Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Datasheet
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...Ω 4 k Ω 2% + 2 counts 1Ω 0 to 10kΩ 0 to 600V ac (50/60 Hz) 2% + 2 counts 1V 0 to 4000 MΩ; Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Technical Data The Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter is greater than 30V ac or 30V dc. • AC/DC voltage measurement up to 600V • Lo-Ohms function for testing...tests per EN61557-2, with battery-life indicator and auto shut-off. • Autodischarge of capacitive voltage charges • Heavy duty test leads, alligator clips and test probes • Rugged, splash-proof case with analog bar graph and digital display • Three output voltages...
...Ω 4 k Ω 2% + 2 counts 1Ω 0 to 10kΩ 0 to 600V ac (50/60 Hz) 2% + 2 counts 1V 0 to 4000 MΩ; Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Technical Data The Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter is greater than 30V ac or 30V dc. • AC/DC voltage measurement up to 600V • Lo-Ohms function for testing...tests per EN61557-2, with battery-life indicator and auto shut-off. • Autodischarge of capacitive voltage charges • Heavy duty test leads, alligator clips and test probes • Rugged, splash-proof case with analog bar graph and digital display • Three output voltages...
Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Datasheet
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...Shoulder Strap • TPAK Strap and Magnet for hanging the Fluke 1520 Optional TPAK Meter Strap and Magnet Hanging Kit Optional SH 100 Shoulder Strap Fluke. eAlrlgriygh.ctsoremserved. FOlufkfeicCiaolrpFolruaktieonPower Quality Distributor POO pBtoixm9u0m90,EEnveerregtty, WPAroUdSuAc9t8s20L6td... inches) Weight 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs) Batteries 4 C size 1.5V alkaline Warranty 3 years Ordering Information Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Included Accessories • Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter • TL27 Heavy Duty Test Leads (1 Red and 1 Black) • TP74 Lantern Tip Test Probes (1 Red and 1 Black) •...
...Shoulder Strap • TPAK Strap and Magnet for hanging the Fluke 1520 Optional TPAK Meter Strap and Magnet Hanging Kit Optional SH 100 Shoulder Strap Fluke. eAlrlgriygh.ctsoremserved. FOlufkfeicCiaolrpFolruaktieonPower Quality Distributor POO pBtoixm9u0m90,EEnveerregtty, WPAroUdSuAc9t8s20L6td... inches) Weight 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs) Batteries 4 C size 1.5V alkaline Warranty 3 years Ordering Information Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Included Accessories • Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter • TL27 Heavy Duty Test Leads (1 Red and 1 Black) • TP74 Lantern Tip Test Probes (1 Red and 1 Black) •...
FE 1520 Users Manual
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Fluke 1520 Unpacking the Meter The Fluke Model 1520 MegOhmMeter (hereafter, "the meter") is a handheld instrument designed primarily to make resistance/insulation resistance measurements. The MegOhmMeter includes the following items, see Figure 1: • 2 test leads, red and black, 1.5 m • 2 test probes, red and black • 2 alligator clips, red and black • Hand strap • Carrying case • CD ROM (Not Pictured) 1
Fluke 1520 Unpacking the Meter The Fluke Model 1520 MegOhmMeter (hereafter, "the meter") is a handheld instrument designed primarily to make resistance/insulation resistance measurements. The MegOhmMeter includes the following items, see Figure 1: • 2 test leads, red and black, 1.5 m • 2 test probes, red and black • 2 alligator clips, red and black • Hand strap • Carrying case • CD ROM (Not Pictured) 1
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Damaged leads must be adversely affected by impedances of instrument in parallel or by the equipment. To avoid electric shock or fire, do the following safety information ... damaged insulation or exposed metal. Read the following : • Avoid working above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak and 60 V dc). 4 Check test lead continuity. Fluke 1520 Users Manual W Safety Information Use of additional operating circuits connected in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair safety features/protection provided by transient ...
