Insulation Multimeters Users Manual
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1. 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 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 wan 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 Good Diode Good Diode FLOKE 1587 msuanon MULTIMETER Wun Bad Diode y A e Bad Diode ol L 0006 YoY sm Constant Bee Geer H Shorted d Single Beep 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 injury2. 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 The 1587 is equipped with an ac low pass filter When measuring ac voltage or ac frequency NI 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 Insulation 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
3. 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 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 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 14 and follow the step
4. Making Basic Measurements AA Measuring AC and DC Voltage ceeceeeceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeseeeeeeeseeeseaeersaees Measuring Temperature Model 1587 Measuring Resistance c 2 0iiiieaks EIERE Eege Measuring Capacitance Model 1587 Testing for Continuity sii sna a dain n rinek aidan ohne Testing Diodes Model 1587 Measuring AC or DO Current icooccconoccconoconancnancnnonononncn aiei a Testing dl EE LTE Measuring Frequency Model 1587 A reas oiea rani aeS EA aaa aae EEEE Testing the A Testing the EE Replacing the Batteries and Fuse A A O General Specifications oooocionicinnininninnnnnnnccnncccnncnnnrnr nn carr rn nrnnnncnrnrrr rr rnnncnancn AC Voltage Measurement AA 1587 ACCULACY beet geb aia id 1587 Lowpass Filter Voltage AA 1577 ACCULACY TT DC Voltage Measurement conan cn non corn cn rn cnn rra nr DC Millivolts Measurement ooooocccioccconcccnonccnnacononcnonncononcnnnn cc ronca narrar ran DC and AC Current Measurement occcnccccoccconcccnoncnoncnonnnn cano ccnn nn nnn nc ran nnran cnn rca AE nent Diode Test 1587 Onhy ron cnn acc carr Continulity NET Frequency Measurement 1587 On Frequency Counter Sensitivity ooooonconicinncnnnnccnnncnncccnnnnnnnrncnnrnnn nc nr arca il Contents continued Capacitance 1587 Only viii din Temperature Measurement 1587 Only Insulation Specifications ooonnncinicinnoninccnnocanncccnncrcnnnrncnnnnn nn cnn cnn rana Model 1587 soera ianen o
5. Meter with a 6000 count and a 3 digit display Although this manual describes the operation of both Models 1587 and 1577 all illustrations and examples assume use of Model 1587 These meters meet CAT lll 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 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 1 888 993 5853 in USA 1 800 363 5853 in Canada 31 402 678 200 in Europe 81 3 3434 0181 in Japan 65 738 5655 in Singapore 1 425 446 5500 from anywhere in the world Visit Fluke s web site at www fluke com Register your Meter at register fluke com 1587 1577 Users Manual 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 condi
6. 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 Insulation Multimeters Understanding the Display HOLD Indicates display hold is ablive Unsafe voltage warning Indicates 30 oy V or greater ac or dc depending on Indicates minimum maximum or the rotary switch position is detected Bescher average reading has been selected on the input Also appears when the 1587 only using the Mma button display shows BL in the Y Y or mv ER H switch positions and when bdtt nu ee appears on the display The 4 also gt Diode test function is selected appears when insulation test is active 1587 only or in Hz of o nF uF C F Measurement units Smoothing enabled Smoothing AC DC Hz KHZ Q KO MQ GQ dampens display fluctuations of rapidly da G changing inputs by digital filtering Smoothing is available for insulation testing on Model 1587 only For more DC eee on smoothing see Power Up options mg Secondary display Indicates the low pass filter function 1587 only for ac volts is selected 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 4 Display Indicators cont Table 5 Error Messages res Lem Auto Range Display range in use Appears on the primary display and ManualRange indicates that the battery is too low for 610000mV reliable operation The Meter will not operate at all until the battery is replaced T
