Fluke BT520 Product Manual

Fluke BT520 Manual

Get Fluke BT520 PDF manuals and user guides View all Fluke BT520 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Fluke BT520 manual content summary:

  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 1
    BT520 Battery Analyzer Users Manual May 2014 Rev.1, 08/15 © 2014, 2015 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 2
    authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only 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
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 3
    Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Product Overview and Specifications 1-1 Introduction 1-1 Contact Fluke 1-1 Product Overview 1-1 Standard Equipment 1-3 Safety Information 1-5 Keys and I/O Terminals 1-8 LCD Display 1-10 Specifications 1-11 General Specifications 1-11 Accuracy
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 4
    BT520 Users Manual Edit a Profile 3-5 Edit a Profile During Creation 3-5 Modify a Profile During Measurement 3-5 Load a Profile 3-5 Load a Profile When Switched to Sequence Mode 3-6 Load a Profile During Measurement in Sequence Mode 3-6 Make Measurements 3-7 Test Battery Internal Resistance
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 5
    Contents (continued) 7 Maintenance 7-1 Introduction 7-1 Install or Replace the Battery Pack 7-3 Replace the Fuse 7-4 Clean the Product 7-5 Charge the Battery 7-5 Parts and Accessories 7-7 iii MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 6
    ...1-8 1-4. Typical Elements on the LCD Display 1-10 4-1. Elements of the Interactive Test Probe 4-2 4-2. Typical Elements on the BTL20 Display 4-3 7-1. Parts and Accessories 7-7 v MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 7
    Long and Short Probes 4-4 4-3. Replace the 4-Wire Pins 4-5 4-4. Zero Calibration Setup 4-6 6-1. Connection to PC 6-1 7-1. Install or Replace a Battery Pack 7-3 7-2. Replace the Fuse 7-4 7-3. Charge the Battery 7-6 vii MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 8
    Overview and Specifications Introduction This chapter supplies information about the Product, safety information, contact information, and specifications. Product Overview The Fluke BT520 Battery Analyzer (the Product) is a multifunctional meter designed for the test and measurement of a stationary
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 9
    to the internal memory of the Product automatically after AutoHold. • Fluke Battery Analyzer Software - Easily import data from the Product to a PC. The measurement data and battery profile information is stored and archived with the Analyze Software and can be used for comparison and trend analysis
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 10
    Safety Sheet, not shown Warranty card, not shown Quick Reference Guide, not shown FlukeView® Battery (CD) containing USB driver and manuals in all languages, not shown Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 100 1 1 1 1 1-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 11
    BT520 Users Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 Figure 1-1. Standard Equipment hsn056.eps 1-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 12
    shock, fire, or personal injury: • Carefully read all instructions. • Read all safety information before you use the Product. before the common test lead. • Avoid simultaneous contact with battery and frame racks or hardware that may be grounded. • Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 13
    BT520 Users Manual • Use only correct measurement category ( on the probes. • Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories before the battery door is opened. • Use the correct terminals, function, and range for . 1-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 14
    in this manual and on the Product. Table 1-2. Symbols Symbol Description  WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. See manual.  voltage MAINS installation.  Certified by TÜV SÜD Product Service. Symbol Description  AC (Alternating Current)  DC for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 15
    BT520 Users Manual Keys and I/O Terminals Table 1-3 identifies and describes the keys. Table 1-3. Keys 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 hsn001.eps Item    Key 12 34 L display and allows the display reading to be saved. 1-8 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 16
    Figure 1-2 shows the terminals of the Product. 1 Product Overview and Specifications Keys and I/O Terminals Figure 1-2. I/O Terminals hsn002.eps 1-9 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 17
    F1 - Save (save current reading)  Tested batteries VS Total number of batteries in a string  Cursor position  At least one "data hold" succeeded (manual or auto)  AutoHold function enabled  AutoSave function enabled 1-10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 18
    0.44 A (44/100 A, 440 mA), 1000 V FAST Fuse, Fluke specified part only Power Supply Battery power BP500 smart battery pack: double cell lithium-ion, 7.4 V, 3000 mAh Battery life 8 hours in continuous full-load operation Battery charging time 4 hours Power adapter output voltage Use only BC500
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 19
    BT520 Users Manual least significant digits]). Accuracy specification assumes ambient temperature stable ±1 °C. Function Range Resolution Accuracy Battery Internal Resistance[1] 3 mΩ 30 mΩ 300 mΩ 3000 mΩ 6 V 0.001 mΩ 12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 20
    records Up to 999 records Sequence Up to 450 records in one profile Display and save with battery internal resistance, up to 450 records in one profile Support up to 8 rounds for up to 450 batteries in one profile Up to 20 records in one profile Display and save with V ac, up to
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 21
