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Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter.
Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to Series V Models 83 and 87 multimeters (hereafter referred to as "the Meter").
Model 87 appears in all illustrations.
The Meter complies with:
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment under test.
Electrical symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in Table 1.
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, follow these guidelines:
Table 1. Electrical Symbols
![]() | AC (Alternating Current) | ![]() | Earth ground |
![]() | DC (Direct Current) | ![]() | Fuse |
| Hazardous voltage | ![]() | Conforms to European Union directives. |
| Risk of Danger. Important information. See Manual. | ![]() | Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards Association directives. |
![]() | Battery. Low battery when displayed. | ![]() | Double insulated |
![]() | Continuity test or continuity beeper tone. | ![]() | Capacitance |
CAT III | IEC Overvoltage Category III CAT III equipment is designed to protect against transients in equipment in fixed-equipment installations, such as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and lighting systems in large buildings. | CAT IV | IEC Overvoltage Category IV CAT IV equipment is designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level, such as an electricity meter or an overhead or underground utility service. |
![]() | Underwriters Laboratories | ![]() | Diode |
![]() | Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product Services. |
Tables 2 through 5 briefly describe the Meter's features.
Table 2. Inputs
Terminal | Description |
A | Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current (20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum), current frequency, and duty cycle measurements. |
mA μA | Input for 0 μA to 400 mA current measurements (600 mA for 18 hrs.) and current frequency and duty cycle. |
COM | Return terminal for all measurements |
![]() | Input for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, frequency, temperature (87), and duty cycle measurements. |
Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions
Switch Position | Function |
Any Position | When the Meter is turned on, the Meter model number briefly appears on the display. |
![]() | AC voltage measurement Press ![]() ![]() |
![]() | DC voltage measurement |
![]() | 600 mV dc voltage range Press ![]() ![]() |
![]() | Press ![]() ![]() Press ![]() |
![]() | Diode test |
![]() | AC current measurements from 0 mA to 10.00 A Press ![]() |
![]() | AC current measurements from 0 μA to 6000 μA Press ![]() |
Table 4. Pushbuttons
Button | Switch Position | Function |
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![]() | Any switch position | Turns the backlight on, makes it brighter, and turns it off. For Model 87, hold |
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![]() | Any switch position except diode test Power-up | Press Starts the frequency counter. Press again to enter duty cycle mode. Enables the Meter's high impedance mode when the mV dc function is used. |
Table 5. Display Features
Number | Feature | Indication |
1 | ![]() | Polarity indicator for the analog bar graph. |
![]() | Positive or negative slope indicator for Hz/duty cycle triggering. | |
2 | ![]() | The continuity beeper is on. |
3 | ![]() | Relative (REL) mode is active. |
4 | ![]() | Smoothing is active. |
5 | ![]() | Indicates negative readings. In relative mode, this sign indicates that the present input is less than the stored reference. |
6 | ![]() | Indicates the presence of a high voltage input. Appears if the input voltage is 30 V or greater (ac or dc). Also appears in low pass filter mode. Also appears in cal, Hz, and duty cycle modes. |
7 | ![]() | AutoHOLD is active. |
8 | ![]() | Display Hold is active. |
9 | ![]() | Indicates the Meter is in Peak Min Max mode and the response time is 250 μs (87 only). |
10 | MAX MIN AVG | Indicators for minimum-maximum recording mode. |
11 | ![]() | Low pass filter mode (87 only). See "Low Pass Filter (87). |
12 | ![]() | The battery is low. To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears. |
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14 | °C, °F | Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit |
15 | 610000 mV | Displays selected range |
16 | HiRes | The Meter is in high resolution (Hi Res) mode. HiRes=19,999 |
17 | Auto | The Meter is in autorange mode and automatically selects the range with the best resolution. |
Manual | The Meter is in manual range mode. | |
18 | ![]() | The number of segments is relative to the full-scale value of the selected range. In normal operation 0 (zero) is on the left. The polarity indicator at the left of the graph indicates the polarity of the input. The graph does not operate with the capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, or peak min max. For more information, See "Bar Graph" in the Users Manual located on the 80 Series V User Manual CD. The bar graph also has a zoom function, as described under "Zoom Mode". |
-- | ![]() | Overload condition is detected. |
Display Messages
![]() | Replace the battery immediately. | |
![]() | In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge is present on the capacitor being tested. | |
![]() | Invalid EEPROM data. Have Meter serviced. | |
![]() | Invalid calibration data. Calibrate Meter. | |
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![]() | Invalid model. Have Meter serviced. | |
![]() | Open thermocouple is detected. |
Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up option. Table 4 includes the power-up options.
The Meter automatically turns off if you do not turn the rotary switch or press a button for 30 minutes. If MIN MAX Recording is enabled, the Meter will not power off. To disable automatic power-off, refer to Table 4.
