FLUKE-787 Fluke Electronics, FLUKE-787 Datasheet
FLUKE-787
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FLUKE-787 Summary of contents
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... April 1997, Rev.3, 12/01 © 1997, 1898, 2000, 2001 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 787 ProcessMeter Users Manual ...
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... This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the war- ranty period, send your defective meter to the nearest Fluke Authorized Service Center with a description of the problem ...
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... 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 ...
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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 ...
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... Contact your Fluke distributor for information about DMM accessories. To order replacement parts or spares, see Table 13 near the end of this manual. Contacting Fluke To order accessories, receive operating assistance, or get the location of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: USA : 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-678-200 ...
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... P.O. Box 9090, P.O. Box 1186, Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven USA The Netherlands Or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com 2 Safety Information The meter complies with IEC1010-1, ANSI/ISA S82.01- 1994 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 Overvoltage Category III. Use the meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the meter may be impaired ...
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Make sure the battery door is closed and latched before you operate the meter. Remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door. Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test leads continuity. ...
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Users Manual Symbol Meaning Alternating current Direct current c Alternating or direct current Refer to the manual for information about this feature. Battery Meets Underwriters’ Laboratories safety requirements CAT III Overvoltage (Installation) Category III, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 ...
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... How to Get Started If you are familiar with the Fluke 80 Series DMM, read “Using the Current Output Functions,” review the tables and figures in “Getting Acquainted with the Meter,” and begin using your meter. If you are unfamiliar with Fluke 80 Series DMMs, or DMMs in general, read “ ...
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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 ...
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Item Jack Measurement Functions Input for current to 440 mA A continuous. (1A for seconds.) Fused with a 440 mA fuse. Input for current to 30 mA. mA Fused with a 440 mA fuse. Input for voltage ...
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Users Manual Figure 3. Rotary Switch Positions for Measurements OUTPUT OFF 6 ee002f.eps ...
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Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions for Measurements No. Position Function(s) Meter off OFF Default: V measure ac V Frequency counter Measure Measure Default: measure for continuity BLUE High test lead ...
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Users Manual Figure 4. Rotary Switch Positions for mA Output OUTPUT OFF 1 2 ee008.eps ...
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Table 4. Rotary Switch Positions for mA Output No. Position Default Function Test leads in OUTPUT SOURCE: mA Source 0% mA Test leads in SIMULATE: Sink 0% mA Test leads in OUTPUT SOURCE: mA Source repeating 0% -100%-0% slow ramp ...
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Users Manual 2 1 No. Pushbutton Toggles the backlight Rotary switch between ac and dc ampere measure (BLUE) Rotary switch in Rotary switch in OUTPUT MIN MAX RANGE HOLD % STEP COARSE FINE ...
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No. Pushbutton Measuring: Selects a MIN, MAX, or AVG action (see pg. 18) mA Output: Adjusts mA output up to the next higher 25% step % STEP Measuring: Selects a fixed range (hold for 1 second for auto range) mA ...
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Users Manual Figure 6. Elements of the Display 10 11 ee004f.eps ...
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No. Element Shows the mA measured value or output level 0- 4-20 mA scale Percentage display (change scales with power-up option) Lights when mA output (source or simulate) is active OUTPUT Lights in diode ...
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Users Manual No. Element Show the input or output units and multipliers associated with the numerals mA, DC, mV, AC kHz Range status indicators: Auto 400100030 One of these lights in mA ramping or step ...
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Measuring Electrical Parameters The proper sequence for taking measurements is as follows: 1. Plug the test leads into the appropriate jacks. 2. Set the rotary knob. 3. Touch the probes to the test points. Input Impedance For the voltage measurement ...
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Users Manual Testing Diodes To test a single diode: 1. Insert the red test lead into the black test lead into the COM jack. 2. Set the rotary switch to 3. Press the BLUE pushbutton so that the symbol ...
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Using TouchHold Note You must have MIN MAX recording off to use TouchHold. ! Warning To avoid possible electric shock, do not use TouchHold to determine if dangerous voltage is present. TouchHold will not capture unstable or noisy readings. Activate ...
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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. You can choose source mode, in which the meter supplies the current, or simulate ...
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PROCESSMETER MIN MAX RANGE HOLD H % STEP COARSE FINE REL OUTPUT OFF OUTPUT 0-24mA SOURCE SIMULATE + + A mA COM V 30mA CAT 0.44A FUSED 1000V (1A /30 sec) ...
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Users Manual Simulate Mode Simulate mode is so named because the meter simulates a current loop transmitter. Use simulate mode when an external dc voltage 30V is in series with the current loop under test. Caution ...
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V Power Supply COM +24V 787 PROCESSMETER MIN MAX RANGE HOLD H % STEP COARSE FINE REL OUTPUT OFF OUTPUT 0-24mA SOURCE SIMULATE + + A mA COM V 30mA CAT ...
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Users Manual Producing a Steady mA Output When the rotary switch is in the OUTPUT and the OUTPUT jacks are connected to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. The meter begins sourcing or simulating ...
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Manually Stepping the mA Output When the rotary switch is in the OUTPUT and the OUTPUT jacks are connected to an appropriate load, the meter produces a steady mA dc output. The meter begins sourcing or simulating 0%. Use the ...
