Insulation Multimeters Users Manual
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1. Bad Diode ui D l v OFF oc D Bad Diode DDD KE A mi and i Constant I p Beep Shorted Forward Bias Reverse Bias bav10f eps Figure 11 Testing Diodes 21 1587 1577 Users Manual Measuring AC or DC Current A AWarning To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter e Never attempt to make an in circuit current measurement when the open circuit potential to earth is gt 1000 V e Check the Meter s fuses before testing See Testing the Fuses later in this manual e Use the proper terminals switch position and range for your measurement e Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or component when the leads are plugged into the current terminals Turn power OFF to the circuit under test break circuit insert Meter in series turn power ON To measure ac or dc current set up the Meter as shown in Figure 12 22 Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements FLUKE 1587 INSULATION MULTIMETER DC Display bav11f eps Figure 12 Measuring AC or DC Current 23 1587 1577 Users Manual Testing Insulation Insulation tests should only be performed on dead circuits Check the fuse before testing See Testing the Fuse later in this manual To measure insula2. bav04f eps Figure 4 Input Terminals 11 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 6 Input Terminal Descriptions el Dome input terminal for insulation test input terminal for insulation test Use for ac and dc milliamp measurements to 400 mA and current frequency measurements diode capacitance voltage frequency and temperature Model 1587 and 1587T only measurements Input terminal for voltage continuity resistance Common return terminal for all measurements except insulation test 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 7 12 Table 7 Power Up Options one V switch position turns on all LCD segments V switch position displays the software version number mV switch position displays the model number INSULATION Switch position initiates a fully loaded battery test and displays the charge level of the battery until the button is released The remaining positions show all LCD segments Enables Smoothing mode for all of the functions except insulation The display shows 5 until the button is released Smoothing
3. e Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals 1 Remove the battery door by using a standard screwdriver to turn the battery door lock until the unlock symbol aligns with the arrow 2 Remove and replace the batteries 3 Replace the battery door and secure by turning the battery door lock until the lock symbol aligns with the arrow 28 F440 mA 1000V Min interrupt rating 10 000A bav15f eps Fuse Fast 440 mA 1000 V Fluke PN 943121 Min Interrupt Rating 10000 A Battery 1 5 V AA Alkaline Fluke PN 376756 NEDA 15A IEC LR6 Figure 16 Replacing the Fuse and Battery General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Temperature Coefticent eeen Relative Humidity Certifications Batteries Battery Life E Altitude Operating Storage Insulation Multimeters General Specifications 1000 V ac rms or dc 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F 0 05 x specified accuracy per C for temperatures lt 18 C or gt 28 C lt 64 F or gt 82 F 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 Random 2 g 5 500 Hz per MIL PRF 28800F Class 2 instrument 1 meter drop per IEC 61010 1 2 Edition 1 meter drop test six sides oak floor In an RF field of
4. seese 500 1000 V Model BT ue eaten 50 100 V Test Voltage Accuracy 0 0 cece ee eeeeeeteteneees 20 0 Short Circuit Test Current oo eee 1 mA nominal Auto Discharge Discharge time lt 0 5 second for C 1 uF or less Live Circuit Detection eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Inhibit test if terminal voltage gt 30 V prior to initialization of test Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up to 1 uF load 36 Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications Model 1587 g Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current of Rdg Digits 50 V 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ deene ke 3 5 i m counts 0 to 20 6 0 to 50 0 MQ 0 1 MQ o ee SE 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 100 V eee 0 to 20 6 0 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 100 kQ 3 5 counts 60 to 100 MQ 1 MQ 250 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ mA eege H15 45 i 0 to 20 60 to 250 MQ 1 MQ bia EE 500 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ sa Res SOUR AER AR i 0 to 20 60 to 500 MQ 1M2 A UE ee 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 15 5 ts 1000 V 1 5 counts 0 to 20 60 to 600 MQ 1 MQ 1mA 1 MO 0 6 to 2 0 GQ 100 MQ 10 3 counts Model 1577 S Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current of Rdg Digits 500 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 0 to 20 BO EOD MA IMO 1 mA 500 kQ 2 0 5 counts 1000 V 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 1MQ 42 0 5 counts 0 to 20