If a test lead is plugged into the mA/μA or A terminal, but the rotary switch is not set to the correct current position, the beeper warns you by making a chirping sound and the display flashes "". This warning is intended to stop you from attempting to measure voltage, continuity, resistance, capacitance, or diode values when the leads are plugged into a current terminal.
Placing the probes across (in parallel with) a powered circuit when a lead is plugged into a current terminal can damage the circuit you are testing and blow the Meter's fuse. This can happen because the resistance through the Meter's current terminals is very low, so the Meter acts like a short circuit.
The 87 is equipped with an ac low pass filter. When measuring ac voltage or ac frequency, press to activate the low pass filter mode (
). The Meter continues measuring in the chosen ac mode, but now the signal diverts through a filter that blocks unwanted voltages above 1 kHz, refer to Figure 2. The lower frequency voltages pass with reduced accuracy to the measurement below 1 kHz. The low pass filter can improve measurement performance on composite sine waves that are typically generated by inverters and variable frequency motor drives.
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, do not use the Low Pass Filter option to verify the presence of hazardous voltages. Voltages greater than what is indicated may be present. First, make a voltage measurement without the filter to detect the possible presence of hazardous voltage. Then select the filter function.
Note
In Low Pass Mode, the Meter goes to manual mode. Select ranges by pressing the RANGE button. Autoranging is not available in Low Pass Mode.
The analog bar graph functions like the needle on an analog meter, but without the overshoot. The bar graph updates 40 times per second. Because the graph responds 10 times faster than the digital display, it is useful for making peak and null adjustments and observing rapidly changing inputs. The graph is not shown for capacitance, frequency counter functions, temperature, or peak min max.
The number of lit segments indicates the measured value and is relative to the full-scale value of the selected range.
In the 60 V range, for example, the major divisions on the scale represent 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 V. An input of -30 V lights the negative sign and the segments up to the middle of the scale.
The bar graph also has a zoom function, as described under "Zoom
Mode" in the Users Manual located on the 80 Series V User Manuals CD.
Table 6. MIN MAX Functions
Button | MIN MAX Function |
![]() | Enter MIN MAX recording mode. The Meter is locked in the range displayed before you entered MIN MAX mode. (Select the desired measurement function and range before entering MIN MAX.) The Meter beeps each time a new minimum or maximum value is recorded. |
![]() (while in MIN MAX mode) | Step through maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), and average (AVG) and present values. |
![]() PEAK MIN MAX | Model 87 only: Select 100 ms or 250 μs response time. (The 250 μs response time is indicated by ![]() |
![]() | Stop recording without erasing stored values. Press again to resume recording. |
![]() (hold for 1 second) | Exit MIN MAX mode. Stored values are erased. The Meter stays in the selected range. |
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not use AutoHOLD mode to determine that circuits are without power. The AutoHOLD mode will not capture unstable or noisy readings.
The AutoHOLD mode captures the present reading on the display. When a new, stable reading is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. To enter or exit AutoHOLD mode, press .
Selecting relative mode ( ) causes the Meter to zero the display and store the present reading as the reference for subsequent measurements. The Meter is locked into the range selected when you pressed
. Press
again to exit this mode.
In relative mode, the reading shown is always the difference between the present reading and the stored reference value. For example, if the stored reference value is 15.00 V and the present reading is 14.10 V, the display shows -0.90 V.
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed only by qualified personnel as described in the 80 Series V Service Information.
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
If a test lead is plugged into the mA/μA or A terminal and the rotary switch is turned to a non-current function, the Meter chirps and flashes "" if the fuse associated with that current terminal is good. If the Meter does not chirp or flash "
", the fuse is bad and must be replaced.
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the battery or fuses. To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY specified replacement fuses with the amperage, voltage, and speed ratings shown in Replacement Parts in the Users Manual located on the 80 Series V User Manual CD.
Maximum Voltage between any Terminal and Earth Ground:
1000 V rms
Fuse Protection for mA or μA inputs:
44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse
Fuse Protection for A input:
11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse
Display:
Digital: 6000 counts updates 4/sec; (Model 87 also has 19,999 counts in high-resolution mode).
Analog Bargraph:
33 segments, updates 40/sec. Frequency: 19,999 counts, updates 3/sec at > 10 Hz
Temperature:
Operating: -20°C to +55°C; Storage: -40°C to +60°C
Altitude:
Operating: 2000 m; Storage: 10,000 m
Temperature Coefficient:
0.05 x (specified accuracy)/ °C (< 18°C or > 28°C)
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
In an RF field of 3 V/m total accuracy = specified accuracy + 20 counts Except: 600 μA dc range total accuracy=specified accuracy + 60 counts. Temperature not specified.
