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1. 1 18 counts 1 Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument 39 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Insulation Specifications Measurement Range Model 1587 1587 FC 00 ceceeeseereereeeeeees 0 01 MQ to 2 GQ Model 157 Tresit ed de 0 1 MQ to 600 MQ Model 1587 T aeiiaaie aai 0 01 MQ to 100 MQ Test Voltages Model 1587 1587 FC sssr 50 100 250 500 1000 V Model Wii cies eis 500 1000 V Model 2187 ccc ncestain annie 50 100 V Test Voltage ACcuracny ee eee eee eeeeeeeees 20 0 Short Circuit Test Current 1 mA nominal Auto Discharge coito Discharge time lt 0 5 second for C 1 uF or less Live Circuit Detection Inhibit test if terminal voltage gt 30 V prior to initialization of test Maximum Capacitive Load ooooccicococinocccconocccccnns Operable with up to 1 uF load 40 Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications Model 1587 1587 FC Resistance Accuracy Vol Display R Resoluti T Output Voltage isplay Range esolution est Current of Rdg Counts 50 V 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 mA 50 kO 3 5 counts 0 to 20 6 0 to 50 0 MQ 0 1 MQ Geng 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 0 to 20 205 she 0 1 MQ 1 mA 100 kQ 3 5 counts o H 60 to 100 MQ 1 MQ 250 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 0 to 20 6616 350 Ma Ma 1 mA 250 k2. 1587 FC 1587 1577 Insulation Multimeter Users Manual April 2005 Rev 3 9 15 2005 2015 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty period is three years and begins on the date of shipment Parts product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller and does not apply to fuses disposable batteries or to any product which in Fluke s opinion has been misused altered neglected contaminated or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non defective media Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international
3. Power Up Options Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power up option Power up options allow you to use additional features and functions of the Meter To select a power up option hold down the appropriate button indicated while turning the Meter from OFF to any switch position Power up options are cancelled when the Meter is turned OFF Power up options are described in Table 9 Note Power Up options are active when the button is pressed Table 9 Power Up Options Button Description v V ac and mA ac switch position turns on all LCD segments V V dc switch position displays the software version number mV mV switch position displays the model number A Ohms Capacitance switch position turns on the 0 M99 backlight and the radio LED mj Continuity Diode switch position starts the Calibration Mode The Meter shows CAL and enters the Calibration Mode when you release the button INSULATION SWitch position initiates a fully loaded battery test and displays the charge level of the battery until the button is released Enables Smoothing mode for all of the functions except insulation The display shows 5 until the button is released Smoothing dampens display MN fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering Disables automatic power off Sleep mode O Display shows Pott until you release the button Sleep mode is also disabled while t
4. are shown and described in Table 8 Appears on the primary display and indicates that Table 8 Input Terminal Descriptions the battery is too low for reliable operation The Meter will not operate at all until the battery is replaced The also appears when batt is on the primary display vom Appears on the secondary display and indicates z pee CAT I that the battery is too low to perform an insulation bdt test The button is disabled until the battery is replaced This message disappears when the rotary switch is turned to any other function Appears when an open thermocouple is detected Test lead alert The message appears briefly and a single beep will sound when you move the switch in or out of the position Model detect error Service Meter if this is input terminal for insulation test displayed bav04f eps Description input terminal for insulation test Use for ac and dc Meter cannot discharge a capacitor milliamp measurements to 400 mA and current d r d frequency measurements Invalid EEProm data Have the Meter serviced Err 1577 input terminal for voltage continuity resistance Invalid calibration data Calibrate the Meter 1587 input terminal for voltage continuity resistance diode capacitance voltage frequency and temperature measurements Common return terminal for all measurements except insulation test 14 Insulation Multimeter Power Up Options
5. change the rotary switch position to end this function Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements AC DC Voltage Frequency INSULATION 1587 FC MULTIMETER AC DC Current Frequency INSULATION 1587 FC MULTIMETER Bock HOLD minmax Pl DAR voa 600V CAT E dE 1000 CATE N AQ FUSED S NN Figure 10 Measuring Frequency bav12f eps 29 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Fluke Connect Wireless System The Product supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System may not be available in all regions Fluke Connect is a system that wirelessly connects your Fluke test tools with an app on your smartphone or tablet It can show measurements from your Meter on a smartphone or tablet screen save measurements to the asset s EquipmentLog history in the Fluke Cloud and share the information with your team Fluke Connect App The Fluke Connect app works with the Apple and Android products The app is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play How to access Fluke Connect 1 Turn on the Meter 2 Press to activate the Product s radio See Figure 11 3 On your smartphone go to Settings gt Bluetooth Turn on the Bluetooth function 4 Goto the Fluke Connect App and select your Meter from the list that shows in the app You are now able to take save and share measurements Go to www flukeconnect com for more information about how t
