Fluke Scopemeter 190 Series II, Hand Held Digital Oscilloscopes

Fluke 190 Series II ScopeMeter® Test Tool 4 5 5 5

Old dog in a new suit The Fluke Scopemeteres are famous and rightly so. High quality build with great features. But now the future has surpassed the current 190 series II. The scope works more or less as their older models. Nothing new really. Battery capacity has improved and weather sealing is better. And they have introduced a 4 channel scope version without DMM function. But the rest of the instrument is stuck in the past. Screen has just about 0 viewing angle and low resolution. It is absolutely not viewable in sunlight at all and has not got very good contrast. My old B/W Scopemeter 124 is so much more usable outside. Scope and DMM can't be used at the same time. And if you need to record - you can again not use DMM and Scope recording features at the same time. And then there is Fluke View. Connection now is with USB - which is much better than the old "IR" Serial/USB. But Fluke View still looks like it is made for Windows 3.1 - and stuck in the past. So in short - if you want a Fluke Scopemeter - there is no reason to get the Series 2 unless you need the 4 channel scope version. If you are looking at 2 scope channels and DMM - any older Scopemeter will serve you just as well. July 31, 2012

A performance scope in a portable package This is my first digital scope, switching from a 1995 analog 100MHZ Tek. I'm dealing primarily with electronics and automation systems and the two main reasons for this purchase are portability and the isolated floating inputs, allowing me to measure line voltage and make basic quality measurements in conjunction with a current probe, a nice added bonus without requiring a diff. probe. The scope has lived up to my expectations for the aforementioned applications, however I found it's LCD panel to be difficult to read under various angles, and slow in response (it's actual refresh rate and not the waveform update rate). It reminded me of older generation passive LCD displays and I expected something better. Moreover it's resolution is relatively low (1/2 VGA) and the pixels are large enough to be very easily visible. I guess Fluke compromised on the display for power saving and/or ruggedness reasons. The multimeter (I have the 190-202) is decent although capacitance measurements and direct thermocouple inputs would be nice. The trendplotting function is excellent and provides live graphing (a feature that is missing from my 289). To conclude, this scope has already replaced my bench scope and apart from it's LCD it's an excellent instrument. June 27, 2012

Easy to use. Packed with features. Outstanding software. My first Fluke DSO was the 2-channel monochorme 50 MHz 99 that I still have for home use. It was an outstanding scope when introduced more than 15 years ago and the only thing I've replaced is the batteries. The 190 Series II is even better with its' greater bandwidth, improved software, larger screen, and the color display makes it even easier to identify traces. I've used it to diagnose steam turbine speed probe problems, power supply noise, VFD's, capture data bus echoes, switch chatter, and so on. I've also used it as a teaching tool. Most techs are intimidated by oscilloscopes, not wanting to "look stupid", but when I show them that all you've got to do is hook it up to the signal source and press the auto setup to display a perfectly scaled trace, they usually relax and become interested. Then I introduce them to the rest of the features, one at a time, and they're hooked. It's an impressive instrument. June 8, 2012

Great product I used this scopemeter on a project that requires the monitoring of many test points at the same time. The scopemeter has the ability to do this for four different signals at different voltage levels, This is a great help and can simplify the test setup. It is great to be able to switch from the scopemeter to scope mode with the press of a button. I am looking forward to useing it on future projects. June 8, 2012

196C Set: solid product We bought a new 196C Color 2 channel Scope-meter. It works as advertised. Good performance. Software allows pc screen shots, though limited internal memory does not allow much. June 7, 2012

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See More, Fix More with the Two and Four-Channel CAT IV Rated Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II

The Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II combine the highest safety ratings and rugged portability with the high performance of a bench oscilloscope. Designed for plant maintenance engineers and technicians, these tough ScopeMeter test tools go into harsh, dirty, and hazardous industrial conditions to test everything from microelectronics to power electronics applications.

