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  • Fluke 1587/MDT FC-NIST | User Manual - Page 1
    ® 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Users Manual PN 2401027 April 2005 Rev. 2, 6/09 © 2005-2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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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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    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 and 1587T 15 i
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements 16 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 17 Measuring Temperature (Model 1587 and 1587T 18 Measuring Resistance 19 Measuring Capacitance (Model 1587 and
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    Contents (continued) Frequency Counter Sensitivity 35 Capacitance (1587 and 1587T Only 35 Temperature Measurement (1587 and 1587T Only 36 Insulation Specifications 36 Model 1587 ...37 Model 1577 ...37 Model 1587T...38 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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    count and a 3 ¾ digit display. Although this manual describes the operation of all models, all illustrations and supply level (overhead or underground utility service). The Meter measures or tests the one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800443-5853) •
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    latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. Safety Information Use the Meter only as specified in this manual. Otherwise 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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    ) DC (Direct Current) J I WARNING: risk of electric shock. T Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) W Earth Ground Fuse Double Insulated Important information; see manual Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information. 3
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Accessories Model Leads Probes Clips 1587 and 1587T TL224 TP74 AC285 1577 TL224 TL74 AC285 Unsafe Voltage To alert you to the presence of a potentially
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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 X O (1587 and 1587T only) c a INSULATION Measurement Function Continuity test. Beeper turns on at
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    MIN MAX AVG. Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button Description f (1587 and 1587T only) Activate frequency measurement. 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 and 1587T 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
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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 single beep will sound when you move the switch in or out of the c position. Model detect error. Service Meter if this is displayed.
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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 and 1587T) The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F) by pressing r. XWCaution
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    Measuring Resistance . LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring Capacitance (Model 1587 and 1587T) . 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 and 1587T) . 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
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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 and 1587T) 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
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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 General Specifications 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 Coefficient 0.05 x (specified accuracy)
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Over-Range Capability 110 % of range except for capacitance which is 1 % Compliance to EN 61557 IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2 Electrical Specifications AC Voltage Measurement 1587 and 1587T
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    Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications 1587 and 1587T Low-Pass Filter Voltage Range 600.0 mV 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V Resolution 0.1 mV 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Digits) ±(1 % + 3) ±(1 % + 3) ±(1 % + 3) ±(1 % + 3) ±(2 % + 3) 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kΩ unbalanced 60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz Overload Protection 1000 V rms or dc, 107 V Hz Max DC Voltage Measurement
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    Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications DC and AC Current Measurement Range AC 45 Hz to 1000 Hz 400 mA 60 mA 400 mA DC 60 mA [1] 1 kHz bandwidth. Resolution 0.1 mA Accuracy 1587 and 1587T ±(% of Rdg+Digits) ±(1.5 % + 2) [1] Accuracy 1577 ±(% of Rdg+Digits) ±(2 % + 2) [1] 0.01 mA
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Ohms Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 and 1587T [1] +(% of Rdg+Digits) 600.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 600.0 kΩ 0.1 KΩ 6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 50.0 MΩ 0.01 MΩ [1] Accuracies apply from 0
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    Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications Frequency Measurement (1587 and 1587T Only) Range Resolution 99.99 Hz 999.9 Hz 9.999 kHz 99.99kHz 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 0.001 kHz 0.01 kHz Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Digits) ±(0.1 % + 1) ±(0.1 % + 1) ±(0.1 % + 1) ±(0.1 % + 1) Frequency Counter Sensitivity
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Temperature Measurement (1587 and 1587T Only) Range Resolution Accuracy [1] ±(% of Rdg+Digits) -40 ° C to 537 ° C 0.1 °C ±(1 % + 10 counts) -40 ° F to 998 ° F 0.1 °F ±(1 % + 18 counts) [1] Accuracies apply following
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    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 + 20 %) 1000 V (0 % to + 20 %) Display Range 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 6.0 to 50.0 MΩ 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 6.0 to 60.0 MΩ 60 to 100 MΩ 0.1
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    1587/1577 Users Manual Model 1587T Output Voltage 50 V (0 % to + 20 %) 100 V (0 % to + 20 %) Display Range 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 6.0 to 50.0 MΩ 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 6.0 to 60.0 MΩ 60 to 100 MΩ
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®
1587/1577
Insulation Multimeters
Users Manual
PN 2401027
April 2005 Rev. 2, 6/09
© 2005-2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.