Fluke 741B, 743B, and 744 Process Calibrator Datasheet
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... RTDs • Store up to www.MyFlukeStore.com Fluke 740 Series Documenting Process Calibrators For the calibration and troubleshooting of process control instrumentation. • Calibrate temperature, pressure, voltage, current, resistance, and frequency instruments • Built-in procedures for calibration of HART smart transmitters is often misunderstood. Ordering information Fluke-741B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-743B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-744 Documenting Process Calibrator For more information, go to 8,000 readings in...
... RTDs • Store up to www.MyFlukeStore.com Fluke 740 Series Documenting Process Calibrators For the calibration and troubleshooting of process control instrumentation. • Calibrate temperature, pressure, voltage, current, resistance, and frequency instruments • Built-in procedures for calibration of HART smart transmitters is often misunderstood. Ordering information Fluke-741B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-743B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-744 Documenting Process Calibrator For more information, go to 8,000 readings in...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. Users Manual All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in U.S.A.
® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. Users Manual All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in U.S.A.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...® communicator functions when used with automatic reference-junction temperature compensation. The ability to store results for instructions on process instruments. A summary of the manual. 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. Or...
...® communicator functions when used with automatic reference-junction temperature compensation. The ability to store results for instructions on process instruments. A summary of the manual. 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. Or...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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..., PN 943738). 3 To order replacement parts or spares, see the user-replaceable parts list at the end of purchase immediately. If the calibrator is damaged or something is missing, contact the place of this manual. • TL24 industrial test leads (two sets) • AC20 test... • Adjustable quick-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) •...
..., PN 943738). 3 To order replacement parts or spares, see the user-replaceable parts list at the end of purchase immediately. If the calibrator is damaged or something is missing, contact the place of this manual. • TL24 industrial test leads (two sets) • AC20 test... • Adjustable quick-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) •...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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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 . ENTER V RTD mA mA V RTD SOURCE 30V MAX MEAS 300V MAX TC Strap Figure 1. Standard Equipment ot01f.eps 5
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 . ENTER V RTD mA mA V RTD SOURCE 30V MAX MEAS 300V MAX TC Strap Figure 1. Standard Equipment ot01f.eps 5
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by the calibrator may be impaired. Typical locations include; Mains Wall outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. AC-Alternating Current.... Definition of Impluse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Conforms to relevent Canadian Standards Association directives. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in Figure 2. Use the calibrator only as specified in this manual are explained in accordance with IEC1010-1 and CAN/CSA ...
... in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by the calibrator may be impaired. Typical locations include; Mains Wall outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. AC-Alternating Current.... Definition of Impluse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Conforms to relevent Canadian Standards Association directives. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in Figure 2. Use the calibrator only as specified in this manual are explained in accordance with IEC1010-1 and CAN/CSA ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... possible damage to another measure or source function. Safety Information (cont) Warning (cont) • Do not apply more than the Fluke model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information • When servicing the calibrator, use only specified replacement parts. • Do not use any battery eliminator other than the rated voltage, as marked on...
... possible damage to another measure or source function. Safety Information (cont) Warning (cont) • Do not apply more than the Fluke model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information • When servicing the calibrator, use only specified replacement parts. • Do not use any battery eliminator other than the rated voltage, as marked on...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Jumper Connections for Demonstration Documenting Process Calibrator Getting Started Exercise Figure 4. Measure/Source Example gj4s.eps 11 V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . 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. Measure/Source Example gj4s.eps 11 V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . 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.
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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 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.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... text are the four unmarked blue keys just below the display. The softkeys 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 ...MEAS 30V 300V TC MAX MAX 12 Figure 6. Softkey functions are defined by the labels that appear above the softkey during operation. 744 Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions.
... text are the four unmarked blue keys just below the display. The softkeys 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 ...MEAS 30V 300V TC MAX MAX 12 Figure 6. Softkey functions are defined by the labels that appear above the softkey during operation. 744 Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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..., and MEASURE/SOURCE modes. 2 m key Selects mA (current) measure or source function. Key Functions No. When using a pressure module, zeros the pressure module reading. 15 Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features Table 3. For loop power on/off, go to the Setup mode. 3 s key Enters and exits Setup mode to modify operating parameters. 4 Softkeys Perform...
..., and MEASURE/SOURCE modes. 2 m key Selects mA (current) measure or source function. Key Functions No. When using a pressure module, zeros the pressure module reading. 15 Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features Table 3. For loop power on/off, go to the Setup mode. 3 s key Enters and exits Setup mode to modify operating parameters. 4 Softkeys Perform...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... for each window. all of Loop Power, Battery Save, and Backlight Timeout; The display shown is in MEASURE or SOURCE mode. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features • Measured Value: Shows the measured value in your choice of engineering units or percent of the display is currently ...of scale. • Range Status: Shows whether Auto Range is on symbols also appear here. • Mode Indicator: Shows whether the calibrator is MEASURE mode. The original engineering units of a typical display. Display Figure 7 shows the features of the measure or source function are ...
