Fluke 741B, 743B, and 744 Process Calibrator Datasheet
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..., three-year warranty. Ordering information Fluke-741B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-743B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-744 Documenting Process Calibrator For more information, go to www.MyFlukeStore.com HART® Transmitter Calibration Application Note (Literature code 1262439) The need for calibration of calibrations and procedures. Instrumentation management software The Fluke 743B and 744 are compatible with Fluke 700SW DPC/TRACK software and with...
..., three-year warranty. Ordering information Fluke-741B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-743B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-744 Documenting Process Calibrator For more information, go to www.MyFlukeStore.com HART® Transmitter Calibration Application Note (Literature code 1262439) The need for calibration of calibrations and procedures. Instrumentation management software The Fluke 743B and 744 are compatible with Fluke 700SW DPC/TRACK software and with...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Users Manual Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Users Manual Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...1 Standard Equipment...3 Safety Information ...7 Getting Started Exercise 10 Operating Features ...12 Input and Output Jacks 12 Keys ...14 Display...17 Setting Up the Calibrator 19 Using the Strap and Bail 19 Charging the Battery 20 Battery Life ...22 Preserving Battery Life 23 Using the Optional Battery Eliminator 23 Selecting the Display Language 24 Adjusting the Display Contrast 24 i
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...1 Standard Equipment...3 Safety Information ...7 Getting Started Exercise 10 Operating Features ...12 Input and Output Jacks 12 Keys ...14 Display...17 Setting Up the Calibrator 19 Using the Strap and Bail 19 Charging the Battery 20 Battery Life ...22 Preserving Battery Life 23 Using the Optional Battery Eliminator 23 Selecting the Display Language 24 Adjusting the Display Contrast 24 i
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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744 Users Manual Displaying the Date and Time 24 Using the Backlight 26 Personalizing the Calibrator 26 Using Measure Mode...28 Measurement Ranges 28 Measuring Electrical Parameters 28 Testing Continuity ...30 Measuring Pressure 30 Measuring Temperature 34 Using Thermocouples 34 Using ...
744 Users Manual Displaying the Date and Time 24 Using the Backlight 26 Personalizing the Calibrator 26 Using Measure Mode...28 Measurement Ranges 28 Measuring Electrical Parameters 28 Testing Continuity ...30 Measuring Pressure 30 Measuring Temperature 34 Using Thermocouples 34 Using ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... Instrument 68 Generating "As Found" Test Data 68 Adjusting the Transmitter 73 "As Left" Test Run ...74 Test Comments ...75 Calibrating a Delta-Pressure Flow Instrument 75 Calibrating a Limit Switch 76 Transmitter Mode ...79 Memory Operations...81 Saving Results...81 Reviewing Memory 83 Data Logging ...83 Recording Min and Max Measurements 86 Running... Value 88 Quick Guide to Applications 88 Communicating with a PC 98 Maintenance...98 Replacing the Battery Pack 98 Internal Lithium Backup Battery 99 Cleaning the Calibrator 99 iii
... Instrument 68 Generating "As Found" Test Data 68 Adjusting the Transmitter 73 "As Left" Test Run ...74 Test Comments ...75 Calibrating a Delta-Pressure Flow Instrument 75 Calibrating a Limit Switch 76 Transmitter Mode ...79 Memory Operations...81 Saving Results...81 Reviewing Memory 83 Data Logging ...83 Recording Min and Max Measurements 86 Running... Value 88 Quick Guide to Applications 88 Communicating with a PC 98 Maintenance...98 Replacing the Battery Pack 98 Internal Lithium Backup Battery 99 Cleaning the Calibrator 99 iii
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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744 Users Manual Calibration Data ...99 In Case of Difficulty 99 Service Center Calibration or Repair 100 Replacement Parts ...101 Accessories...102 Specifications...104 DC Voltage Measurement 105 AC Voltage Measurement 106 DC Current Measurement 107 Resistance Measurement 107 ...
744 Users Manual Calibration Data ...99 In Case of Difficulty 99 Service Center Calibration or Repair 100 Replacement Parts ...101 Accessories...102 Specifications...104 DC Voltage Measurement 105 AC Voltage Measurement 106 DC Current Measurement 107 Resistance Measurement 107 ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... for Supplying Loop Power 51 19. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 70 24. Calibrating a Chart Recorder 89 26. Connections for Simulating an RTD 58 22. ...Calibrating a mV to -Current (P/I /P) Transmitter 91 29. Checking a Tachometer...94 34. Connections for Sourcing Pressure 54 20. Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter 97 37. Connections for Simulating a Thermocouple 57 21. Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency 90 28. LCD Operating Environment Specification 123 viii Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm 64 23. 744...