Relative Humidity:
0% to 90% (0°C to 35°C); 0% to 70% (35°C to 55°C)
Battery Type:
9 V zinc, NEDA 1604 or 6F22 or 006P
Battery Life:
400 hrs typical with alkaline (with backlight off)
Vibration: \
Per MIL-PRF-28800 for a Class 2 instrument
Shock:
1 Meter drop per IEC 61010-1:2001
Size (HxWxL):
1.25 in x 3.41 in x 7.35 in (3.1 cm x 8.6 cm x 18.6 cm)
Size with Holster and Flex-Stand:
2.06 in x 3.86 in x 7.93 in (5.2 cm x 9.8 cm x 20.1 cm)
Weight:
12.5 oz (355 g)
Weight with Holster and Flex-Stand:
22.0 oz (624 g)
Safety:
Complies with ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004, CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1:2004 to 1000 V Overvoltage Category III, IEC 664 to 600 V Overvoltage Category IV. UL listed to UL61010-1. Licensed by TÜV to EN61010-1.
IP Rating:
30
For all detailed specifications:
Accuracy is given as ±([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits]) at 18°C to 28°C, with relative humidity up to 90%, for a period of one year after calibration.
For Model 87 in the 4 ½-digit mode, multiply the number of least significant digits (counts) by 10. AC conversions are ac-coupled and valid from 3% to 100% of range. Model 87 is true rms responding. AC crest factor can be up to 3 at full scale, 6 at half scale. For non-sinusoidal wave forms add -(2% Rdg + 2% full scale) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.
Table 7. Model 87 AC Voltage Function Specifications
Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | |||||
![]() | 600.0 mV | 0.1 mV | 45 – 65 Hz | 30 – 200 Hz | 200 – 440 Hz | 440 Hz - 1 kHz | 1 - 5 kHz | 5 - 20 kHz[1] |
± (0.7% + 4) | ± (1.0% + 4) | ± (2.0% + 4) | ± (2.0% + 20) | |||||
6.000 V | 0.001 V | ± (0.7% + 2) | ||||||
60.00 V | 0.01 V | |||||||
600.0 V | 0.1 V | ± (2.0% + 4) [3] | unspecified | |||||
1000 V | 1 V | unspecified | unspecified | |||||
Low pass filter | Same as 45 - 65 Hz | ± (1.0% + 4) | +1% + 4 -6% - 4[5] | unspecified | unspecified | unspecified | ||
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Table 8. Model 83 AC Voltage Function Specifications
Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | ||
![]() | 600.0 mV 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V | 0.1 mV 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 30 Hz - 1 kHz | 1 kHz - 5 kHz |
± (0.5% + 4) ± (0.5% + 2) ± (0.5% + 2) ± (0.5% + 2) ± (0.5% + 2) | ± (1.0% + 4) ± (1.0% + 4) ± (1.0% + 4) ± (1.0% + 4) ± (1.0% + 4) | ± (2.0% + 4) ± (2.0% + 4) ± (2.0% + 4) ± (2.0% + 4)2 unspecified | |||
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Table 9. DC Voltage, Resistance, and Conductance Function Specifications
Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | |
Model 83 | Model 87 | |||
![]() | 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V | 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V | ± (0.1% + 1) ± (0.1% + 1) ± (0.1% + 1) ± (0.1% + 1) | ± (0.05% + 1) ± (0.05% + 1) ± (0.05% + 1) ± (0.05% + 1) |
![]() | 600.0 mV | 0.1 mV | ± (0.3% + 1) | ± (0.1% + 1) |
nS | 600.0 Ω 6.000 kΩ 60.00 kΩ 600.0 kΩ 6.000 MΩ 50.00 MΩ 60.00 nS | 0.1 Ω 0.001 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 0.01 nS | ± (0.4% + 2)1 ± (0.4% + 1) ± (0.4% + 1) ± (0.7% + 1) ± (0.7% + 1) ± (1.0% + 3)2 ± (1.0% + 10)1 | ± (0.2% + 2)1 ± (0.2% + 1) ± (0.2% + 1) ± (0.6% + 1) ± (0.6% + 1) ± (1.0% + 3)2 ± (1.0% + 10)1 |
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Table 10. Temperature Specifications (87 Only)
Temperature | Resolution | Accuracy1,2 |
-200°C to +1090°C -328°F to +1994°F | 0.1°C 0.1°F | 1% + 10 1% + 18 |
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Table 11. Current Function Specifications
Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Burden Voltage (typical) | |
Model 831 | Model 872, 3 | ||||
![]() | 60.00 mA 400.0 mA6 6.000 A 10.00 A4 | 0.01 mA 0.1 mA 0.001 A 0.01 A | ± (1.2% + 2)5 ± (1.2% + 2)5 ± (1.2% + 2)5 ± (1.2% + 2)5 | ± (1.0% + 2) ± (1.0% + 2) ± (1.0% + 2) ± (1.0% + 2) | 1.8 mV/mA 1.8 mV/mA 0.03 V/A 0.03 V/A |
![]() | 60.00 mA 400.0 mA6 6.000 A 10.00 A4 | 0.01 mA 0.1 mA 0.001 A 0.01 A | ± (0.4% + 4) ± (0.4% + 2) ± (0.4% + 4) ± (0.4% + 2) | ± (0.2% + 4) ± (0.2% + 2) ± (0.2% + 4) ± (0.2% + 2) | 1.8 mV/mA 1.8 mV/mA 0.03 V/A 0.03 V/A |
μA ~ (45 Hz to 2 kHz) | 600.0 μA 6000 μA | 0.1 μA 1 μA | ± (1.2% + 2)5 ± (1.2% + 2)5 | ± (1.0% + 2) ± (1.0% + 2) | 100 μV/μA 100 μV/μA |
![]() | 600.0 μA 6000 μA | 0.1 μA 1 μA | ± (0.4% + 4) ± (0.4% + 2) | ± (0.2% + 4) ± (0.2% + 2) | 100 μV/μA 100 μV/μA |
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Table 12. Capacitance and Diode Function Specifications
Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
![]() | 10.00 nF 100.0 nF 1.000 μF 10.00 μF 100.0 μF 9999 μF | 0.01 nF 0. 1 nF 0.001 μF 0.01 μF 0.1 μF 1 μF | ± (1% + 2)1 ± (1% + 2)1 ± (1% + 2) ± (1% + 2) ± (1% + 2) ± (1% + 2) |
![]() | 3.000 V | 0.001 V | ± (2% + 1) |
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Table 13. Frequency Counter Specifications
Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
Frequency (0.5 Hz to 200 kHz, pulse width > 2 μs) | 199.99 1999.9 19.999 kHz 199.99 kHz > 200 kHz | 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 0.001 kHz 0.01 kHz 0.1 kHz | ± (0.005% + 1) ± (0.005% + 1) ± (0.005% + 1) ± (0.005% + 1) unspecified |
Table 14. Frequency Counter Sensitivity and Trigger Levels
Input Range1 | Minimum Sensitivity (RMS Sine wave) | Approximate Trigger Level (DC Voltage Function) | ||
5 Hz - 20 kHz | 0.5 Hz - 200 kHz | |||
600 mV dc 600 mV ac 6 V 60 V 600 V 1000 V | 70 mV (to 400 Hz) 150 mV 0.3 V 3 V 30 V 100 V | 70 mV (to 400 Hz) 150 mV 0.7 V 7 V (≤140 kHz) 70 V (≤14.0 kHz) 200 V (≤1.4 kHz) | 40 mV ⎯ 1.7 V 4 V 40 V 100 V | |
Duty Cycle Range | Accuracy | |||
0.0 to 99.9% | Within ± (0.2% per kHz + 0.1%) for rise times < 1 μs. | |||
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Table 15. Electrical Characteristics of the Terminals
Function | Overload Protection1 | Input Impedance (nominal) | Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kΩ unbalance) | Normal Mode Rejection | ||||||
![]() | 1000 V rms | 10 MΩ < 100 pF | > 120 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz | > 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz | ||||||
![]() | 1000 V rms | 10 MΩ < 100 pF | > 120 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz | > 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz | ||||||
![]() | 1000 V rms | 10 MΩ < 100 pF (ac-coupled) | > 60 dB, dc to 60 Hz | |||||||
Open Circuit Test Voltage | Full Scale Voltage | Typical Short Circuit Current | ||||||||
To 6.0 MΩ | 50 MΩ or 60 nS | 600 Ω | 6 k | 60 k | 600 k | 6 M | 50 M | |||
![]() | 1000 V rms | < 7.9 V dc | < 4.1 V dc | < 4.5 V dc | 1 mA | 100 μA | 10 μA | 1μA | 1 μA | 0.5 μA |
![]() | 1000 V rms | < 7.9 V dc | 3.000 V dc | 1.0 mA typical | ||||||
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Table 16. MIN MAX Recording Specifications
Model | Nominal Response | Accuracy |
83 | 100 ms to 80% | Specified accuracy ± 12 counts for changes > 200 ms in duration (± 40 counts in ac with beeper on) |
87 | 100 ms to 80% (dc functions) 120 ms to 80 % 250 μs (peak) | Specified accuracy ± 12 counts for changes > 200 ms in duration Specified accuracy ± 40 counts for changes > 350 ms and inputs > 25% of range Specified accuracy ± 100 counts for changes > 250 μs in duration |
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