7. 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 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 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 16 Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring AC and DC Voltage Vo
8. 7 Accuracy 1577 Burden Voltage a of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits Typical 2 400 mA 1 5 2 2 2 2 mVIMA 5 Hz to 1000 Hz BEER BCEE O O 400 mA DEEN SES SE BEE DEE 1 kHz bandwidth WE ET 600 mA for 2 minutes maximum Overload Protection c eee eee eeeeeneeeees 440 mA 1000 V FAST fuse AC COmver rion ccccccceeeeeeeeeeneeeteeaeeeteeeeeeeeaees 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 full scale 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 32 Insulation Multimeters Specifications Ohms Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 Accuracy 1577 of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 600 09 6 000 kQ 001 KQ 60 00 kO 0 01 KQ 0 9 2 1 2 2 600 0 kQ 0 1 KQ 6 000 MQ 001 MQ 50 0 MQ 01 MQ 1 5 3 2 0 3 1 Accuracies apply from 0 to 100 of range Overload Protection 0 cece e eee eeeeeee 1000 V rms or dc Open Circuit Test Voltage 0 00aeeeeneeeee eee lt 8 0 Vdc Short Circuit Current eee eeeeeeeeeeeeees lt 1 1mA Diode Test 1587 Only Diode Test Indieatton eneee Display voltage drop 0 6 V at 1 0 mA nominal test current Accuracy 2 3 Continuity
9. A or IEC LR6 Battery Life eeeecceecceeeceeseeeteeeeeeeeneeeseeaeeeteaaeee 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 id 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 TTE n E 550 g 1 2 Ib EE IP40 29 1587 1577 Users Manual A O ENEE Operating 2000 m CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V 3000 m CAT II 1000 V CAT III 600 V Storage 12 000 m Over Range Capability 110 of range except for capacitance which is 1 Compliance to EN 61557 eeeceeeeseeeeeeeneeeee 1EC61557 1 IEC61557 2 AC Voltage Measurement 1587 Accuracy of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits DEE DEES DEES TATE TATEN 1587 Lowpass Filter Voltage m7 A 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 400 Hz 9 of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits BOOT TIE TAZE 6 000 V 0 001 V 1 3 2 3 I H I ji 60 00 V 0 01 V 1 3 2 3 600 0 V 1 3 2 3 1000 V 2 3 2 3 30 Insulation Multimeters Specifications 1577 Accuracy Range Resolution ay Hie ten g of Rdg Digits 600 0 mV E 6 000 V 0 001 V 2 3 60 00 V 0 01 V 2 3 500 0 Y BEER 1000 V 2 3 AC Conve r Sion coocccccnccccconnnccnonncnnnnnncnnnanccnnanannnnanes Inputs are ac coupled and calibrated to the r
10. FLUKE 1587 1577 Insulation Multimeters PN 2401027 April 2005 2005 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA 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 applicable international price Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for
11. O 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 INTOdUCHON sou od eat Contacting Fluke eeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeescaeeseaeescaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseeeseeeseaes Safety Informativo A PCCESSONES TT Unsafe Voltage cinc dada Test Lead RTE Battery Saver Sleep Mode Rotary Switch Posittons cnn nr nn crac e e siii a a Understanding the Display coso iran elle du el EE Power Up ie EE AUTOFIOID MOJO 05m a MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode AAA Manual Ranging and Autoranging ono nnnon nr rra nrn nr rre nr Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters Low Pass Filter Model 187 1587 1577 Users Manual
12. Test Continuity Indication c ccceceeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 Q and off above 100 Q Maximum Reading 1000 Q Open Circuit Voltage oooococonncccconoccccnnoccncnnacccnnnns lt 8 0V Short Circuit Current 1 0 mA typical Overload Protechon eee eeeneeeeeeeees 1000 V rms Response Time coooccccnnnccccnoncccnnnnnccnnannncnannnnn nana gt 1m sec 33 1587 1577 Users Manual Frequency Measurement 1587 Only a Accuracy of Rdg Digits 99 99 Hz 0 01 Hz 0 1 1 999 9 Hz SEH 9 999 kHz 0 001 kHz 0 1 1 99 99kHz 0 01 kHz 0 1 1 Frequency Counter Sensitivity V ac Sensitivity RMS Sinewave Input Range DC Trigger Levels to 20 kHz 5 Hz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 100 kHz 600 0 mV ac 700 0 mV 150 0 mV CC FOOD mV and 25V 60 0 V 10 0 V 36 0 V 1 2 V and 4 0 V 600 0 V 100 0 V O 12 0 V and 40 0 V 1000 0 V 300 0 V a l OE 12 0 V and 40 0 V 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 34 Insulation Multimeters Specifications Capacitance 1587 Only Accuracy 7000 nF 10 00 uF 0 01 uF 1 2 2 5999 uF DEEN Temperature Measurement 1587 Only A Accuracy EES E 1 10 counts 40 F to 998 F 1 18 counts 1 Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient tempera
