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  • Fluke 1587 FC-NIST | User Manual - Page 1
    PN 2401027 April 2005 © 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Users Manual
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    normal use and service. The warranty period is three years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized
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    Mode 4 Rotary Switch Positions 5 Buttons ...6 Understanding the Display 8 Input Terminals...11 Power-Up Options ...12 AutoHold Mode...13 MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode 13 Manual Ranging and Autoranging 14 Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters 15 Low-Pass Filter (Model 1587 15 i
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements 16 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 17 Measuring Temperature (Model 1587 18 Measuring Resistance 19 Measuring Capacitance (Model 1587 19 Testing for
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    Contents (continued) Capacitance (1587 Only 35 Temperature Measurement (1587 Only 35 Insulation Specifications 35 Model 1587 ...36 Model 1577 ...36 iii
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    1587/1577 Users Manual iv
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    List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Symbols...3 2. Rotary Switch Selections...5 3. Buttons ...7 4. Display Indicators ...8 5. Error Messages ...10 6. Input Terminal Descriptions 12 7. Power-Up Options ...12 v
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    1587/1577 Users Manual vi
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    List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Rotary Switch ...5 2. Buttons ...6 3. Display Indicators ...8 4. Input Terminals...11 5. Low Pass Filter ...15 6. Measuring AC and DC Voltage 17 7. Measuring Temperature ...18 8. Measuring Resistance ...19 9. Measuring Capacitance...19 10. Testing for
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    1587/1577 Users Manual viii
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    Meter") with a 6000-count and a 3 ¾ digit display. Although this manual describes the operation of both Models 1587 and 1577, all illustrations and examples against transients from the primary supply level (overhead or underground utility service). The Meter measures or tests the following: • AC /
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    injury, follow these guidelines: • Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. • Do not the Meter is not operating properly. If in doubt, have the Meter serviced. • Always use the proper terminal, switch position, and range for measurements
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    (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) WARNING: risk of electric shock. Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) J I T W Earth Ground Fuse Double Insulated Important information; see manual 3
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Accessories Model Leads Probes Clips 1587 TL224 TP74 AC285 1577 TL224 TL74 AC285 Unsafe Voltage To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage,
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    Rotary Switch Positions Turn the Meter on by selecting any measurement function. The Meter presents a standard display for that function (range, measurement units, modifiers, etc.). Use the blue button to select any rotary switch alternate functions (labelled with blue letters). Rotary switch
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Table 2. Rotary Switch Selections (cont.) Switch Position Measurement Function X Continuity test. Beeper turns on at 100 Ω. O Diode test. There is
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    to cancel MIN MAX AVG. Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button Description f Activate frequency measurement. (1587 only) r Changes Ranging mode from Auto (default) to Manual Ranging mode. Press and hold to return to Auto Ranging mode. H Turns the backlight on and off. The backlight goes off
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Understanding the Display Display indicators are shown in Figure 3 and described in Table 4. Error messages that may appear on the display are described in Table 5.
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    Table 4. Display Indicators (cont.) Indicator Z a K (1587 only) Description Unsafe voltage warning. Indicates 30 V or greater (ac or dc depending on the rotary switch position) is detected on the input. Also appears when the display shows 0L in the B, C, or E switch positions, and when batt
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Table 4. Display Indicators (cont.) Feature Auto Range ManualRange 610000mV 2500V 1000V T Description Display range in use Source voltage rating for insulation test: 50, 100, 250,
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    Table 5. Error Messages (cont.) Message Description diSc Meter cannot discharge a capacitor. EPPr Err Invalid EEProm data. Have the Meter serviced. CAL Invalid calibration data. Calibrate the Meter. Err Insulation Multimeters Input Terminals Input Terminals Input terminals are shown in
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    1587/1577 Users Manual . Item A B Table 6. Input Terminal Descriptions Description p input terminal for insulation test. q input terminal for insulation test. Use for ac and dc milliamp measurements to 400
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    Table 7. Power-Up Options (cont.) Button Description G (Blue) H t Disables automatic power-off ("Sleep mode"). Display shows PoFF until the button is released. Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is in a MIN MAX AVG Recording mode, AutoHold mode, and when performing an insulation test.
