Fluke 787 and 789 Process Meter Datasheet
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... port compatible with FlukeView® Forms Software • Improved battery power with four AA batteries • Plus all the proven 787 features Fluke 787 ProcessMeter • Simultaneous mA and % of scale readout on mA output • Min/Max/Average/Hold/Relative modes •... manual (CD-ROM) in 14 languages. This application note explains how to adjust these valves so they open and close correctly. 31 Specifications - 787 and 789 ProcessMeter Measurement Function Best Accuracy Range and Resolution (% of reading + LSD) V dc 400.0 mV, 4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V, 1000 V 0.1 % + ...
... port compatible with FlukeView® Forms Software • Improved battery power with four AA batteries • Plus all the proven 787 features Fluke 787 ProcessMeter • Simultaneous mA and % of scale readout on mA output • Min/Max/Average/Hold/Relative modes •... manual (CD-ROM) in 14 languages. This application note explains how to adjust these valves so they open and close correctly. 31 Specifications - 787 and 789 ProcessMeter Measurement Function Best Accuracy Range and Resolution (% of reading + LSD) V dc 400.0 mV, 4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V, 1000 V 0.1 % + ...
FE 787 Users Manual
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 How to Get Started...5 Getting Acquainted with the Meter 6 Measuring Electrical Parameters 17 Input Impedance...17 Ranges ...17 Measuring a Composite Signal 17 Testing Diodes...18 Displaying Minimum, Maximum, and Average 18 Using TouchHold ...19 Compensating for Test Lead Resistance 19 Using the Current Output Functions 20 Source Mode ...20 i
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 How to Get Started...5 Getting Acquainted with the Meter 6 Measuring Electrical Parameters 17 Input Impedance...17 Ranges ...17 Measuring a Composite Signal 17 Testing Diodes...18 Displaying Minimum, Maximum, and Average 18 Using TouchHold ...19 Compensating for Test Lead Resistance 19 Using the Current Output Functions 20 Source Mode ...20 i
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... installed in the meter case, to power the meter. • When servicing the meter, use the meter if it operates abnormally. Use the proper jacks, function, and range for damaged insulation or exposed metal. To protect yourself, adhere to equipment under test: Disconnect the power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors before...
... installed in the meter case, to power the meter. • When servicing the meter, use the meter if it operates abnormally. Use the proper jacks, function, and range for damaged insulation or exposed metal. To protect yourself, adhere to equipment under test: Disconnect the power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors before...
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The sections following "Using the Current Output Functions" contain information about the various functions and features that you can use the Quick Reference Card to refresh your meter. Display Rotary Switch ProcessMeter How to Get Started 787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE ... + A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V Pushbuttons Input/Output Jacks Figure 1. Later, use . Fluke 787 ProcessMeter ee014f.eps 5 If you are familiar with the Meter," and begin using your memory about the power-up options, and battery and fuse...
The sections following "Using the Current Output Functions" contain information about the various functions and features that you can use the Quick Reference Card to refresh your meter. Display Rotary Switch ProcessMeter How to Get Started 787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE ... + A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V Pushbuttons Input/Output Jacks Figure 1. Later, use . Fluke 787 ProcessMeter ee014f.eps 5 If you are familiar with the Meter," and begin using your memory about the power-up options, and battery and fuse...
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...SIMULATE + 3 A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V 2 4 Figure 2. 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 Table 3 describe the input functions you get with the first five rotary switch positions. • Figure and Table 4 describe the output functions you get with the last two rotary switch positions. • Figure and Table 5 ...
...SIMULATE + 3 A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V 2 4 Figure 2. 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 Table 3 describe the input functions you get with the first five rotary switch positions. • Figure and Table 4 describe the output functions you get with the last two rotary switch positions. • Figure and Table 5 ...
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... for current to 24 mA. Input for transmitter simulation to 30 seconds.) Fused with an external loop supply.) 7 Input/Output Jacks Jack c A d mA Measurement Functions Source Current Function Input for current to 440 mA continuous. (1A for dc current output to 1000V, Ω, continuity, and diode test. Common for up to 24...