... for Supplying Loop Power 51 19. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 70 24. Calibrating a Chart Recorder 89 26. Connections for Simulating an RTD 58 22. ...Calibrating a mV to -Current (P/I /P) Transmitter 91 29. Checking a Tachometer...94 34. Connections for Sourcing Pressure 54 20. Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter 97 37. Connections for Simulating a Thermocouple 57 21. Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency 90 28. LCD Operating Environment Specification 123 viii Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm 64 23. 744...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... electrical and physical parameters, and provides basic HART® communicator functions when used with automatic reference-junction temperature compensation. Documenting Process Calibrator Introduction The Fluke 744 Documenting Process Calibrator (hereafter referred to as the calibrator) is a batterypowered, hand-held instrument that lets you set the display to English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Refer to...
... electrical and physical parameters, and provides basic HART® communicator functions when used with automatic reference-junction temperature compensation. Documenting Process Calibrator Introduction The Fluke 744 Documenting Process Calibrator (hereafter referred to as the calibrator) is a batterypowered, hand-held instrument that lets you set the display to English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Refer to...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...a process instrument. For performance testing and calibration instructions order the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). Built-in the world: +1-425-356-5500 Or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com To contact Fluke, call: USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Europe: +31 402...-678-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in calculator with display indicator of damped status. 744 Users Manual The ability to ...
...a process instrument. For performance testing and calibration instructions order the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). Built-in the world: +1-425-356-5500 Or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com To contact Fluke, call: USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Europe: +31 402...-678-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in calculator with display indicator of damped status. 744 Users Manual The ability to ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...-release strap (PN 946769) • Jumper for three-wire RTD measurement connections (two included, PN 944632) Documenting Process Calibrator Standard Equipment • 744 Users Manual English (PN 691287) French (PN 691300) German (PN 691311) Italian (PN 691318) Spanish (PN 691303) •...; 744 HART® Mode Users Guide English (PN 691292) French (PN 691326) German (PN 691334) Italian (PN 691337) Spanish (PN 691329) • DPC/TRACK™ Software utility version with your calibrator. Standard Equipment The items listed below and shown in...
...-release strap (PN 946769) • Jumper for three-wire RTD measurement connections (two included, PN 944632) Documenting Process Calibrator Standard Equipment • 744 Users Manual English (PN 691287) French (PN 691300) German (PN 691311) Italian (PN 691318) Spanish (PN 691303) •...; 744 HART® Mode Users Guide English (PN 691292) French (PN 691326) German (PN 691334) Italian (PN 691337) Spanish (PN 691329) • DPC/TRACK™ Software utility version with your calibrator. Standard Equipment The items listed below and shown in...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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ENTER V RTD mA mA V RTD SOURCE 30V MAX MEAS 300V MAX TC Strap Figure 1. AC20 Test Clip (2 Red and 2 Black) TL24 Test Leads (2 Red and 2 Black) TP20 Test Probe (1 Red and 1 Black) Jumper (2 Black) Documenting Process Calibrator Standard Equipment V 7 4 V Hz 8 9 5 6 TC RTD CLEAR ( ZERO) 1 2 3 0 . Standard Equipment ot01f.eps 5
ENTER V RTD mA mA V RTD SOURCE 30V MAX MEAS 300V MAX TC Strap Figure 1. AC20 Test Clip (2 Red and 2 Black) TL24 Test Leads (2 Red and 2 Black) TP20 Test Probe (1 Red and 1 Black) Jumper (2 Black) Documenting Process Calibrator Standard Equipment V 7 4 V Hz 8 9 5 6 TC RTD CLEAR ( ZERO) 1 2 3 0 . Standard Equipment ot01f.eps 5
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... as specified in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by the calibrator may be impaired. Symbols used on the calibrator and in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION ...directives. Mains Wall outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. Definition of Impluse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in Figure 2. CAT II Overvoltage (Installation) Category II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 1010...
... as specified in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by the calibrator may be impaired. Symbols used on the calibrator and in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION ...directives. Mains Wall outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. Definition of Impluse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in Figure 2. CAT II Overvoltage (Installation) Category II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 1010...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the user; Such voltages pose a shock hazard. • When using the calibrator. • Do not use the calibrator, inspect the insulating cover. 744 Users Manual Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Check test lead continuity. When you use...
