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Battery Life, Using the Holster and Flex-Stand, Maintenance, General Maintenance, Calibration

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787 Users Manual Battery Life WWarning To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator (B) appears. Table 12 shows typical alkaline battery life. To preserve battery life: • Use current simulation instead of sourcing when possible. • Avoid using the backlight. • Do not disable the automatic power-off feature. • Turn the meter off when you are not using it. Table 12. Typical Alkaline Battery Life Meter Operation Measuring any parameter or simulating current Sourcing 12 mA into 500Ω Hours 80 12 Using the Holster and Flex-Stand The meter is supplied with a snap-on holster that absorbs shocks and protects the meter from rough handling. You can turn the meter over in the holster to protect the face of the meter from scratches when carrying the meter. The holster is equipped with a Flex-Stand bail. Some uses of the holster with Flex-Stand are shown in Figure 9. Maintenance This section provides some basic maintenance procedures. Repair, calibration, servicing not covered in this manual must be performed by qualified personnel. For maintenance procedures not described in this manual, contact a Fluke Service Center. General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents. Calibration Calibrate your meter once a year to ensure that it performs according to its specifications. Contact a Fluke Service Center for instructions. 28

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787
Users Manual
28
Battery Life
W
Warning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury,
replace the battery as soon as the battery
indicator (
B
) appears.
Table 12 shows typical alkaline battery life. To preserve
battery life:
•
Use current simulation instead of sourcing when
possible.
•
Avoid using the backlight.
•
Do not disable the automatic power-off feature.
•
Turn the meter off when you are not using it.
Table 12. Typical Alkaline Battery Life
Meter Operation
Hours
Measuring any parameter or simulating
current
80
Sourcing 12 mA into 500
Ω
12
Using the Holster and Flex-Stand
The meter is supplied with a snap-on holster that absorbs
shocks and protects the meter from rough handling. You
can turn the meter over in the holster to protect the face of
the meter from scratches when carrying the meter.
The holster is equipped with a Flex-Stand bail. Some uses
of the holster with Flex-Stand are shown in Figure 9.
Maintenance
This section provides some basic maintenance
procedures. Repair, calibration, servicing not covered in
this manual must be performed by qualified personnel. For
maintenance procedures not described in this manual,
contact a Fluke Service Center.
General Maintenance
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and
detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents.
Calibration
Calibrate your meter once a year to ensure that it
performs according to its specifications. Contact a Fluke
Service Center for instructions.