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787 Users Manual Simulate Mode ...22 Changing the Current Span 22 Producing a Steady mA Output 24 Manually Stepping the mA Output 25 Auto Ramping the mA Output 26 Power-Up Options...27 Battery Life...28 Using the Holster and Flex-Stand 28 Maintenance ...28 General Maintenance 28 Calibration...28 Replacing the Battery 30 Replacing a Fuse ...31 If the Meter does not Work 32 Replacement Parts and Accessories 33 Specifications...36 Index ii
787 Users Manual Simulate Mode ...22 Changing the Current Span 22 Producing a Steady mA Output 24 Manually Stepping the mA Output 25 Auto Ramping the mA Output 26 Power-Up Options...27 Battery Life...28 Using the Holster and Flex-Stand 28 Maintenance ...28 General Maintenance 28 Calibration...28 Replacing the Battery 30 Replacing a Fuse ...31 If the Meter does not Work 32 Replacement Parts and Accessories 33 Specifications...36 Index ii
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... capability. Your Fluke 787 ProcessMeter™ (referred to as "the meter") is shipped with a Flex-Stand™ holster, one set of TL75 test leads, one set of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: USA : 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-...see Table 13 near the end of this manual, and a laminated Quick Reference Card that fits inside the holster. Contact your Fluke distributor for measuring electrical parameters and supplying steady or ramping current to test process instruments. Your meter is a handheld, battery-operated tool for...
... capability. Your Fluke 787 ProcessMeter™ (referred to as "the meter") is shipped with a Flex-Stand™ holster, one set of TL75 test leads, one set of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: USA : 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-...see Table 13 near the end of this manual, and a laminated Quick Reference Card that fits inside the holster. Contact your Fluke distributor for measuring electrical parameters and supplying steady or ramping current to test process instruments. Your meter is a handheld, battery-operated tool for...
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... conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user; Before you use the meter if it is damaged. Pay particular attention to : Fluke Corporation P.O. WWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: • Do not use the meter, inspect the case. 787 Users Manual Address correspondence to the insulation surrounding the connectors. 2 Use the...
... conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user; Before you use the meter if it is damaged. Pay particular attention to : Fluke Corporation P.O. WWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: • Do not use the meter, inspect the case. 787 Users Manual Address correspondence to the insulation surrounding the connectors. 2 Use the...
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... + 3 A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V 2 4 Figure 2. Input/Output Jacks ee001f.eps 6 787 Users Manual Getting Acquainted with the Meter To become familiar with the features and functions of the meter, study the following figures and tables. • Figure and Table 2 describe the input/output jacks. • Figure and...
... + 3 A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V 2 4 Figure 2. Input/Output Jacks ee001f.eps 6 787 Users Manual Getting Acquainted with the Meter To become familiar with the features and functions of the meter, study the following figures and tables. • Figure and Table 2 describe the input/output jacks. • Figure and...
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... 3. Touch the probes to another measurement function or you must manually select the range specified in the right range is important: .... See the specifications for more than one range (see the Specifications). Press Kif you press K, the meter selects the next higher range. For example, to lock the range. Input Impedance For the voltage measurement ... The proper sequence for taking measurements is 10 MΩ. ProcessMeter Measuring Electrical Parameters The meter normally automatically selects the lowest range that will not be displaying its most accurate measurement . Ranges...
... 3. Touch the probes to another measurement function or you must manually select the range specified in the right range is important: .... See the specifications for more than one range (see the Specifications). Press Kif you press K, the meter selects the next higher range. For example, to lock the range. Input Impedance For the voltage measurement ... The proper sequence for taking measurements is 10 MΩ. ProcessMeter Measuring Electrical Parameters The meter normally automatically selects the lowest range that will not be displaying its most accurate measurement . Ranges...
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... is disabled and auto ranging is turned off . In MIN MAX recording, press I again to turn MIN MAX off during MIN MAX recording. 787 Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1. Reverse the probes. The beeper sounds when a new maximum or minimum is good if it passes ... and exit . Insert the red test lead into the Vjack and black test lead into the COM jack. 2. Press M again to O. 3. The meter should display OL, indicating a high impedance. 6. Readings are still recorded, but the displayed average no longer changes. Set the rotary switch to cycle through...
... is disabled and auto ranging is turned off . In MIN MAX recording, press I again to turn MIN MAX off during MIN MAX recording. 787 Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1. Reverse the probes. The beeper sounds when a new maximum or minimum is good if it passes ... and exit . Insert the red test lead into the Vjack and black test lead into the COM jack. 2. Press M again to O. 3. The meter should display OL, indicating a high impedance. 6. Readings are still recorded, but the displayed average no longer changes. Set the rotary switch to cycle through...
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...depletes the battery faster than simulate mode, so use . 20 787 Users Manual Using the Current Output Functions The meter provides steady, stepped, and ramped current output for testing 0-20 ... a current loop with no loop supply. Use source mode whenever you need to see which the meter regulates current in source and simulate modes. The display looks the same in an externally-powered current ...loop. Source Mode Source mode is in Figure 7. You can choose source mode, in which the meter supplies the current, or simulate mode, in which pair of output jacks is selected automatically by ...
