Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter Datasheet
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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 reading memory display • 4 C-cell batteries for up to 5,000 tests per EN61557... charges • Heavy duty test leads, alligator clips and test probes • Rugged, splash-proof case with analog bar graph and digital display • Three output voltages for insulation resistance testing: 250V, 500V, 1000V • Insulation resistance testing up to 600V dc switches automatically...
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 reading memory display • 4 C-cell batteries for up to 5,000 tests per EN61557... charges • Heavy duty test leads, alligator clips and test probes • Rugged, splash-proof case with analog bar graph and digital display • Three output voltages for insulation resistance testing: 250V, 500V, 1000V • Insulation resistance testing up to 600V dc switches automatically...
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... 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 Fluke. Safety Specifications Electrical safety Meets IEC 1010-1 and EN 61557 Protection ...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 Clips (1 Red and 1 Black)...
... 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 Fluke. Safety Specifications Electrical safety Meets IEC 1010-1 and EN 61557 Protection ...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 Clips (1 Red and 1 Black)...
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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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... Read the following : • Avoid working above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak and 60 V dc). 4 Check test lead continuity. 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 carefully before using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. • Measurements can be replaced. Fluke 1520...
... Read the following : • Avoid working above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak and 60 V dc). 4 Check test lead continuity. 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 carefully before using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. • Measurements can be replaced. Fluke 1520...
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...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 in proper input terminals. Disconnect the live test lead before changing the batteries or fuse. •...
...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 in proper input terminals. Disconnect the live test lead before changing the batteries or fuse. •...
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To compensate, touch the probe tips together, then press and hold ZERO until the Meter beeps. Backlight button Turns the display backlight ON and OFF. 7 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. The icon appears on the display and the Meter beeps at short circuit. When ON, the R icon appears on the display. Low Resistance function X Turns the test lead resistance compensation ON.
To compensate, touch the probe tips together, then press and hold ZERO until the Meter beeps. Backlight button Turns the display backlight ON and OFF. 7 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. The icon appears on the display and the Meter beeps at short circuit. When ON, the R icon appears on the display. Low Resistance function X Turns the test lead resistance compensation ON.
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...or Low Resistance function. 4 Beeper symbol shows if beeper function is turned on in Resistance function. 5 Zero symbol is 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 if the... TEST mode is locked in increments of 25 %. 10 Lock symbol is present on the probes. 9 Battery life indicator. Displays the amount of battery voltage left in Insulation or Low Resistance functions. 8 Fluke 1520 Users Manual Display Table 2 and Figure 2 describe...
...or Low Resistance function. 4 Beeper symbol shows if beeper function is turned on in Resistance function. 5 Zero symbol is 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 if the... TEST mode is locked in increments of 25 %. 10 Lock symbol is present on the probes. 9 Battery life indicator. Displays the amount of battery voltage left in Insulation or Low Resistance functions. 8 Fluke 1520 Users Manual Display Table 2 and Figure 2 describe...
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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. Fluke 1520 Users Manual Using the Meter Connecting to the circuit under test. 10 Warning To prevent electric shock when performing resistance tests, remove all W power from the circuit to be measured.
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. Fluke 1520 Users Manual Using the Meter Connecting to the circuit under test. 10 Warning To prevent electric shock when performing resistance tests, remove all W power from the circuit to be measured.
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If the resistance is higher than 30 V ac or dc is displayed. 4. Zero out the test lead resistance (see Table 1). 2. If the voltage is selected. 16 Warning A repetitive beep and the flashing high voltage symbol (Y) warn the user if ... proceeding with the next step. W If voltage is displayed. acf06f.eps 3. Release the TEST button. The resistance shows on the probes, the voltage is present on the main display. Press and hold the TEST button. Fluke 1520 Users Manual Measuring Low Resistance To measure low resistance: 1. A single beep indicates a stable reading. ...
If the resistance is higher than 30 V ac or dc is displayed. 4. Zero out the test lead resistance (see Table 1). 2. If the voltage is selected. 16 Warning A repetitive beep and the flashing high voltage symbol (Y) warn the user if ... proceeding with the next step. W If voltage is displayed. acf06f.eps 3. Release the TEST button. The resistance shows on the probes, the voltage is present on the main display. Press and hold the TEST button. Fluke 1520 Users Manual Measuring Low Resistance To measure low resistance: 1. A single beep indicates a stable reading. ...
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Display Example acf13f.eps 19 Empty Figure 4. Checking the Battery This function tests the battery under simulated load per EN61557. Full 0% - Disconnect all test leads from any circuit. MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Full Empty acf09f.eps 100% -
Display Example acf13f.eps 19 Empty Figure 4. Checking the Battery This function tests the battery under simulated load per EN61557. Full 0% - Disconnect all test leads from any circuit. MegOhmMeter Using the Meter Full Empty acf09f.eps 100% -
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...recycler or hazardous materials handler. Contact your authorized Fluke Service center for battery replacement. GTo avoid false readings, which could lead to the OFF position. 2. Used batteries should be disposed of these batteries with other solid waste. Disconnect test leads from the inputs before opening the Meter for ...appears. 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. Remove the holster. 21 The Meter uses four alkaline C cell batteries (supplied).
...recycler or hazardous materials handler. Contact your authorized Fluke Service center for battery replacement. GTo avoid false readings, which could lead to the OFF position. 2. Used batteries should be disposed of these batteries with other solid waste. Disconnect test leads from the inputs before opening the Meter for ...appears. 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. Remove the holster. 21 The Meter uses four alkaline C cell batteries (supplied).
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... Accessories" section. To prevent personal injury or damage to test the internal fuse of the Meter. 1. Connect the test leads to the Lo Function. 2. Testing the Fuse e Use the following procedure to the Meter, install ONLY Fluke specified fuse identified in the next section. Fluke 1520 Users Manual W Testing and Replacing the Fuse Warning To avoid electric shock...
... Accessories" section. To prevent personal injury or damage to test the internal fuse of the Meter. 1. Connect the test leads to the Lo Function. 2. Testing the Fuse e Use the following procedure to the Meter, install ONLY Fluke specified fuse identified in the next section. Fluke 1520 Users Manual W Testing and Replacing the Fuse Warning To avoid electric shock...
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...Follow Steps 2 - 5 to remove the battery access lid as shown in Figure 6. 5. Insert the batteries. Test the fuse as follows: 1. If the previous fuse test indicates that the fuse is defective (resistance > 40 Ω), replace the fuse as described under "Replacing and Disposing... the Batteries". 4. Observe the battery polarity shown in accordance with a new fuse. 7. Secure the battery access lid. 10. Disconnect test leads from any power source. 3. Replace with the following procedure. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter Replacing the Fuse W Warning To avoid electric shock,...
...Follow Steps 2 - 5 to remove the battery access lid as shown in Figure 6. 5. Insert the batteries. Test the fuse as follows: 1. If the previous fuse test indicates that the fuse is defective (resistance > 40 Ω), replace the fuse as described under "Replacing and Disposing... the Batteries". 4. Observe the battery polarity shown in accordance with a new fuse. 7. Secure the battery access lid. 10. Disconnect test leads from any power source. 3. Replace with the following procedure. MegOhmMeter Maintaining the Meter Replacing the Fuse W Warning To avoid electric shock,...
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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 mm x 32 mm (0.25 x 1.25 inch), 0.5 A, 660 V, Fast ...
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 mm x 32 mm (0.25 x 1.25 inch), 0.5 A, 660 V, Fast ...
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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 Lo Ω 40...
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 Lo Ω 40...