6. test points and release the button The circuit under test then discharges through the Meter The resistance reading remains on the primary display until a new test is started a different function range is selected or gt 30 V is detected Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements 1587 FC TE 1000V INSULATION Figure 9 Testing Insulation bav13f eps PI DAR Polarization Index PI is the ratio of the 10 minute insulation resistance to the 1 minute insulation resistance Dielectric Absorption Ratio DAR is the ratio of the 1 minute insulation resistance to the 30 second insulation resistance Insulation tests should only be performed on de energized circuits To measure the polarization index or dielectric absorption ratio 1 Insert test probes in the and input terminals Note Because of the time required to perform the PI and DAR tests use of test clips is recommended Press repeatedly to select the test voltage 3 Press EN to select polarization index or dielectric absorption ratio 4 Connect the probes to the circuit to be measured The Tester automatically detects if the circuit is energized e The primary display shows until you press the button and a valid resistance reading is obtained e The high voltage symbol 4 and a primary display of gt 30 V warns if voltage greater than 30 V ac or dc is present If high voltage is present the test is inhibited 27 1587 FC 1587 1577 Use
7. the filter to detect the possible presence of hazardous voltage Then select the filter function Note When using the VFD Low Pass filter function the Meter goes to Manual mode Select ranges by pressing the button Autoranging is not available with the Low Pass filter function bav16f eps Figure 1 VFD Low Pass Filter 18 Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to make basic measurements When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device connect the common COM test lead before connecting the live lead when removing the test leads remove the live lead before removing the common test lead AAWartning To prevent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury e Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before you measure resistance continuity capacitance or a diode junction e Remove circuit power before you connect the Product in the circuit when you measure current Connect the Product in series with the circuit For better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of an ac voltage measure the ac voltage first Note the ac voltage range then manually select a dc voltage range equal to or higher than the ac range This procedure improves the accuracy of the dc measurement by ensuring that the input protection circuits are not activated Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements AC and DC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC Millivolt
8. voltage drop 0 6 V at 1 0 mA nominal test current 2 3 Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 Q and off above 100 Q Maximum Reading 1000 Q lt 8 0 V 1 0 mA typical 1000 V rms gt 1 m sec Frequency Measurement all 1587 models Range Resolution Accuracy of Rdg Counts 99 99 Hz 0 01 Hz 0 1 1 999 9 Hz 0 1 Hz 0 1 1 9 999 kHz 0 001 kHz 0 1 1 99 99kHz 0 01 kHz 0 1 1 38 Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications Frequency Counter Sensitivity all 1587 models V ac Sensitivity RMS Sine Wave Input Range SHZ to 20 kfz 20 kHz ic 100 kiz DC Trigger Levels to 20 kHz 600 0 mV ac 100 0 mV 150 0 mV na 6 0 V 1 0V 1 5V 400 0 mV and 2 5 V 60 0 V 10 0 V 36 0 V 1 2 V and 4 0 V 600 0 V 100 0 V 12 0 V and 40 0 V 1000 0 V 300 0 V 12 0 V and 40 0 V 1 2 Maximum input for specified accuracy 10x range 1000 V max Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input Capacitance all 1587 models Accuracy R R l ange esolution of Rdg Counts 1000 nF 1 nF 1 2 2 10 00 uF 0 01 uF 100 0 uF 0 1 uF 1 2 90 counts 9999 uF 1 WF Temperature Measurement all 1587 models S Accuracy Range Resolution of Rdg Counts 40 C to 537 C 0 1 C 1 10 counts 40 F to 998 F 0 1 F
9. 1000 V IR 10 kA Batteries Four AA batteries NEDA 15A or IEC LR6 Battery Lite cocina a Meter use 1000 hours Insulation test use Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature These are standard tests of 1000 V into 1 MQ with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off 5 0 cm H x 10 0 cm W x 20 3 cm L 1 97 in H x 3 94 in W x 8 00 in L 550 g 1 2 Ib Altitude ODperating neien tern neern nerne ene 2000 m Stra G ici 12 000 m Over Range Capability 0 ee eee eeeeeeeeeeee 110 of range except for capacitance which is 100 Frequency Overload Protection 0 0 eee lt 10 V Hz Storage Temperature 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Operating Temperature 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Temperature Coefficient 0 cccceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 0 05 x specified accuracy per C for temperatures lt 18 C or gt 28 C lt 64 F or gt 82 F Relative Humiditv Noncondensing 0 to 95 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F 0 to 75 30 C to 40 C 86 F to 104 F 0 to 40 40 C to 55 C 104 F to 131 F Enclosure Protechon eee IEC 60529 IP40 non operating Safety IEC GIO O riscos tan Pollution Degree 2 IEC 61010 2 033 cccccnccccnoccconcconncnanccnnnaninaninos CAT IV 600 V CAT III 1000 V 33 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Wireless Radio with Adapter Frequency Range ieeeeeerieerrierrresr