... for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the user; Such voltages pose a shock hazard. • When using the calibrator. • Do not use the calibrator, inspect the insulating cover. 744 Users Manual Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Check test lead continuity. When you use...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...for your fingers behind the finger guards. • Do not use any battery eliminator other than the rated voltage, as marked on the calibrator, between the terminals, or between any terminal and earth ground. • When using a pressure module, make sure the process pressure line... not use the calibrator with any part of the case or cover removed. • Do not operate the calibrator around explosive gas, vapor, or dust. • When using probes, keep your measurements. 9 Safety Information (cont) Warning (cont) • Do not apply more than the Fluke model BE9005 Battery ...
...for your fingers behind the finger guards. • Do not use any battery eliminator other than the rated voltage, as marked on the calibrator, between the terminals, or between any terminal and earth ground. • When using a pressure module, make sure the process pressure line... not use the calibrator with any part of the case or cover removed. • Do not operate the calibrator around explosive gas, vapor, or dust. • When using probes, keep your measurements. 9 Safety Information (cont) Warning (cont) • Do not apply more than the Fluke model BE9005 Battery ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... the bottom window as follows: connect leftmost pair of jacks (V Ω RTD SOURCE) to the right most pair of the manual. 1. The calibrator is still measuring dc voltage, and you will make it easier to understand the instructions in Figure 4. 10 Press 5 on the... calibrator. Press s to switch to the split-screen, simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE mode. Now press M to go to the SOURCE screen. 744 Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will ...
... the bottom window as follows: connect leftmost pair of jacks (V Ω RTD SOURCE) to the right most pair of the manual. 1. The calibrator is still measuring dc voltage, and you will make it easier to understand the instructions in Figure 4. 10 Press 5 on the... calibrator. Press s to switch to the split-screen, simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE mode. Now press M to go to the SOURCE screen. 744 Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Measure/Source Example gj4s.eps 11 TC RTD CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX ot03f.eps Figure 3. Jumper Connections for Demonstration Documenting Process Calibrator Getting Started Exercise Figure 4. V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 .
Measure/Source Example gj4s.eps 11 TC RTD CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX ot03f.eps Figure 3. Jumper Connections for Demonstration Documenting Process Calibrator Getting Started Exercise Figure 4. V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 .
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...module connector TC input/output wMEAS V jacks wSOURCE mA, MEAS mA Ω RTD jacks wSOURCE V Ω RTD jacks Connects the calibrator to center. Table 2 explains their use. This input does not charge the battery. Jack for bench-top applications where ac line power...pressure module. Output jacks for sourcing voltage, resistance, frequency, and for the Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. 744 Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Table 2. Input jacks for sourcing or measuring current, measuring resistance and RTDs...
...module connector TC input/output wMEAS V jacks wSOURCE mA, MEAS mA Ω RTD jacks wSOURCE V Ω RTD jacks Connects the calibrator to center. Table 2 explains their use. This input does not charge the battery. Jack for bench-top applications where ac line power...pressure module. Output jacks for sourcing voltage, resistance, frequency, and for the Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. 744 Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Table 2. Input jacks for sourcing or measuring current, measuring resistance and RTDs...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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mA SETUP TC RTD CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER V RTD mA mA V RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX 1 2 3 4 10 5 987 6 Figure 5. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features 744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR MEAS SOURCE V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ot05f.eps 13
mA SETUP TC RTD CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER V RTD mA mA V RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX 1 2 3 4 10 5 987 6 Figure 5. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features 744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR MEAS SOURCE V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ot05f.eps 13
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... and Table 3 explains their functions. Keys 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ot06f.eps Softkey functions are shown in this manual in bold type, for example, Choices. 14 744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR 16 15 14 13 123 MEAS SOURCE mA SETUP V V Hz TC RTD 7 8 9 CLEAR ( ZERO) 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . ENTER V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V...
... and Table 3 explains their functions. Keys 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ot06f.eps Softkey functions are shown in this manual in bold type, for example, Choices. 14 744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR 16 15 14 13 123 MEAS SOURCE mA SETUP V V Hz TC RTD 7 8 9 CLEAR ( ZERO) 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . ENTER V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... calculator mode, this key provides the square root function. 9 c key Clears a partial data entry, or zeros the output when in the SOURCE mode. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features Table 3. Key Functions No. When using a pressure module, zeros the pressure module reading. 15 For loop power on/off, go to the Setup...
... calculator mode, this key provides the square root function. 9 c key Clears a partial data entry, or zeros the output when in the SOURCE mode. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features Table 3. Key Functions No. When using a pressure module, zeros the pressure module reading. 15 For loop power on/off, go to the Setup...
