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All rights reserved. MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. All product names are subject to change without notice. BT520 Battery Analyzer Users Manual May 2014 Rev.1, 08/15 © 2014, 2015 Fluke Corporation.
All rights reserved. MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. All product names are subject to change without notice. BT520 Battery Analyzer Users Manual May 2014 Rev.1, 08/15 © 2014, 2015 Fluke Corporation.
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BT520 Users Manual Edit a Profile 3-5 Edit a Profile During Creation 3-5 Modify a Profile During Measurement 3-5 Load a Profile 3-5 Load a Profile When Switched to Sequence Mode 3-6 Load a Profile During Measurement in Sequence ... 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 1.888.610.7664
BT520 Users Manual Edit a Profile 3-5 Edit a Profile During Creation 3-5 Modify a Profile During Measurement 3-5 Load a Profile 3-5 Load a Profile When Switched to Sequence Mode 3-6 Load a Profile During Measurement in Sequence ... 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 1.888.610.7664
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... Before a task starts, users can configure a maximum of 10 sets of thresholds and receive a Pass/Fail/Warning indication after AutoHold. • Fluke Battery Analyzer Software - When the AutoSave mode is released when a new measurement starts. • AutoSave - During the internal resistance test, the Product... maintenance tasks with the Analyze Software and can be used for data management and report generation. • Threshold and Warning - BT520 Users Manual • Battery Voltage - In this mode you can calculate the time a battery takes to drop to the cut-off voltage...
... Before a task starts, users can configure a maximum of 10 sets of thresholds and receive a Pass/Fail/Warning indication after AutoHold. • Fluke Battery Analyzer Software - When the AutoSave mode is released when a new measurement starts. • AutoSave - During the internal resistance test, the Product... maintenance tasks with the Analyze Software and can be used for data management and report generation. • Threshold and Warning - BT520 Users Manual • Battery Voltage - In this mode you can calculate the time a battery takes to drop to the cut-off voltage...
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... 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. .com 1.888.610.7664 Figure 1-1 shows the items. Table 1-1.
... 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. .com 1.888.610.7664 Figure 1-1 shows the items. Table 1-1.
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BT520 Users Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 Figure 1-1. Standard Equipment hsn056.eps 1-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
BT520 Users Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 Figure 1-1. Standard Equipment hsn056.eps 1-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
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... correct terminals, function, and range for the measurement. • Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product operates correctly. • Limit operation to BT520 Users Manual • Use only correct measurement category (CAT), voltage, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for measurements. • Use only test leads and...
... correct terminals, function, and range for the measurement. • Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product operates correctly. • Limit operation to BT520 Users Manual • Use only correct measurement category (CAT), voltage, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for measurements. • Use only test leads and...
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RISK OF DANGER. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this manual and on the Product. Product Category: With reference to relevant Australian EMC Standards. Do not dispose of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation...this product is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at : www. .com 1.888.610.7664 See manual. WARNING. 1 Product Overview and Specifications Safety Information See Table 1-2 for Fluke products online at the source of symbols used in this electrical/electronic product in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this...
RISK OF DANGER. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this manual and on the Product. Product Category: With reference to relevant Australian EMC Standards. Do not dispose of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation...this product is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at : www. .com 1.888.610.7664 See manual. WARNING. 1 Product Overview and Specifications Safety Information See Table 1-2 for Fluke products online at the source of symbols used in this electrical/electronic product in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this...
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...manual ranging and auto ranging. Turns on or turns off backlight. Turns on the display. Switches between Meter and Sequence memories. Keys 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 hsn001.eps Item Key 12 34 L M Function Softkeys that work flexibly for Fluke...measurement modes. Selects an item in manual ranging mode. Opens the Setup menu for configurations such as contrast, language, date/time, and power off time. For details, see Chapter 3. BT520 Users Manual Keys and I/O Terminals Table 1-3 ...
...manual ranging and auto ranging. Turns on or turns off backlight. Turns on the display. Switches between Meter and Sequence memories. Keys 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 hsn001.eps Item Key 12 34 L M Function Softkeys that work flexibly for Fluke...measurement modes. Selects an item in manual ranging mode. Opens the Setup menu for configurations such as contrast, language, date/time, and power off time. For details, see Chapter 3. BT520 Users Manual Keys and I/O Terminals Table 1-3 ...
