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... has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for repair in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by a court or other provision. 11/99 MyFlukeStore Shop for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is returned to invoice Buyer for Fluke products online at Fluke's option, to...
... has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for repair in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by a court or other provision. 11/99 MyFlukeStore Shop for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is returned to invoice Buyer for Fluke products online at Fluke's option, to...
Product Manual
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... 1-3 Safety Information 1-5 Keys and I/O Terminals 1-8 LCD Display 1-10 Specifications 1-11 General Specifications 1-11 Accuracy Specifications 1-12 Records Capacity 1-13 2 Setup ...2-1 Introduction 2-1 Tilt Stand 2-1 Belt Strap 2-2 Adjust Display Contrast 2-3 Set Language 2-3 Set Date and Time 2-3 Turn On/Off Beep 2-4 AutoHold and AutoSave Modes 2-4 Set Auto Power Off Time 2-5 View Device Information 2-6 Reset to Factory Mode 2-6 View Memory Usage Information 2-6 3 Use the Product 3-1 Introduction 3-1 Switch Between Meter Mode and Sequence Mode 3-1 Use a Profile...
... 1-3 Safety Information 1-5 Keys and I/O Terminals 1-8 LCD Display 1-10 Specifications 1-11 General Specifications 1-11 Accuracy Specifications 1-12 Records Capacity 1-13 2 Setup ...2-1 Introduction 2-1 Tilt Stand 2-1 Belt Strap 2-2 Adjust Display Contrast 2-3 Set Language 2-3 Set Date and Time 2-3 Turn On/Off Beep 2-4 AutoHold and AutoSave Modes 2-4 Set Auto Power Off Time 2-5 View Device Information 2-6 Reset to Factory Mode 2-6 View Memory Usage Information 2-6 3 Use the Product 3-1 Introduction 3-1 Switch Between Meter Mode and Sequence Mode 3-1 Use a Profile...
Product Manual
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... Probe to the Product 4-2 Set the Audio 4-2 Turn On/Off Power 4-2 Understand the Display 4-3 Long and Short Extenders 4-4 Replace the Probe Tips 4-5 Zero Calibration 4-6 5 View Memory 5-1 Introduction 5-1 View Data Saved in Meter Mode 5-1 Delete Data Saved in Meter Mode 5-2 View Profiles Saved in Sequence Mode 5-3 Delete Profiles Saved in Sequence Mode 5-3 6 Connection to PC 6-1 Introduction 6-1 Connect the Product to PC 6-1 ii MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610...
... Probe to the Product 4-2 Set the Audio 4-2 Turn On/Off Power 4-2 Understand the Display 4-3 Long and Short Extenders 4-4 Replace the Probe Tips 4-5 Zero Calibration 4-6 5 View Memory 5-1 Introduction 5-1 View Data Saved in Meter Mode 5-1 Delete Data Saved in Meter Mode 5-2 View Profiles Saved in Sequence Mode 5-3 Delete Profiles Saved in Sequence Mode 5-3 6 Connection to PC 6-1 Introduction 6-1 Connect the Product to PC 6-1 ii MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610...
Product Manual
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... a quick test or troubleshooting. Before a task starts, users can be used to determine the capacity loss of this mode you can configure a maximum of 10 sets of the Product automatically after each battery several times at : www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The Meter mode is for Fluke products online at a certain interval during a discharge or load test. The Sequence mode is used for 1 second. BT520 Users Manual • Battery...
... a quick test or troubleshooting. Before a task starts, users can be used to determine the capacity loss of this mode you can configure a maximum of 10 sets of the Product automatically after each battery several times at : www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The Meter mode is for Fluke products online at a certain interval during a discharge or load test. The Sequence mode is used for 1 second. BT520 Users Manual • Battery...
