Fluke 8010A User manual

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8010A/8012A
P/N 491944
August 1978 Rev 2 1/85
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1985, John Fluke Mfg. Co,, Inc. All rights reserved. Litho In U.S.A.
Digital
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Instruction Manual
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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 a particular model number. The term
Multimeter is used throughout this manual to indicate
both the 8010A and the 8012A.
1-3. The Multimeters are portable bench-type digital
multimeters (DMMs) with 3-1/2 digit liquid crystal
displays (LCDs). The Multimeters have the following
industry-standard features:
e Voltage measurements from 100 pV to 1000V dc
and 10 mV to 750V true-rms ac.
e Current measurements from 100 nA to 2A deand 10
HA to 2A true-rms ac (up to 10A for the 8012A).
e Resistance measurements from 100 mN (1 mQ for
the 8012A) to 20 MQ.
The Multimeters also have the following special
measurement features:
e Conductance measurements up to 10,000 MQ of
equivalent resistance.
e Resistance ranges that supply enough voltage to
turn on a PN junction for testing diodes and
transistors.
@ Automatic polarity indication and overrange
indication.
° Protection from overloads and transients up to6 kV
for 10 microseconds.
© Dual-slope integration a/d conversion to ensure
noise-free measurements.
e Long term calibration stability (1 year).
14. Your Multimeter is warranted for a period 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
14. 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
8012A-01 Rechargeable Battery. Detailed information on
options and accessories is contained in Section 6 of 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 6 of this manual.

INTRODUCTION
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-1. 8010A/8012A Options and Accessories
INPUT IMPEDANCE
MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL DESCRIPTION
C86
Ruggedized
Carrying
Case
80J-10
Current
Shunt
Y8205
Soft
Carrying
Case
80K-6
High
Voltage
Probe
M00-200-611 Offset Mounting Kit 80K-40 High Voltage Probe
M00-200-612 Center Mounting Kit 83-RF RF Probe
MO0-200-613 Dual Mounting Kit 85-RFE RE 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
Rechargeable
Battery
Option
for
8010A
8012A-01 Rechargeable Battery Option for 8012A
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications
ELECTRICAL.
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The
electrical
specifications
given
apply
for
an
operating
temperature of 18°C to 28°C (64.4°F to 82.4°F), relative humidity
up to 90%, and a 1-year calibration cycle.
Functions
.......:eccescesceveeetecetececn
DC
Volts,
AC
Volts,
DC
Current,
AC
Current
Resistance
and
Conductance.
DC Volts
[
RANGE
RESOLUTION
ACCURACY
for
1-Year
£200
mV
100
uV
+2V
1mvV
+20V
10
mV
£(0.1%
of
reading
+
1
digit)
+200V
100
mV
+1000V 1V
NORMAL MODE REJECTION RATIO
10 MQ, all ranges.
>90 dB at de, 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
. >60 dB at 60 Hz (at 50 Hz with 50 Hz Option).
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO ....
(1 kQ unbalanced)
AC Volts (True RMS Responding)
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION ....
RESPONSE TIME .......-..ecse eee
se iaastidee 1 second.
10Q00V dc or peak ac on all ranges.
ACCURACY for 1-Year (5% of Range to Full Range)
RANGE
RESOLUTION
45
Hz
10
kHz
20
kHz
:
to
1
kHz
to
10
kHz
|
to
20
kHz
to
50
kHz
200
mV
100
nV
+
(5%of
2vV
1
mV
+.(1,0%
of
reading
+
3
20V
10
mV
+(0.5%
of
reading
+
2
digits}/
reading
+
2
digits)
LL
200V
O.1V
t
digits)
+ (0.5% of FE Se
750V
WV
reading
+
2
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digits) L

INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications (cont)
AC Volts, continued
VOLT-Hz PRODUCT oe eee eee eee eee 107 max (200V max @ 50 kHz).
EXTENDED FREQUENCY RESPONSE ... Typically +3 dB at 200 kHz.
COMMON MODE NOISE REJECTION
RATIO (1 kQ unbalance) ...............0, >60 dB at 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
CREST FACTOR RANGE .............055 1.0 to 3.0.
INPUT IMPEDANCE .........c..cesee eee 10 MQ in parailel with <100 pF.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
750V rms or 1000V peak continuous not to exceed the volt-hertz
product of 10’ (except 10 seconds maximum on 200 mV, 2V
ranges).
RESPONSE TIME... eee cece eee e eee 2 seconds maximum within a range.
DC Current
RESOLUTION ACCURACY for'1-Year BURDEN VOLTAGE
+(0.3% of reading +1 digit) 0.3V max.
0.9V max.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION ...........065 2A/250V fuse in series with 3A/600V fuse (for high energy
sources).
AC Current (True RMS Responding AC Coupled)
— =
ACCURACY: from 5% of range to full-scale, 1-Year
“ BURDEN
E RESOLUTION
BANG Orr VOLTAGE
200 pA 0.1 pA
t
2mA 1 uA ‘ .
2 £(1% of reading +2 digits) #(2% of reading 0.3V rms max.
20 mA 10 uA ; +2 digits)
200 mA 100 pA
2000 mA 1mA £(1% of reading ' 0.9V rms max.
+2 digits}
OVERLOAD PROTECTION .............. 2A/250V fuse in series with 3A/600V fuse (for high energy
sources). :
CREST FACTOR RANGE ........-...0005 1.0 to 3.0
High Current 8010A Only
ACCURACY: for 1-Year BURDEN VOLTAGE
10A de +(0.5% of reading + 1 digit) 0.5V max.
10A 45 Hz to 2 kHz
Trms ac One +(1% of reading + 2 digits} DSON EMS CaN:
OVERLOAD 5. posse a8 5h deca ec lnjo bin gueonns ttewe deat 12A maximum unfused.
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INTRODUCTION
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2. 8010A/8012A Specifications (cont)
1-4
aa a re
Resistance
FULL-SCALE MAXIMUM TEST
! : ‘
RESOLUTION ACCURACY: for 1-Year VOLTAGE CURRENT
2kQ wt 12 +(0.2% of reading > 1.0V 1.3mA
+1
digit)
<0.25V
10
pA
200 kKQ ~ph > 1.0V 35 uA
2000 kQ +(0.5% of reading <0.25V 0.10 A
+1 digit)
0.35 uA
OVERLOAD PROTECTION .............. 300V dc/ac rms on all ranges.
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ............... Less than 3.5V on all ranges.
RESPONSE TIME 2.2... ccc eee eee eee 1 second all ranges except 4 seconds on the 2000 kQ and 20 MQ
ranges.
DIODE TEST -cicii sie sie’ su iwitle ate ktnnes These three ranges have enough voltage to turn on silicon
> junctions to check for proper forward-to-back resistance. The 2
kQ range is preferred and is marked with a larger 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 8012A Only
FULL-SCALE MAXIMUM
RANGE
RESOLUTION
|
ACCURACY:
for
1-Year
VOLTAGE
TEST
CURRENT
£(1% of reading +2
digits)
ie pee
202
(LO Ohms}
+(0.5% of reading
+2 digits)
OVERLOAD PROTECTION ..........-... 300V de/ac rms on ail ranges.
RESPONSE TIME... «0... ese e eee eee eee 1 second maximum.
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ............055 16V maximum on both ranges.
Conductance
OPEN MAXIMUM
RESOLUTION | ACCURACY: for 1-Year CIRCUIT TEST
VOLTAGE CURRENT
+(0.2% of reading
20 uS 10 nS + 1 digit)
+(1% of reading .
| 200 nS i, .1nS Zz +10 digits} <1V 0.10 uA
OVERLOAD PROTECTION ............4. 300V dce/ac rms on ail ranges. ,
CONDUCTANCE UNITS ........-- eevee We use the international unit of conductance, the Siemen = S =
1/Q. Another unit of conductance is the mho.