    stand that lets you see the screen at an angle when placed on a flat surface. See Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1. Tilt Stand hsn007.eps 2-1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 22
    BT520 Users Manual Belt Strap Figure 2-2 shows how to use the belt strap of the Product. Figure 2-2. The Belt Strap hsn031.eps 2-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 23
    and push the Select softkey. Date/time is selected by default. 3. Push the Adjust softkey to open the Date/time - Adjust screen. 2-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 24
    BT520 Users Manual 4. Use  and  to highlight the AutoHold and AutoSave Modes Note AutoHold and AutoSave are available only for the Battery Internal Resistance and Discharge functions. When AutoHold is turned on, the "heart MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 25
    highlight 5 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, or Never. 5. Push the Confirm softkey. 6. Push the Back softkey to return to the Setup screen. 2-5 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 26
    BT520 Users Manual View Device Information The Product provides the following device information: model number, serial number, version, analog board Sequence mode. 3. Push the Back softkey to return to the Setup screen. 2-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 27
    next battery string or test site. You can also recall or delete the test data in a history profile. With the integrated profile management and the analysis software on the PC, you can analyze the to create a new profile. 3-1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 28
    BT520 Users Manual hsn001.jpg hsn002.jpg To switch back to Meter mode: 1. Push M. 2. When the Back to METER mode? screen shows, All measurements taken in Sequence mode are saved to the memory. hsn003.jpg hsn005.jpg 3-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 29
    In Sequence mode, the Product lets you manage, categorize, and analyze data by profiles. The figure below shows a typical profile. hsn006 Fluke-ABC 500KVA-1-1. The PC software uses the same structure to categorize the profile. Fluke recommends that you always use the same profile name for one battery
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 30
    BT520 Users Manual of Battery string. Note The "Copy from template" option is available only after templates are downloaded the from PC software. To enter the measurement screen. Note • When the same battery string is tested periodically, Fluke recommends that you use the same profile. In this way
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 31
    and L to highlight a data field to be edited. 2. Edit the data value. a. For Device ID and Battery string, use the - and +.softkeys to change the value. b. For other data fields, push the Edit softkey profile is loaded. 3-5 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 32
    BT520 Users Manual Load a Profile When Switched to Sequence Mode To load a profile when switched to Sequence mode: 1. On the a profile. 4. Push the Load softkey. 5. Push the Continue softkey to load the selected profile. 3-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 33
    could be caused by corrosion or loose connections. To test battery internal resistance and voltage or strap resistance, turn the rotary switch C D Figure 3-1. Test Battery Internal Resistance and Voltage or Strap Resistance hsn057.eps 3-7 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www.
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 34
    BT520 Users Manual Battery Test Probes To connect test probes to the battery proper 4-wire connection to the battery terminal. Note Stable and correct to the battery posts. To get more accurate battery internal resistance the positive and negative poles of a battery must be < 60 V. A voltage
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 35
    same profile. The strap number equals to battery number. Push the Strap softkey to switch to strap string test. The display shows to indicate strap string. Push Battery softkey to switch back to battery string test. hsn070.jpg 3-9 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 36
    BT520 Users Manual Set Measurement Range Battery resistance or Strap resistance only has manual ranges. The default range for battery resistance or Strap resistance measurement is 30 mΩ. You can push to cycle through different ranges in this sequence: 30 mΩ > 300 mΩ > 3000 mΩ > 3 mΩ. The battery
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 37
    to automatically identify and prompt the user with a PASS, FAIL or WARN indicator of battery out of tolerance conditions. The threshold function is disabled by default. You can set icon no longer shows on the display. 3-11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 38
    BT520 Users Manual How the Thresholds Work When (1+ Warning threshold), the comparison result is PASS, indicating that the tested battery is within the defined tolerance limits. For example, you have applied a 3-12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 39
    of the progress bar changes accordingly. If the cursors are moved to a cell that corresponds to a battery with readings, the readings show under the progress bar. Average readings: After you have saved two or a new one. 3-13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 40
    BT520 Users Manual lower limit of the current range, the Product automatically decreases a range. To manually set the range, push  to cycle through 6 V, 60 V, and the current dc voltage reading and the timestamp. The current battery number automatically increases by 1. The cell that corresponds to
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 41
    is stored in chorological order. In Sequence mode, push the Save softkey to save the current ac voltage reading and the timestamp. The current battery number increases 1 automatically. The cell that corresponds to the tested point becomes full, and the cursors move forward. Note Up to 20 ac voltage
