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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 connections • Last ...
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 connections • Last ...
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...charge Size 241 x 108 x 72mm (9.5 x 4.25 x 2.85 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) • AC86 Large Jaw Alligator... D-ENG-N Rev A Printed on CD-ROM Optional Accessories • SH 100 Shoulder Strap • TPAK Strap and Magnet for hanging the Fluke 1520 Optional TPAK Meter Strap and Magnet Hanging Kit Optional SH 100 Shoulder Strap...
...charge Size 241 x 108 x 72mm (9.5 x 4.25 x 2.85 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) • AC86 Large Jaw Alligator... D-ENG-N Rev A Printed on CD-ROM Optional Accessories • SH 100 Shoulder Strap • TPAK Strap and Magnet for hanging the Fluke 1520 Optional TPAK Meter Strap and Magnet Hanging Kit Optional SH 100 Shoulder Strap...
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Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. ® 1520 MegOhmMeter Users Manual September 2000 Rev.2, 2/03 © 2000-2003 Fluke Corporation.
Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. ® 1520 MegOhmMeter Users Manual September 2000 Rev.2, 2/03 © 2000-2003 Fluke Corporation.
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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 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.
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MegOhmMeter Safety Information and Symbols W Safety Information and Symbols A Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the level of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY ,,, is equipment in ...
MegOhmMeter Safety Information and Symbols W Safety Information and Symbols A Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the level of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY ,,, is equipment in ...
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...from power sources and from the Meter before disconnecting the neutral test lead. 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...
...from power sources and from the Meter before disconnecting the neutral test lead. 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...
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Backlight button Turns the display backlight ON and OFF. 7 When ON, the R icon appears on the display. To compensate, touch the probe tips together, then press and hold ZERO until the Meter beeps. The icon appears on the display and the Meter beeps at short circuit. The main display indicates 0.00. N Z C MegOhmMeter Key functions Table 1 (continued) Resistance Beeper function Turns the Beeper function ON and OFF. Low Resistance function X Turns the test lead resistance compensation ON.
Backlight button Turns the display backlight ON and OFF. 7 When ON, the R icon appears on the display. To compensate, touch the probe tips together, then press and hold ZERO until the Meter beeps. The icon appears on the display and the Meter beeps at short circuit. The main display indicates 0.00. N Z C MegOhmMeter Key functions Table 1 (continued) Resistance Beeper function Turns the Beeper function ON and OFF. Low Resistance function X Turns the test lead resistance compensation ON.
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Display MegOhmMeter Key functions 4 5 acf12f.eps 9 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 Figure 2.
Display MegOhmMeter Key functions 4 5 acf12f.eps 9 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 Figure 2.
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Connecting to the Circuit Under Test acf04f.eps 11 MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Figure 3.
Connecting to the Circuit Under Test acf04f.eps 11 MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Figure 3.
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... acf05f.eps 3. Push and hold the TEST button. until the TEST button is > 30 V ac or dc, remove the voltage from the circuit under test. MegOhmMeter Using the Meter To measure insulation resistance, do the following: 1. The main display shows the resistance.
... acf05f.eps 3. Push and hold the TEST button. until the TEST button is > 30 V ac or dc, remove the voltage from the circuit under test. MegOhmMeter Using the Meter To measure insulation resistance, do the following: 1. The main display shows the resistance.
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.... Caution In this mode, if the probes are disconnected from the circuit, the Meter cannot discharge any potentially dangerous capacitive voltages left on the probes. MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Using the LOCK Function to disengage the lock function. 15 In this mode the Meter cannot indicate if the circuit is live...
.... Caution In this mode, if the probes are disconnected from the circuit, the Meter cannot discharge any potentially dangerous capacitive voltages left on the probes. MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Using the LOCK Function to disengage the lock function. 15 In this mode the Meter cannot indicate if the circuit is live...
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MegOhmMeter Using the Meter 5. Using the LOCK Function to Measure Resistance The LOCK function is used to continuously supply the test current to the circuit to ...
MegOhmMeter Using the Meter 5. Using the LOCK Function to Measure Resistance The LOCK function is used to continuously supply the test current to the circuit to ...
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MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Full Empty acf09f.eps 100% - Checking the Battery This function tests the battery under simulated load per EN61557. Full 0% - Empty Figure 4. Display Example acf13f.eps 19 Disconnect all test leads from any circuit.
MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Full Empty acf09f.eps 100% - Checking the Battery This function tests the battery under simulated load per EN61557. Full 0% - Empty Figure 4. Display Example acf13f.eps 19 Disconnect all test leads from any circuit.
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GTo avoid false readings, which could lead to the OFF position. 2. Contact your authorized Fluke Service center for battery replacement. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter W Replacing and Disposing of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Note This Meter contains alkaline batteries. Disconnect test leads from the ...
