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PN 2538707
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.

116C

True-rms Multimeter

Users Manual

Summary of Contents for 116C

Page 1: ...PN 2538707 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 116C True rms Multimeter Users Manual...

Page 2: ...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 P...

Page 3: ...t against transients in fixed equipment installations at the distribution level Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke call USA 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 China 010 65123435 Europe 31 402 675 200 Japan...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ck the test leads for continuity before use Do not use if the readings are high or noisy Do not use the Auto Volts function to measure voltages in circuits that could be damaged by this function s low...

Page 6: ...s No Symbol Meaning A s The Meter function is set to Continuity B R The Meter function is set to Diode Test C O Input is a negative value D Y X Unsafe voltage Measured input voltage 30 V or voltage ov...

Page 7: ...Direct current or alternating current J N Battery low warning K 610000 mV Indicates the Meter s range selection L Bar graph Analog display M Auto Volts Auto Manual The Meter is in the Auto Volts funct...

Page 8: ...apacitance frequency temperature microamps and testing diodes Error Messages bAtt Battery must be replaced before the Meter will operate CAL Err Calibration required Meter calibration is required befo...

Page 9: ...001 V to 600 V l AC voltage from 6 0 to 600 mV dc coupled DC voltage from 0 1 to 600 mV Ohms from 0 1 to 40 M s Continuity beeper turns on at 20 and turns off at 250 y Temperature from 40 C to 400 C...

Page 10: ...tep through the low MIN average AVG and present readings To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored values press f K is displayed To resume MIN MAX AVG recording press fagain To exit and er...

Page 11: ...Up Options To select a Power Up Option hold down the button indicated in the following table while turning the Meter on Power Up Options are canceled when you turn the Meter off and when sleep mode is...

Page 12: ...t power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Testing for Continuity eeo06f eps Note The continuity function works best as a fast conveni...

Page 13: ...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 k to reduce the possibility of false readings due to...

Page 14: ...rement when the open circuit potential to earth is 600 V Use the proper switch position and range for your measurement Flame sensor probe Control Module eeo08f eps To measure flame rectification circu...

Page 15: ...king Basic Measurements 13 Measuring Capacitance eeo05f eps Measuring Temperature 80BK Type K Thermocouple Probe Vent or Pipe RANGE eeo10f eps XW Warning To avoid risk of electric shock do NOT connect...

Page 16: ...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 ra...

Page 17: ...eps Measuring Current above 600 A 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 su...

Page 18: ...nd 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...

Page 19: ...o lift the door slightly 4 Lift the door straight up to separate it from the case The battery fits inside the battery door which is then inserted into the case bottom edge first until it is fully seat...

Page 20: ...gital 6 000 counts updates 4 sec Bar Graph 33 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 28 C Operating...

Page 21: ...of Reading Counts DC millivolts 600 0 mV 0 1 mV 0 5 2 DC Volts 6 000 V 60 00 V 600 0 V 0 001 V 0 01 V 0 1 V 0 5 2 DC 45 to 500 Hz 500 Hz to 1 kHz Auto V LoZ 1 True rms 600 0 V 0 1 V 2 0 3 4 0 3 45 to...

Page 22: ...600 0 6 000 k 60 00 k 600 0 k 6 000 M 40 00 M 0 1 0 001 k 0 01 k 0 1 k 0 001 M 0 01 M 0 9 2 0 9 1 0 9 1 0 9 1 0 9 1 5 2 Diode test 2 000 V 0 001 V 0 9 2 Capacitance 1000 nF 10 00 F 100 0 F 9999 F 1 nF...

Page 23: ...ecified 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...

Page 24: ...al Mode Rejection Volts AC 5 M 100 pF 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz Volts DC 10 M 100 pF 100 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz 60 dB at 50 or 60 Hz Auto V LoZ 3 k 500 pF 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz Open Circuit Test Voltage...