BC190 - Battery charger FLUKE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Battery Charger / Power Adapter
Brand	Fluke
Model	BC190
Available Models	BC190/801 (European), BC190/804 (UK), BC190/806 (Japanese), BC190/807 (Australian), BC190/808 (Universal switchable), BC190/813 (North American)
Input Voltage	Varies by model: 100 V, 115 V, 120 V, 230 V (±10%)
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz
Output Voltage	17.8 V DC
Output Current	840 mA
Output Connector	5 mm power jack (DIN 45232), positive on outer contact
Operating Temperature	0 to +40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Protection Class	Double Insulation (Class II)
Compliance	CE, RoHS (implicit)
Safety Precautions	Do not open; no user-serviceable parts; connect AC before connecting to instrument
Warranty	1 year from date of shipment
Disposal	Do not dispose as unsorted municipal waste; recycle per local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - BC190 FLUKE

What are the output specifications of the Fluke BC190?

The BC190 provides a DC output of 17.8 V at 840 mA.

What input voltages does the BC190 support?

The input voltage depends on the model variant: 100 V (Japan), 115 V or 230 V (universal switchable BC190/808), 120 V (North America), and 230 V (Europe, UK, Australia). All have ±10% tolerance.

Can I use the BC190 with any Fluke instrument?

The BC190 is intended as a replacement part for specified Fluke instruments. Always check compatibility with your device.

What is the warranty period for the BC190?

Fluke provides a one-year warranty from the date of shipment covering defects in material and workmanship.

Can I repair the BC190 myself?

No, the BC190 is not serviceable. Do not open the unit. Contact Fluke authorized service centers for any issues.

How should I connect the BC190 safely?

To avoid electrical shock, connect the BC190 to the AC outlet first, then connect it to the Fluke instrument.

Is the BC190 double insulated?

Yes, the BC190 features double insulation (Protection Class II) for enhanced safety.

What is the operating temperature range?

The BC190 can operate between 0 °C and +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).

How do I dispose of the BC190?

Do not dispose of the BC190 as unsorted municipal waste. Follow local regulations for recycling electronic equipment. Visit Fluke's website for details.

What plug types are available for the BC190?

The BC190 comes in multiple versions: European, UK, Japanese, Australian, North American, and a universal switchable model with EN60320-2.2G connector.

USER MANUAL BC190 FLUKE

LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.

Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center or send the product, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination), to the nearest Fluke authorized service center. Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).

THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

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Specifications

- Versions:

BC190/801 European line plug 230 V ±10%.

BC190/804 United Kingdom line plug 230 V ±10%.

BC190/806 Japanese line plug 100 V ±10%.

BC190/807 Australian line plug 30 V ±10%.

BC190/808 Universal switchable adapter 115 V ±10% or 230V ±10%, with plug EN60320-2.2G

BC190/813 North American line plug 120 V ±10%.

● Line frequency: 50 and 60 Hz
● Output voltage: 17.8 V
• Output current: 840 mA.
- Output plug: 5-mm power jack per DIN 45232.
● Plus (+) voltage connected to outer contact of the 5-mm power jack.
- Operating temperature: 0 to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).

May 1999, rev.1, 8/08

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Operation

Please read these instructions carefully before using the Battery Charger/Power Adapter BC190.

To avoid electrical shock or fire, use the Battery Charger/Power Adapter BC190 only as replacement part if the BC190 is specified for Fluke instruments.

To avoid electrical shock, connect the Battery Charger/Power Adapter to the AC outlet before connection to the Fluke instrument.

• The Battery Charger/Power Adapter operates the Fluke instrument from local line voltage.
• Do not open the BC190, it is not serviceable.

Symbols

International electrical symbols used are explained below.

	See explanation on Instruction Sheet
	DOUBLE INSULATION (Protection Class)
	Conformité Européenne
	Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical sensor or probe device with 2m length and positive terminal, no text or symbols present.

Figure 1. BC190/801

Technical line drawing of a mechanical sensor or actuator component with 2mm length and positive charge symbol (no text or labels)

Figure 4. BC190/807

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with 2m length and plus symbol (no text or labels)

Figure 2. BC190/804

Figure 5. BC190/808

Technical line drawing of a mechanical sensor or probe device with 2m length and positive charge symbol (no text or labels)

Figure 3. BC190/806

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with 2m and +mm dimensions (no text or symbols)

Figure 6. BC190/813

Caution

Before you connect the BC190/808 to the local line, first check the voltage setting on this unit (see Figure 5).

For connection to the mains outlet, use a power cord that complies with national standards.