GTo avoid false readings, which could lead to the OFF position. 2. Contact your authorized Fluke Service center for battery replacement. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter W Replacing and Disposing of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Note This Meter contains alkaline batteries. Disconnect test leads from the ...
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MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter Figure 5. acf10f.eps 23 Replacing the Batteries.
MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter Figure 5. acf10f.eps 23 Replacing the Batteries.
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... shown in the battery compartment. 9. Insert the batteries. Test the fuse as described under "Testing the Fuse". 25 Observe the battery polarity shown in Figure 6. 6. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter Replacing the Fuse W Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury or damage to the Meter, use ONLY the specified fuse, and in...
... shown in the battery compartment. 9. Insert the batteries. Test the fuse as described under "Testing the Fuse". 25 Observe the battery polarity shown in Figure 6. 6. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter Replacing the Fuse W Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury or damage to the Meter, use ONLY the specified fuse, and in...
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Part Number 423582 669058 803459 803467 803434 803442 603115 670643 669069 NA 1556096 Part Number 669074 669903 27 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 ...
Part Number 423582 669058 803459 803467 803434 803442 603115 670643 669069 NA 1556096 Part Number 669074 669903 27 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 ...
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MegOhmMeter Specifications Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Temperature Coefficient Relative Humidity: Non condensing (< 10 °C) 90 % RH (10 °C to 30 °C) 75 % RH (30 °C to 40 °C) 45 % RH (40 °C to 50 °C)(Without Condensation) Dust/water resistance Operating Altitude Storage Altitude -10 °C to +50 °C -40 °C to +70 °C 0.10 x (specified accuracy)/ °C (< 18 °C or > 28 °C) IP42 per IEC 529 2000 m 12000 m 29
MegOhmMeter Specifications Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Temperature Coefficient Relative Humidity: Non condensing (< 10 °C) 90 % RH (10 °C to 30 °C) 75 % RH (30 °C to 40 °C) 45 % RH (40 °C to 50 °C)(Without Condensation) Dust/water resistance Operating Altitude Storage Altitude -10 °C to +50 °C -40 °C to +70 °C 0.10 x (specified accuracy)/ °C (< 18 °C or > 28 °C) IP42 per IEC 529 2000 m 12000 m 29
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MegOhmMeter Specifications Electrical Specifications Battery C Size 1.5 V alkaline, ANSI/NEDA-14A, IECLR14 (4 pieces) Fuse 6 mm x 32 mm (0.25 x 1.25 inch), 0.5 A 660 V, Fast Acting, 50 A Minimum Interrupt rating Insulation Resistance Display Ranges Measurement Range (per EN61557-2) Resolution Accuracy Analog Bar Graph 4.000 MΩ, 40.00 MΩ, 400.0 MΩ, 4000 MΩ 0.250 MΩ to 4000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ to 10 MΩ 2 % + 2 counts 0.250 MΩ to 100.0 MΩ 10 % + 2 counts + 1 %/1000 MΩ 100.0 MΩ to 4000 MΩ 0 to ∞ 31
MegOhmMeter Specifications Electrical Specifications Battery C Size 1.5 V alkaline, ANSI/NEDA-14A, IECLR14 (4 pieces) Fuse 6 mm x 32 mm (0.25 x 1.25 inch), 0.5 A 660 V, Fast Acting, 50 A Minimum Interrupt rating Insulation Resistance Display Ranges Measurement Range (per EN61557-2) Resolution Accuracy Analog Bar Graph 4.000 MΩ, 40.00 MΩ, 400.0 MΩ, 4000 MΩ 0.250 MΩ to 4000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ to 10 MΩ 2 % + 2 counts 0.250 MΩ to 100.0 MΩ 10 % + 2 counts + 1 %/1000 MΩ 100.0 MΩ to 4000 MΩ 0 to ∞ 31
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Range Resolution Accuracy Analog Bar Graph Range Accuracy Resolution Analog Bar Graph Beeper Voltage 600 V, dc, 50/60 Hz 1 V 2 % + 2 counts 0 to 1000 V Resistance 4000 Ω 2 % + 2 counts 1 Ω 0 to 10 kΩ On at ≈30 Ω or less MegOhmMeter Specifications 33
Range Resolution Accuracy Analog Bar Graph Range Accuracy Resolution Analog Bar Graph Beeper Voltage 600 V, dc, 50/60 Hz 1 V 2 % + 2 counts 0 to 1000 V Resistance 4000 Ω 2 % + 2 counts 1 Ω 0 to 10 kΩ On at ≈30 Ω or less MegOhmMeter Specifications 33