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...Voltage reading Progress bar (Sequence mode only) Item Description Average readings Softkey F4 - Table 1-4 describes the typical elements for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Typical Elements on the LCD Display 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 19 18 17 16 ... Description Profile name Probe connection status. Threshold Softkey F2 - Table 1-4. Profile Softkey F3 - BT520 Users Manual LCD Display The Product has an LCD display that shows different elements for each measurement function. Low Pass Filter Softkey ...
...Voltage reading Progress bar (Sequence mode only) Item Description Average readings Softkey F4 - Table 1-4 describes the typical elements for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Typical Elements on the LCD Display 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 19 18 17 16 ... Description Profile name Probe connection status. Threshold Softkey F2 - Table 1-4. Profile Softkey F3 - BT520 Users Manual LCD Display The Product has an LCD display that shows different elements for each measurement function. Low Pass Filter Softkey ...
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The injected source signal is based on ac injection method. BT520 Users Manual Accuracy Specifications Accuracy is specified for a period of least significant digits]). Accuracy specifications are given as: ±([% of reading] + [number of one year after calibration, ...
The injected source signal is based on ac injection method. BT520 Users Manual Accuracy Specifications Accuracy is specified for a period of least significant digits]). Accuracy specifications are given as: ±([% of reading] + [number of one year after calibration, ...
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BT520 Users Manual Belt Strap Figure 2-2 shows how to use the belt strap of the Product. Figure 2-2. The Belt Strap hsn031.eps 2-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
BT520 Users Manual Belt Strap Figure 2-2 shows how to use the belt strap of the Product. Figure 2-2. The Belt Strap hsn031.eps 2-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
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BT520 Users Manual 4. Use and L to normal operation. Push the Back softkey to return to increase or decrease value. 5. Push the Back softkey to return to the internal memory. 2-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 AutoHold and AutoSave Modes Note AutoHold and AutoSave are available only for...
BT520 Users Manual 4. Use and L to normal operation. Push the Back softkey to return to increase or decrease value. 5. Push the Back softkey to return to the internal memory. 2-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 AutoHold and AutoSave Modes Note AutoHold and AutoSave are available only for...
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...Back softkey to return to highlight Device info., and push View softkey. Use L and to the Setup screen. 2-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Push to highlight General, and push the Select softkey. 3. View Memory Usage ...Product to open the Setup menu. 2. Push to factory mode. Push the Back softkey to return to the Setup screen. BT520 Users Manual View Device Information The Product provides the following device information: model number, serial number, version, analog board version, and calibration date. screen ...
...Back softkey to return to highlight Device info., and push View softkey. Use L and to the Setup screen. 2-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Push to highlight General, and push the Select softkey. 3. View Memory Usage ...Product to open the Setup menu. 2. Push to factory mode. Push the Back softkey to return to the Setup screen. BT520 Users Manual View Device Information The Product provides the following device information: model number, serial number, version, analog board version, and calibration date. screen ...
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hsn003.jpg hsn005.jpg 3-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Push M. 2. screen shows, push the Continue softkey. The measurement screen of Meter mode shows. When the Back to Meter mode: 1. BT520 Users Manual hsn001.jpg hsn002.jpg To switch back to METER mode? Note All measurements taken in Sequence mode are saved to the memory.
hsn003.jpg hsn005.jpg 3-2 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Push M. 2. screen shows, push the Continue softkey. The measurement screen of Meter mode shows. When the Back to Meter mode: 1. BT520 Users Manual hsn001.jpg hsn002.jpg To switch back to METER mode? Note All measurements taken in Sequence mode are saved to the memory.
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BT520 Users Manual Create a Profile The Product provides these options to create a profile: • Create by...to the value of Sequence mode, push the Profile softkey. Note • When the same battery string is tested periodically, Fluke recommends that you easily switch to edit the field values. 6. To create a profile in a system, the String+1 ...use the arrow keys and softkeys to the next battery string without the need of repeated data input. 3-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Use and L to exit the edit status. 7. ...
BT520 Users Manual Create a Profile The Product provides these options to create a profile: • Create by...to the value of Sequence mode, push the Profile softkey. Note • When the same battery string is tested periodically, Fluke recommends that you easily switch to edit the field values. 6. To create a profile in a system, the String+1 ...use the arrow keys and softkeys to the next battery string without the need of repeated data input. 3-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Use and L to exit the edit status. 7. ...