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Users Manual Table 10. mA Step Values Step Value (for each span setting 4.000 mA 25% 8.000 mA 50% 12.000 mA 75% 16.000 mA 100% 20.000 mA 125% 24.000 mA 120% Auto Ramping the ...
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Power-Up Options To select a power-up option, hold down the pushbutton shown in Table 11 while turning the rotary switch from OFF to any on position. Wait 2 seconds before you release the pushbutton after powering up the meter. The ...
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... Fluke Service Center. General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and Hours detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents. 80 Calibration 12 Calibrate your meter once a year to ensure that it performs according to its specifications. Contact a Fluke Service Center for instructions. ...
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Holster with Flex-Stand bent Meter in holster face down for protection (Store Quick Reference Card under meter) Figure 9. Using the Holster and Flex-Stand Holster with Flex-Stand extended Holster with Flex-Stand looped over wall ProcessMeter Maintenance Holster with probe in ...
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Users Manual Replacing the Battery ! Warning To avoid electrical shock, remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door. Close and latch the battery door before you use the meter. Remove test leads from the ...
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... Replace the blown fuse with the exact type specified: 440 mA 1000V fast-blow fuse, Fluke PN 943121. Both fuses are the same type. 6. Make sure the rotary switch is in the OFF position. ...
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... Check the battery, fuses, and test leads. Review this manual to make sure you are using the correct jacks and rotary switch position. If the meter still does not work, contact a Fluke Service Center. If the meter is under warranty, it will be repaired or replaced (at Fluke’s option) and returned at no charge. ...
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... Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and some accessories are shown in Figure 12 and listed in Table 13. Many more DMM accessories are available from Fluke. For a catalog, contact your nearest Fluke distributor. To find out how to order parts or accessories use the telephone numbers or addresses shown on page 1 of this manual ...
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... Alligator clips for use with TL75 test lead set TL20 Industrial test lead set TM1 Product Overview Manual TM2 Users Manual (CD-ROM) TM3 Calibration Manual (not shown) 34 Table 13. Replacement Parts Description Fluke PN or Model no. Quantity 614487 1 CG81G 1 943121 2 619962 1 619939 1 832246 ...
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MP85 MP8 MP86 H2 BT1 MP92 H5, 6 TL20 (Option) Industrial Test Lead Set AC70A Alligator Clips Product Overview Manual MP89, 90 CD-ROM (Users Manual) Figure 12. Replacement Parts ProcessMeter Replacement Parts and Accessories TL75 ...
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Users Manual Specifications All specifications apply from + +28 C unless stated otherwise. All specifications assume a 5 minute warmup period. DC Volts Measurement Range (V dc) Resolution 4.000 0.001V 40.00 0.01V 400.0 0.1V 1000 1V Input ...
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DC Millivolts Measurement Range (mV dc) Resolution 400 Volts Measurement Range (ac) Resolution 400.0 mV 0.1 mV 4.000V 0.001V 40.00V 0.01V 400.0V 0.1V 1000V 1V Specifications are valid from 5% to 100% of amplitude range. AC ...
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Users Manual AC Current Measurement Range Resolution kHz 1.000A (Note) 0.001A Note: 440 mA continuous seconds maximum Specifications are valid from 5% to 100% of amplitude range. AC conversion: true rms Maximum crest ...
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Ohms Measurement Range Resolution 400 4.000 k 0.001 k 40.00 k 0.01 k 400.0 k 0.1 k 4.000 M 0.001 M 40.00 M 0.01 M Overload protection: 1000V Open circuit voltage: <3.9V Measurement Current Accuracy Reading ...
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Users Manual Frequency Counter Accuracy Range Resolution 199.99 Hz 0.01 Hz 1999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz 19.999 kHz 0.001 kHz Display updates 3 times/second at >10 Hz Frequency Counter Sensitivity Input Range 400 V ...
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Diode Test and Continuity Test Diode test indication: display voltage drop: 0.2 mA nominal test current at 0.6V: 2.4V full scale, accuracy ( count) Continuity test indication: continuous audible tone for test resistance <100 Open circuit voltage: <3.9V ...
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Users Manual Vibration: Random 2g 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 IEC1010-1, ANSI/ISA S82.01- 1994 and CAN/CSA C22.2 ...
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Auto Ramping, 17, 26 Ranging, 17 Stepping, 17 —B— Battery Replacement, 30 Buttons, 12 —C— Calibrating the meter, 28 Compensating for test lead resistance, 19 Composite Signals, 17 Current output Compliance, 24 Load impedance, 24 Ramping, auto, 26 Simulating ...
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... Input/Output jacks, 7 —J— Jacks, 7 —K— Knob positions —L— Loop supply, external M— mA output. See Current output Mailing address for Fluke, 2 Maintenance, 28 Malfunction, 32 Measuring, 17 MIN MAX recording, 18 —O— Offset, programming an, 19 Options, power-up, 27 Output. See Current output —P— ...
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... Safety information, 2 Screen, 15 Service and sales, 1 Settings, 27 Simulating. See Current output Sourcing. See Current output Specifications, 36 Switch positions Symbols, international, 4 —T— Telephone numbers, 1 TouchHold, 19 —W— Warranty. See back of Title Page Service, 32 WWW address for Fluke, 2 Index (continued) 45 ...
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