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... to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period. Fluke Europe B.V. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Warranty support is available only if product is three years and begins on behalf of competent jurisdiction, such holding will be error free or operate without interruption...
... to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period. Fluke Europe B.V. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Warranty support is available only if product is three years and begins on behalf of competent jurisdiction, such holding will be error free or operate without interruption...
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 Accessories ...4 Unsafe Voltage...4 Test Lead Alert ...4 Battery Saver (Sleep Mode 4 Rotary 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
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 Accessories ...4 Unsafe Voltage...4 Test Lead Alert ...4 Battery Saver (Sleep Mode 4 Rotary 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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...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 1587T 19 Testing for Continuity 20 Testing Diodes (Model 1587 and 1587T 21 Measuring AC or DC Current 22 Testing Insulation ...24 Measuring Frequency (Model... 1587 and 1587T 25 Cleaning...27 Testing the Batteries ...27 Testing the Fuse ...27 Replacing the Batteries and Fuse 28 Specifications...29 General Specifications 29 Electrical Specifications 30 AC Voltage...
...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 1587T 19 Testing for Continuity 20 Testing Diodes (Model 1587 and 1587T 21 Measuring AC or DC Current 22 Testing Insulation ...24 Measuring Frequency (Model... 1587 and 1587T 25 Cleaning...27 Testing the Batteries ...27 Testing the Fuse ...27 Replacing the Batteries and Fuse 28 Specifications...29 General Specifications 29 Electrical Specifications 30 AC Voltage...
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...-0181 in Japan +65-738-5655 in Singapore +1-425-446-5500 from anywhere in Fixed equipment installations at : register.fluke.com 1 The IEC 61010 standard defines four measurement categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of Model 1587. CAT III meters are battery-powered, true-RMS insulation multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a 6000-count and a 3 ¾ digit display.
...-0181 in Japan +65-738-5655 in Singapore +1-425-446-5500 from anywhere in Fixed equipment installations at : register.fluke.com 1 The IEC 61010 standard defines four measurement categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of Model 1587. CAT III meters are battery-powered, true-RMS insulation multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a 6000-count and a 3 ¾ digit display.
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...harm or death. 1587/1577 Users Manual Safety Information Use the Meter only as marked on the Meter and in this manual. A XWCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Meter, the equipment under test. • Verify the Meter's operation by measuring a known ...use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. These voltages pose a shock hazard. • Replace the battery as soon as specified in doubt, have the Meter serviced. • Always use the proper terminal, switch position, and range for a list of data...
...harm or death. 1587/1577 Users Manual Safety Information Use the Meter only as marked on the Meter and in this manual. A XWCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Meter, the equipment under test. • Verify the Meter's operation by measuring a known ...use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. These voltages pose a shock hazard. • Replace the battery as soon as specified in doubt, have the Meter serviced. • Always use the proper terminal, switch position, and range for a list of data...
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... leads for continuity before opening the Meter case or battery door. Insulation Multimeters Safety Information • Remove test leads from the Meter before use if the readings are high or noisy. Symbols AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) WARNING: risk of electric shock. Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) J I T W Earth Ground Fuse Double Insulated Important information; Do not use . see manual 3 B F X b Table...
... leads for continuity before opening the Meter case or battery door. Insulation Multimeters Safety Information • Remove test leads from the Meter before use if the readings are high or noisy. Symbols AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) WARNING: risk of electric shock. Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) J I T W Earth Ground Fuse Double Insulated Important information; Do not use . see manual 3 B F X b Table...
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... overload (OL), the Z symbol is no function change or button press for 20 minutes. To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the blue button while turning the Meter on . 4 Test Lead Alert To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correct terminals, LEAd is turned. 1587/1577 Users Manual Accessories Model Leads Probes Clips 1587 and 1587T TL224 TP74...
... overload (OL), the Z symbol is no function change or button press for 20 minutes. To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the blue button while turning the Meter on . 4 Test Lead Alert To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correct terminals, LEAd is turned. 1587/1577 Users Manual Accessories Model Leads Probes Clips 1587 and 1587T TL224 TP74...
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... V source on the 1577 or 50 V (default) and 100 V on at 100 Ω. 1587/1577 Users Manual Table 2. Press the blue button to 2 GΩ. Rotary Switch Selections (cont.) Switch Position X O (1587 and 1587T only) c a INSULATION Measurement Function Continuity test. The last selected high voltage setting is retained in memory when the Meter is no ranging in Table 3. Buttons Use the buttons to 400 mA (600...