... for current to 24 mA. Input for transmitter simulation to 30 seconds.) Fused with an external loop supply.) 7 Input/Output Jacks Jack c A d mA Measurement Functions Source Current Function Input for current to 440 mA continuous. (1A for dc current output to 1000V, Ω, continuity, and diode test. Common for up to 24...
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Position Function(s) Pushbutton Actions A OFF Meter off B VA Default: measure ac V F Frequency counter M Selects a MIN, MAX, or AVG action (see pg. 18) KSelects a fixed range (hold 1 second ...
Position Function(s) Pushbutton Actions A OFF Meter off B VA Default: measure ac V F Frequency counter M Selects a MIN, MAX, or AVG action (see pg. 18) KSelects a fixed range (hold 1 second ...
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ProcessMeter Getting Acquainted with the Meter Table 4. Position Default Function Pushbutton Actions A OUTPUT Test leads in [ mA SOURCE: Source 0% mA Test leads in SIMULATE: Sink 0% mA % STEP X or W: Adjusts output up or down to the ...
ProcessMeter Getting Acquainted with the Meter Table 4. Position Default Function Pushbutton Actions A OUTPUT Test leads in [ mA SOURCE: Source 0% mA Test leads in SIMULATE: Sink 0% mA % STEP X or W: Adjusts output up or down to the ...
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787 Users Manual No. A B 12 2 3 4 5 MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE Hz 1 6 8 7 Pushbutton b U (BLUE) Figure 5. Pushbuttons ee003f.eps Table 5. Pushbuttons Function(s) Toggles the backlight Rotary switch in mA A Lposition and test lead plugged into c A jack: Toggles between ac and dc ampere measure Rotary switch in O position: Selects diode test function (D) Rotary switch...
787 Users Manual No. A B 12 2 3 4 5 MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE Hz 1 6 8 7 Pushbutton b U (BLUE) Figure 5. Pushbuttons ee003f.eps Table 5. Pushbuttons Function(s) Toggles the backlight Rotary switch in mA A Lposition and test lead plugged into c A jack: Toggles between ac and dc ampere measure Rotary switch in O position: Selects diode test function (D) Rotary switch...
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Pushbuttons (cont.) No. Pushbutton Function(s) C X Measuring: Selects a MIN, MAX, or AVG action (see pg. 18) M mA Output: Adjusts mA output up to the next higher 25% step % STEP D Z Measuring: Selects a..., or in MIN MAX recording, suspends recording I mA Output: Adjusts output up 0.001 mA FINE F FINE Measuring: Toggles between frequency counter and ac voltage measurement functions F mA Output: Adjusts output down 0.001 mA W G COARSE Measuring: Toggles relative reading (sets a relative zero point) C mA Output: Adjusts output down 0.1 mA Y H % STEP Measuring: ...
Pushbuttons (cont.) No. Pushbutton Function(s) C X Measuring: Selects a MIN, MAX, or AVG action (see pg. 18) M mA Output: Adjusts mA output up to the next higher 25% step % STEP D Z Measuring: Selects a..., or in MIN MAX recording, suspends recording I mA Output: Adjusts output up 0.001 mA FINE F FINE Measuring: Toggles between frequency counter and ac voltage measurement functions F mA Output: Adjusts output down 0.001 mA W G COARSE Measuring: Toggles relative reading (sets a relative zero point) C mA Output: Adjusts output down 0.1 mA Y H % STEP Measuring: ...
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... is showing the average value since starting recording (up option) B OUTPUT Lights when mA output (source or simulate) is active C D Lights in diode test function D S Lights in continuity function E Q Lights when relative reading is on F B Lights when the battery is low G Numerals Show the input or output value H H Lights when TouchHold is...
... is showing the average value since starting recording (up option) B OUTPUT Lights when mA output (source or simulate) is active C D Lights in diode test function D S Lights in continuity function E Q Lights when relative reading is on F B Lights when the battery is low G Numerals Show the input or output value H H Lights when TouchHold is...
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... impedance is too high, the meter will measure the applied input signal (Auto showing on the display). Most meter measurement functions have locked the range, the meter resumes auto ranging when you change to meaure an ac voltage or frequency with 20 V dc...sequence for more than one range (see the Specifications). Table 7. See the specifications for taking measurements is dc-coupled, to another measurement function or you press K, the meter selects the next higher range. ProcessMeter Measuring Electrical Parameters The meter normally automatically selects the lowest range that...