10. 5 103 Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Voltage Measurement Accuracy all 1587 models 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 5000 Hz Range Resolution of Rdg Counts of Rdg Counts 600 0 mV 0 1 mV 1 3 2 3 6 000 V 0 001 V 1 3 2 3 60 00 V 0 01 V 1 3 2 3 600 0 V 0 1 V 1 3 2 3 1000 V 1V 2 3 2 3 DI 1 kHz bandwidth Low Pass Filter Voltage all 1587 models 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 400 Hz Range Resolution of Rdg Counts of Rdg Counts 600 0 mV 0 1 mV 1 3 EE 6 000 V 0 001 V 1 3 E Es a 60 00 V 0 01 V 1 3 pe D gt 600 0 V DIV 1 3 ae gt EN 1000 V 1V 2 3 S E 35 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual 1577 Accuracy Range Resolution 39 PZ 10 60 Elz of Rdg Counts 600 0 mV 0 1 mV 2 3 6 000 V 0 001 V 2 3 60 00 V 0 01 V 2 3 600 0 V DIV 2 3 1000 V 1V 2 3 AG Conversion EE Inputs are ac coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input Conversions are true rms responding and specified from 5 to 100 of range Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at up to 500 V decreasing linearly to crest factor lt 1 5 at 1000 V For non sinusoidal waveforms add 2 reading 2 FS typical for
11. 75 200 e Japan 81 3 6714 3114 e Singapore 65 6799 5566 e Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 5500 Or visit Fluke s website at www fluke com To register your product visit http register fluke com To view print or download the latest manual supplement visit http us fluke com usen support manuals Safety Information A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Meter and in this manual AAWartning To prevent possible electric shock fire or personal injury e Read all safety information before you use the Product e Examine the case before you use the Product Look for cracks or missing plastic Carefully look at the insulation around the terminals e Do not use test leads if they are damaged Examine the test leads for damaged insulation and measure a known voltage e Do not use the Meter around explosive gas vapor or in damp or wet environments e Do not touch voltages gt 30 V ac rms 42 V ac peak or 60 V dc e Only use probes test leads and accessories that have the same measurement category voltage and amperage ratings as the Product Insulation Multimeter Safety Information Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes Do not exceed the Measurement Category CAT rating of the lowest
12. IES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision maker of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B V P O Box 9090 P O Box 1186 Everett WA 98206 9090 5602 BD Eindhoven U S A The Netherlands 11 99 Table of Contents Title Page tee eut WEE Contacting TEE ent e Unpack EE pee 0 y PA eege EES Hazardous Voltage stan ta aa Test Lead Alert cite cia rt tad ad dias Battery Saver Sleep Mode cccicconicnrairin rca deidad Rotary Switch POSI IONS sriain it ti aida SI EN DSPM a oa Input Terminals iooomooioorsocecesscnecarsen terri dente Power Up Options aUo alol lo Nee MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode AA Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging nano nann nono nc nano nn nr nan nnn nan nnnnnnnns AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters VFD Low Pass Filter all 1587 Models oooooooc
13. Q 1 5 5 counts 500 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 0 to 20 Geer IMO 1 mA 500 kQ 1 5 5 counts 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1000 V 1 5 5 counts 0 to 20 60 to 600 MQ 1MQ 1mA OQ 1MQ 0 6 to 2 0 GQ 100 MQ 10 3 counts Model 1577 Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current of Rdg Counts 500 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ a 0 to 20 60 to 500 MO MO 1 mA 500 kQ 2 0 5 counts 1000 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ a R 0 to 20 60 to 600 MQ 1 MO 1mA 1 MQ 2 0 5 counts 41 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Model 1587T Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current of Rdg Counts 50 V 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 mA 50 kQ 3 5 counts 0 to 20 6 0 to 50 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 100 V 6 0 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 100 kQ 3 5 counts 0 to 20 60 to 100 MQ 1 MQ Model 1587C FC Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current of Rdg Counts 50 V 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 mA 50 kQ 3 5 counts 10 to 10 6 0 to 50 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 100 V 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 mA 100 kQ 3 5 counts 10 to 10 250 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 250 kQ 1 5 5 counts 10 to 10 60 to 250 MQ 1 MQ 500 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 500 kO 1 5 5 counts 0
14. a crest factor up to 3 Input Impedance ooococconocccononcccnnoncconannncncnnnccnannnas 10 MQ nominal lt 100 pF ac coupled Common Mode Rejection Ratio 1 KQ unbalanced coooccccccoccccnoccconancccnnnccnananancnno gt 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz DC Voltage Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 and 1587T Accuracy 1577 of Rdg Counts of Rdg Counts 6 000 V dc 0 001 V 0 09 2 0 2 2 60 00 V dc 0 01 V 0 09 2 0 2 2 600 0 V de 0 1V 0 09 2 0 2 2 1000 V dc 1V 0 09 2 0 2 2 1 Accuracies apply to 100 of range Input Impedance oococococccnnocccccnoccccconcccnnnnncananaccnno 10 MQ nominal lt 100 pF Normal Mode Rejection Ratio gt 60 dB 50 Hz or 60 Hz Common Mode Rejection Ratio gt 120 dB dc 50 Hz or 60 Hz 1 kQ unbalance 36 Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications DC Millivolts Measurement Range 600 0 mV de Resolution 0 1 mV Accuracy all 1587 models of Rdg Counts 0 1 1 Accuracy 1577 of Rdg Counts 0 2 1 DC and AC Current Measurement Accuracy all 1587 models Accuracy 1577 Burden Voltage R Resoluti angs esolution 4 of Rdg Counts Luet of Rdg Counts Typical AC 400 mA 0 1 mA 415 2 42 290 45 Hz to 2 mV mA ance He 60 mA 0 01 mA 1 5 2 0 2 290 400 mA 0 1 MA Ges 0 2 2 1 0 2 ae