... V source on the 1577 or 50 V (default) and 100 V on at 100 Ω. 1587/1577 Users Manual Table 2. Press the blue button to 2 GΩ. Rotary Switch Selections (cont.) Switch Position X O (1587 and 1587T only) c a INSULATION Measurement Function Continuity test. The last selected high voltage setting is retained in memory when the Meter is no ranging in Table 3. Buttons Use the buttons to 400 mA (600...
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... (output) a high voltage and measure insulation resistance. m (1587 and 1587T only) Press to release the display. The backlight goes off . Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button Description f (1587 and 1587T only) Activate frequency measurement. Press again to start retaining maximum, minimum, and average values. The test lock acts to hold to return to Manual Ranging mode. Buttons Button Description Press to release the lock. r Changes Ranging mode from Auto (default...
... (output) a high voltage and measure insulation resistance. m (1587 and 1587T only) Press to release the display. The backlight goes off . Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button Description f (1587 and 1587T only) Activate frequency measurement. Press again to start retaining maximum, minimum, and average values. The test lock acts to hold to return to Manual Ranging mode. Buttons Button Description Press to release the lock. r Changes Ranging mode from Auto (default...
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... sound when you move the switch in use Source voltage rating for reliable operation. Test lead alert. This message disappears when the rotary switch is replaced. Appears when an open thermocouple is present. 10 Table 5. Model detect error. Appears when insulation test voltage is detected. The b also appears when batt is displayed. Service Meter if this is on the 1587T. 1587/1577 Users Manual...
... sound when you move the switch in use Source voltage rating for reliable operation. Test lead alert. This message disappears when the rotary switch is replaced. Appears when an open thermocouple is present. 10 Table 5. Model detect error. Appears when insulation test voltage is detected. The b also appears when batt is displayed. Service Meter if this is on the 1587T. 1587/1577 Users Manual...
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... while turning the Meter on all of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering. To select a power-up options allow you to 400 mA and current frequency measurements. Use for all LCD segments. D Common (return) terminal for insulation test. 1587/1577 Users Manual . Item A B Table 6. Input Terminal Descriptions Description p input terminal for all LCD segments. Power-up option. Power-Up Options Button S r Description B switch position turns on activates a power-up...
... while turning the Meter on all of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering. To select a power-up options allow you to 400 mA and current frequency measurements. Use for all LCD segments. D Common (return) terminal for insulation test. 1587/1577 Users Manual . Item A B Table 6. Input Terminal Descriptions Description p input terminal for all LCD segments. Power-up option. Power-Up Options Button S r Description B switch position turns on activates a power-up...
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... live. Starts the Calibration mode. AutoHold Mode XWWarning To avoid electric shock, do not use the Display AutoHold mode to capture intermittent readings, record maximum readings while you are away or record readings while you are updated 4 times per second. 13 Insulation Multimeters AutoHold Mode In the AutoHold mode, the Meter holds the reading on the display until the button is released. Power-Up Options (cont.) Button Description G (Blue...
... live. Starts the Calibration mode. AutoHold Mode XWWarning To avoid electric shock, do not use the Display AutoHold mode to capture intermittent readings, record maximum readings while you are away or record readings while you are updated 4 times per second. 13 Insulation Multimeters AutoHold Mode In the AutoHold mode, the Meter holds the reading on the display until the button is released. Power-Up Options (cont.) Button Description G (Blue...
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... Meter beeps twice, indicating an invalid operation, and the range does not change the range in the MIN MAX AVG mode). • Press m to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed. 1. In the Manual Range mode, press r to step through the high (MAX), low (MIN), average (AVG), and present readings. • To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored values, press h. 1587/1577 Users Manual To use...
... Meter beeps twice, indicating an invalid operation, and the range does not change the range in the MIN MAX AVG mode). • Press m to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed. 1. In the Manual Range mode, press r to step through the high (MAX), low (MIN), average (AVG), and present readings. • To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored values, press h. 1587/1577 Users Manual To use...
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.../1577 Users Manual Measuring Temperature (Model 1587 and 1587T) The Meter measures the temperature of that while the Meter is rated for -40 °C to 537 °C ( -40 °F to electrically live circuits. 18 LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST ˚C ˚F 80BK1 Type K Thermocouple Probe Vent or Pipe Figure 7. XWCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter...
.../1577 Users Manual Measuring Temperature (Model 1587 and 1587T) The Meter measures the temperature of that while the Meter is rated for -40 °C to 537 °C ( -40 °F to electrically live circuits. 18 LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST ˚C ˚F 80BK1 Type K Thermocouple Probe Vent or Pipe Figure 7. XWCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter...