Product Manual
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..., 18 V dc charger Power cord Standard mini-b USB cable (cable length: 1 m) BCR, Zero calibration board Shoulder strap Belt strap Magnetic plate C500L Soft carrying case, large Spare fuse Paper battery tags Safety Sheet, not shown Warranty card, not shown Quick Reference Guide, not shown FlukeView® Battery (CD) containing USB driver and manuals in all languages, not shown Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 100 1 1 1 1 1-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www...
..., 18 V dc charger Power cord Standard mini-b USB cable (cable length: 1 m) BCR, Zero calibration board Shoulder strap Belt strap Magnetic plate C500L Soft carrying case, large Spare fuse Paper battery tags Safety Sheet, not shown Warranty card, not shown Quick Reference Guide, not shown FlukeView® Battery (CD) containing USB driver and manuals in all languages, not shown Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 100 1 1 1 1 1-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www...
Product Manual
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.... • Examine the case before you use test leads if they are dangerous to the user. Carefully look at the insulation around bare conductors or bus bars. When HOLD is turned on, the display does not change when a different potential is damaged. • Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly. • Do not apply more...
.... • Examine the case before you use test leads if they are dangerous to the user. Carefully look at the insulation around bare conductors or bus bars. When HOLD is turned on, the display does not change when a different potential is damaged. • Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly. • Do not apply more...
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... for a list of symbols used in this electrical/electronic product in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Table 1-2. Do not dispose of this product is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at : www. .com 1.888.610.7664 1 Product Overview and Specifications Safety Information See Table 1-2 for Fluke products online at the...
... for a list of symbols used in this electrical/electronic product in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Table 1-2. Do not dispose of this product is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at : www. .com 1.888.610.7664 1 Product Overview and Specifications Safety Information See Table 1-2 for Fluke products online at the...
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... and Specifications Specifications Specifications General Specifications Fuse Protection for Resistance 0.44 A (44/100 A, 440 mA), 1000 V FAST Fuse, Fluke specified part only Power Supply Battery power BP500 smart battery pack: double cell lithium-ion, 7.4 V, 3000 mAh Battery life 8 hours in continuous full-load operation Battery charging time 4 hours Power adapter output voltage Use only BC500 battery charger: 18 V, 840 mA Line power 100 V ac to 240 V ac adapter with CAT II probe cap installed EMI...
... and Specifications Specifications Specifications General Specifications Fuse Protection for Resistance 0.44 A (44/100 A, 440 mA), 1000 V FAST Fuse, Fluke specified part only Power Supply Battery power BP500 smart battery pack: double cell lithium-ion, 7.4 V, 3000 mAh Battery life 8 hours in continuous full-load operation Battery charging time 4 hours Power adapter output voltage Use only BC500 battery charger: 18 V, 840 mA Line power 100 V ac to 240 V ac adapter with CAT II probe cap installed EMI...
Product Manual
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... Select softkey to open the Date/time - Date/time is English. Adjust screen. 2-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for time-stamping recorded measurements. 2 Setup Adjust Display Contrast Adjust Display Contrast To adjust the display contrast: 1. Contrast is blank. 3. Push the - is pushed too far, the display is already highlighted. 2. Set Date and Time The internal clock of the Product is used on the Product display: • English • German • French...
... Select softkey to open the Date/time - Date/time is English. Adjust screen. 2-3 MyFlukeStore Shop for time-stamping recorded measurements. 2 Setup Adjust Display Contrast Adjust Display Contrast To adjust the display contrast: 1. Contrast is blank. 3. Push the - is pushed too far, the display is already highlighted. 2. Set Date and Time The internal clock of the Product is used on the Product display: • English • German • French...
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... AutoHold and AutoSave are available only for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 In AutoSave mode, the AutoSave icon shows on or turn off beep: 1. BT520 Users Manual 4. Push the Format softkey to increase or decrease value. 5. Turn On/Off Beep To turn on the display. Use and L to open the Setup menu. 2. The Product will not be edited...
