 cm).
Figure 1-1. 8010A/8012A Dimensions
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Section 2
Operation
2-1. INTRODUCTION
2-2, This section describes how to set up and make
measurements with your Multimeter. Even though you
may have used amultimeter before, we recommend that
you read the entire section carefully so that you can use all
of the features of your Multimeter.
2-3. SETTING UP YOUR INSTRUMENT
2-4, Unpacking
2-5. Your Multimeter is shipped in aspecial protective
container that should prevent damage to the instrument
during shipping. Check the shipping order against the
contents of the container and report any damage or short
shipment to the place of purchase or the nearest Fluke
Technical Service Center. Alist of these service centers is
located in Section 5. The container should include the
following:
•The 8010A or 8012A Multimeter
•Two test leads (one red and one black)
•Line power cord
•The 8010A/8012A Instruction Manual
2-6. If reshipment of the instrument is necessary, please
use the original shipping container. If the original
container is not available, be sure that adequate
protection is provided to prevent damage during
shipment. We recommend that the instrument be
surrounded by at least three inches of shock-absorbing
material on all sides of the container.
2-7. Remove the Multimeter from its container and
place it in aconvenient location. The carrying handle on
the meter can be used as aprop-stand or positioned out of
the way (behind the Multimeter). To position the handle,
pull outward on the hubs of the handle and rotate the
handle into position.
2-8, AC Line Voltage Requirements
2-9. AC line voltage requirements for your Multimeter
are listed on adecal attached to the bottom of the
instrument. Refer to Section 4 for the procedure to
change the ac line voltage setting. If your Multimeter has
the -01 Battery Option, refer to Section 6for information
on changing ac line voltages.
CAUTION
Do not connect the power cable to the
instrument before verifying that the intended
source matches the ac line configuration of
the instrument.
2-10. Fuse Replacement
2-11. There is one, user-replaceable fuse (FI) in your
Multimeter. The fuse (FI) and the fuse holder form an
integral part of the mA input connector and can be
removed with ordinary tools. The fuse rating is: 2A,
normal blow (recommended part AGX2).
2-12. Use the following procedure to replace the fuse,
FI:
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Remove the input power cord from the
Multimeter.
WARNING
DO NOT REPLACE THE FUSE WITH THE
INSTRUMENT TURNED ON OR CONNECT-
ED TO LINE POWER.
3. Refer to Figure 2-1, item 5for the location of
the fuse holder.
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OPERATION
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
4. Using acoin or wide blade screwdriver, push in
while turning the fuse holder in the direction of
the arrow on the front panel decal,
5. Pull out the fuse holder and replace the
defective fuse.
2-13. FRONT PANEL FEATURES
2-14. Before using your Multimeter, take afew minutes
to become familiar with the use of its controls, indicators,
and connectors. The front panel features are shown in
Figure 2-1 and described in Table 2-1. The features of the
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) are also described in the
following paragraphs.
2-15. LCD DISPLAY
2-1 6. The features of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
are shown in detail in Figure 2-2. The position of the
floating decimal point is determined by the range selected.
The maximum measurement value that can be displayed
is one count less than the range selected (e.g., maximum
measured voltage that can be displayed in the 200 mV
range would be 199.9 mV).
2-17. To extend the life of the LCD and to ensure that
the display will be ready to operate, observe the following
precautions:
•Do not store or use the instrument in temperatures
above or below those specified in Section 1.
•Do not store or use the instrument in humidity
above that specified in Section 1.
NOTE
Low temperatures (within the specified
operating limits) will cause the LCD response
to be sluggish.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the LCD to direct
sunlight (ultraviolet).
Figure 2-1. Controls, indicators, and Connectors
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OPERATION
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
ITEM NO.
1
Table 2-1. 8010A/8012A Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
NAME FUNCTION
Display 3V2-digit LCD display. Indicates measured input values and an
overrange condition. (Also contains an annunciator for low
battery charge, if the Rechargeable Battery Option is installed.)
AC/DC Function
Switch
Atwo-position switch (push IN and push OUT) used to
select ac (IN) or dc (OUT) for current or voltage measurement.
V/mA/kn/S
Function Switches
Interlocked switches, used with the AC/DC Function switch to
select the measurement functions. Pushing one switch will
release the others. The conductance function is selected by
pushing the kQ switch and one of three pairs of Range Function
switches. The Low Ohms feature of the 801 2A is selected by
pressing the Vand mA switches simultaneously.
Range Switches Interlocked switches that select the measurement ranges.
Pushing aswitch selects the corresponding range and releases
adepressed switch(es).
mA Input Connector Afuse protected, test lead connector for current measurements,
less than 2A. Fuse is accessible from the front panel.
COMMON Input
Connector
Test lead connector used as the low or common input for all
measurement functions.
V/kn/S Input
Connector
Test lead connector used as the high input forail voltage, resist-
ance, continuity and conductance measurement functions.
10A Input Connector Test lead connector used for the 10A Range current function of
the 8010A.
Low Ohms Input
Connector
/ZERO Control
Test lead connector used for the Low Ohms resistance function
of the 801 2A. ZERO Control used to compensate for test lead
resistance.
POWER Switch Push-on/push-off switch. Used for energizing and de-energiz-
ing the instrument.
LOW BATTERY IN DICATOR
(RECHARGEABLEf r^
BATTERY \
OPTION.^ f
ONLY) f
POLARITY SIGN °L
DISABLED
DURING Vac, ^
mA/Aac, and KQ [^
FUNCTIONS
QQ
,3 .3
DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS OVERRANGE INDICATION
NOTE: Position of decimal point dependent
on range selected.
Figure 2-2. Liquid Crystal Display
2-3