...depletes the battery faster than simulate mode, so use . 20 787 Users Manual Using the Current Output Functions The meter provides steady, stepped, and ramped current output for testing 0-20 ... a current loop with no loop supply. Use source mode whenever you need to see which the meter regulates current in source and simulate modes. The display looks the same in an externally-powered current ...loop. Source Mode Source mode is in Figure 7. You can choose source mode, in which the meter supplies the current, or simulate mode, in which pair of output jacks is selected automatically by ...
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... save the current output span in nonvolatile memory (retained when the power is so named because the meter simulates a current loop transmitter. 787 Users Manual Simulate Mode Simulate mode is turned off the meter. 2. Turn off ): 1. Simulate mode is in Figure 8. The way to tell which mode... output level. Wait at least 2 seconds, then release K. 22 Simulate mode conserves battery life, so use . Changing the Current Span The meter's current output span has two settings (with the current loop under test. Hold down the Kpushbutton while you connect the test leads to flow ...
... save the current output span in nonvolatile memory (retained when the power is so named because the meter simulates a current loop transmitter. 787 Users Manual Simulate Mode Simulate mode is turned off the meter. 2. Turn off ): 1. Simulate mode is in Figure 8. The way to tell which mode... output level. Wait at least 2 seconds, then release K. 22 Simulate mode conserves battery life, so use . Changing the Current Span The meter's current output span has two settings (with the current loop under test. Hold down the Kpushbutton while you connect the test leads to flow ...
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...down 0.001 mA Adjusts down 0.1 mA 24 Select either sourcing or simulating by choosing the SOURCE or SIMULATE output jacks. If the meter cannot deliver the programmed current because the load resistance is too high or the loop supply voltage is too low, dashes (-----) appear on...multiple of 25%. Note The STEP pushbuttons described on the numeric display. The meter begins sourcing or simulating 0%. Table 8. The STEP pushbuttons go to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. 787 Users Manual Producing a Steady mA Output When the rotary switch is in Table 8. ...
...down 0.001 mA Adjusts down 0.1 mA 24 Select either sourcing or simulating by choosing the SOURCE or SIMULATE output jacks. If the meter cannot deliver the programmed current because the load resistance is too high or the loop supply voltage is too low, dashes (-----) appear on...multiple of 25%. Note The STEP pushbuttons described on the numeric display. The meter begins sourcing or simulating 0%. Table 8. The STEP pushbuttons go to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. 787 Users Manual Producing a Steady mA Output When the rotary switch is in Table 8. ...
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... sourcing. ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions Table 9. Use the pushbuttons to step the current up to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. If the meter cannot deliver the programmed current because the load resistance is too high or the loop supply voltage is too low, dashes (-----) appear... are connected to the next higher 25% step Adjusts down in 25% steps as shown in the OUTPUT [ mA position, and the OUTPUT jacks are manually stepping the mA output. Manually Stepping the mA Output When the rotary switch is in Table 9.
... sourcing. ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions Table 9. Use the pushbuttons to step the current up to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. If the meter cannot deliver the programmed current because the load resistance is too high or the loop supply voltage is too low, dashes (-----) appear... are connected to the next higher 25% step Adjusts down in 25% steps as shown in the OUTPUT [ mA position, and the OUTPUT jacks are manually stepping the mA output. Manually Stepping the mA Output When the rotary switch is in Table 9.
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Steps are not adjustable. When the rotary switch is in the OUTPUT mA Jposition, the meter produces a continuously repeating 0% - 100% - 0% ramp in your hands remain free to the [ mA position. ...4 to 20 mA 0 to make adjustments. 26 Then you the ability to continuously apply a varying current stimulus from the meter to a transmitter, while your choice of the transmitter. Select either sourcing or simulating by moving the rotary switch to test ... can freeze the ramp simply by choosing the SOURCE or SIMULATE jacks. 787 Users Manual Step 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 125% 120% Table 10.
Steps are not adjustable. When the rotary switch is in the OUTPUT mA Jposition, the meter produces a continuously repeating 0% - 100% - 0% ramp in your hands remain free to the [ mA position. ...4 to 20 mA 0 to make adjustments. 26 Then you the ability to continuously apply a varying current stimulus from the meter to a transmitter, while your choice of the transmitter. Select either sourcing or simulating by moving the rotary switch to test ... can freeze the ramp simply by choosing the SOURCE or SIMULATE jacks. 787 Users Manual Step 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 125% 120% Table 10.
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...possible. • Avoid using it performs according to its specifications. You can turn the meter over in Figure 9. For maintenance procedures not described in this manual, contact a Fluke Service Center. General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a Flex-Stand bail. The ...abrasives or solvents. Contact a Fluke Service Center for instructions. 28 Table 12. Some uses of the meter from rough handling. Maintenance This section provides some basic maintenance procedures. Table 12 shows typical alkaline battery life. 787 Users Manual Battery Life WWarning To avoid false...