5. 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 Frequency Counter Sensitivity Input Range V ac Sensitivity RMS Sine Wave DC Trigger Levels to 20 kHz H 5 Hz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 100 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 Maximum input for specified accuracy 10x range 1000 V max Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy 2 Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input Capacitance 1587 and 1587T Only S Accuracy Range Resolution of Rdg Digits 1000 nF 1 nF 1 2 2 10 00 uF 0 01 uF 100 0 uF 0 1 uF H B 1 2 90 counts 9999 uF 1 uF 35 1587 1577 Users Manual Temperature Measurement 1587 and 1587T Only Accuracy Range Resolution of Rdg Digits 40 C to 537 C 0 1 C 1 10 counts 40 F to 998 F 0 1 F 1 18 counts 1 Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument Insulation Specifications Measurement Range Model 1587 corsicana ieee 0 01 MQ to 2 GQ Model 1577 0 1 MQ to 600 MQ Model 187 0 01 MQ to 100 MQ Test Voltages Model 1 deedE dE 50 100 250 500 1000 V Model 1577
6. 0 09 2 0 2 2 60 00 V de 0 01 V 0 09 2 0 2 2 600 0 V dc 0 1 V 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 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 k unbalance Overload Protection ccccceeeeseeeeeteeeteeneeees 1000 V rms or dc DC Millivolts Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 and 1587T Accuracy 1577 g of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 600 0 mV dc 0 1 mV 0 1 1 0 2 1 32 DC and AC Current Measurement Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications Accuracy 1587 and 1587T Accuracy 1577 Burden Voltage Range Resolution SC Sab of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits Typical AC 400 mA 0 1 mA 1 5 2 2 2 45 Hz to S m R ap 2mV mA 1000 Hz 60 mA 0 01 mA 1 5 2 2 2 400 mA 0 1 mA 0 2 9 1 09 De 0 2 2 1 0 2 EE ES 60 mA 0 01 mA 0 2 2 1 0 2 DI 1 kHz bandwidth Overload ee Overload Prote AC Conversion Leute NEE 600 mA for 2 minutes maximum 440 mA 1000 V FAST fuse 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 ca
7. mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings Testing the Batteries To test the batteries press and turn to the rotary switch to the sulaton position This initiates a battery test and displays the charge level of the battery Testing the Fuse A AWarning To avoid 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 15 Replace the fuse as shown in Figure 16 1 Insert a test probe in the V oa input terminal 2 Turn the rotary switch to the at 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 Insulation Multimeters Cleaning FLUKE 1587 ounen MULTIMETER bav14f eps Figure 15 Testing the Fuse 27 1587 1577 Users Manual Replacing the Batteries and Fuse Replace the fuse and batteries as shown in Figure 16 Follow the steps below to replace the batteries A AWarning To avoid shock injury or damage to the Meter e To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator appears e Use ONLY fuses with the amperage interrupt voltage and speed ratings specified
8. 1587T Low Pass Filter Voltage Ra de Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 400 Hz g of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 2 3 600 0 mV 0 1 mV 1 9 m m 1 3 6 3 2 3 o 6 000 V 0 001 V 1 3 6 3 2 3 60 00 V 0 01 V 1 1 3 6 3 2 3 o 600 0 V 0 1 V 1 3 6 3 2 3 O 1000 V 1V 2 3 6 3 1577 Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz Range Resolution of Rdg Digits 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 0 1V 2 3 1000 V 1V 2 3 AC Conversion Input Impedance SE 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 a crest factor up to 3 eege ee 10 MQ nominal lt 100 pF ac coupled 31 1587 1577 Users Manual Common Mode Rejection Ratio 1 KQ upnbalanced gt 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz Overload Protection cccccccsssssessessssessseseees 1000 V rms or dc 107 V Hz Max DC Voltage Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 and 1587T n Accuracy 1577 d of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 6 000 V de 0 001 V
9. 3 V M accuracy specified accuracy except in temperature accuracy specified accuracy 5 C 9 F EN 61326 1 1997 Complies with ANSI ISA 82 02 01 61010 1 2004 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 61010 1 04 and IEC EN 61010 1 2 Edition for measurement category III 1000 V CAT III and CAT IV 600 V CSA per standard CSA CAN C22 2 No 61010 1 04 TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1 1002 Four AA batteries NEDA 15A or IEC LR6 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 2000 m CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V 3000 m CAT II 1000 V CAT III 600 V 12 000 m 29 1587 1577 Users Manual Over Range Capability Compliance to EN 61557 Electrical Specifications AC Voltage Measurement 1587 and 1587T Accuracy 110 of range except for capacitance which is 1 IEC61557 1 IEC61557 2 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 5000 Hz Range Resolution of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 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 1V 1 3 2 3 1000 V 1V 2 3 2 3 DI 1 kHz bandwidth 30 Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications 1587 and