15. asurement function and range Autoranging is disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode e Press to activate MIN MAX AVG mode DOIN shows on the display e Press to step through the high MAX low MIN average AVG and present readings e To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored values press Hot Ae shows on the display e Toresume MIN MAX AVG recording press again TeJW turns off e To exit and erase stored readings press for one second or turn the rotary switch Insulation Multimeter Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging The Meter has both Manual Range and Auto Range modes e Inthe Auto Range mode the Meter selects the range with the best resolution e Inthe Manual Range mode you override Auto Range and select the range yourself When you turn the Meter on it defaults to Auto Range and Auto Range is shown 1 To enter the Manual Range mode press fRance Manual Range is shown 2 Inthe Manual Range mode press to increment the range After the highest range the Meter wraps to the lowest range Note You cannot manually change the range in the MIN MAX AVG or Display HOLD modes If you press while in MIN MAX AVG or Display HOLD the Meter beeps twice indicating an invalid operation and the range does not change 3 To exit Manual Range press for one second or turn the rotary switch The Meter returns to Auto Range and Auto Range is shown AC Zero Inpu
16. cconococononoccnnnoconanononc conan cnn nano nc nano rrnnnnn no 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Basic Measures ie ic NES Temperature all 1587 Models A A T E E eee Capacitance all 1587 models SUL APE IO Diodes all 1587 models AC or DC Current WSU ATOM EE Frequency all 1587 Models 2 cc cccc sccecescceesecneesedecnevesdedeedendedsedeccecensaecenseceseedendin Fluke Connect Wireless System How to Clean Battery Test FUSE Tegk eerste geegent E A A ee D ege EE Een Ee seed Battery and Fuse Replacement General SPECiHCALIOMS os ocio iii e e idas Electrical Specifications il List of Tables Table 1 MD Sic torna ege geesde ee Ee 2 Unpack LIS Econo e A e iaraa e 3 Le 4 Rotary Switch Selections viii ecos 5 BUON A ies 6 Display Indicators mts ita Seta eee ena eee Tere caer eee 7 See EE 8 Input Terminal Descriptions ciciocncioroia rita crab arcada radio tvecpennecise 9 Power Up ee ici a re eta td dida 10 Fuse and Battery Replacement iii 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual List of Figures Figure 1 VED Low Pass Filter cuco acadecesacuaapedncaceenesdecesuaneede 2 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 3 Measuring Lem perature sc 8 cccicceisasasicecccesecaszesncsdcessesactasaasccesacanaresace Rd reee 4 Measuring Ee 5 Measuring Capacitance seesseeeiisetiitsttt tetti tetik nutt tunnt tE EE NEEAAEEEEAEEEEEAAEEEEN EEEE EE EEEE EEan annt 6 Testing belge In 7 Testing DIOdeS iera A ri ca
17. d Fuse Replacement Replace the fuse and batteries as shown in Table 10 Follow the steps below to replace the batteries AAWartning To prevent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury e Replace the batteries when the battery indicator 1 4 shows to prevent incorrect measurements e Replace a blown fuse with exact replacement only for continued protection against arc flash e Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible e Remove the input signals before you clean the Product e Have an approved technician repair the Product 1 Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals 2 Remove the battery door by using a standard screwdriver to turn the battery door lock until the unlock symbol aligns with the arrow 32 Remove and replace the batteries Replace the battery door and secure by turning the battery door lock until the lock symbol aligns with the arrow Table 10 Fuse and Battery Replacement F440 mA1000V Min interrupt rating 10 000A bav15f eps Description Part Number Fuse Fast 440 mA 1000 V Min Interrupt Fluke PN 943121 Rating 10000 A Battery 1 5 V AA Alkaline NEDA 15A Fluke PN 376756 IEC LR6 Insulation Multimeter General Specifications General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal and Common 1000 V Fuse Protection for mA input 0 44 A
18. e it ceca 8 Measuring AC On DC C mMENt asics trado atlanta old scene Agidi Rasi 9 Testing H lu EE e EE 10 Meas nng ee ne 11 Fluke Connect 12 Testing the Fuse 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual vi Introduction The Fluke 1587 FC 1587 1587T and 1577 are battery powered true RMS insulation multimeters the Product or Meter with a 6000 count display Although this manual describes the operation of all models all illustrations and examples assume use of Model 1587 FC The Meter measures or tests e AC DC voltage and current e Resistance e Continuity e Insulation resistance e Voltage and current frequency e Diodes all 1587 models e Temperature all 1587 models e Capacitance all 1587 models The 1587 FC supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System may not be available in all regions Fluke Connect is a system that wirelessly connects your Meter with an app on your smartphone or tablet The app shows the Meter measurement on your smartphone or tablet screen You can save these measurements with Fluke Connect to share with your team More information about how to use Fluke Connect is on page 30 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke call one of the following telephone numbers e Technical Support USA 1 800 44 FLUKE 1 800 443 5853 e Calibration Repair USA 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 e Canada 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 e Europe 31 402 6