The 190 Series II is the one test tool you will reach for to tackle just about any troubleshooting task. They include a multimeter, TrendPlot™ and ScopeRecord™ roll paperless recorder modes and hands free operation with Connect-and-View™ triggering, and much more:

Two or four electrically isolated inputs
CAT III 1000V / CAT IV 600V safety rated
Choose from 60 MHz, 100MHz, 200MHz or 500MHz bandwidth models
Fast sampling rate, up to 5GS/s with up to 200 ps resolution (Depending on model and channels used)
Deep memory: 10,000 samples per channel waveform capture so you can zoom in on the details
Dedicated 5000 Count digital multimeter in 2 Channel models
Quad meter measurements via scope BNC inputs in 4 channel models
Connect-and-View continuous auto-trigger, single shot, pulse width, and video triggering
ScopeRecord roll mode, capture waveform sample data for up to 48 hours
TrendPlot, trend measurement readings for up to 22 days
Advanced automatic measurements, power (Vpwm, VA, W, PF) and time (mAs, V/s, w/s)
IP-51 rated for dust and drip proof to withstand harsh environments
Isolated USB ports for memory devices and PC connectivity
Li-Ion battery for extended operating timespan
- 190-X04, 4 Channel models up to 7 hour (BP291 included standard)
- 190-XX2, 2 Channel models up to 4 hours (BP290 included standard) or up to 8 hour with optional BP291
- Charge spare battery using optional external battery charger EBC290
Easy-access battery door to make it easy to swap batteries
A handy slot to tether and lock down the oscilloscope while unattended using a standard Kensington® lock

Gain Four Times the Diagnostic Power Plus CAT IV Safety Rating

The new Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II portable scopes are double-insulated two and four-channel floating oscilloscopes safety rated for measurements in CAT III 1000V/CAT IV 600V environments.

Three-dimensional testing for industrial systems »
Inspect input signals, output feedback loops or safety interlocks simultaneously to find a range of problems including:

Circuit voltage/current overloading

Signal timing measurements and synchronization issues

Attenuation/input impedance mismatch

Signal fluctuation/drift

Three-phase testing for diagnosing VSD, power inverters, and converters »

Test for harmonics, transients and loads at the three-phase power input

Troubleshoot dc to ac converters for faulty IGBT gates or filter circuits

Test PWM output for reflections and transients or voltage unbalance

Safely measure from mV to kV
Standard probes that cover a wide application range from mV to kV prepare you for anything from micro-electronics to heavy duty medium voltage electrical applications. Independent isolated inputs eliminate the risk of accidental ground short circuits by allowing you to make measurements in mixed circuits with separate ground references.
Take on the Harshest Conditions with the only IP-51-rated Scope on the Market
Rugged and shock-proof, all ScopeMeter portable oscilloscopes are built for harsh environments. Their sealed cases protect them from dust, water vapor, drips, humidity and airborne pollutants, ensuring reliable accurate performance every time you need them.

Meter mode
Built in multimeter to quickly and conveniently perform precise measurements.
Built-in digital multimeter 190 Series II 2 channel models with isolated dual input scope and dedicated digital multimeter. Conveniently switch from waveform analysis to precise multimeter measurements using the built in 5000 count digital multimeter. Measurement functions include Vdc, Vac, Vac+dc, resistance, continuity and diode test. Measure current and temperature using suitable shunt, probe or adapter with wide range of scaling factors. The Fluke-190-X04, 4 channel models incorporate quad meter measurements via the 4 channel scope BNC inputs.

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Work a Full Shift on a Single Charge
New high-performance batteries take advantage of Li-ion technology to keep you going strong for up to seven hours in 4 channel models or up to four hours in 2 channel models. And with the easy-access battery door you can make battery swaps fast.

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Capture and Share Waveforms Easily with New USB connectivity
Two USB ports, electrically isolated from measurement input circuits offer you easy USB connectivity to a PC or USB memory devices. Store unlimited waveform, screen captures or instrument steups to a USB memory device. Connect to a PC USB interface to transfer and archive critical measurement data using FlukeView software for windows.

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See a Stable Display Instantly with Connect-and-View™ Triggering
Connect-and-View™ automatically sets up correct triggering by recognizing signal patterns. Without touching a button, you get a stable, reliable, and repeatable display of virtually any signal including motor drive and control signals. Expedites measuring several test-points in rapid succession.

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Record Up to 48 Hours of High-Resolution Waveforms with ScopeRecord™
ScopeRecord memory stores up to 30,000 data points per channel, capturing intermittents and fast glitches. (Two sets of multiple-channel recordings can be stored for later analysis.)