10. 60 to 600 MQ 1 MO Foe es 37 1587 1577 Users Manual Model 1587T Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current of Rdg Digits 50 V 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 mA 50kQ A 5 counts 0 to 20 6 0 to 50 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 0 01 MQ 0 Dee 6 0 to 60 0 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 100 kQ 3 5 counts 60 to 100 MQ 1 MQ 38
11. AAA Tee DC Voltage Measuremenmt DC Millivolts Measurement cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeseeeeaeeseeeseaeeseaeeseeereaees DC and AC Current Measurement 0 0 ecceeeeeseeeeeeeeeceeeseneeseaeeseaeeeaeeseaeessaeeseaeeeaaes Ohms Measurement nent Diode Test 1587 and 1587T On Continuity KEE Frequency Measurement 1587 and 1587T Only il Contents continued Frequency Counter Sensitivity 0 2 00 eecccecceeeeeeceneeeeeeeceeeeeaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeessaeesseeenaas Capacitance 1587 and 1587T Ont Temperature Measurement 1587 and 1587T Only Insulation Specifications ee eeeccececeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeteaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeeeeeesiaeeseeeenias Model IB ccevieccetietecesaecte adaa a a eai raa aaiae apa ai eA anin Model 1577 eigene e a E aRar E aE Model 919871 E E E iii 1587 1577 Users Manual List of Tables Table 1 e ul TEE 2 Rotary Switch Selections eececceeeeeeceneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeesneeeseaeeenaees 3 ln e EE 4 Ne alle Tee 5 Error MG SSAGES lt mana e E OEA Eaa aAA E EA AEA A TEOS 6 Input Terminal Descriptions 7 Power Up Options ccecceseceeeeeeeneeceeeeeaeeeeaeeeeaeeeeaeeeeaeeesaeeseaeeseaeeeeaeeeseeeeeeseaeeseaeeseeeeeaeess 1587 1577 Users Manual vi List of Figures Figure Title 1 ROY Switches AT E Ed pales IML AOA ieee 2 BUtOIS sii cide 4 arpian SEENEN ege Seege ng 3 Display le Tee 4 Input Terminal EE 5 Roat
12. Al E E pichanbediiesegieieeesc 6 Measuring AC and DC Voltage cceeecceeeceeeneeeeneeeeeeeseaeeeeaeeeeneeeeaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeereaees 7 Measuring Temperature ee eeeesceeeeeeneeeeesneeeeseneeeeeeeneeeeesaneeeseaeeeeseneeeesnaeeeeseeeeeneneeesenaees 8 Measuring Resistance ncira ae ae aes laid neler 9 Measuring Capacitance 02 ecceesceceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeceaeeeeaeeseaeeeeaeeseaeeeeaeeseeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseeeseneeseaes 10 Testing for ell Tle inte M ll ysis ssecnrenes sceariescereecneere a ceeds ecient ceases eennan nets ISL Measuring AG or DC Current socionomer e e E a A E a teins VC Ze ue RIVE Le TEE 14 Measuring Frequency ccceseccceceseeeeeeeeeceeeneneeeeeseeee eee eesensaeneeseseeeeeeseeeeeeseeaeeseseeeeneseeaenens 15 Testing the EE 16 Replacing the Fuse and Battery AAA Vil 1587 1577 Users Manual viii Introduction The Fluke Models 1587 1587T and 1577 are battery powered true RMS insulation multimeters hereafter the Meter with a 6000 count and a 3 digit display Although this manual describes the operation of all models all illustrations and examples assume use of Model 1587 These meters meet CAT III and CAT IV IEC 61010 standards The IEC 61010 standard defines four measurement categories CAT I to IV based on the magnitude of danger from transient impulses CAT III meters are designed to protect against transients in Fixed equipment installations at the distribution
13. FLUKE 1587 1577 Insulation Multimeters PN 2401027 April 2005 Rev 2 6 09 2005 2009 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA 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 opin ion 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 applicab
14. L OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN CLUDING 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 dam ages 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 WTOC UICHOM sieisen a a a a a enema eae Contacting Fluke eeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeescaeeseaeescaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseeeseeeseaes E Mul EE ee TT BECK Ee scan Asked iain echt eh ed e eae Test Lead RTE Battery Saver Sleep Mode Rotary Switch Posittons nnen e e EE Understanding the Display osoekeSEf REES KNEESEESEEENEENEEEEEESEEEEESEEEEESEEESEESESEEEEESNEEeREESNEE EE elle du el EE Power Up Options wisi sass ean tannic Eed NEE EE AutoHold Mod EE MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode AAA Manual Ranging and Autora