... for each window. all of Loop Power, Battery Save, and Backlight Timeout; The display shown is in MEASURE or SOURCE mode. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features • Measured Value: Shows the measured value in your choice of engineering units or percent of the display is currently ...of scale. • Range Status: Shows whether Auto Range is on symbols also appear here. • Mode Indicator: Shows whether the calibrator is MEASURE mode. The original engineering units of a typical display. Display Figure 7 shows the features of the measure or source function are ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Using the Bail and Installing the Strap gj8f.eps 19 Figure 8. Figure 8 also shows you unpack the calibrator, attach its carrying strap as necessary to stand the calibrator at a comfortable viewing angle for benchtop use. You can adjust the strap as shown in Figure 8. Setting Up the Calibrator Using the Strap and Bail After you how to open the bail to hang the calibrator on any sturdy Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator support.
Using the Bail and Installing the Strap gj8f.eps 19 Figure 8. Figure 8 also shows you unpack the calibrator, attach its carrying strap as necessary to stand the calibrator at a comfortable viewing angle for benchtop use. You can adjust the strap as shown in Figure 8. Setting Up the Calibrator Using the Strap and Bail After you how to open the bail to hang the calibrator on any sturdy Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator support.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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BATTERY ACCESS 1 BATTERY ACCESS BATTERY ACCESS 3 2 4 gj9f.eps Figure 9. Removing the Battery and Using the Charger Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 21
BATTERY ACCESS 1 BATTERY ACCESS BATTERY ACCESS 3 2 4 gj9f.eps Figure 9. Removing the Battery and Using the Charger Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 21
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Turn on the display, you can finish here. Press d to the calibrator, use only Fluke Model BE9005 Series Battery Eliminator, available from your choice of timeout period in the upper right corner of the display. Press to step 6. To ...not go on to u highlight On, then press e. 5. To change the timeout period, press d to 120 minutes). 9. Press eor the Choices softkey. 8. Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 6. Enter your Fluke representative. 23 Press the Done softkey or sto exit Setup mode. When Auto Battery Save is On, and you turn off after you...
Turn on the display, you can finish here. Press d to the calibrator, use only Fluke Model BE9005 Series Battery Eliminator, available from your choice of timeout period in the upper right corner of the display. Press to step 6. To ...not go on to u highlight On, then press e. 5. To change the timeout period, press d to 120 minutes). 9. Press eor the Choices softkey. 8. Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 6. Enter your Fluke representative. 23 Press the Done softkey or sto exit Setup mode. When Auto Battery Save is On, and you turn off after you...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... want to change, then press eor the Choices softkey to set up the time and date displays: 1. Press the Next Page softkey. Proceed as follows: Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator gj38s.eps 3. Press eto go back to save your settings and exit Setup mode. 25
... want to change, then press eor the Choices softkey to set up the time and date displays: 1. Press the Next Page softkey. Proceed as follows: Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator gj38s.eps 3. Press eto go back to save your settings and exit Setup mode. 25
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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gj40s.eps 5. Press u, d, L, or R to exit Setup mode. Press the Done softkey. 9. Press the Done softkey or s to select a character, then press e. To erase a character, press the Back Space softkey. Repeat step 6 until you want to enter a number. 7. Press eor the Choices softkey. The display appears as follows: Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 8. The ID string is shown at the bottom of the boxed area. To erase the whole string, press c. 6. Use the numeric keypad if you are satisfied with the ID string appearing in the window. 27 4.
gj40s.eps 5. Press u, d, L, or R to exit Setup mode. Press the Done softkey. 9. Press the Done softkey or s to select a character, then press e. To erase a character, press the Back Space softkey. Repeat step 6 until you want to enter a number. 7. Press eor the Choices softkey. The display appears as follows: Documenting Process Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 8. The ID string is shown at the bottom of the boxed area. To erase the whole string, press c. 6. Use the numeric keypad if you are satisfied with the ID string appearing in the window. 27 4.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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+ - Red Black Documenting Process Calibrator Using Measure Mode V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX Red Black V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX Figure 10. Electrical Measurement Connections gj10f.eps 29
+ - Red Black Documenting Process Calibrator Using Measure Mode V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX Red Black V mA mA V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V MAX TC MAX MAX Figure 10. Electrical Measurement Connections gj10f.eps 29
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... Low Differential 700P04 PRESSURE MODULE RANGE 15 PSID/G 100 kPa 1 bar BURST PRESSURE 45 PSIG High gj11f.eps Figure 11. Gage and Differential Pressure Modules Documenting Process Calibrator Using Measure Mode Caution To avoid mechanically damaging the pressure module, never apply more than 10 ft.-lb. To avoid damaging the pressure module from...
... Low Differential 700P04 PRESSURE MODULE RANGE 15 PSID/G 100 kPa 1 bar BURST PRESSURE 45 PSIG High gj11f.eps Figure 11. Gage and Differential Pressure Modules Documenting Process Calibrator Using Measure Mode Caution To avoid mechanically damaging the pressure module, never apply more than 10 ft.-lb. To avoid damaging the pressure module from...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR MEAS SOURCE V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . Connections for Measuring Pressure ot12c.eps 33 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 Documenting Process Calibrator Using Measure Mode Gage Module Isolation Valve Differential Module L H Tank Figure 12.
744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR MEAS SOURCE V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 . Connections for Measuring Pressure ot12c.eps 33 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 Documenting Process Calibrator Using Measure Mode Gage Module Isolation Valve Differential Module L H Tank Figure 12.