Damaged leads must be adversely affected by impedances of instrument in parallel or by the equipment. To avoid electric shock or fire, do the following safety information ... damaged insulation or exposed metal. Read the following : • Avoid working above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak and 60 V dc). 4 Check test lead continuity. Fluke 1520 Users Manual W Safety Information Use of additional operating circuits connected in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair safety features/protection provided by transient ...
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... in proper input terminals. MegOhmMeter Safety Information and Symbols W Safety Information (cont.) • • • G Place test leads in a wet environment. • Use only Fluke specified test leads. 5 Do not use the Meter if the battery indicator ( ) shows a battery empty condition. • Use only... Fluke recommended batteries and fuse. • Do not use the Meter with any parts or cover removed. • Do not use the Meter around explosive gas, vapor or dust. • Disconnect the test leads from power sources and from the Meter...
... in proper input terminals. MegOhmMeter Safety Information and Symbols W Safety Information (cont.) • • • G Place test leads in a wet environment. • Use only Fluke specified test leads. 5 Do not use the Meter if the battery indicator ( ) shows a battery empty condition. • Use only... Fluke recommended batteries and fuse. • Do not use the Meter with any parts or cover removed. • Do not use the Meter around explosive gas, vapor or dust. • Disconnect the test leads from power sources and from the Meter...
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N Z C MegOhmMeter Key functions Table 1 (continued) Resistance Beeper function Turns the Beeper function ON and OFF. The main display indicates 0.00. Backlight button Turns the display backlight ON and OFF. 7 To compensate, touch the probe tips together, then press and hold ZERO until the Meter beeps. Low Resistance function X Turns the test lead resistance compensation ON. When ON, the R icon appears on the display. The icon appears on the display and the Meter beeps at short circuit.
N Z C MegOhmMeter Key functions Table 1 (continued) Resistance Beeper function Turns the Beeper function ON and OFF. The main display indicates 0.00. Backlight button Turns the display backlight ON and OFF. 7 To compensate, touch the probe tips together, then press and hold ZERO until the Meter beeps. Low Resistance function X Turns the test lead resistance compensation ON. When ON, the R icon appears on the display. The icon appears on the display and the Meter beeps at short circuit.
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... on if test leads are zeroed out. 6 Main reading display for all functions. 7 Analog bar graph displays resistance on a logarithmic scale and voltage on in Resistance function. 5 Zero symbol is locked in Insulation Resistance or Low Resistance function. 4 Beeper symbol shows if beeper function is turned on a linear scale. Fluke 1520 Users Manual...
... on if test leads are zeroed out. 6 Main reading display for all functions. 7 Analog bar graph displays resistance on a logarithmic scale and voltage on in Resistance function. 5 Zero symbol is locked in Insulation Resistance or Low Resistance function. 4 Beeper symbol shows if beeper function is turned on a linear scale. Fluke 1520 Users Manual...
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Fluke 1520 Users Manual Using the Meter Connecting to the circuit under test. 10 Warning To prevent electric shock, first connect the test leads to the Meter inputs before you make connection to the Circuit Under Test W Figure 3 shows the proper connections. Warning To prevent electric shock when performing resistance tests, remove all W power from the circuit to be measured.
Fluke 1520 Users Manual Using the Meter Connecting to the circuit under test. 10 Warning To prevent electric shock, first connect the test leads to the Meter inputs before you make connection to the Circuit Under Test W Figure 3 shows the proper connections. Warning To prevent electric shock when performing resistance tests, remove all W power from the circuit to be measured.
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... or dc, remove the voltage from the circuit under test before proceeding with the next step. Zero out the test lead resistance (see Table 1). 2. The upper right display holds the resistance reading until a new test is started or a different function is present. Fluke 1520 Users Manual Measuring Low Resistance To measure low resistance: 1.
... or dc, remove the voltage from the circuit under test before proceeding with the next step. Zero out the test lead resistance (see Table 1). 2. The upper right display holds the resistance reading until a new test is started or a different function is present. Fluke 1520 Users Manual Measuring Low Resistance To measure low resistance: 1.