15. arning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury follow these guidelines e Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired e Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged or if the Meter is not operating properly If in doubt have the Meter serviced e Always use the proper terminal switch position and range for measurements before connecting Meter to circuit under test e Verify the Meter s operation by measuring a known voltage e Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the Meter between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground e Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac rms 42 V ac peak or 60 V dc These voltages pose a shock hazard Insulation Multimeters Safety Information e Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears e Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance e Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor e When using the test leads keep your fingers behind the finger guards e Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery door Never operate the Meter with the cover removed or the battery door open e Comply with local and national safety requirements when working in hazardous locations e Use proper protective equipment as required by local or national author
16. dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering Note Power Up options are active when the button is pressed Table 7 Power Up Options cont om beem Disables automatic power off Sleep mode Display shows PofF until the button is released Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is ina MIN MAX AVG Recording mode AutoHold mode and when performing an insulation test Starts the Calibration mode The Meter displays fd and enters Calibration mode when the button is released Disables the beeper The display shows bEEP until the button is released AutoHold Mode A AWarning To avoid electric shock do not use the Display AutoHold mode to determine if a circuit is live Unstable or noisy readings will not be captured Insulation Multimeters AutoHold Mode 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 C2 to activate AutoHold appears e Press J 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 When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value the Meter beeps and records the new value This mode can be used to capture intermittent readings record maximum readings while you are away or record reading
17. e 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 16 Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring AC and DC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC Millivolts DC _ s FLUKE 1587 zem MULTIMETER FLUKE 1587 weuarion marmerer FLUKE 1587 INSULATION MALTMETER bav05f eps Figure 6 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 17 1587 1577 Users Manual Measuring Temperature Model 1587 and 1587T The Meter measures the temperature of a type K thermocouple included Choose between degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F by pressing kaes AA Caution To avoid 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 A AWarning To avoid risk of shock do not connect thermocouple to electrically live circuits 18 as FLUKE 1587 nsurron man 1047 80BK1 Type K T
18. eeper turns on at lt 25 Q and turns off at gt 100 Q gt F Diode test There is no ranging in this 1587 and function Displays OL above 6 600 V 1587T only AC mA from 3 00 mA to 400 mA 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum DC mA from 0 01 mA to 400 mA 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum Ohms from 0 01 MQ to 2 GQ Performs insulation test with 50 100 250 500 default and 1000 V source on the 1587 or 500 default and 1000 V source on the 1577 or 50 V default and 100 V on INSULATION the 1587T The last selected high voltage setting is retained in memory when the Meter is turned off Press the blue button to activate smoothing during insulation testing 1587 only Buttons Use the buttons to activate features that augment the function selected with the rotary switch The buttons are shown in Figure 2 and described in Table 3 O Figure 2 Buttons bav03f eps ele O 1587 and 1587T only Table 3 Buttons Press to freeze the displayed value Press again to release the display When a reading changes the display updates and the Meter beeps In MIN MAX AVG or Hz mode this button operates a display hold 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 t or again to release the lock Press to start retaining maximum minimum and av
19. erage values Press successively to display maximum minimum and average values Press and hold to cancel MIN MAX AVG Insulation Multimeters Buttons Button ES 1587 and 1587T Description Activate frequency measurement Changes Ranging mode from Auto default to Manual Ranging mode Press and hold to return to Auto Ranging mode Turns the backlight on and off The backlight goes off after 10 minutes Initiates an insulation test when the rotary switch is on the insuLation position Causes the Meter to source output a high voltage and measure insulation resistance The blue button Functions as a shift key Press to access blue functions on the rotary switch 1587 1577 Users Manual Understanding the Display Display indicators are shown in Figure 3 and described in Table 4 Error messages that may appear on the display are described in Table 5 wll Sa E Auto Range Manual Range 610000mV zeg DU MAXMINAVG IF MkGO em BB Bu Figure 3 Display Indicators bav01f eps Table 4 Display Indicators es vesen Low battery Indicates when it is time to replace the battery When is on the backlight button is disabled to conserve battery life AA Warning To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears Indicates a test lock will be applied t