19. esting on 1587 models only For more on smoothing see Power Up Options MN Indicates the VFD low pass filter function for ac volts is selected M HOLD Indicates AutoHold is active 7 e o HOLD Indicates display hold is active Indicates minimum maximum or average reading has been selected using the button MAX MIN AVG Continuity test function is selected O MESS Diode test function is selected le as nF uF C F AC DC V mV 4 mA Hz kHz Q Measurement units kQ MQ GO 0000 Primary display ojojo 0 Volts source for Insulation test pel ele 12 Insulation Multimeter Display Table 6 Display Indicators cont Description 1587 FC 1000 Secondary display for insulation test voltage Auto Range ManualRange Display range in use 610000 Source voltage rating for insulation test 50 100 250 500 default or 1000 V on the 1587 500 default and 1000 V ranges available on the 1577 50 default and 100 V on the 15871 Insulation test indicator Appears when insulation test voltage is present ojojo Shows the Product is in PI or DAR mode el eil Shows that the radio is enabled el When the Product is discovered by a Fluke Connect device an ID number is shown on the ID secondary display The ID number also shows on the Fluke Connect device with the Product s model number 13 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 7 Error Messages Input Terminals Input terminals
20. ests should only be performed on dead circuits Check the fuse before testing See Fuse Test later in this manual To measure insulation resistance set up the Meter as shown in Figure 9 and follow the steps below 1 2 26 Insert test probes in the O and input terminals Turn the knob to insuLation position A battery load check is initiated when the switch is moved to this position If the battery fails the test and bdt appear in the lower display Insulation tests cannot be performed until the batteries are replaced Press to select the voltage Connect the probes to the circuit to be measured The Meter automatically detects if the circuit is energized e The primary display shows until you press and a valid insulation resistance reading is obtained e The high voltage symbol 4 along with a primary display of gt 30 V warns if voltage more than 30 V ac or dc is present In this condition the test is inhibited Disconnect the Meter and remove power before proceeding Push and hold to start the test The secondary display shows the test voltage applied to the circuit under test The high voltage symbol 4 along with a primary display showing the resistance in MQ or GQ appears The icon appears on the lower portion of the display until is released When resistance is higher than the maximum display range the Meter displays the gt symbol and the maximum resistance for the range Keep the probes on the
21. gory 9 Monitoring and Control Instrumentation product Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste h Insulation Multimeter Unpack List Unpack List Table 2 is a list of accessories included with your Product Accessory Leads Probes Clips Table 2 Unpack List Model 1587 1587T 1587 FC TL224 TL224 TP74 TL74 Holster Hard Case K Type Thermocouple Remote Probe AC285 AC285 Yes Yes Accessories Table 3 is list of optional accessories that are available for the Product Table 3 Accessories ToolPak Magnetic Meter Hanger Kit go to www fluke com tpak AC 400A Clamp 1400 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Hazardous Voltage To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage when the Meter detects a voltage gt 30 V or a voltage overload QL the 4 symbol is displayed Test Lead Alert To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correct terminals LEAd shows momentarily when you move the rotary switch to or from the position AA Warning To prevent possible electric shock fire or personal injury use the correct terminals function and range for measurements Battery Saver Sleep Mode The Meter enters Sleep mode and blanks the display if there is no function change or button press for 20 minutes This is done to conserve battery power The Meter comes out of Sleep mode when a key is pressed or when the rotary swi
22. he Meter is in a Blue MIN MAX AVG Recording mode AutoHold mode and when performing an insulation test you release the button Disables the automatic backlight timeout Display shows LofFuntil you release the button 15 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual AutoHold Mode AAWartning To prevent electrical shock do not use the Display AutoHold mode to determine if a circuit is live Unstable or noisy readings will not be captured In the AutoHold mode the Meter holds the reading on the display until it detects a new stable reading Then the Meter beeps and displays the new reading e Press to activate AutoHold SAE shows on the display e Press again or turn the rotary switch to resume normal operation MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode The MIN MAX AVG mode records minimum and maximum input values The Meter beeps and records a new value when the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value This mode can be used to capture intermittent readings record maximum readings while you are away or record readings while you are operating the equipment under test and cannot watch the Meter MIN MAX AVG mode can also calculate an average of all readings taken since the MIN MAX AVG mode was activated 16 The Meter tracks the minimum maximum and average values for each display which are updated 4 times per second To use MIN MAX AVG recording e Make sure the Meter is in the desired me