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MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Full Empty acf09f.eps 100% - Full 0% - Disconnect all test leads from any circuit. Checking the Battery This function tests the battery under simulated load per EN61557. Display Example acf13f.eps 19 Empty Figure 4.
MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Full Empty acf09f.eps 100% - Full 0% - Disconnect all test leads from any circuit. Checking the Battery This function tests the battery under simulated load per EN61557. Display Example acf13f.eps 19 Empty Figure 4.
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... of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. To replace the batteries, do the following (see Figure 5): 1. Disconnect test leads from the inputs before opening the Meter for recycling information. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter W Replacing and Disposing of the Batteries Warning To ...avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any power source. 3. Used batteries should be disposed of these batteries with other solid waste. Remove the holster. 21 ...
... of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. To replace the batteries, do the following (see Figure 5): 1. Disconnect test leads from the inputs before opening the Meter for recycling information. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter W Replacing and Disposing of the Batteries Warning To ...avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any power source. 3. Used batteries should be disposed of these batteries with other solid waste. Remove the holster. 21 ...
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Connect the test leads to the Lo Function. 2. acf06f.eps 24 Before replacing the fuse, test it as described next and test again. Turn the rotary switch to the ... Fuse e Use the following procedure to the Meter, install ONLY Fluke specified fuse identified in the next section. Press TEST. 3. The display should indicate approximately 0.5 Ω. Fluke 1520 Users Manual W Testing and Replacing the Fuse Warning To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from the inputs before opening the Meter for fuse replacement.
Connect the test leads to the Lo Function. 2. acf06f.eps 24 Before replacing the fuse, test it as described next and test again. Turn the rotary switch to the ... Fuse e Use the following procedure to the Meter, install ONLY Fluke specified fuse identified in the next section. Press TEST. 3. The display should indicate approximately 0.5 Ω. Fluke 1520 Users Manual W Testing and Replacing the Fuse Warning To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from the inputs before opening the Meter for fuse replacement.
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... the Batteries". 4. If the previous fuse test indicates that the fuse is defective (resistance > 40 Ω), replace the fuse as shown in Figure 6. 5. Disconnect test leads from any power source. 3. Follow Steps 2 - 5 to the OFF position. 2. Observe the battery polarity shown in Figure 6. 6. Unscrew the bottom cover as follows: 1. Test the...
... the Batteries". 4. If the previous fuse test indicates that the fuse is defective (resistance > 40 Ω), replace the fuse as shown in Figure 6. 5. Disconnect test leads from any power source. 3. Follow Steps 2 - 5 to the OFF position. 2. Observe the battery polarity shown in Figure 6. 6. Unscrew the bottom cover as follows: 1. Test the...
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MegOhmMeter Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories Replacement Part Battery 1.5 V Alkaline Size C Test Lead set Test Probe, 1 kV, lantern tip, red Test Probe, 1 kV, lantern tip, black Alligator Clip, red Alligator Clip, black Carrying Case Holster WHand Strap Fuse, 6 ...
MegOhmMeter Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories Replacement Part Battery 1.5 V Alkaline Size C Test Lead set Test Probe, 1 kV, lantern tip, red Test Probe, 1 kV, lantern tip, black Alligator Clip, red Alligator Clip, black Carrying Case Holster WHand Strap Fuse, 6 ...
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Fluke 1520 Users Manual Test Voltages Accuracy Nominal Current Number of measurements Circuitry Protection Display Range Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Analog Bar Graph Open Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Current Test Leads Zero Number of measurements Circuitry Protection 32 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V +20 %, -0 % 1 mA 5,000 test inhibited if ≥ 30 V ac or dc at inputs...
Fluke 1520 Users Manual Test Voltages Accuracy Nominal Current Number of measurements Circuitry Protection Display Range Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Analog Bar Graph Open Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Current Test Leads Zero Number of measurements Circuitry Protection 32 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V +20 %, -0 % 1 mA 5,000 test inhibited if ≥ 30 V ac or dc at inputs...