20. est 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 ls for one second or turn the rotary switch The Meter returns to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed Understanding AC Zero Input 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 Low Pass Filter Model 1587 and 1587T The 1587 is equipped with an ac low pass filter When measuring ac voltage or ac frequency press the blue button to activate the Low Pass Filter function N 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 5 The low pass filter can improve measurement performance on Ins
21. he next time you press on the Meter or on the remote probe The test lock acts to hold down the button until you press 2 TEST Minus or greater than symbols gt Table 4 Display Indicators cont a e 1587 and 1587T only Unsafe 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 DL in the V V 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 testing on Model 1587 only For more on smoothing see Power Up options Indicates the low pass filter function for ac volts is selected Insulation Multimeters Understanding the Display es a D HOLD Indicates AutoHold is active HOLD Indicates display hold is active eae AVG 1587 and 1587T only gt 1587 and 1587T only nF uF C F AC DC Hz kHZ Q kQ MQ GQ Indicates minimum maximum or average reading has been selected using the Mma button Continuity test function is selected Diode test function is selected Measurement units 0000 Primary display m Secondary display 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 4 Display Indicators cont Table 5 Error Messages Auto Range Display range i
22. hermocouple Probe bav09f eps Figure 7 Measuring Temperature Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring Resistance Measuring Capacitance Model 1587 and 1587T e FLUKE 1587 wsuarion MULTIMETER Lal bav06f eps bav07f eps Figure 8 Measuring Resistance Figure 9 Measuring Capacitance 19 1587 1577 Users Manual Testing for Continuity The continuity test features a beeper that sounds as long EIE 1567 En 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 10 The beeper sounds when a short lt 25 Q is detected rm AA Caution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing for continuity Constant Beep bav08f eps Figure 10 Testing for Continuity 20 Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Testing Diodes Model 1587 and 1587T Good Diode Good Diode EE FLUKE 1587 nsuanon munmeren gt V De H vo m Ce Gece
23. ities when working in hazardous areas e Avoid working alone e Use only the replacement fuse specified or the protection may be impaired e Check the test leads for continuity before use Do not use if the readings are high or noisy Table 1 Symbols AC Alternating Current Earth Ground WARNING risk of electric shock Double Insulated Battery Low battery when shown on display Important information see manual Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Go to Fluke s website for recycling information 1587 1577 Users Manual Accessories K Type Remote Leads Probes Clips Hard Case Thermocouple Probe Unsafe Voltage To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage when the Meter detects a voltage gt 30 Vora voltage overload OL the 4 symbol is displayed Test Lead Alert To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correct terminals LEAd is momentarily displayed when you move the rotary switch to or from the position AA Warning To avoid a blown fuse damage to the Meter or serious personal injury never attempt to make a measurement with a test lead in an incorrect terminal Battery Saver Sleep Mode The Meter enters the 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 switched is tur
24. le international 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 AL
25. level CAT IV meters are designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level overhead or underground utility service 1587 1577 Insulation Multimeters The Meter measures or tests the following e AC DC voltage and e Diodes Model 1587 current e Resistance e Continuity e Voltage and current e Capacitance Model frequency 1587 e Temperature Model e Insulation testing 1587 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 Canada 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 Europe 31 402 675 200 Japan 81 3 3434 0181 Singapore 65 738 5655 Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 5500 1587 1577 Users Manual 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 htto us fluke com usen support manuals Safety Information Use the Meter only as specified in this manual Otherwise the protection provided by the Meter may be impaired See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Meter and in this manual A A AWarning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death A AAA Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Meter the equipment under test or cause permanent loss of data A AW