13. an anaa A Eaa e Aaea OSEE dp aaa Eaa EEEa eadi Model TT Tucan aeaa aa eia Dees deg e iii 1587 1577 Users Manual List of Tables Table 1 e ul TEE 2 Rotary Switch Selections eececceeeeeceneeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeetneeeseaeeenaees 3 LS e EE 4 Display IndiCatorS iia a e aaaea ani E e Eea a a aeaa ATOR 5 Error Meeeogeg 057 uEIEesrEEEeE ARENS EENEG SEENEEER EENS 6 Input Terminal Descriptions 7 Power Up Options oooconocccncccconcconaccnoncnonnnonnncn non cnn nn nan c nn 1587 1577 Users Manual vi List of Figures Figure Title 1 Rotary Witch iii Ed pales IML AOA ieee 2 BUON ita cet 3 Display le Tee 4 Input Terminal EE 5 Low Pass Filter iii ib rada 6 Measuring AC and DC Voltage oococonccccocccioncccnnccnonnnnnnccnoncn nan cc non c cnn cnn rra 7 Measuring Temperature ooocccnonccnnnoncncnnnoncnnnanoncnnnon cnn rnnnn rr rre enn rre 8 Measuring Resistance NE 9 MECA tt tntt tnst E AEAN EASE EASEEAEEENE ENEE Atenan EnEEne nanena 10 Testing for ell 11 inte M ll viciosa nada a eennan nets 12 Measuring AG or DC Current socionomer e ib VC Ze ue RIVE Le TEE 14 Measuring Frequency ccceseccceceseeeeeeeeeceeeneneeeeeseeee nenes 15 Testing the EE 16 Replacing the Fuse and Battery AAA vii 1587 1577 Users Manual viii Introduction The Fluke Model 1587 and Model 1577 are battery powered true RMS insulation multimeters hereafter the
14. e 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 authorities 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 4 Earth Ground WARNING risk of electric shock Double Insulated Battery Low battery when shown on display Important information see manual 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 done to conserve battery power The Meter comes o
15. frequency measurements O Input terminal for voltage continuity resistance diode capacitance voltage frequency and temperature Model 1587 only measurements 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 CNI Y switch position turns on all LCD segments Y 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 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 re
16. he also appears when bdtt is on the primary display 2500V 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 Appears on the secondary display and Insulation test indicator Appears when ingic tes A e ante perform an insulation test The 1000V insulation test voltage is present Pare 9 p button is disabled until the battery is replaced This message disappears when the rotary switch is turned to any other function Indicates an out of range value DL also 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 Za position 10 Insulation Multimeters Input Terminals Table 5 Error Messages cont Input Terminals Message Description Input terminals are shown in Figure 4 and described in dr Meter cannot discharge a capacitor EPPr Invalid EEProm data Have the Meter Err serviced Table 6 GT A 600V CAT W A gt K0V 1000V CAT II CAL Invalid calibration data Calibrate the Meter Err a o soma Le 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
17. 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 WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T
18. leased 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 d 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 t 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 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 The Meter tracks the minimum maximum and average values for each display which are u
19. lts AC Volts DC Millivolts DC fo AS gt gt lt gt GA AAA bavO5f eps Figure 6 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 17 1587 1577 Users Manual Measuring Temperature Model 1587 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 FLUKE 1587 ann MULTIMETER 80BK1 Type K Thermocouple Probe bav09f eps Figure 7 Measuring Temperature Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements Measuring Resistance Measuring Capacitance Model 1587 ATAR SS FLUKE 1587 wsuanow mucruerer cout a ange HINMAX
