Fluke 787 and 789 Process Meter Datasheet
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...with FlukeView® Forms Software • Improved battery power with a 4-20 mA signal applied. Ordering information Fluke-789 ProcessMeter Fluke-787 ProcessMeter For more while carrying a lot less. Fluke 787 and 789 ProcessMeter™ Test Tools Safety rated multimeters with holster and FlexStand™): 52 mm x 98 mm... step 789 only) Automatic: Slow Ramp, Fast Ramp, 25 % step Temperature range of scale readout on mA output • 25 % Manual Step plus Auto Step and Auto Ramp on mA output • Min/Max/Average/Hold/Relative modes • Externally accessible battery for easy ...
...with FlukeView® Forms Software • Improved battery power with a 4-20 mA signal applied. Ordering information Fluke-789 ProcessMeter Fluke-787 ProcessMeter For more while carrying a lot less. Fluke 787 and 789 ProcessMeter™ Test Tools Safety rated multimeters with holster and FlexStand™): 52 mm x 98 mm... step 789 only) Automatic: Slow Ramp, Fast Ramp, 25 % step Temperature range of scale readout on mA output • 25 % Manual Step plus Auto Step and Auto Ramp on mA output • Min/Max/Average/Hold/Relative modes • Externally accessible battery for easy ...
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April 1997, Rev.3, 12/01 © 1997, 1898, 2000, 2001 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 787 ProcessMeter Users Manual Printed in U.S.A.
April 1997, Rev.3, 12/01 © 1997, 1898, 2000, 2001 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 787 ProcessMeter Users Manual Printed in U.S.A.
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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
FE 787 Users Manual
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... the world: +1-425-446-5500 1 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 AC70A Alligator Clips, this manual. ProcessMeter Introduction WWarning Read "Safety Information" before... you use the meter. Contact your Fluke distributor for measuring electrical parameters and supplying steady or ramping current to test process instruments...
... the world: +1-425-446-5500 1 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 AC70A Alligator Clips, this manual. ProcessMeter Introduction WWarning Read "Safety Information" before... you use the meter. Contact your Fluke distributor for measuring electrical parameters and supplying steady or ramping current to test process instruments...
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... not use the meter, inspect the case. Use the meter only as specified in Table 1. a Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to : Fluke Corporation P.O. 787 Users Manual Address correspondence to the user; A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Box 1186, 5602 BD...
... not use the meter, inspect the case. Use the meter only as specified in Table 1. a Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to : Fluke Corporation P.O. 787 Users Manual Address correspondence to the user; A Warning identifies conditions and actions that may be impaired. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Box 1186, 5602 BD...
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... CAT III Overvoltage (Installation) Category III, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to the supply system but less than the primary supply system (CAT IV). 4 787 Users Manual Symbol c Table 1. International Symbols Meaning Alternating current Symbol Meaning Earth ground Direct current Fuse Alternating or direct current Conforms to European Union directives Refer to...
... CAT III Overvoltage (Installation) Category III, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to the supply system but less than the primary supply system (CAT IV). 4 787 Users Manual Symbol c Table 1. International Symbols Meaning Alternating current Symbol Meaning Earth ground Direct current Fuse Alternating or direct current Conforms to European Union directives Refer to...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Rotary Switch Positions for Measurements 8 ee002f.eps 787 Users Manual 4 3 2 1 5 mV V V OFF 6 mA A OUTPUT mA mA Figure 3.
Rotary Switch Positions for Measurements 8 ee002f.eps 787 Users Manual 4 3 2 1 5 mV V V OFF 6 mA A OUTPUT mA mA Figure 3.
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787 Users Manual mV V V OFF mA A OUTPUT mA mA 1 2 Figure 4. Rotary Switch Positions for mA Output ee008.eps 10
787 Users Manual mV V V OFF mA A OUTPUT mA mA 1 2 Figure 4. Rotary Switch Positions for mA Output ee008.eps 10
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Pushbuttons ee003f.eps Table 5. 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. 787 Users Manual No. 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 ...
Pushbuttons ee003f.eps Table 5. 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. 787 Users Manual No. 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 ...
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Elements of the Display 14 10 ee004f.eps 787 Users Manual 67 8 9 5 4 3 2 1 11 12 Figure 6.