... AutoHold and AutoSave are available only for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 In AutoSave mode, the AutoSave icon shows on or turn off beep: 1. BT520 Users Manual 4. Push the Format softkey to increase or decrease value. 5. Turn On/Off Beep To turn on the display. Use and L to open the Setup menu. 2. The Product will not be edited...
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... Confirm softkey. 6. 2 Setup Set Auto Power Off Time hsn049.png hsn048.jpg Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use the HOLD function to highlight Auto mode. 3. Use L and to measure unknown potentials. Push the Select softkey to save power. Use the Auto Power Off Time function to open the Auto mode menu. 4. To set the time for Fluke products online at: www...
... Confirm softkey. 6. 2 Setup Set Auto Power Off Time hsn049.png hsn048.jpg Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use the HOLD function to highlight Auto mode. 3. Use L and to measure unknown potentials. Push the Select softkey to save power. Use the Auto Power Off Time function to open the Auto mode menu. 4. To set the time for Fluke products online at: www...
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... analyze the resistance changes of the display. Push M. After a battery string test is designed for different measurement purposes: Meter mode and Sequence mode. Switch Between Meter Mode and Sequence Mode Each time you first enter SEQUENCE mode, push the New softkey to use the Product. The Enter SEQUENCE mode? screen shows. 2. The profile specifies information such as user-defined test site, device type, serial number, battery quantity, and battery model. To switch to be...
... analyze the resistance changes of the display. Push M. After a battery string test is designed for different measurement purposes: Meter mode and Sequence mode. Switch Between Meter Mode and Sequence Mode Each time you first enter SEQUENCE mode, push the New softkey to use the Product. The Enter SEQUENCE mode? screen shows. 2. The profile specifies information such as user-defined test site, device type, serial number, battery quantity, and battery model. To switch to be...
Product Manual
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... and voltage or strap resistance, turn the rotary switch to understand the overall state of a battery. This helps you to mΩ. The Product can simultaneously test the internal resistance and voltage of the battery health. Internal Resistance and Voltage A B C D Strap Resistance A B C D Figure 3-1. 3 Use the Product Make Measurements Make Measurements Test Battery Internal Resistance and Voltage or Strap...
... and voltage or strap resistance, turn the rotary switch to understand the overall state of a battery. This helps you to mΩ. The Product can simultaneously test the internal resistance and voltage of the battery health. Internal Resistance and Voltage A B C D Strap Resistance A B C D Figure 3-1. 3 Use the Product Make Measurements Make Measurements Test Battery Internal Resistance and Voltage or Strap...
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...; reading changes from OL to dashes and then backs to the battery pole: 1. If mΩ reading remains as OL, the fuse is good. To get more accurate battery internal resistance reading, do not connect the test probes to Battery hsz008.eps 3-8 MyFlukeStore Shop for open . BT520 Users Manual Battery Test Probes To connect test probes to OL, the fuse is open and needs a replacement.
...; reading changes from OL to dashes and then backs to the battery pole: 1. If mΩ reading remains as OL, the fuse is good. To get more accurate battery internal resistance reading, do not connect the test probes to Battery hsz008.eps 3-8 MyFlukeStore Shop for open . BT520 Users Manual Battery Test Probes To connect test probes to OL, the fuse is open and needs a replacement.
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.... Activate Low-Pass Filter for a certain battery in auto ranging mode, and the range cannot be changed. BT520 Users Manual Set Measurement Range Battery resistance or Strap resistance only has manual ranges. All saved data is in Sequence mode: 1. Note If the test lead does not connect to save the current resistance, voltage and time. To activate the low-pass filter for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610...
.... Activate Low-Pass Filter for a certain battery in auto ranging mode, and the range cannot be changed. BT520 Users Manual Set Measurement Range Battery resistance or Strap resistance only has manual ranges. All saved data is in Sequence mode: 1. Note If the test lead does not connect to save the current resistance, voltage and time. To activate the low-pass filter for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610...