20. ms 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 full scale 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 Input Impedance ceccccecesceeeeeceeeeeseeeteeneeetes 10 MQ nominal lt 100 pF ac coupled Common Mode Rejection Ratio 1 KQ unbalanced gt 60 dB at dc 50 or 60 Hz Overload ProtecHon a 1000 V rms or dc 10 V Hz Max DC Voltage Measurement CSR Resolution Accuracy 1587 Accuracy 1577 g of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 6 000 V dc 0 001 V 0 09 2 0 2 2 60 00 V de 0 01 V 0 09 2 0 2 2 600 0 V de 0 09 2 0 2 2 1000 V de 0 09 2 0 2 2 1 Accuracies apply to 100 of range 31 1587 1577 Users Manual Input Impedance cocccconccccccncccconocccnononcncnanccnnnncnnno 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 ieee eee eee eeeeeee 1000 V rms or de DC Millivolts Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 Accuracy 1577 g of Rdg Digits of Rdg Digits 600 0 mV de 0 1 1 0 2 1 DC and AC Current Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 158
21. 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 FLOKE 1587 msu Insulation Multimeters Making Basic Measurements 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 insulation resistance set up the Meter as shown in Figure 13 and follow the steps below 1 Insert test probes in the an input terminals 2 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 3 Press luce to select the voltage 4
22. osition Continuity test Beeper turns on at lt 25 Q and turns off at gt 100 Q Diode test There is no ranging in this 1587 eg function Displays UL above 6 600 V 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 INSULATION 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 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 Horo minmax Hz rance a O GED O Figure 2 Buttons bav03f eps Insulation Multimeters Buttons Table 3 Buttons Button Description Button Description Activate frequency measurement Press to freeze the displayed value Press 1587 only again to release the display Changes Ranging mode from Auto default When a reading changes the display to Manual Ranging mode Press and hold to updates and the Meter beeps return to Auto Ranging mode In MIN MAX AVG or Hz mode this button Turns the backlight on and off The backlight operates a display hold goes off afte
23. pdated 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 Toresume 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 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
24. r 10 minutes the Meter or on the remote probe The test the Meter to source output a high voltage lock acts to hold down the button until your and measure insulation resistance E lo gain to rele se the The blue button Functions as a shift key wa Press to access blue functions on the rotary Press to start retaining maximum minimum switch and average values Press successively to display maximum minimum and average values Press and hold to cancel MIN MAX AVG In Insulation Test mode this schedules a Initiates an insulation test when the rotary test lock the next time you press on switch is on the insuLation position Causes 1587 only 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 9888 Auto RangeManual Range 610000mV P teg GO MAXMINAVG uE MkGO em BBB Figure 3 Display Indicators bav01f eps Table 4 Display Indicators es eones 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 the next time you press on the Meter
25. s below 1 Connect the Meter to the signal source 2 Turn the rotary switch to the Y V or A position 3 In the n position press the blue button to select de if needed 4 Press the C 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 ege HA FLUKE 1587 msu 60004 O gt r bav12f eps Figure 14 Measuring Frequency 26 Cleaning 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 Testing the Batteries To test the batteries press and turn to the rotary switch to the insuLation 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 swi