Stores events like motion profiles, UPS, power supply, and motor start-ups

With the Stop-on-Trigger mode, the ScopeMeter 190 series II automatically recognizes a power failure and stores the waveform data preceding it

With the waveform zoom (up to 100x) you can look at the smallest details, like individual power cycles

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Record up to 22 days with TrendPlot™ paperless recorder to find intermittent faults
Intermittent faults can be caused by bad connections, dust, dirt, corrosion, or simply broken wiring or connectors. Line outages, sags, or starting and stopping a motor can also cause a machine to stop. The TrendPlot function in the Fluke ScopeMeter test tool helps find those faults by:

Plotting minimum and maximum peak values and average over time up to 22 days

Plotting any combination of voltages, amps, temperature, frequency and phase for all four inputs, all with time and date stamp to pinpoint faults

Specifications
Bandwidth	Fluke 190-502: 500 MHz Fluke 190-204: 200 MHz Fluke 190-202: 200 MHz Fluke 190-104: 100 MHz Fluke 190-102: 100 MHz Fluke 190-062: 60 MHz
Number of Channels	Fluke 190-502: 500 MHz: 2 channels Fluke 190-204: 200 MHz: 4 channels Fluke 190-202: 200 MHz: 2 channels Fluke 190-104: 100 MHz: 4 channels Fluke 190-102: 100 MHz: 2 channels Fluke 190-062: 60 MHz: 2 channels
Real-time sample rate	Fluke 190-502: 5 GS Fluke 190-204: 2.5 GS/s Fluke 190-202: 2.5 GS/s Fluke 190-104: 1.25 GS/s Fluke 190-102: 1.25 GS/s Fluke 190-062: 625 MS/s
Inputs	4 scope or 2 scope plus DMM input
Independently floating isolated inputs	Up to 1000 V CAT III/600 V CAT IV between inputs, references and ground
Timebase range	2 ns - 2 min/div (190-20X, 200 MHz models) 5 ns - 2 min/div (190-10X, 100 MHz models) 10 ns - 2 min/div (190-062, 60 MHz model)
Input sensitivity	2 mV-100 V/div
Trigger types	Connect-and-View™, Free Run, Single Shot, Edge, Delay, Dual Slope, Video, Video Line, Selectable pulse width, N-Cycle
Trigger Source	Any scope input channel, or external via DMM input on 190-XX2, 2 channel models
Glitch capture	8 ns
Scope measurements	Cursor: 7 Automatic: 30
Maximum record length	ScopeRecord mode: 30,000 pts Scope mode: 10,000 pts per input
Persistence	Digital persistence giving analog oscilloscope-like waveform decay
Waveform Compare	Waveform reference with automatic Pass/Fail testing

DMM Specification (2-channel models)
Meter inputs (also used as External Trigger Input for the Oscilloscope Mode)	4 mm banana inputs, fully isolated from scope inputs and from scope ground
Maximum Resolution:	5000 counts
Measurements:	Vdc, Vac rms, Vac+dc rms, Resistance, Continuity, Diode Test, Current (through clamp or shunt), Temperature ºC or ºF (using optional converter)
Memory	190-XX2, 2 Channel Screen + Setup: 30 Recording: 10
Display	153 mm full color LCD with fast update rate

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	0ºC to 40ºC Including Batteries 0ºC to 50ºC Excluding Batteries
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Operating Altitude	Up to 2,000 m (6666 ft) for CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) for CAT III 600 V, CAT II 1000 V

Safety Specifications
Electrical Safety	1,000V CAT III/600V CAT IV (EN61010-1)

Mechanical & General Specifications
Size	270 x 190 x 70 mm
Weight	2.2 kg
Warranty	3-years on main instrument, 1-year on accessories
Li-Ion Battery	190-XX2, 2 Channel models 190 BP291 4800 mAh battery up to 7 Hours included standard

Included Accessories
Two channel models	VPS410 Voltage Probe Sets (one red, one blue) TL175 TwistGuard™ safety designed Test Lead Set (red and black) BC190 Battery Charger/mains Adapter BP290 2400 mAh Li-ion Battery Handstrap (affixed to instrument) Hangstrap Multi-Language User Manuals on CD-Rom FlukeView ScopeMeter demo package (restricted functionality) USB Interface Cable
Four channel models	VPS410 Voltage Probe Sets (one red, one blue, one grey, one green) BC190 Battery Charger/mains Adapter BP291 4800 mAh high capacity Li-ion Battery Handstrap (affixed to instrument) Hangstrap Multi-Language User Manuals on CD-Rom FlukeView ScopeMeter demo package (restricted functionality) USB Interface Cable
Warranty	Three years on main instrument, one year on accessories

