Fluke 199C scopemeter repair

[Assafl]

What software can be used to communicate with the fluke 199c via its optical interface? Thanks.

From Fluke it is Flukeview1. Version 5.4.

You'll need a key for full features.

You can also program it - attached is the programming guide.

Sigrok is also supposed to support it.


https://www.fluke.com/en-us/support/software-downloads/flukeview-for-scopemeter-test-tools

[satmaster2000]

Hi feedback.loop!

my beloved Scopemeter 196c quit on me. The infamous "just beeps won't turn on" 
Thanks to Fluke's fine Service-Manual I was able to query the scope via the Universal Host Mask software. here are the results:

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XXXXX0
ID
0
Universal Host Mask software; UHM V3.0
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EX11,#H20400000,#H80000
0
XXXXX0
WW10000000,2,00020002
0
XXXXX0
EX12,#H44000000,#H100000
6
A ?
Looks to me, that I have a bad A1 module 

If I remove the A1 Module, I get the same results. Is this to be expected?
Opon visual inspection I could not see any obvious defects on the module.
Tried to reflow it gently with the hotair soldering station, no luck.
Further Internet research broght me to your terrific YouTube video where you rebuilt such a memory module.
Is this module RAM only or is there also stuff stored (ROM) on it? If stuff is stored on it, what type is it? Firmware, Calibration data?

I would love to get my Scope back running again. Could you send me a memory module? All expenses and a tip are paid of course!

Feel free to PM me.

Cheers Satmaster

[Asker_OFF]

Hi all! I am using a translator, so please forgive any possible inaccuracies in the wording.

So. I have a Fluke 199 C (European) and a Fluke 199 B (American).
There were no problems with the European one and I flashed it without difficulty. But with the second one there were difficulties checking the serial number.
Somehow it seemed like a good idea to rearrange the instrument memory modules and try to turn them on. If I was successful, I was going to just flash everything in one device. But, unexpectedly, I received two “bricks” instead of instruments. Apparently, at startup, some kind of data is written to the memory card.

At this point, the 199C started to start up, but for no more than 30 seconds. Then there will be either several reboots or just a shutdown. 199B does not turn on at all.
I ordered components for the programmer to make backup copies of what was left and will experiment. I don't want to lose the calibration of instruments. If anyone knows the location of the boot sector and/or the location of the calibration coefficients, I would be very grateful! The .bin-file for 199B and FlashTool 8.04 for American is also very useful.

Thank you very much in advance everyone! Wish me good luck!)

[Andrey_Ak]

Hello! I wanted to buy myself a Fluke 199C.
Tell me, I'm looking at this option:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285549701043
What problems can there be when purchasing a used appliance? What should I pay attention to, how to choose a good device?

Following the ebay link, the device display shows the message:
"With this ScopeMeter we offer you a free bonus" what does this mean?

[Asker_OFF]

You haven’t answered for a long time, so I’ll answer you)
When I chose my device, I looked at the condition of the case and the performance of the channels. The seller did not have a calibrator, so he could not demonstrate the accuracy of the readings. I asked him to make a video of him simply measuring some voltage-1. And he touches probe-2 with his finger. I needed to see that interference would appear on the screen, which meant that the channel was most likely alive.
Maybe I'm wrong somewhere, but that's exactly what I did with my purchase.

[softy2k]

If I have software version 8.04 is possible to install 8.04 whit Bus Healt ?
I want to 'upgrade' from 199C to 225C

[feedback.loop]

If I have software version 8.04 is possible to install 8.04 whit Bus Healt ?
I want to 'upgrade' from 199C to 225C

Yes.
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/fluke-199c-scopemeter-repair/msg5022781/#msg5022781

[softy2k]

Thanks for feedback.

But, in your message you said :

I believe I used this flash tool before to upgrade version 7+

.

My Fluke 199C is not at home right now and already have 8.04 installed.
I hope will work 8.04 over 8.04

[feedback.loop]

Thanks for feedback.

But, in your message you said :

I believe I used this flash tool before to upgrade version 7+

.

My Fluke 199C is not at home right now and already have 8.04 installed.
I hope will work 8.04 over 8.04

I did that. it works.

[xiaotaozi]

I made a dual flash module to see if there are any needed

[Asker_OFF]

Anybody can help with flashtool.exe v8.04 for US serial scopes? I need to flash 199b with DM (7 digit) serial.

[timeandfrequency]

Check it out

[Asker_OFF]

Thank you. The problem turned out to be different. At the moment, I have firmware 6.12 installed. I tried to use Flash tool 7.02, but it does not flash the device. As the Fluke representative answers, the transition from firmware version 6 is possible only under the conditions of the company's service center. Apparently, I will have to look for a dump of firmware version 7 or somehow fix my damaged one.

[timeandfrequency]

I can remember that not all scopemeter 19x accept firmware above version 6.
It needs a hardware change on the motherboard to install the most recent firmwares.
Thats what Fluke told me because the one I used was bought not must time after commercial release. Unfortunately I have no details about the hardware differences and how to upgrade the motherboard.
Perhaps someone else might know more about this?

[Asker_OFF]

I think it is not so (about changes on the board). Initially, my device had version 7.06, but I made a mistake by swapping modules between 199 b and 199 c. I have a saved copy, but it is damaged and the device does not start. I managed to find a firmware donor. Everything works with it, but the software version is old.

[ua4yhz]

The firmware versions for 199B and 199C are different.
Therefore, version 6.12 for 199B may be the last one.