26. n 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 33 1587 1577 Users Manual Ohms Measurement a GEET Accuracy 1587 and 1587T Accuracy 1577 of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 600 0 Q DIOU 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 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 5 3 2 0 3 1 Accuracies apply from 0 to 100 of range Overload Protection cece eeeeeeeeeeees 1000 V rms or dc Open Circuit Test Voltage 0010eneeeeneeeeneee lt 8 0 V dc Short Circuit Current eee cece eee eeeeeeeeeee lt 1 1 mA Diode Test 1587 and 1587T Only Diode Test Indication Display voltage drop 0 6 V at 1 0 mA nominal test current ACCULACY A E 2 3 Continuity Test Continuity Iodication Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 Q and off above 100 Q Maximum Reading 1000 Q Open Circuit Voltage ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeees lt 8 0 V Short Circuit Current 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeteeees 1 0 mA typical Overload Protection eee cece eeeeeee 1000 V rms Response TiM missionsresa ari gt 1 m sec 34 Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications Frequency Measurement 1587 and 1587T Only Range Resolution Accuracy of Rdg Digits 99 99 Hz
27. n use Appears on the primary display and ManualRange indicates that the battery is too low for 610000mV batt reliable operation The Meter will not operate at all until the battery is replaced Source voltage rating for insulation The also appears when batt is on the test 50 100 250 500 default or primary display 1000 V on the 1587 500 default and Appears on the secondary display and 1000 V ranges available on the 1577 indicates that the battery is too low to 50 default and 100 V on the 1587T perform an insulation test The bdt button is disabled until the battery is replaced This message disappears when the rotary switch is turned to any other function Insulation test indicator Appears when insulation test voltage is present Appears when an open thermocouple is OPEn detected Test lead alert The message appears briefly and a single beep will sound when LEAd ee you move the switch in or out of the a position Geb ee Model detect error Service Meter if this is displayed 10 Table 5 Error Messages cont Message d r d Err CAL Err Description Meter cannot discharge a capacitor Invalid EEProm data Have the Meter serviced Invalid calibration data Calibrate the Meter Insulation Multimeters Input Terminals Input Terminals Input terminals are shown in Figure 4 and described in Table 6 600V CAT W 1000V CAT IL 440mA E FUSED
28. ned To disable the Sleep mode hold down the blue button while turning the Meter on Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG recording mode AutoHold mode insulation test active or if the auto power off feature has been disabled by pressing the blue button when the Meter is turned on Insulation Multimeters Rotary Switch Positions Rotary Switch Positions Table 2 Rotary Switch Selections Turn the Meter on by selecting any measurement function Switch M t Functi The Meter presents a standard display for that function Position easurement FUnNcuUon range measurement units modifiers etc Use the blue AC voltage from 30 0 mV to 1000 V button to select any rotary switch alternate functions labelled with blue letters Rotary switch selections are 1587 and AC voltage with 800 Hz low pass filter 1587T only shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 2 DC voltage 1 mV to 1000 V DC mV 0 1 mV to 600 mV Temperature from 40 C to 537 C 1587 and 40 F to 998 F 1587T only Celsius is the default temperature measurement unit The temperature measurement you select is retained in memory when the Meter is turned off bav02f eps Figure 1 Rotary Switch Ohms from 0 1 Q to 50 MQ tt 1587 and Capacitance from 1 nF to 9999 uF 1587T only 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 2 Rotary Switch Selections cont ewneh Measurement Function Position Continuity test B