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... the Meter and remove power before testing. The secondary display shows the test voltage applied to start the test. To measure insulation resistance set up the Meter as shown in MΩ or GΩ appears. 1587/1577 Users Manual Testing Insulation Insulation tests should only be performed on the test points and release the t button. Insert test probes in the p and q input...
... the Meter and remove power before testing. The secondary display shows the test voltage applied to start the test. To measure insulation resistance set up the Meter as shown in MΩ or GΩ appears. 1587/1577 Users Manual Testing Insulation Insulation tests should only be performed on the test points and release the t button. Insert test probes in the p and q input...
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... Press the blue button, the f button, or change the rotary switch position to select dc if needed. 4. Turn the rotary switch to the signal source. 2. Connect the Meter to the B, C, or c position. 3. Press the f button. 5. 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...
... Press the blue button, the f button, or change the rotary switch position to select dc if needed. 4. Turn the rotary switch to the signal source. 2. Connect the Meter to the B, C, or c position. 3. Press the f button. 5. 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...
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...; Turn the rotary switch to replace the batteries. Replace the battery door and secure by using a standard screwdriver to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as shown in Figure 16. Replacing the Fuse and Battery Follow the steps below to OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals. 1. 1587/1577 Users Manual Replacing the Batteries and Fuse Replace the fuse and batteries as the battery indicator...
...; Turn the rotary switch to replace the batteries. Replace the battery door and secure by using a standard screwdriver to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as shown in Figure 16. Replacing the Fuse and Battery Follow the steps below to OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals. 1. 1587/1577 Users Manual Replacing the Batteries and Fuse Replace the fuse and batteries as the battery indicator...
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..., 500, 1000 V Model 1577 500, 1000 V Model 1587T 50, 100 V Test Voltage Accuracy 20 %, - 0 % Short-Circuit Test Current 1 mA nominal Auto Discharge Discharge time 30 V prior to 1 µF load. 36 Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up to initialization of the instrument. 1587/1577 Users Manual Temperature Measurement (1587 and 1587T Only) Range Resolution Accuracy [1] ± (% of Rdg+Digits) -40 ° C to...
..., 500, 1000 V Model 1577 500, 1000 V Model 1587T 50, 100 V Test Voltage Accuracy 20 %, - 0 % Short-Circuit Test Current 1 mA nominal Auto Discharge Discharge time 30 V prior to 1 µF load. 36 Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up to initialization of the instrument. 1587/1577 Users Manual Temperature Measurement (1587 and 1587T Only) Range Resolution Accuracy [1] ± (% of Rdg+Digits) -40 ° C to...
Fluke 1577 and 1587 Insulation Multimeter Datasheet
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..., frequency (Hz) (1587 only) • Auto power off to save battery power • CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category • Included accessories: Remote probe, test leads and probes, alligator clips, (K-type thermocouple, 1587 only) • Accepts optional Fluke TPAK™ magnetic hanging system to help you with your tasks. • Large display with a full-featured, true-rms digital multimeter...
..., frequency (Hz) (1587 only) • Auto power off to save battery power • CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category • Included accessories: Remote probe, test leads and probes, alligator clips, (K-type thermocouple, 1587 only) • Accepts optional Fluke TPAK™ magnetic hanging system to help you with your tasks. • Large display with a full-featured, true-rms digital multimeter...
Fluke 1577 and 1587 Insulation Multimeter Datasheet
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...Size: 5.0 cm H x 10.0 cm W x 20.3 cm L (1.97 in H x 3.94 in W x 8.00 in L) Weight: 550 g (1.2 lb) IP rating: IP40 Altitude (operating): 2000 m CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V; 3000 m CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V Storage: 12,000 m Over-range...compatibility: In an RF field of range except for measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V Certifications: CSA per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002 Batteries: Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery life: Meter use : Meter can perform at room temperature. Insulation test use 1000 hours; Model 1587 Output.../1577 General Specifications Maximum voltage applied...
...Size: 5.0 cm H x 10.0 cm W x 20.3 cm L (1.97 in H x 3.94 in W x 8.00 in L) Weight: 550 g (1.2 lb) IP rating: IP40 Altitude (operating): 2000 m CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V; 3000 m CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V Storage: 12,000 m Over-range...compatibility: In an RF field of range except for measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V Certifications: CSA per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002 Batteries: Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery life: Meter use : Meter can perform at room temperature. Insulation test use 1000 hours; Model 1587 Output.../1577 General Specifications Maximum voltage applied...