Elements of the Display 14 10 ee004f.eps 787 Users Manual 67 8 9 5 4 3 2 1 11 12 Figure 6.
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Element Meaning J mA, DC, mV, AC, Show the input or output units and multipliers associated with the numerals M or kΩ, kHz K Auto Range status indicators: 400100030 Auto means autoranging is on. N means ramping in mA ramping or step output (rotary switch position mA J): E means slow continuous 0% - 100% - 0% ramping. L EP N One of these lights in 25% steps. 16 The number plus the unit and multiplier indicate the active range. Display (cont.) No. 787 Users Manual Table 6. P means fast continuous 0% - 100% - 0% ramping.
Element Meaning J mA, DC, mV, AC, Show the input or output units and multipliers associated with the numerals M or kΩ, kHz K Auto Range status indicators: 400100030 Auto means autoranging is on. N means ramping in mA ramping or step output (rotary switch position mA J): E means slow continuous 0% - 100% - 0% ramping. L EP N One of these lights in 25% steps. 16 The number plus the unit and multiplier indicate the active range. Display (cont.) No. 787 Users Manual Table 6. P means fast continuous 0% - 100% - 0% ramping.
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... specifications for Measuring a Composite Signal Range (ac) Max. Being in Table 7. Table 7. Touch the probes to measure 100 mV ac with a dc bias, you must manually select the range specified in the right range is important: • If the range is too low, the display shows OL (overload). • If the...
... specifications for Measuring a Composite Signal Range (ac) Max. Being in Table 7. Table 7. Touch the probes to measure 100 mV ac with a dc bias, you must manually select the range specified in the right range is important: • If the range is too low, the display shows OL (overload). • If the...
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... to resume recording. 18 Readings are still recorded, but the displayed average no longer changes. press I to cycle through the MAX, MIN, and AVG displays. 787 Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1.
... to resume recording. 18 Readings are still recorded, but the displayed average no longer changes. press I to cycle through the MAX, MIN, and AVG displays. 787 Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1.
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... possible. The display looks the same in an externally-powered current loop. Use source mode whenever you need to see which mode is in Figure 7. 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. Source...
... possible. The display looks the same in an externally-powered current loop. Use source mode whenever you need to see which mode is in Figure 7. 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. Source...
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... which span is in the loop. Changing the Current Span The meter's current output span has two settings (with the current loop under test. 787 Users Manual Simulate Mode Simulate mode is in source and simulate modes. Caution Set the rotary switch to one of the mA output settings BEFORE you turn...
... which span is in the loop. Changing the Current Span The meter's current output span has two settings (with the current loop under test. 787 Users Manual Simulate Mode Simulate mode is in source and simulate modes. Caution Set the rotary switch to one of the mA output settings BEFORE you turn...
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... page are connected to the next multiple of 25%. 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. Select either sourcing or simulating by choosing the SOURCE or SIMULATE output jacks. mA...
... page are connected to the next multiple of 25%. 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. Select either sourcing or simulating by choosing the SOURCE or SIMULATE output jacks. mA...
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... 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. Use the pushbuttons to step the current up to the next lower...
... 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. Use the pushbuttons to step the current up to the next lower...
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... cycle through the three waveforms. Note At any time during auto ramping, you 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. The ramp times are listed in your hands remain free to...
... cycle through the three waveforms. Note At any time during auto ramping, you 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. The ramp times are listed in your hands remain free to...
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... backlight. • Do not disable the automatic power-off feature. • Turn the meter off when you are shown in this manual, contact a Fluke Service Center. To preserve battery life: • Use current simulation instead of sourcing when possible. • Avoid using it performs according...For maintenance procedures not described in the holster to its specifications. Some uses of the meter from rough handling. Table 12. 787 Users Manual Battery Life WWarning To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as ...
... backlight. • Do not disable the automatic power-off feature. • Turn the meter off when you are shown in this manual, contact a Fluke Service Center. To preserve battery life: • Use current simulation instead of sourcing when possible. • Avoid using it performs according...For maintenance procedures not described in the holster to its specifications. Some uses of the meter from rough handling. Table 12. 787 Users Manual Battery Life WWarning To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as ...