Table 1-2
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Coefficient
Operating Temperature
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Storage Temperature
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
GENERAL
Maximum Common Mode Voltage
Power Requirements
Weight
LINE MODEL ..... cece eee e eens
BATTERY MODEL
INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
;
SPECIFICATIONS
. 8010A/8012A Specifications (cont)
<0.1 times the applicable accuracy specification per °C for 0°C
to 18°C and 28°C to 50°C (32°F to 64.4°F and 50.4°F to 122°F).
O°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
Oto 80%, 0°C to 35°C (32 to 95°F) on 2000 kQ, 20 MQ and 200 nS
ranges.
O to 80%, 0°C to 35°C (32 to 95°F) on all other ranges.
0 to 70%, 35°C to 50°C (95 to 122°F).
(without batteries): -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +158°F)
(with batteries): -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F)
0 to 90%, -40 to 50°C {-40 to +122°F)
0 to 90%, 50 to 60°C (122 to 140°F).
500V de or peak ac.
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.)
1.08 kg (2 Ib 6 oz)
1.42 kg (3 Ib, 6 0z)
8.55 in. (21,72 cm)
ome in. (19,05 =
9.65 in. (27,05 cm)
9.90 in. (25,15 —
—
2.52 in. (6,40 cm)
Figure 1-1. 8010A/8012A Dimensions
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2-1. INTRODUCTION
2-2. This section describes how to set up and make
measurements with your Multimeter. Even though you
may have used a multimeter before, we recommend that
you read the entire section carefully so that youcan use all
of the features of your Multimeter.
2-3. SETTING UP YOUR INSTRUMENT
2-4. Unpacking
2-5. Your Multimeter is shipped in a special 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. A list 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)
e Line power cord
e@ The 8010A/8012A Instruction Manual
2-4. Ifreshipment 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 a convenient location. The carrying handle on
the meter can be used as a prop-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.
Section 2
Operation
2-8. AC Line Voltage Requirements
2-9. AC line voltage requirements for your Multimeter
are listed on a decal 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 6 for information
on changing ac line voltages.
CAUTION
Bo 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 (F1) in your
Multimeter. The fuse (Fl) 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,
Fl:
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 5 for the location of
the fuse holder.
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OPERATION
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
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4, Using a coin 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 a few minutes
to become familiar with the use ofits 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
2-16. 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:
e Do not store or use the instrument in temperatures
above or below those specified in Section 1.
e 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.
e Avoid prolonged exposure of the LCD to direct
sunlight (ultraviolet).
750y AC
} 200 mv¥ 2 COC
}QM vA 2)
O78) (BaP ee "20 2 = POM}
EI Ee) Ee)
sea) Gee Ems ae) (ae 20 Soe) Ca 2000S mm)
Figure 2-1. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

OPERATION
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Table 2-1. 8010A/8012A Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
ITEM NO. NAME FUNCTION
1 Display
2 AC/DC Function
Switch
3 V/mA/kQ/S
Function Switches
4 Range Switches
5 mA Input Connector
6 COMMON Input
Connector
7 V/KQ/S Input
Connector
8 10A Input Connector
9 Low Ohms Input
Connector
/ZERO Controi
10 POWER Switch
3%-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.)
A two-position switch (push IN and push OUT) used to
select ac (IN) or dc (OUT) for current or voltage measurement.
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 8012A is selected by
pressing the V and mA switches simultaneously.
Interlocked switches that select the measurement ranges.
Pushing a switch selects the corresponding range and releases
a depressed switch(es).
A fuse protected, test lead connector for current measurements,
less than 2A. Fuse is accessible from the front panei.
Test lead connector used as the low or common input for all
measurement functions.
Test lead connector used as the high input for ail voltage, resist-
ance, continuity and conductance measurement functions.
Test lead connector used for the 10A Range current function of
the 8010A.
Test lead connector used for the Low Ohms resistance function
of the 8012A. ZERO Control used to compensate for test lead
resistance.
Push-on/push-off switch. Used for energizing and de-energiz-
ing the instrument.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
(RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY
OPTION
ONLY)
POLARITY SIGN
DISABLED ae
agi | |
DURING Vac,
mA/Aac, and KQ
FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS
OVERRANGE INDICATION
Position of decimal point dependent
on range selected.
NOTE:
Figure 2-2. Liquid Crystal Display
2-3