23. imeter Display Display AA Warning Display indicators are shown and described in Table 6 To prevent possible electric shock or personal Error messages that may appear on the display are injury replace the battery when the low battery described in Table 7 indicator 1 shows to prevent incorrect measurements Table 6 Display Indicators w BZ Ninas ci r n Tat e ON H HH H H w Auto RangeManual Range 610000 as bav01f eps Lien mmm Low battery Time to replace the battery When is on the backlight button is disabled to conserve battery life 1587 FC model module mode is disabled when the battery is low Indicates a test lock will be applied the next time you press on the Meter or on the remote lt gt LOCK probe The test lock acts to hold down the button until you press or again Less than minus or greater than symbols o o wore 11 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 6 Display Indicators cont ee l N N pl Hazardous voltage warning Indicates 30 V or greater ac or dc depending on the rotary switch position is detected on the input Also appears when the display shows D in the V Y e or mV switch positions and when bdtt appears on the display The 4 also appears when insulation test is active or in Hz Smoothing enabled Smoothing dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering Smoothing is available for insulation t
24. le damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing for continuity 22 vo A fi r CATE Constant Beep bav08f eps Figure 6 Testing for Continuity Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements Diodes all 1587 models Good Diode Good Diode Bad Diode o EE Bad Diode 0000 l Constant Forward Bias Reverse Bias bav10f eps Figure 7 Testing Diodes 23 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual AC or DC Current 24 AAWartning To prevent personal injury or damage to the Meter Never attempt to make an in circuit current measurement when the open circuit potential to earth is gt 1000 V Check the Meter s fuses before testing See Testing the Fuses later in this manual Use the proper terminals switch position and range for your measurement Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or component when the leads are plugged into the current terminals Turn OFF power to the circuit under test break circuit insert Meter in series and turn ON power To measure ac or dc current set up the Meter as shown in Figure 8 Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements 1587 FC AE DC Display Brock HOLD minmax vpal A 600V CAT E e 1000 CAT IT bav11f eps Figure 8 Measuring AC or DC Current 25 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Insulation Insulation t
25. o start retaining maximum minimum and average values Press successively to display maximum minimum average and present values Press and hold to cancel MIN MAX AVG Activate frequency measurement Toggles between degrees C and degrees F 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 5 Buttons cont Description Changes Ranging mode from Auto default to Manual Ranging mode Switches between available ranges in a function Press and hold to return to Auto Ranging mode In Insulation Test mode switches between available source voltages Toggles between degrees C and degrees F Turns the backlight on and off The backlight goes off after two minutes Initiates an insulation test when the rotary switch is on the INSULATION position Causes the Meter to TEST source output a high voltage and measure insulation resistance Remi The blue button functions as a shift key Press to access blue functions on the rotary switch Configures the Tester for a polarization index Pl or dielectric absorption ratio test DAR Press to configure for PI mode press again to configure for DAR mode The test starts when you press the E Turn on the radio and set the Product to the module mode eil shows in the display when the radio is on When used with the Fluke Connect App on your smart device saves a measurement to the Fluke Connect app Press gt 2 s to turn off the radio and exit the module mode 10 Insulation Mult
26. o use the app 30 While in insulation test mode the secondary display shows the output voltage of the test When the radio is enabled 1587 FC only the secondary display shows the ID number If the radio is on while in insulation test mode the secondary display shows the ID number for 2 seconds and then shows the test voltage 1587 FC DEIER 1587 FC IAU SAVE bav17 eps Figure 11 Fluke ConnectTM Insulation Multimeter How to Clean How to Clean Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings Battery Test To test the batteries press and turn to the rotary switch to the weu anon position This initiates a battery test and displays the charge level of the battery Fuse Test AAWartning To prevent electrical shock or injury remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse Test the fuse as described below and shown in Figure 12 Replace the fuse as shown in Table 10 1 Insert a test probe in the V Om input terminal 2 Turn the rotary switch to the o position and verify the Meter is in Auto Range 3 Insert the probe in the mA input terminal If the display reading is OL the fuse is bad and should be replaced bav14f eps Figure 12 Testing the Fuse 31 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Battery an
27. price Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country Fluke s warranty obligation is limited at Fluke s option to refund of the purchase price free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period To obtain warranty service contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be returned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB Destination If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect misuse contamination alteration accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product s specified rating or normal wear and tear of mechanical components Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work Following repair the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges FOB Shipping Point THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANT
