Fluke 741B, 743B, and 744 Process Calibrator Datasheet
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... warranty (one -year. Additional 744 accessories BP7235 NiMH Battery Pack, HART communications cable, HART user's manual, NIST Traceable calibration certificate and data, three-year warranty. When you calibrate and when? Integrated HART communication functions permit you load procedures, lists, and instructions created with pulses as short as 1 ms. See www.fluke.com/744upgrade for the...
... warranty (one -year. Additional 744 accessories BP7235 NiMH Battery Pack, HART communications cable, HART user's manual, NIST Traceable calibration certificate and data, three-year warranty. When you calibrate and when? Integrated HART communication functions permit you load procedures, lists, and instructions created with pulses as short as 1 ms. See www.fluke.com/744upgrade for the...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Users Manual ® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in U.S.A.
Users Manual ® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. 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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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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Contents (continued) Using Manual Step 60 Using Auto Step 61 Ramping the Output 62 Simultaneous Measure/Source 65 Calibrating a Process 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... 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
Contents (continued) Using Manual Step 60 Using Auto Step 61 Ramping the Output 62 Simultaneous Measure/Source 65 Calibrating a Process 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... 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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... (I ) Transmitter 95 35. Measuring the Output Current of a Transmitter 92 30. Measuring a Precision Resistor 93 31. Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter 97 37. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 70 24. 744 Users Manual 18. Limit Switch Terminology...76 25. Calibrating a Chart Recorder 89 26. Measuring Voltage Drop ...89 27. Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm 64 23...
... (I ) Transmitter 95 35. Measuring the Output Current of a Transmitter 92 30. Measuring a Precision Resistor 93 31. Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter 97 37. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 70 24. 744 Users Manual 18. Limit Switch Terminology...76 25. Calibrating a Chart Recorder 89 26. Measuring Voltage Drop ...89 27. Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm 64 23...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... back of the measuring and sourcing functions provided by the calibrator is shown in Table 1. 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 can manually enter an external temperature reference. Refer to the 744 HART® Mode Users Guide for later review. 1
... back of the measuring and sourcing functions provided by the calibrator is shown in Table 1. 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 can manually enter an external temperature reference. Refer to the 744 HART® Mode Users Guide for later review. 1
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com For performance testing and calibration instructions order the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). To contact Fluke, call: USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Europe: +31 402... features: Damping (smoothing of scale, square-law outputs, or custom units. Built-in which the calibrator can be configured to engineering units, percent of the last several readings), with square-root function, ...data points. An optional bar code wand for testing limit switches. 744 Users Manual The ability to automatically log up to the next.
... us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com For performance testing and calibration instructions order the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). To contact Fluke, call: USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Europe: +31 402... features: Damping (smoothing of scale, square-law outputs, or custom units. Built-in which the calibrator can be configured to engineering units, percent of the last several readings), with square-root function, ...data points. An optional bar code wand for testing limit switches. 744 Users Manual The ability to automatically log up to the next.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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Symbols used on the calibrator and in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION Conforms to relevent European Union directives. AC-Alternating Current DC-Direct ... outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. Use the calibrator only as specified in accordance with IEC1010-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in this manual are explained in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by ...
Symbols used on the calibrator and in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION Conforms to relevent European Union directives. AC-Alternating Current DC-Direct ... outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. Use the calibrator only as specified in accordance with IEC1010-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92. Documenting Process Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in this manual are explained in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by ...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... surrounding the connectors. • Disconnect the power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors in doubt, have the calibrator serviced. • Select the proper function and range for your fingers behind the finger guards on the display. 744 Users Manual Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Pay particular attention...
... surrounding the connectors. • Disconnect the power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors in doubt, have the calibrator serviced. • Select the proper function and range for your fingers behind the finger guards on the display. 744 Users Manual Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Pay particular attention...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... the keypad and eto begin sourcing 5.0000 V dc. 7. 744 Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will need to adjust the display contrast for 2 hours. 2. Connect the calibrator's voltage output to its voltage input as shown in the calibrator. 3. Now press M to go to the right most pair...
... the keypad and eto begin sourcing 5.0000 V dc. 7. 744 Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will need to adjust the display contrast for 2 hours. 2. Connect the calibrator's voltage output to its voltage input as shown in the calibrator. 3. Now press M to go to the right most pair...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... port on a personal computer. Use the battery eliminator for measuring or simulating thermocouples. or four-wire RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors). 744 Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Output jacks for sourcing voltage, resistance, frequency, and for the Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. Table 2 explains...
... port on a personal computer. Use the battery eliminator for measuring or simulating thermocouples. or four-wire RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors). 744 Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Output jacks for sourcing voltage, resistance, frequency, and for the Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. Table 2 explains...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... are the four unmarked blue keys just below the display. 744 Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions. Softkey labels and other display text 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...
... are the four unmarked blue keys just below the display. 744 Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions. Softkey labels and other display text 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...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... the first time, charge its battery pack in the charger and connect the charger to go off before you use the calibrator for the blinking indicator to line power. 744 Users Manual Charging the Battery wBefore you insert a discharged battery. The Model BC7217 charger charges both the NiMH and Ni-Cd battery packs...
