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... service). The IEC 61010 standard defines four measurement categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of Model 1587. 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Introduction The Fluke Models 1587,1587T, and 1577 are designed to protect against transients from anywhere in the world Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at the distribution level;
... service). The IEC 61010 standard defines four measurement categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of Model 1587. 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Introduction The Fluke Models 1587,1587T, and 1577 are designed to protect against transients from anywhere in the world Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at the distribution level;
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... use if the readings are high or noisy. Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) J I T W Earth Ground Fuse Double Insulated Important information; B F X b Table 1. Never operate the Meter with the cover removed or the battery door open. • Comply with local and national safety requirements when working in hazardous locations. • Use proper... working alone. • Use only the replacement fuse specified or the protection may be impaired. • Check the test leads for continuity before opening the Meter case or battery door. Do not use . see manual 3
... use if the readings are high or noisy. Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) J I T W Earth Ground Fuse Double Insulated Important information; B F X b Table 1. Never operate the Meter with the cover removed or the battery door open. • Comply with local and national safety requirements when working in hazardous locations. • Use proper... working alone. • Use only the replacement fuse specified or the protection may be impaired. • Check the test leads for continuity before opening the Meter case or battery door. Do not use . see manual 3
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... Manual Accessories Model Leads Probes Clips 1587 and 1587T TL224 TP74 AC285 1577 TL224 TL74 AC285 Unsafe Voltage To alert you move the rotary switch to or from the c position. This done to make a measurement with a test lead ... to check that the test leads are in the MIN MAX AVG recording mode, AutoHold mode, insulation test active, or if the auto power off feature has been disabled by pressing the blue button when the Meter is displayed. Sleep mode is always disabled in the correct terminals, LEAd is momentarily displayed...
... Manual Accessories Model Leads Probes Clips 1587 and 1587T TL224 TP74 AC285 1577 TL224 TL74 AC285 Unsafe Voltage To alert you move the rotary switch to or from the c position. This done to make a measurement with a test lead ... to check that the test leads are in the MIN MAX AVG recording mode, AutoHold mode, insulation test active, or if the auto power off feature has been disabled by pressing the blue button when the Meter is displayed. Sleep mode is always disabled in the correct terminals, LEAd is momentarily displayed...
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...50 MΩ. Rotary switch selections are shown in Figure 1 and described in memory when the Meter is the default temperature measurement unit. o Ohms from 1 nF to 1000 V. The Meter presents a standard display for that function (range, measurement units, modifiers, etc.). Rotary Switch ...Positions Turn the Meter on by selecting any rotary switch alternate functions (labelled with 800 Hz "low-pass" filter. Use the blue button to 1000 V. Rotary Switch bav02f.eps Insulation Multimeters Rotary Switch Positions Table 2. Rotary Switch...
...50 MΩ. Rotary switch selections are shown in Figure 1 and described in memory when the Meter is the default temperature measurement unit. o Ohms from 1 nF to 1000 V. The Meter presents a standard display for that function (range, measurement units, modifiers, etc.). Rotary Switch ...Positions Turn the Meter on by selecting any rotary switch alternate functions (labelled with 800 Hz "low-pass" filter. Use the blue button to 1000 V. Rotary Switch bav02f.eps Insulation Multimeters Rotary Switch Positions Table 2. Rotary Switch...
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...500 (default), and 1000 V source on the 1587 or 500 (default) and 1000 V source on the 1577 or 50 V (default) and 100 V on at 100 Ω. Diode test. Displays 0L above 6.600 V. Performs insulation test with the rotary switch. DC mA from 0.01 mA to 400 mA (600 mA overload for... 2 minutes maximum). The buttons are shown in Figure 2 and described in memory when the Meter is turned off. Figure 2. AC mA from 0.01 MΩ...
...500 (default), and 1000 V source on the 1587 or 500 (default) and 1000 V source on the 1577 or 50 V (default) and 100 V on at 100 Ω. Diode test. Displays 0L above 6.600 V. Performs insulation test with the rotary switch. DC mA from 0.01 mA to 400 mA (600 mA overload for... 2 minutes maximum). The buttons are shown in Figure 2 and described in memory when the Meter is turned off. Figure 2. AC mA from 0.01 MΩ...