26. se and Battery Insulation Multimeters Specifications Specifications General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal 1000 V ac rms or dc Storage Temperature oooooccccnocccconoccnconoccnnnncccnnnnns 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Operating Temperature ooococcoccconocccccocccccnanccnnnnns 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Temperature Coefficient 0 05 x specified accuracy per C for temperatures lt 18 C or gt 28 C lt 64 F or gt 82 F Relative Humidity oooconccccinocccinnoccconancnconancnnonanon 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 Klee le Random 2 g 5 500 Hz per MIL PRF 28800F Class 2 instrument Sl A aero aiina a aatia SEATA AN a 1 meter drop per IEC 61010 1 2 Edition 1 meter drop test six sides oak floor Electromagnetic Compatibility In an RF field of 3 V M accuracy specified accuracy except in temperature specified accuracy 5 C 9 F EN 61326 1 1997 A N 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 Certtfications eener erreen rrenen CSA per standard CSA CAN C22 2 No 61010 1 04 TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1 1002 Batteries e eege Siet ed dee ainda Four AA batteries NEDA 15
27. tch 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 FLUKE 1587 aam MULTIMETER Insulation Multimeters Cleaning 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 EM appears e Use ONLY fuses with the amperage interrupt voltage and speed ratings specified 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 Fu
28. tions 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 AWarning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury follow these guidelines Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired 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 Always use the proper terminal switch position and range for measurements before connecting Meter to circuit under test Verify the Meter s operation by measuring a known voltage Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the Meter between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac rms 42 V ac peak or 60 V dc These voltages pose a shock hazard Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator EM appears Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor When using the test leads keep your fingers behind the finger guards Insulation Multimeters Safety Information e Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery door Never operate the Meter with the cover removed or th
29. to 60 0 MO 1MQ 60 to 600 MQ 1 mA 500 kQ 1mA GI MO Test Current 1 mA 500 kQ 1mA GI MO 1 5 5 counts 1 5 5 counts 10 3 counts Resistance Accuracy of Rdg Digits 2 0 5 counts 2 0 5 counts
30. ture of the instrument Insulation Specifications Measurement Range 0 1 MQ to 2 GQ model 1587 0 1 MO to 600 MQ model 1577 Test Voltages ceeecceseeeecesereereeireeeeenteneeeaneaee 50 100 250 500 1000 V model 1587 500 and 1000 V model 1577 Test Voltage Accuracy c cccoocccccccociconcanonccnnncnananinos 20 0 Short Circuit Test Current oocccnccinccnnccccocncanncnnno 1 mA nominal Auto Dischage A Discharge time lt 0 5 second for C 1 uF or less Live Circuit Detection 0 ec ceeeeeeeteeeeeeees Inhibit test if terminal voltage gt 30 V prior to initialization of test Maximum Capacitive Load oocoonccccinocccccncccccnnncas Operable with up to 1 uF load 35 1587 1577 Users Manual Model 1587 Output Voltage 50 V 0 to 20 100 V 0 to 20 250 V 0 to 20 500 V 0 to 20 1000 V 0 to 20 Model 1577 Output Voltage 500 V 0 to 20 1000 V 0 to 20 36 Display Range 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 6 0 to 50 0 MQ 0 01 to 6 00 MQ 6 0 to 60 0 MQ 60 to 100 MQ 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 60 to 250 MQ 0 1 to 60 0 MO 60 to 500 MQ 0 1 to 60 0 MQ 60 to 600 MQ 0 6 to 2 0 GO Display Range 0 1 to 60 0 MO Resolution 0 01 MQ 0 1 MQ Resolution 0 1 MQ Test Current 1 mA 50 kQ 1 mA 100 kQ 1 mA 250 kQ Resistance Accuracy of Rdg Digits 3 5 counts 3 5 counts 1 5 5 counts 60 to 500 MQ 0 1
31. ut of Sleep mode when a key is pressed or when the rotary switched is turned to the OFF position and then back on 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 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 in Figure 1 and described in Table 2 bav02f eps Figure 1 Rotary Switch Insulation Multimeters Rotary Switch Positions Table 2 Rotary Switch Selections Position AC voltage from 30 0 mV to 1000 V AC voltage with 800 Hz low pass filter 1587 e DC voltage 1 mV to 1000 V DC mV 0 1 mV to 600 mV Temperature from 40 C to 537 C 1587 only 40 F to 998 F Celsius is the default temperature measurement unit The temperature measurement you select is retained in memory when the Meter is turned off Ohms from 0 1 Q to 50 MQ Je Capacitance from 1 nF to 9999 uF 1587 only 1587 1577 Users Manual Table 2 Rotary Switch Selections cont Measurement Function P
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