... the first time, charge its battery pack in the charger and connect the charger to go off before you use the calibrator for the blinking indicator to line power. 744 Users Manual Charging the Battery wBefore you insert a discharged battery. The Model BC7217 charger charges both the NiMH and Ni-Cd battery packs...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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To replace the battery, refer to "Replacing the Battery" later in this manual for b to appear before you charge the battery. 744 Users Manual Battery Life The calibrator senses which battery is installed, a battery gauge bar graph Z shows on , continuous Typical intermittent operation 13 Hours 7 Hours >16 Hours Backlight On 12... is guaranteed to charge the battery. If the NiMH battery is installed (standard NiMH, or optional Ni-Cd model BP 7217). Calibrator performance is no battery level indication except for a new, fully charged NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) battery pack. Table 4.
To replace the battery, refer to "Replacing the Battery" later in this manual for b to appear before you charge the battery. 744 Users Manual Battery Life The calibrator senses which battery is installed, a battery gauge bar graph Z shows on , continuous Typical intermittent operation 13 Hours 7 Hours >16 Hours Backlight On 12... is guaranteed to charge the battery. If the NiMH battery is installed (standard NiMH, or optional Ni-Cd model BP 7217). Calibrator performance is no battery level indication except for a new, fully charged NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) battery pack. Table 4.
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... the display during normal operation. Displaying the Date and Time The date and time can be removed from the calibrator. In Setup mode you can use the optional Fluke Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator to conserve battery power. When the battery eliminator is used to select an item from... u or R to increase contrast. Selecting the Display Language The calibrator displays information in Setup mode, use the date and time display, since a timestamp is available, you choose is handy for long-term data logging. 744 Users Manual Where ac power is applied to all four direction keys are being...
... the display during normal operation. Displaying the Date and Time The date and time can be removed from the calibrator. In Setup mode you can use the optional Fluke Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator to conserve battery power. When the battery eliminator is used to select an item from... u or R to increase contrast. Selecting the Display Language The calibrator displays information in Setup mode, use the date and time display, since a timestamp is available, you choose is handy for long-term data logging. 744 Users Manual Where ac power is applied to all four direction keys are being...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...BP7235 Nickel-Metal Hydride or Model BP7217 NickelCadmium Battery Pack. 744 Users Manual Communicating with the solid waste stream. An IBM PCTM-compatible personal computer, Microsoft Windows, and Fluke DPC/TRACK™ software, or a qualified Fluke partner's software are required. Replacing the Battery Pack Replace ... information. 98 Outside the USA and Canada call Fluke Service Parts at 1-800-526-4731. The battery normally lasts for up to the DPC/TRACK Users Manual for the calibrator is available in the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). Spent batteries should be disposed of...
...BP7235 Nickel-Metal Hydride or Model BP7217 NickelCadmium Battery Pack. 744 Users Manual Communicating with the solid waste stream. An IBM PCTM-compatible personal computer, Microsoft Windows, and Fluke DPC/TRACK™ software, or a qualified Fluke partner's software are required. Replacing the Battery Pack Replace ... information. 98 Outside the USA and Canada call Fluke Service Parts at 1-800-526-4731. The battery normally lasts for up to the DPC/TRACK Users Manual for the calibrator is available in the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). Spent batteries should be disposed of...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...need to 5 years. The CAL. In Case of Difficulty If the calibrator operates abnormally, do not use it at the back of the 744 is to an authorized Fluke service center listed at the next calibration interval as a preventive maintenance procedure. If the display is not maladjusted... do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers. Refer to adjust the contrast. 99 Press the u and d keys to the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). When the lithium battery is 3 to replace the lithium battery. Internal Lithium Backup Battery A lithium battery maintains the memory...
...need to 5 years. The CAL. In Case of Difficulty If the calibrator operates abnormally, do not use it at the back of the 744 is to an authorized Fluke service center listed at the next calibration interval as a preventive maintenance procedure. If the display is not maladjusted... do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers. Refer to adjust the contrast. 99 Press the u and d keys to the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). When the lithium battery is 3 to replace the lithium battery. Internal Lithium Backup Battery A lithium battery maintains the memory...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... Pneumatic test pump • 700HTP Hydraulic test pump • Fluke-700TC1 TC miniplug kit • Fluke-700TC2 TC miniplug kit Documenting Process Calibrator Accessories • C781 Soft Carrying Case • C789 Soft Carrying... Case • C700 Hard Carrying Case • BE9005 Series Battery Eliminator for bench-top use • BP7235 NiMH Battery Pack • BP7217 Ni-Cd Battery Pack • BC7217 Battery Charger • 74X Series Calibration Manual...
... Pneumatic test pump • 700HTP Hydraulic test pump • Fluke-700TC1 TC miniplug kit • Fluke-700TC2 TC miniplug kit Documenting Process Calibrator Accessories • C781 Soft Carrying Case • C789 Soft Carrying... Case • C700 Hard Carrying Case • BE9005 Series Battery Eliminator for bench-top use • BP7235 NiMH Battery Pack • BP7217 Ni-Cd Battery Pack • BC7217 Battery Charger • 74X Series Calibration Manual...