28. rated individual component of a Product probe or accessory Use the Product only as specified or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised Comply with local and national safety codes Use personal protective equipment approved rubber gloves face protection and flame resistant clothes to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed Do not work alone Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground Limit operation to the specified measurement category voltage or amperage ratings Use Product approved measurement category CAT voltage and amperage rated accessories probes test leads and adapters for all measurements Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product operates correctly Use the correct terminals function and range for measurements Measure for hazardous voltage without the Low Pass Filter Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly Replace the battery when the low battery indicator 1 4 shows to prevent incorrect measurements Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time or if stored in temperatures gt 50 C If the batteries are not removed battery leakage can damage the Product The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product Remove all probes test leads and accessories before the ba
29. rnene 34 Output Power Radio Frequency Certification Electromagnetic Compatibility International conca dirias Korea KCC TR a A USA FCC 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz lt 10 MW FCC T68 FBLE IC 6627A FBLE IEC 61326 1 Portable Electromagnetic Environment IEC 61326 2 2 CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A Group 1 Equipment has intentionally generated and or uses conductively coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself Class A Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the equipment is connected to a test object The equipment may not meet the immunity requirements of this standard when test leads and or test probes are connected Class A Equipment Industrial Broadcasting amp Communication Equipment Class A Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it This equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be used in homes 47 CFR 15 subpart B This product is considered an exempt device per clause 1
30. rs Manual 5 Press and release EJ to start the test The secondary display shows the test voltage applied to the circuit under test The high voltage symbol 4 along with the primary display show the resistance in MQ or GQ The icon shows on the lower portion of the display until the test is finished When the test is completed the PI or DAR value is displayed on the primary display The circuit under test will automatically be discharged through the Tester If either value used to calculate PI or DAR was greater than the maximum display range or the 1 minute value was greater than 5000 MO the primary display will show Err e When resistance is higher than the maximum display range the Tester displays the gt symbol and the maximum resistance for the range e To interrupt a PI or DAR test before it is completed momentarily press s t When you release Mero the circuit under test will automatically be discharged through the Tester 28 Frequency all 1587 Models The Meter measures the frequency of a voltage or current signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level each second To measure frequency set up the Meter as shown in Figure 10 and follow the steps below 1 Connect the Meter to the signal source 2 Turn the rotary switch to the Y Y or n position 3 Inthe position press the blue button to select dc if needed Press the Hz button 5 Press the Hz button or
31. s 60 mA 0 01 mA 0 2 2 1 0 2 DI 1 kHz bandwidth Overload Fuse Protection for mA Input AG COnVersiOn cornisa didas 600 mA for 2 minutes maximum 0 44 mA 1000 V IR 10 kA Inputs are ac coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input Conversions are true rms responding and specified from 5 to 100 of range Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 up to 300 mA decreasing linearly to crest factor lt 1 5 at 600 mA For non sinusoidal waveforms add 2 reading 2 FS typical for a crest factor up to 3 37 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Ohms Measurement Range DS Accuracy all 1587 models Accuracy 1577 of Rdg Counts of Rdg Counts 600 0 Q 0 1Q 6 000 kQ 0 001 kQ 60 00 kQ 0 01 kQ 0 9 2 1 2 2 600 0 kQ 0 1 KQ 6 000 MQ 0 001 MQ 50 0 Ma 0 01 MQ 1 5 3 2 0 3 1 2 Accuracies apply from 0 to 100 of range Up to 80 relative humidity Overload Protection Open Circuit Test Voltage eee Short Circuit Current ereenn Diode Test all 1587 models Diode Test Indication nnnnsensnnenneeneennene nenene ACCURACY o ia Continuity Test Continuity Indication ooococnncccnnncccnnncccnnnccccnno Open Circuit Votage eeren Short Circuit Current eee eee eee reece Overload Protection Response Time 1000 V rms or dc lt 8 0 V de lt 1 1 mA Display
32. s DC bav05f eps Figure 2 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 19 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Temperature all 1587 Models The Meter measures the temperature of a type K thermocouple included Choose between degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F 1587 FC Press Hz to toggle between C or F 1587 1587T Press to toggle between C or F AA Caution To prevent possible damage to the Meter or other equipment remember that while the Meter is rated for 40 C to 537 C 40 F to 998 0 F the included K type thermocouple is rated for 260 C 500 F For temperatures out of that range use a higher rated thermocouple AAWartning To prevent risk of electric shock do not 80BK A Type K connect thermocouple to electrically live Thermocouple Probe Pipe circuits bav09f eps Figure 3 Measuring Temperature 20 Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements Resistance Capacitance all 1587 models bav06f eps bav07f eps Figure 4 Measuring Resistance Figure 5 Measuring Capacitance 21 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Continuity The continuity test features a beeper that sounds as long as a circuit is complete The beeper allows you to perform quick continuity tests without having to watch the display To test for continuity set up the Meter as shown in Figure 6 The beeper sounds when a short lt 25 Q is detected AA Caution To prevent possib
