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Products => Test Equipment => Topic started by: Napalm2002 on November 10, 2013, 12:09:18 am

Title: Fluke 8050a help
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 10, 2013, 12:09:18 am

I had just purchased a fluke 8050a and it was said that the current is inop. Otherwise meter is fine. It hasn't shown up yet but hopefully it shows soon. Assuming that the current function is inop, do u guys have any idea where to start. Besides fuses of course.

Title: Re: Fluke 8050a help
Post by: drtaylor on November 10, 2013, 12:18:29 am

The current circuitry is relatively simple. Once you've confirmed that the fuses are good, just use a DMM to check the shunts. The Diode bridge protection circuit would be the next candidate. All this assumes that the unit works in DCVs. Rarely switches can get fried. Anyway should be easy to fix.

Title: Re: Fluke 8050a help
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 10, 2013, 12:56:19 am

Thank you Dr. I will post as soon as I get it and check it out. Thanks again Doc

Title: Re: Fluke 8050a help
Post by: Lectricman on November 10, 2013, 01:59:42 pm

90% chance a fuse is the problem in my experience.

Title: Re: Fluke 8050a help
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 10, 2013, 04:09:52 pm

I would think that also, but I'm completely shooting from the hip bec I don't actually have it in the bench yet. I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival.