[Test-Equipment] Parts for Fluke 87?

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi John:

Thanks, I've downloaded the service manual.  Do you know how to make it less 
painful to use since it wants to scroll a line at a time.

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
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jbarnes wrote:
> Hi group,
> 
> The yellow component is a a spark gap. It is there to protect the meter from over-voltage.
> 
> The manual for the 87 is available from www.fluke.com
> 
> Click 'SUPPORT' on the top menu
> 
> Click 'MANUALS' on the left menu.
> 
> Select 'discontinued products' under product category
> 
> scroll down the page and you will find the 87 service manual.
> 
> The manual contains the schematics.
> 
> Check the protection diodes and the 1k resistor.( page 5-14)
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> John VE3XRY
> 
> 
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Brooke Clarke <brooke at pacific.net>
> Reply-To: brooke at pacific.net,Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> Date:  Tue, 20 May 2008 00:37:36 -0700
> 
>> Hi Brian:
>>
>> You are correct, the yellow part has a fine saw cut and is not blown.
>>
>> But using aluminum foil on the fuse still does not allow low currents to be 
>> measured.  Now passes self test and the two current beeping tests.
>>
>> This is an old 87 and I think they only had 3 year warranties. The Fluke web 
>> page is showing $208 which seems a little steep for repair and cal.
>>
>> Have Fun,
>>
>> Brooke Clarke
>> http://www.prc68.com/P/Prod.html  Products I make and sell
>> http://www.prc68.com/Alpha.shtml  All my web pages listed based on html name
>> http://www.PRC68.com
>> http://www.precisionclock.com
>> http://www.prc68.com/I/WebCam2.shtml 24/7 Sky-Weather-Astronomy Web Cam
>>
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