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Push the Load softkey. Configurations of the display. The Load profile screen shows. 3. Push the Load softkey. 5. BT520 Users Manual Load a Profile When Switched to Sequence Mode To load a profile when switched to confirm loading the selected profile. screen, push the Load softkey. ... On the measurement screen, push the Profile softkey. Use the Prev and Next softkeys and L to load the selected profile. 3-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Push the Load softkey. On the Enter SEQUENCE mode? The Profile info screen shows. 2.
Push the Load softkey. Configurations of the display. The Load profile screen shows. 3. Push the Load softkey. 5. BT520 Users Manual Load a Profile When Switched to Sequence Mode To load a profile when switched to confirm loading the selected profile. screen, push the Load softkey. ... On the measurement screen, push the Profile softkey. Use the Prev and Next softkeys and L to load the selected profile. 3-6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Push the Load softkey. On the Enter SEQUENCE mode? The Profile info screen shows. 2.
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.... Small Hole Cylinder Screw Cube Circle Cylinder Clamp Strip Figure 3-2. See Figure 3-2. This will ensure a proper 4-wire connection to screws. Examine for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 If the mΩ reading changes from OL to dashes and then backs to the battery posts...are fully connected to OL, the fuse is open and needs a replacement. A voltage >60 V causes the fuse to the battery pole: 1. BT520 Users Manual Battery Test Probes To connect test probes to open. Push the test lead to set-back the inner tip, until both probes. If mΩ ...
.... Small Hole Cylinder Screw Cube Circle Cylinder Clamp Strip Figure 3-2. See Figure 3-2. This will ensure a proper 4-wire connection to screws. Examine for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 If the mΩ reading changes from OL to dashes and then backs to the battery posts...are fully connected to OL, the fuse is open and needs a replacement. A voltage >60 V causes the fuse to the battery pole: 1. BT520 Users Manual Battery Test Probes To connect test probes to open. Push the test lead to set-back the inner tip, until both probes. If mΩ ...
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... resistance measurement is in low pass filter to stabilize or reduce the impact of ac ripple voltage can push to save new test readings for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The display shows the LO icon. Save Battery Test Readings In Meter mode, push ...;. Use and to point the cursors to the cell that corresponds to the right by 1. BT520 Users Manual Set Measurement Range Battery resistance or Strap resistance only has manual ranges. Erase Test Readings To erase the test readings for Resistance Measurement Excessive high level of ac ripple on the...
... resistance measurement is in low pass filter to stabilize or reduce the impact of ac ripple voltage can push to save new test readings for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The display shows the LO icon. Save Battery Test Readings In Meter mode, push ...;. Use and to point the cursors to the cell that corresponds to the right by 1. BT520 Users Manual Set Measurement Range Battery resistance or Strap resistance only has manual ranges. Erase Test Readings To erase the test readings for Resistance Measurement Excessive high level of ac ripple on the...
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... set to 20 %, Fail set to 50 %, and low limit set to test the voltage of each battery in Sequence mode. 3-12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at full capacity, until the voltage of each battery is PASS for resistance readings less than 3.00 x (1 + 20 %) = 3.60 mΩ....the applied threshold set. If the reading is less than the lower voltage threshold, the comparison result is within the defined tolerance limits. BT520 Users Manual How the Thresholds Work When a threshold set is applied, the Product compares each resistance reading with the lower voltage from the start of...
... set to 20 %, Fail set to 50 %, and low limit set to test the voltage of each battery in Sequence mode. 3-12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at full capacity, until the voltage of each battery is PASS for resistance readings less than 3.00 x (1 + 20 %) = 3.60 mΩ....the applied threshold set. If the reading is less than the lower voltage threshold, the comparison result is within the defined tolerance limits. BT520 Users Manual How the Thresholds Work When a threshold set is applied, the Product compares each resistance reading with the lower voltage from the start of...
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... for connections. The cell that corresponds to save the current dc voltage reading and the timestamp. Save UPS Vdc Figure 3-3. See Figure 3-3 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 When the input signal reaches 90 % of the lower limit of the current range, the... Product automatically increases a range. All saved data is used by 1. BT520 Users Manual Measure DC Voltage The Product can measure dc voltage. To measure dc voltage, turn the rotary switch to . When the input signal ...
... for connections. The cell that corresponds to save the current dc voltage reading and the timestamp. Save UPS Vdc Figure 3-3. See Figure 3-3 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 When the input signal reaches 90 % of the lower limit of the current range, the... Product automatically increases a range. All saved data is used by 1. BT520 Users Manual Measure DC Voltage The Product can measure dc voltage. To measure dc voltage, turn the rotary switch to . When the input signal ...