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 42
    BT520 Users Manual Measure Ripple Voltage The Product can measure the ac component on a dc voltage, which is also known as ac ripple. A high ac ripple may result in a battery overheat and negatively impact the battery and the timestamp. The current battery number automatically increases by 1. The
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 43
    to measure dc voltage with the TL175 test lead. Guard drops TL175 UPS Figure 3-5. Measure DC Voltage with TL175 hsn053.eps 3-17 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 44
    behind the tactile barrier (). Figure 4-1 shows the BTL20 Interactive Test Probe. Table 4-1 describes the elements. 2 7 1 3 8 5 6 4 Figure 4-1. BTL20 Interactive Test Probe hsn022.eps 4-1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 45
    BT520 Users Manual Table 4-1. Elements of the Interactive Test Probe Item No. Name Function  Display  LED indicator  Save button  Backlight key  Power key  Speaker  Probe tip  Tactile barrier Shows information such as measurement readings and battery ID. Indicates the
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 46
    Typical Elements on the BTL20 Display 2 3 1 4 9 5 6 8 Item No Description Battery ID(Sequence mode) Hazardous voltage AutoHold function is enabled. V ac, mV ac, or V dc reading Voltage or resistance reading 4-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 47
    Users Manual Long and Short Extenders Figure 4-2 shows how to interchange the long and short extenders. 1 3 2 Figure 4-2. Long and Short Extenders Note To get accurate readings, the connectors between handles and extenders should be fully fastened. hsn024.eps 4-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 48
    or CAT III) in different CAT environments. Figure 4-3. Replace the Probe Tips Note Probe tips are not covered under Warranty. hsn026.eps 4-5 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 49
    BT520 Users Manual Zero Calibration A zero calibration is required each time after a test probe is replaced. To do zero calibration: 1. and outer pins of the probe tips are fully connected to the calibration board. 4-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 50
    Introduction This chapter provides information about how to view measurement data that is manually or automatically saved to the Product memory. The Product has an internal sets: mΩ.V, VDC, VAC, and Ripple. hsn063.jpg 5-1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 51
    BT520 Users Manual Delete Data Saved in Meter Mode To delete data saved in meter mode: 1. Turn the rotary switch to VIEW memory. When the display shows Confirm to delete all readings?, push the Delete softkey. hsn064.jpg 5-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 52
    . When the display shows Confirm to delete current profile?, push the Delete softkey. b. To delete all profiles, push the Delete all softkey. 5-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 53
    BT520 Users Manual hsn066.jpg hsn067.jpg 4. When the display shows Confirm to delete all profiles?, push the Delete softkey. 5-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 54
    has a USB port that lets you connect the Product to a PC via a USB cable. See Figure 6-1. Figure 6-1. Connection to PC hsn030.eps 6-1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 55
    BT520 Users Manual When connected to a PC, the PC Application can: • View data from Product memory • Export data from Product memory • firmware Note Please refer to PC Application help file for how to use the application. 6-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 56
    severe impacts such as mechanical shock. • Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the Product. • Do not use any battery which is not designed or recommended by Fluke for use with the Product. • Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories before the
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 57
    BT520 Users Manual • Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time, or if stored in temperatures that exceed the specification of the battery manufacturer. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the Product. • Connect the battery charger to the
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 58
    a half turn. 4. Install the battery pack. 5. Put the battery cover back on the unit. 6. Tighten the screw. Figure 7-1 shows how to install or replace a battery pack. 1 2 Figure 7-1. Install or Replace a Battery Pack hsz005.eps 7-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 59
    BT520 Users Manual Replace the Fuse Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Use only 5. Tighten the fuse cover screw. See Figure 7-2. 1 2 Figure 7-2. Replace the Fuse hsz006.eps 7-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 60
    solvents, or alcohol. These may damage the Product markings and labels. Charge the Battery At delivery, the Lithium ion batteries may be empty and must be charged for 4 hours (with the test tool to trickle charging. 7-5 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 61
    BT520 Users Manual Figure 7-3. Charge the Battery hsn032.eps 7-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
  • Fluke BT520 | Product Manual - Page 62
    accessories, contact your nearest Fluke Service Center. See the "Contact Fluke" section. Table 7-1. battery tags Safety Sheet Warranty card Quick Reference Guide FlukeView® Battery (CD) containing USB driver and manuals in all languages BT-500 Probe-Tip, Replacement Probe tips with covers Fluke
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
May 2014 Rev.1, 08/15
© 2014, 2015 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
BT520
Battery Analyzer
Users Manual
Shop for Fluke products online at:
1.888.610.7664
www.
MyFlukeStore
.com