29. nging eeeeeseeseesesseserirsssirresrittetinnnetinnnirnnntitnntrnnnennneennnnt Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters Low Pass Filter Model 1587 and 15877 ceccescccesseeeeseeeseeeeeneeeeneeeeneeeeeeseneeeeeeeeaeens 1587 1577 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements AA Measuring AC and DC Voltage eeceeeceeeeceeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeseaeeeeeeseeeseaeersaees Measuring Temperature Model 1587 and 1587T Measuring Resistance 2 2 20i0i i in ERUN Measuring Capacitance Model 1587 and 1587T Testing for Continuity EE Testing Diodes Model 1587 and 15877 c eecccesceeeseeeseeeeeereteaeeeeeeeteaeeeneeetneeeeeeee Measuring AC or DO Current ieira a a i TSn INSUA M siiip ceeetecscnesteiedeesseeeagvetaiecsseeatsvsiencd sets ezstseeiess Measuring Frequency Model 1587 and 15877 ecccessceeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeseeeesaees Cleaning OG Testing the Batteries eccccceseeeeeeeeeceeeneeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeneseeaeeeeseneneseeseeneneaeeseseeseneeeeaeentas Testing Mu CET Replacing the Batteries and Fuse A Ee le EE General Specifications ecceecceeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeteaeeeeeeeseaeeeeaeeteaeeseeeescaeeseeeessaeeeeeeensas Electrical Specifications vsicn0 neh nein kina Aoi nee dEEge dd ee dE AC Voltage Measurement ceccceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeseeeeaeeseeeeeeeeeaeeees 1587 and 1587 T Accuracy connie n nae ege 1587 and 1587T Low Pass Filter Voltage
30. reading appears on the primary display until a new test is started or a different function or range is selected or gt 30 V is detected Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring Frequency Model 1587 and 1587T eee O The Meter measures the frequency of a voltage or current KEE o signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level each second To measure frequency G J H E Ta set up the Meter as shown in Figure 14 and follow the Brooov 1950 vn steps below va Goa C res 1 Connect the Meter to the signal source TF 1000 V h 2 cul Arion Turn the rotary switch to the V V or en position 3 In the n position press the blue button to select dc if needed 4 Press hel e button D 5 Press the blue button the LJ button or change the rotary switch position to end this function bav13f eps Figure 13 Testing Insulation 25 1587 1577 Users Manual AC DC Voltage Frequency AC DC Current Frequency ae e EE FLUKE 1587 wsuianion murmerer FLUKE 1587 INSULATION MULTIMETER bav12f eps Figure 14 Measuring Frequency 26 Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and
31. s 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 The Meter tracks the minimum maximum and average values for each display which are updated 4 times per second 13 1587 1577 Users Manual To use MIN MAX AVG recording e Make sure the Meter is in the desired measurement function and range Autoranging is disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode e Press M to activate MIN MAX AVG mode MME appears 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 displayed e To resume MIN MAX AVG recording press again turns off e To exit and erase stored readings press one second or turn the rotary switch Manual Ranging and Autoranging The Meter has both Manual Range and Autorange modes e Inthe Autorange mode the Meter selects the range with the best resolution e Inthe Manual Range mode you override Autorange and select the range yourself 14 When you turn the Meter on it defaults to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed To enter the Manual Range mode press b e Manual Range is displayed In the Manual Range mode press bas to increment the range After the high
32. tion resistance set up the Meter as shown in Figure 13 and follow the steps below 1 Insert test probes in the and input terminals 2 Turn the knob to insutation 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 3 Press bas to select the voltage 4 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 24 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 test points and release the button The circuit under test then discharges through the Meter The resistance
33. ulation Multimeters Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters composite sine waves that are typically generated by inverters and variable frequency motor drives A AWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury do not use the Low Pass Filter function to verify the presence of hazardous voltages Voltages greater than what is indicated may be present First make a voltage measurement without the filter to detect the possible presence of hazardous voltage Then select the filter function Note When using the Low Pass filter function the Meter goes to Manual mode Select ranges by pressing the base button Autoranging is not available with the Low Pass filter function bav16f eps Figure 5 Low Pass Filter 15 1587 1577 Users Manual Making 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 A AWarning To avoid electric shock injury or damage to the Meter disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance For better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of an ac voltage measure the ac voltage first Note the ac voltage rang
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