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    yourself. 14 When you turn the Meter on, it defaults to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed. 1. To enter the Manual Range mode, press r. Manual Range is displayed. 2. In the Manual Range mode, press r to increment the range. After the highest range, the Meter wraps to the lowest range. Note You
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    to detect the possible presence of hazardous voltage. Then, select the filter function. Note When using the Low-Pass filter function, the Meter goes to Manual mode. Select ranges by pressing the r button. Autoranging is not available with the Low-Pass filter function. 800 Hz 100 Hz Figure 5. Low
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    , or capacitance. For better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of an ac voltage, measure the ac voltage first. Note the ac voltage range, then manually select a dc voltage range equal to or higher than the ac range. This procedure improves the accuracy of the dc measurement by ensuring that the
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    Measuring AC and DC Voltage Volts AC LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Volts DC LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Millivolts DC LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Figure 6. Measuring AC and DC Voltage bav05f.eps 17
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Measuring Temperature (Model 1587) The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F) by pressing r. XWCaution To avoid
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    Measuring Resistance . LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring Capacitance (Model 1587) . LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Figure 8. Measuring Resistance bav06f.eps Figure 9. Measuring Capacitance bav07f.eps 19
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Testing for Continuity The continuity test features a beeper that sounds as long as a circuit is complete. The beeper allows you to perform quick continuity tests
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    Testing Diodes (Model 1587) . Good Diode LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Good Diode LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Bad Diode LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Forward Bias Open Single Beep Reverse Bias Figure 11. Testing Diodes Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Bad Diode LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST
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    measurement when the open-circuit potential to earth is > 1000 V. • Check the Meter's fuses before testing. See Testing the Fuses later in this manual. • Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for your measurement. • Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or component when
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    LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST DC Display Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Load Load Figure 12. Measuring AC or DC Current Load bav11f.eps 23
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    Testing Insulation Insulation tests should only be performed on dead circuits. Check the fuse before testing. See Testing the Fuse later in this manual. To measure insulation resistance set up the Meter as shown in Figure 13 and follow the steps below: 1. Insert test probes in the p and q input
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    LO HOLD MIN MAX Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring Frequency (Model 1587) The Meter measures the frequency of a voltage or current signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level each second. To measure frequency, set up the Meter as shown in
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    1587/1577 Users Manual AC/DC Voltage Frequency LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST AC/DC Current Frequency LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Figure 14. Measuring Frequency 26 Load bav12f.eps
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    Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. Testing the Batteries To test the batteries, press h and turn to the rotary switch to the INSULATION position. This initiates a battery
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Replacing the Batteries and Fuse Replace the fuse and batteries as shown in Figure 16. Follow the steps below to replace the batteries. XWWarning To
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    Insulation Multimeters Specifications Specifications Need intro paragraph here General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal.........1000 V ac rms or dc Storage Temperature 40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) Operating Temperature 20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F) Temperature
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Altitude Operating: 2000 m CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V; 3000 m CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V Storage 12,000 m Over-Range Capability 110% of range
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    Insulation Multimeters Specifications 1577 Accuracy Range Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± (% of Rdg + Digits) 600.0 mV 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V 0.1 mV 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3) AC Conversion Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Input Impedance 10 MΩ (nominal), < 100 pF Normal Mode Rejection Ratio 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz Common Mode Rejection Ratio 120 dB @ dc, 50
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    Insulation Multimeters Specifications Ohms Measurement Range Resolution 600.0 Ω 6.000 kΩ 60.00 kΩ 600.0 kΩ 6.000 MΩ 50.0 MΩ 0.1 Ω .001 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.1 KΩ .001 MΩ .01 MΩ 1. Accuracies apply from 0 to 100% of range. Overload Protection 1000 V rms or dc Open Circuit Test Voltage 8.0 V dc Short
  • Fluke 1587 FC-NIST | User Manual - Page 44
    1587/1577 Users Manual Frequency Measurement (1587 Only) Range 99.99 Hz 999.9 Hz 9.999 kHz 99.99kHz Resolution 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 0.001 kHz 0.01 kHz Accuracy + (% of Rdg+
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    Insulation Multimeters Specifications Capacitance (1587 Only) Range 1000 nF 10.00 µF 100.0 µF 9999 µF Resolution 1 nF 0.01 µF 0.1 µF 1 µF Accuracy + (% of Rdg+Digits) + (1.2 % + 2) + (1.2 % +/- 90 counts) Temperature Measurement (1587 Only) Range -40 o C to 537 o C -40 o F to 998 o F
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Model 1587 Output Voltage 50 V (0 % to + 20 %) 100 V (0 % to + 20 %) 250 V (0 % to + 20 %) 500 V (0 % to + 20 %) 1000 V (0 % to + 20 %) Model 1577 Output Voltage 500 V (0 % to +
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1587/1577
Insulation Multimeters
Users Manual
PN 2401027
April 2005
© 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.