Model Name	Description	Price List	Buy it
Fluke-190-502/S	Color ScopeMeter, 500 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input, with SCC-290 kit included
Fluke-190-502	Color ScopeMeter, 500 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input
Fluke-190-062	Color ScopeMeter, 60 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input
Fluke-190-062/S	Color ScopeMeter, 60 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input, with SCC-290 kit included
Fluke-190-102	Color ScopeMeter, 100 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input
Fluke-190-102/S	Color ScopeMeter, 100 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input with SCC-290 kit included
Fluke-190-104	Color ScopeMeter, 100 MHz, 4 channels plus DMM/Ext.input
Fluke-190-104/S	Color ScopeMeter, 100 MHz, 4 channels plus DMM/Ext.input with SCC-290 kit included
Fluke-190-202	Color ScopeMeter, 200 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input
Fluke-190-202/S	Color ScopeMeter, 200 MHz, 2 channels plus DMM/Ext.input, with SCC-290 kit included
Fluke-190-204	Color ScopeMeter, 200 MHz, 4 channels plus DMM/Ext.input
Fluke-190-204/S	Color ScopeMeter, 200 MHz, 4 channels plus DMM/Ext.input, with SCC-290 kit included

CarePlans		Buy it
G3P-Group2	GOLD CarePlan. Models covered: 50 Series II (51 II, 52 II, 53 II, 54 II), 190 Series II (190-062/AM, 190-062/AM/S, 190-102/AM, 190-102/AM/S, 190-104/AM, 190-104/AM/S, 190-202/AM, 190-202/AM/S, 190-204/AM, 190-204/AM/S, 190-502/AM, 190-502/AM/S), 381, 705, 707, 709, 709H, 712, 714, 715, 717, 718, 719, 754, 787, 789, 810, 1550C, 1577, and 1587. Extends warranty from three to five years and includes five annual NIST traceable calibrations with data.
S3P-Group2	SILVER CarePlan. Models covered: 50 Series II (51 II, 52 II, 53 II, 54 II), 190 Series II (190-062/AM, 190-062/AM/S, 190-102/AM, 190-102/AM/S, 190-104/AM, 190-104/AM/S, 190-202/AM, 190-202/AM/S, 190-204/AM, 190-204/AM/S, 190-502/AM, 190-502/AM/S), 381, 705, 707, 709, 709H, 712, 714, 715, 717, 718, 719, 754, 787, 789, 810, 1550C, 1577, and 1587. Extends warranty from three to five years.

Batteries, Chargers and Adapters		Buy it
BP290	2400 mAh Li-ion battery for Fluke 190-series II
BP291	4800 mAh High capacity Li-ion battery ) for Fluke 190-seriesII
BC190	BC190 Line Voltage Adapter / Battery Charger
EBC290	External Battery Charger for charging BP290 or BC291 outside the instrument

Cases and Holsters		Buy it
C290	Hard Shell Protective Carrying Case for Fluke 190-series II

Options		Buy it
SCC290	FlukeView Software for ScopeMeter (SW90W) and Carrying Case (C290) Kit
HH290	Hanging Hook for ScopeMeter 190-Series II

Software		Buy it
SW90W	SW90W FlukeView ScopeMeter Software

Test Leads, Probes and Clips		Buy it
AS400	AS400 Probe accessory extension set 3
VPS410	VPS410 Probe-sets, 10:1 (1 red, 1 blue, 1 grey, 1 green) including hookclips, ground leads with minialligator clips, ground springs and probe-tip insulation sleeves
RS400	RS400 Probe Accessory Replacement Set
VPS410-B	ScopeMeter Industrial Voltage Probe-set, blue, 10:1, 1000V CAT III, 600V CAT IV
VPS410-V	ScopeMeter Voltage Probe-set, green, 10:1, 300 MHz, 1000V CAT III, 600V CAT IV
VPS410-G	ScopeMeter Voltage Probe-set, grey, 10:1, 300 MHz, 1000V CAT III, 600V CAT IV
VPS410-R	ScopeMeter Voltage Probe-set, red, 10:1, 300 MHz, 1000V CAT III, 600V CAT IV
VPS420-R	Ruggedized High-Working ScopeMeter Voltage Probe-set, red/black, 100:1, 150 MHz, 1000V CAT III / 600V CAT IV, working voltage (voltage between probe tip and reference lead): 2000V CAT III / 1200V CAT IV.
VPS510-B	ScopeMeter® Compact Probe for electronic applications, blue, 10:1, 500 MHz, 300 V CAT III
VPS510-G	ScopeMeter® Compact Probe for electronic applications, grey, 10:1, 500 MHz, 300 V CAT III
VPS510-R	ScopeMeter® Compact Probe for electronic applications, red, 10:1, 500 MHz, 300 V CAT III
VPS510-V	ScopeMeter® Compact Probe for electronic applications, green, 10:1, 500 MHz, 300 V CAT III