33. t gt 100 Q e o o o E Diode test There is no ranging in this function Displays D above 6 600 V ojo o AC mA from 3 00 mA to 400 mA 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum mA DC mA from 0 01 mA to 400 mA 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum kl El Ohms from 0 01 MQ to 2 GQ The last selected output voltage setting is retained in memory when the Meter is turned off bcd calla Ohms from 0 01 MQ to 600 MQ The last selected output voltage setting is retained in memory when the Meter is turned off e Performs insulation test with 50 V 100 V 250 V 500 V default and 1000 V source asia as INSULATION 500 V default and 1000 V source o 50 V default and 100 V source e Press the blue button to activate smoothing during insulation testing e o o Insulation Multimeter Buttons Buttons Use the buttons to activate features that augment the function selected with the rotary switch The buttons are shown and described in Table 5 Table 5 Buttons Lock HOLD MINMAX PI DAR bav03f eps Button 1 escription S Press to freeze the displayed value Press again to release the display When a reading changes the display updates and the Meter beeps In Insulation Test mode this schedules a test lock the next time you press on the Meter or on the remote probe The test lock acts to hold down the button until your press or again to release the lock In MIN MAX AVG or Hz mode this button is the display hold Press t
34. t Behavior of True RMS Meters True RMS Meters accurately measure distorted waveforms but when the input leads are shorted together in the AC functions the Meter displays a residual reading between 1 and 30 counts When the test leads are open the display readings may fluctuate due to interference These offset readings are normal They do not affect the Meter s ac measurement accuracy over the specified measurement ranges Unspecified input levels are e AC voltage below 5 of 600 mV ac or 30 mV ac e AC current below 5 of 60 mA ac or 3 mA ac VFD Low Pass Filter all 1587 Models The 1587 is equipped with an ac low pass filter to measure the output of variable frequency motor drives VFD For ac voltage or ac frequency V measurements press the blue button to activate the Low Pass Filter function ed The Meter continues measuring in the selected ac mode but now the signal diverts through a filter that blocks unwanted frequencies above 800 Hz Refer to Figure 1 The low pass filter can improve measurement performance on composite sine waves that are typically generated by inverters and variable frequency motor drives 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual AAWartning To prevent possible electric shock or personal injury do not use the VFD Low Pass Filter function to verify the presence of hazardous voltages Voltages that are greater than what is indicated may be present First make a voltage measurement without
35. tched is turned To disable Sleep mode hold down the blue button while you turn on the Meter Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG recording mode AutoHold mode or when the insulation test is active Insulation Multimeter Rotary Switch Positions Rotary Switch Positions Turn the Meter on by selecting any measurement function The Meter presents a standard display for that function range measurement units modifiers etc Use the blue button to select any rotary switch alternate functions labelled with blue letters Rotary switch selections are shown and described in Table 4 Table 4 Rotary Switch Selections ev DC mV 0 1 mV to 600 mV bavozteps Q E ell Measurement Function E E E 5 V AC voltage from 30 0 mV to 1000 V o o o LON AC voltage with 800 Hz VFD low pass filter Ge e V DC voltage 1 mV to 1000 V e ojojo Gelee 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 4 Rotary Switch Selections cont O Switch S iL Position Measurement Function ri sl sie ee rere Temperature from 40 C to 537 C 40 F to 998 F Celsius is the default temperature measurement unit The temperature measurement you select is ele retained in memory when the Meter is turned off Q Ohms from 0 1 Q to 50 MQ elelele Je Capacitance from 1 nF to 9999 uF ojo e wll Continuity test Beeper turns on at lt 25 Q and turns off a
36. to 20 60 to 500 MQ 1 MQ 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1000 V 1 5 5 counts 60 to 600 MQ 1 MQ 1 m 1 MO 0 to 20 0 6 to 2 0 GQ 100 MQ 10 3 counts 42
37. ttery door is opened Do not use the Product if it is damaged Disable the Product if it is damaged 1587 FC 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 1 Symbols WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Risk of electric shock AC Alternating Current Earth DC Direct Current Fuse Double Insulated Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards Z __ WARNING RISK OF DANGER 03 Consult user documentation Battery Low battery when shown on display Conforms to relevant Australian EMC standards Conforms to European Union directives Certified by TUV SUD Product Service CATI Measurement Category II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points socket outlets and similar points of the low voltage MAINS installation CAT II Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building s low voltage MAINS installation Measurement Category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building s low voltage CAT MN l MAINS installation This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard X this electrical electronic product in domestic household waste Product Category With reference to the equipment types in Ke the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as cate
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