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... Button Description Press to Manual Ranging mode. The backlight goes off . When a reading changes, the display updates and the Meter beeps. Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button Description f (1587 and 1587T only) Activate frequency measurement. h In MIN MAX AVG or Hz mode, ...m (1587 and 1587T only) Press to source (output) a high voltage and measure insulation resistance. t Initiates an insulation test when the rotary switch is on the rotary switch. 7 Causes the Meter to start retaining maximum, minimum, and average values. G Press to release the lock. ...
... Button Description Press to Manual Ranging mode. The backlight goes off . When a reading changes, the display updates and the Meter beeps. Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button Description f (1587 and 1587T only) Activate frequency measurement. h In MIN MAX AVG or Hz mode, ...m (1587 and 1587T only) Press to source (output) a high voltage and measure insulation resistance. t Initiates an insulation test when the rotary switch is on the rotary switch. 7 Causes the Meter to start retaining maximum, minimum, and average values. G Press to release the lock. ...
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... on the secondary display and indicates that the battery is too low to any other function. Appears when an open thermocouple is replaced. Service Meter if this is replaced. Test lead alert. Error Messages Message Description batt bat OPEn LEAd 15--Err Appears on the primary display and indicates ...that the battery is too low for insulation test: 50, 100, 250, 500 (default) or 1000 V on the 1587. 500 (default) and 1000 V ranges available on the 1577. 50 (default) and 100 V on the 1587T. Appears on the primary display. Model ...
... on the secondary display and indicates that the battery is too low to any other function. Appears when an open thermocouple is replaced. Service Meter if this is replaced. Test lead alert. Error Messages Message Description batt bat OPEn LEAd 15--Err Appears on the primary display and indicates ...that the battery is too low for insulation test: 50, 100, 250, 500 (default) or 1000 V on the 1587. 500 (default) and 1000 V ranges available on the 1577. 50 (default) and 100 V on the 1587T. Appears on the primary display. Model ...
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Error Messages (cont.) Message Description diSc Meter cannot discharge a capacitor. Table 5. EPPr Err Invalid EEProm data. Have the Meter serviced. Input Terminals bav04f.eps 11 Calibrate the Meter. CAL Invalid calibration data. Err Insulation Multimeters Input Terminals Input Terminals Input terminals are shown in Figure 4 and described in Table 6. 1 3 2 4 Figure 4.
Error Messages (cont.) Message Description diSc Meter cannot discharge a capacitor. Table 5. EPPr Err Invalid EEProm data. Have the Meter serviced. Input Terminals bav04f.eps 11 Calibrate the Meter. CAL Invalid calibration data. Err Insulation Multimeters Input Terminals Input Terminals Input terminals are shown in Figure 4 and described in Table 6. 1 3 2 4 Figure 4.
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...a power-up option, hold down while turning the Meter on all measurements except insulation test. Power-up options allow you to any switch position. INSULATION switch position initiates a fully loaded battery test and ... continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, voltage frequency, and temperature (Model 1587 and 1587T only) measurements. C Input terminal for insulation test. The display shows S - - - D Common (return) terminal for all LCD segments. The remaining positions show... dampens display fluctuations of the functions except insulation. 1587/1577 Users Manual .
...a power-up option, hold down while turning the Meter on all measurements except insulation test. Power-up options allow you to any switch position. INSULATION switch position initiates a fully loaded battery test and ... continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, voltage frequency, and temperature (Model 1587 and 1587T only) measurements. C Input terminal for insulation test. The display shows S - - - D Common (return) terminal for all LCD segments. The remaining positions show... dampens display fluctuations of the functions except insulation. 1587/1577 Users Manual .
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... again or turn the rotary switch to activate AutoHold. Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is released. Disables the beeper. Insulation Multimeters AutoHold Mode In the AutoHold mode, the Meter holds the reading on the display until the button is released. MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode The... the button is in a MIN MAX AVG Recording mode, AutoHold mode, and when performing an insulation test. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the Meter beeps and records the new value. Table 7. Power-Up Options (cont.) Button Description G (...
... again or turn the rotary switch to activate AutoHold. Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is released. Disables the beeper. Insulation Multimeters AutoHold Mode In the AutoHold mode, the Meter holds the reading on the display until the button is released. MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode The... the button is in a MIN MAX AVG Recording mode, AutoHold mode, and when performing an insulation test. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the Meter beeps and records the new value. Table 7. Power-Up Options (cont.) Button Description G (...