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... manually set the range, push to the tested point becomes full, and the cursors move forward. 3-14 MyFlukeStore Shop for connections. It also shows the polarity on the display. Measure DC Voltage hsn019.eps Set Measurement Range In this measurement mode, auto range is stored in chorological order. The current battery number automatically increases by default. To measure dc voltage, turn the rotary switch...
... manually set the range, push to the tested point becomes full, and the cursors move forward. 3-14 MyFlukeStore Shop for connections. It also shows the polarity on the display. Measure DC Voltage hsn019.eps Set Measurement Range In this measurement mode, auto range is stored in chorological order. The current battery number automatically increases by default. To measure dc voltage, turn the rotary switch...
Product Manual
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... range: 600 V. In Sequence mode, push the Save softkey to 20 ac voltage readings can be changed. The frequency measurement uses auto ranging. Note Up to save the current ac voltage reading and the timestamp. Vac UPS Figure 3-4. This cannot be saved in chorological order. See Figure 3-4 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The current battery number...
... range: 600 V. In Sequence mode, push the Save softkey to 20 ac voltage readings can be changed. The frequency measurement uses auto ranging. Note Up to save the current ac voltage reading and the timestamp. Vac UPS Figure 3-4. This cannot be saved in chorological order. See Figure 3-4 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The current battery number...
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...Set Measurement Range In ripple voltage function, both ac voltage and dc voltage use auto range by 1. This cannot be saved in one profile. 3-16 MyFlukeStore Shop for ac voltage, push to RIPPLE VOLTS. BT520 Users Manual Measure Ripple Voltage The Product can be changed. All saved data...voltage uses auto range. Save Ripple Voltage Readings In Meter mode, push the Save softkey to the system. In addition, it may result in a battery overheat and negatively impact the battery life. The current battery number automatically increases by default. In Sequence mode, push...
...Set Measurement Range In ripple voltage function, both ac voltage and dc voltage use auto range by 1. This cannot be saved in one profile. 3-16 MyFlukeStore Shop for ac voltage, push to RIPPLE VOLTS. BT520 Users Manual Measure Ripple Voltage The Product can be changed. All saved data...voltage uses auto range. Save Ripple Voltage Readings In Meter mode, push the Save softkey to the system. In addition, it may result in a battery overheat and negatively impact the battery life. The current battery number automatically increases by default. In Sequence mode, push...
Product Manual
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... to open the Setup screen. 2. Push on or turns off the interactive test probe. red means Fail. Set the Audio The interactive test probe has a speaker that can be replaced. Use L to the Setup screen. Push the Back softkey to return to highlight Handle, and push the Select softkey. To conserve product battery power, push the power key below the probe display to the Product...
... to open the Setup screen. 2. Push on or turns off the interactive test probe. red means Fail. Set the Audio The interactive test probe has a speaker that can be replaced. Use L to the Setup screen. Push the Back softkey to return to highlight Handle, and push the Select softkey. To conserve product battery power, push the power key below the probe display to the Product...
Product Manual
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... set, with extender BP500, 7.4 V 3000 mAh Lithium-ion battery BC500, 18 V dc charger Power cord Standard mini-b USB cable (cable length: 1 m) BCR, Zero calibration board Shoulder strap Belt strap Magnetic plate C500L Soft carrying case, large Spare fuse Paper battery tags Safety Sheet Warranty card Quick Reference Guide FlukeView® Battery (CD) containing USB driver and manuals in all languages BT-500 Probe-Tip, Replacement Probe tips with covers Fluke Part Number...
... set, with extender BP500, 7.4 V 3000 mAh Lithium-ion battery BC500, 18 V dc charger Power cord Standard mini-b USB cable (cable length: 1 m) BCR, Zero calibration board Shoulder strap Belt strap Magnetic plate C500L Soft carrying case, large Spare fuse Paper battery tags Safety Sheet Warranty card Quick Reference Guide FlukeView® Battery (CD) containing USB driver and manuals in all languages BT-500 Probe-Tip, Replacement Probe tips with covers Fluke Part Number...