Fluke 741B, 743B, and 744 Process Calibrator Datasheet
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..., French, German, Italian, and Spanish • Offer one and two-year calibration cycles and a three-year warranty (one -year. Ordering information Fluke-741B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-743B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-744 Documenting Process Calibrator For more information, go to use PCs or that lets you calibrate and when? With its expanded memory, the 743B can hold a full...
..., French, German, Italian, and Spanish • Offer one and two-year calibration cycles and a three-year warranty (one -year. Ordering information Fluke-741B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-743B Documenting Process Calibrator Fluke-744 Documenting Process Calibrator For more information, go to use PCs or that lets you calibrate and when? With its expanded memory, the 743B can hold a full...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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® 744 Documenting Process Calibrator PN 691287 September 1998 Rev.1, 2/99 © 1998,1999 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Users Manual 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. All rights reserved. Users Manual All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in U.S.A.
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
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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
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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 ...
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... 89 26. Sourcing Resistance...93 32. Calibrating a mV to -Current (P/I /P) Transmitter 91 29. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 70 24. Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter 97 37. LCD Operating Environment Specification 123 viii... for Sourcing Pressure 54 20. Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency 90 28. Calibrating a Pressure-to Current Transmitter 96 36. Connections for Supplying Loop Power 51 19. Limit Switch Terminology...76 25. Calibrating a Current-to-Pressure (I ) Transmitter 95 35. Checking a Relay Output Trip...
... 89 26. Sourcing Resistance...93 32. Calibrating a mV to -Current (P/I /P) Transmitter 91 29. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 70 24. Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter 97 37. LCD Operating Environment Specification 123 viii... for Sourcing Pressure 54 20. Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency 90 28. Calibrating a Pressure-to Current Transmitter 96 36. Connections for Supplying Loop Power 51 19. Limit Switch Terminology...76 25. Calibrating a Current-to-Pressure (I ) Transmitter 95 35. Checking a Relay Output Trip...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... at the back of the measuring and sourcing functions provided by the calibrator is shown in Table 1. Refer to the 744 HART® Mode Users Guide for later review. 1 A setup option that measures and sources electrical and physical ... measurements when the input is unstable. The ability to store results for instructions on process instruments. 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...
... at the back of the measuring and sourcing functions provided by the calibrator is shown in Table 1. Refer to the 744 HART® Mode Users Guide for later review. 1 A setup option that measures and sources electrical and physical ... measurements when the input is unstable. The ability to store results for instructions on process instruments. 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...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...-in the world: +1-425-356-5500 Or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com 744 Users Manual The ability to automatically log up to the next. For performance testing and calibration instructions order the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). Trip detect is either a 1 V change or a continuity status change (Open or...
...-in the world: +1-425-356-5500 Or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com 744 Users Manual The ability to automatically log up to the next. For performance testing and calibration instructions order the 74X Series Calibration Manual (PN 602505). Trip detect is either a 1 V change or a continuity status change (Open or...
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. 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 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 .
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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...designed and tested in this manual are explained in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by the calibrator may be impaired. AC-Alternating Current DC-Direct Current Fuse Pressure ON/OFF Recycling CAUTION see explanation in Figure... 2. Mains Wall outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. 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. Typical locations...
...designed and tested in this manual are explained in manual Common (LO) Input equipotentiality Equipment protected throughout by the calibrator may be impaired. AC-Alternating Current DC-Direct Current Fuse Pressure ON/OFF Recycling CAUTION see explanation in Figure... 2. Mains Wall outlets, local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. 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. Typical locations...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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744 Users Manual Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Such voltages pose a shock hazard. • When using the calibrator. • Do not use the calibrator if it is a low battery indication on the probes. • Connect the common ... adhere to the insulation surrounding the connectors. • Disconnect the power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors in doubt, have the calibrator serviced. • Select the proper function and range for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Pay particular attention to the following ...
744 Users Manual Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Such voltages pose a shock hazard. • When using the calibrator. • Do not use the calibrator if it is a low battery indication on the probes. • Connect the common ... adhere to the insulation surrounding the connectors. • Disconnect the power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors in doubt, have the calibrator serviced. • Select the proper function and range for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Pay particular attention to the following ...
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...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 the calibrator, between the terminals, or...any terminal and earth ground. • When using probes, keep your measurements. 9 Caution To avoid possible damage to the calibrator or the equipment under test, follow these guidelines: • Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before changing...
...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 the calibrator, between the terminals, or...any terminal and earth ground. • When using probes, keep your measurements. 9 Caution To avoid possible damage to the calibrator or the equipment under test, follow these guidelines: • Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before changing...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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... the right most pair of input jacks. 5. Press v to adjust the display contrast for 2 hours. 2. Press u and d to select dc voltage sourcing. The calibrator powers up in the calibrator. 3. 744 Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will need to charge the battery. When you first unpack...
... the right most pair of input jacks. 5. Press v to adjust the display contrast for 2 hours. 2. Press u and d to select dc voltage sourcing. The calibrator powers up in the calibrator. 3. 744 Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will need to charge the battery. When you first unpack...
Fluke 744 Users Manual
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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 . 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. Measure/Source Example gj4s.eps 11
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 . 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. Measure/Source Example gj4s.eps 11
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... sourcing or measuring current, measuring resistance and RTDs, and supplying loop power. 744 Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Connects the calibrator to center. Pressure module connector TC input/output wMEAS V jacks wSOURCE mA,... MEAS mA Ω RTD jacks wSOURCE V Ω RTD jacks Connects the calibrator to a pressure module. Jacks for...
... sourcing or measuring current, measuring resistance and RTDs, and supplying loop power. 744 Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Connects the calibrator to center. Pressure module connector TC input/output wMEAS V jacks wSOURCE mA,... MEAS mA Ω RTD jacks wSOURCE V Ω RTD jacks Connects the calibrator to a pressure module. Jacks for...
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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. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features 744 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR MEAS SOURCE V V Hz 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 .
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... V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V TC MAX MAX 12 Figure 6. Keys 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ot06f.eps 744 Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions. The softkeys are defined by the labels that appear above the softkey during operation. Softkey functions...just below the display. 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 TC RTD 7 8 9 CLEAR ( ZERO) 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 .
... V RTD RTD CAT 30V MAX SOURCE 30V MEAS 30V 300V TC MAX MAX 12 Figure 6. Keys 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ot06f.eps 744 Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions. The softkeys are defined by the labels that appear above the softkey during operation. Softkey functions...just below the display. 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 TC RTD 7 8 9 CLEAR ( ZERO) 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 .
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... provides the square root function. 9 c key Clears a partial data entry, or zeros the output when in the SOURCE mode. Name Description 1 M key Cycles the calibrator through MEASURE, SOURCE, and MEASURE/SOURCE modes. 2 m key Selects mA (current) measure or source function. When using a pressure module, zeros the pressure module reading....7 t key Selects TC (thermocouple) or RTD (resistance temperature detector) measurement or sourcing functions. 8 r key Toggles between HART communication mode and analog operation. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features Table 3.
... provides the square root function. 9 c key Clears a partial data entry, or zeros the output when in the SOURCE mode. Name Description 1 M key Cycles the calibrator through MEASURE, SOURCE, and MEASURE/SOURCE modes. 2 m key Selects mA (current) measure or source function. When using a pressure module, zeros the pressure module reading....7 t key Selects TC (thermocouple) or RTD (resistance temperature detector) measurement or sourcing functions. 8 r key Toggles between HART communication mode and analog operation. Documenting Process Calibrator Operating Features Table 3.