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.... Refer to detect the possible presence of hazardous voltage. The low pass filter can improve measurement performance on Insulation Multimeters Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters composite sine waves that blocks unwanted frequencies above 800 Hz. First, make a voltage measurement without the filter.... They do not use the Low-Pass Filter function to Manual mode. Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters True RMS Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms, but now the signal diverts through a filter that are shorted together in the selected ac mode...
.... Refer to detect the possible presence of hazardous voltage. The low pass filter can improve measurement performance on Insulation Multimeters Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters composite sine waves that blocks unwanted frequencies above 800 Hz. First, make a voltage measurement without the filter.... They do not use the Low-Pass Filter function to Manual mode. Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters True RMS Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms, but now the signal diverts through a filter that are shorted together in the selected ac mode...
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... test. The T icon appears on the test points and release the t button. 1587/1577 Users Manual Testing Insulation Insulation tests should only be performed until the batteries are replaced. 3. Check the fuse before proceeding. 5. Press r to INSULATION position. Disconnect the Meter and remove power before testing. When resistance is energized. • The primary display shows...
... test. The T icon appears on the test points and release the t button. 1587/1577 Users Manual Testing Insulation Insulation tests should only be performed until the batteries are replaced. 3. Check the fuse before proceeding. 5. Press r to INSULATION position. Disconnect the Meter and remove power before testing. When resistance is energized. • The primary display shows...
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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 level each second. Turn the rotary switch ...to select dc if needed. 4. In the c position press the blue button to the B, C, or c position. 3. Press the f button. 5. Connect the Meter to end this function Figure 13. Press the blue button, the f button, or change the rotary switch position to the signal source. 2. Testing...
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 level each second. Turn the rotary switch ...to select dc if needed. 4. In the c position press the blue button to the B, C, or c position. 3. Press the f button. 5. Connect the Meter to end this function Figure 13. Press the blue button, the f button, or change the rotary switch position to the signal source. 2. Testing...
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... in the mA input terminal. Insert the probe in the terminals can affect readings. Testing the Fuse bav14f.eps 27 LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Insulation Multimeters Cleaning 440 mA OK Figure 15. Testing the Fuse XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals... the fuse as shown in Auto Range. 3. Replace the fuse as described below and shown in the J input terminal. 2. Turn the rotary switch to the INSULATION position. Testing the Batteries To test the batteries, press h and turn to the rotary switch to the N position and verify the...
... in the mA input terminal. Insert the probe in the terminals can affect readings. Testing the Fuse bav14f.eps 27 LO HOLD MIN MAX TEST Insulation Multimeters Cleaning 440 mA OK Figure 15. Testing the Fuse XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals... the fuse as shown in Auto Range. 3. Replace the fuse as described below and shown in the J input terminal. 2. Turn the rotary switch to the INSULATION position. Testing the Batteries To test the batteries, press h and turn to the rotary switch to the N position and verify the...
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...Batteries Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery Life Meter use : Meter can perform at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1000 V into 1 MΩ with fresh alkaline batteries at least 1000 insulation tests with a duty cycle of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified ... Temperature Coefficient 0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C for measurement category III 1000 V (CAT III) and CAT IV 600 V. Insulation Multimeters Specifications Specifications General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal.........1000 V ac rms or dc Storage Temperature 40 °C to 60 ...
...Batteries Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery Life Meter use : Meter can perform at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1000 V into 1 MΩ with fresh alkaline batteries at least 1000 insulation tests with a duty cycle of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified ... Temperature Coefficient 0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C for measurement category III 1000 V (CAT III) and CAT IV 600 V. Insulation Multimeters Specifications Specifications General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal.........1000 V ac rms or dc Storage Temperature 40 °C to 60 ...
Fluke 1577 and 1587 Insulation Multimeter Datasheet
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... C22.2 No. 61010.1-04; TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002 Batteries: Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery life: Meter use : Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. Model 1587 Output Voltage 50 V (0 % to + 20 %) 100 V (0 % to + 20 %) 250 V (0 % to + 20 %) 500... (61010-1) 2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition for capacitance which is 1 % Compliance to EN 61557: IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Fluke Corporation 5 Insulation test use 1000 hours;
... C22.2 No. 61010.1-04; TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002 Batteries: Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery life: Meter use : Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. Model 1587 Output Voltage 50 V (0 % to + 20 %) 100 V (0 % to + 20 %) 250 V (0 % to + 20 %) 500... (61010-1) 2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition for capacitance which is 1 % Compliance to EN 61557: IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Fluke Corporation 5 Insulation test use 1000 hours;