... impedance is too high, the meter will measure the applied input signal (Auto showing on the display). Most meter measurement functions have locked the range, the meter resumes auto ranging when you change to meaure an ac voltage or frequency with 20 V dc...sequence for more than one range (see the Specifications). Table 7. See the specifications for taking measurements is dc-coupled, to another measurement function or you press K, the meter selects the next higher range. ProcessMeter Measuring Electrical Parameters The meter normally automatically selects the lowest range that...
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...disabled and auto ranging is turned off , switch to resume recording. 18 In MIN MAX recording, press I again to another measurement or source function, or turn on continuously for 1 second to O. 3. Touch the red probe to the anode and the black probe to cycle through the ...MAX, MIN, and AVG displays. Reverse the probes. Readings are still recorded, but the displayed average no longer changes. 787 Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1. If MIN MAX recording is recorded. The meter should indicate the appropriate diode voltage drop...
...disabled and auto ranging is turned off , switch to resume recording. 18 In MIN MAX recording, press I again to another measurement or source function, or turn on continuously for 1 second to O. 3. Touch the red probe to the anode and the black probe to cycle through the ...MAX, MIN, and AVG displays. Reverse the probes. Readings are still recorded, but the displayed average no longer changes. 787 Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1. If MIN MAX recording is recorded. The meter should indicate the appropriate diode voltage drop...
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...; if you press C again, or switch to take measurements in situations in the frequency counter function). This feature allows you to another measurement or source function, the readings on the display) to activate TouchHold. Select the Ω measure function, touch the test leads together, then press C. A common use for this is to compensate...
...; if you press C again, or switch to take measurements in situations in the frequency counter function). This feature allows you to another measurement or source function, the readings on the display) to activate TouchHold. Select the Ω measure function, touch the test leads together, then press C. A common use for this is to compensate...
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... with no loop supply. The display looks the same in Figure 7. Source Mode Source mode is in use simulate mode whenever possible. 787 Users Manual Using the Current Output Functions The meter provides steady, stepped, and ramped current output for testing 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA current loops. Use source mode whenever...
... with no loop supply. The display looks the same in Figure 7. Source Mode Source mode is in use simulate mode whenever possible. 787 Users Manual Using the Current Output Functions The meter provides steady, stepped, and ramped current output for testing 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA current loops. Use source mode whenever...
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787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE Hz mV V mA A OUTPUT mA V mA OFF OUTPUT 0-24mA SOURCE + SIMULATE + A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions 40 20 60 80 0 100 Figure 7. Sourcing Current ee010f.eps 21
787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE Hz mV V mA A OUTPUT mA V mA OFF OUTPUT 0-24mA SOURCE + SIMULATE + A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions 40 20 60 80 0 100 Figure 7. Sourcing Current ee010f.eps 21
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dc V Power Supply COM +24V 787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE Hz mV V mA A OUTPUT mA V mA OFF OUTPUT 0-24mA SOURCE + SIMULATE + A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions 40 20 60 80 0 100 Figure 8. Simulating a Transmitter ee011f.eps 23
dc V Power Supply COM +24V 787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX % STEP RANGE COARSE REL HOLD H FINE Hz mV V mA A OUTPUT mA V mA OFF OUTPUT 0-24mA SOURCE + SIMULATE + A mA COM V 0.44A (1A /30 sec) FUSED 30mA FUSED CAT 1000V ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions 40 20 60 80 0 100 Figure 8. Simulating a Transmitter ee011f.eps 23
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... connected to the next lower 25% step 25 Note The COARSE and FINE adjustment pushbuttons described on the numeric display. ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions Table 9. mA Stepping Pushbuttons Pushbutton X M % STEP % STEP T W Adjustment Adjusts up and down to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. Manually Stepping...
... connected to the next lower 25% step 25 Note The COARSE and FINE adjustment pushbuttons described on the numeric display. ProcessMeter Using the Current Output Functions Table 9. mA Stepping Pushbuttons Pushbutton X M % STEP % STEP T W Adjustment Adjusts up and down to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. Manually Stepping...