...possible. • Avoid using it performs according to its specifications. You can turn the meter over in Figure 9. For maintenance procedures not described in this manual, contact a Fluke Service Center. General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a Flex-Stand bail. The ...abrasives or solvents. Contact a Fluke Service Center for instructions. 28 Table 12. Some uses of the meter from rough handling. Maintenance This section provides some basic maintenance procedures. Table 12 shows typical alkaline battery life. 787 Users Manual Battery Life WWarning To avoid false...
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... you use the meter. Refer to OFF. 2. Replacing the Battery ee007f.eps With a standard blade hand screwdriver, turn each battery door screw counterclockwise so that the slot is parallel with the screw picture molded into the case. 3. 787 Users Manual Replacing the Battery ! Replace the battery as ...follows. Remove the test leads and set the rotary switch to Figure 10. Lift off the battery door. 30 Figure 10. Remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door.
... you use the meter. Refer to OFF. 2. Replacing the Battery ee007f.eps With a standard blade hand screwdriver, turn each battery door screw counterclockwise so that the slot is parallel with the screw picture molded into the case. 3. 787 Users Manual Replacing the Battery ! Replace the battery as ...follows. Remove the test leads and set the rotary switch to Figure 10. Lift off the battery door. 30 Figure 10. Remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door.
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... battery, fuses, and test leads. • Review this manual to make sure you are using the correct jacks and rotary switch position. Contact a Fluke Service Center for physical damage. If the meter is damage, make no charge. Replacing a Fuse ee012f.eps 32 787 Users Manual If the Meter does not Work • Examine the case for...
... battery, fuses, and test leads. • Review this manual to make sure you are using the correct jacks and rotary switch position. Contact a Fluke Service Center for physical damage. If the meter is damage, make no charge. Replacing a Fuse ee012f.eps 32 787 Users Manual If the Meter does not Work • Examine the case for...
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...To avoid personal injury or damage to order parts or accessories use only the specified replacement fuse, 440 mA 1000V fast-blow, Fluke PN 943121. Many more DMM accessories are shown in Figure 12 and listed in Table 13. Replacement Parts and Accessories ! ProcessMeter... Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and some accessories are available from Fluke. To find out how to the meter, use the telephone numbers or addresses shown on page 1 of this manual. 33 Note When servicing the meter, use only the replacement parts specified here.
...To avoid personal injury or damage to order parts or accessories use only the specified replacement fuse, 440 mA 1000V fast-blow, Fluke PN 943121. Many more DMM accessories are shown in Figure 12 and listed in Table 13. Replacement Parts and Accessories ! ProcessMeter... Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and some accessories are available from Fluke. To find out how to the meter, use the telephone numbers or addresses shown on page 1 of this manual. 33 Note When servicing the meter, use only the replacement parts specified here.
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... L) Weight: 369 g (13 oz); With holster and Flex-Stand: 52 mm H x 98 mm W x 201 mm L (2.06 in H x 3.86 in W x 7.93 in L); 787 Users Manual Vibration: Random 2g, 5 to 500 Hz Shock: 1 meter drop test Water and dust protection: Complies with IEC529 IP52 (normal operating vacuum used for dust test) Safety: Complies with IEC1010...
... L) Weight: 369 g (13 oz); With holster and Flex-Stand: 52 mm H x 98 mm W x 201 mm L (2.06 in H x 3.86 in W x 7.93 in L); 787 Users Manual Vibration: Random 2g, 5 to 500 Hz Shock: 1 meter drop test Water and dust protection: Complies with IEC529 IP52 (normal operating vacuum used for dust test) Safety: Complies with IEC1010...
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Auto Ramping, 17, 26 Ranging, 17 Stepping, 17 -B- -A- Calibrating the meter, 28 Compensating for test lead resistance, 19 Composite Signals, 17 Index Current output Compliance, 24 Load impedance, 24 Ramping, auto, 26 Simulating a transmitter, 22 Sourcing, 20 Span (4-20 mA or 0-20 mA), 22 Steady, 24 Stepping, auto, 26 Stepping, manually, 25 With external loop supply, 22 -D- Battery Replacement, 30 Buttons, 12 -C- Diodes, testing, 18 Display, 15 43
Auto Ramping, 17, 26 Ranging, 17 Stepping, 17 -B- -A- Calibrating the meter, 28 Compensating for test lead resistance, 19 Composite Signals, 17 Index Current output Compliance, 24 Load impedance, 24 Ramping, auto, 26 Simulating a transmitter, 22 Sourcing, 20 Span (4-20 mA or 0-20 mA), 22 Steady, 24 Stepping, auto, 26 Stepping, manually, 25 With external loop supply, 22 -D- Battery Replacement, 30 Buttons, 12 -C- Diodes, testing, 18 Display, 15 43