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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.
Introduction The 15B MAX/17B MAX Digital Multimeters (the Product) are 6000 count instruments. The Product is battery powered with a digital display. Unless otherwise identified, all illustrations show the 17B MAX. See the Users Manual for usage information and user-replaceable parts.
15B MAX/17B MAX Calibration Manual XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, and for safe operation and maintenance of the product, see Safety Information. General Maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
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Digital Multimeters Maintenance Static Awareness Semiconductors and integrated circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge during handling. This notice explains how to minimize damage to these components. Understand the problem. Learn the guidelines for proper handling. Use the proper procedures, packaging, and bench techniques. Follow these practices to minimize damage to static sensitive parts.
15B MAX/17B MAX Calibration Manual Replace Batteries and Fuses XW Warning To prevent false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ( ) appears. To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY replacement fuses with the specified amperage, voltage, and interrupt ratings.
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Table 1. Required Equipment Equipment Recommended Model Calibrator Fluke Calibration 5502A, 5502E, or 5522A Type K to dual banana adapter Fluke 80AK-A Before you do the performance test, make sure to warm up the calibrator. To test each function and operating ranges: 1.
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15B MAX/17B MAX Calibration Manual Table 2. Performance Specifications (cont.) Calibrator Output Lower Upper Step Function Limit Limit Frequency or Value Amplitude 0 Ω √ √ -0.3 Ω 350 Ω √ √ 348.0 352.0 Ω 3.5 kΩ √ √ 3.480 3.520...
Product. Table 3. Required Equipment for Adjustment Equipment Required Characteristics Recommended Model Calibrator Fluke 5522A Potentiometer (17B MAX) Adjust Manually Type K to dual banana (m) Fluke 80AK-A adapter To enter adjustment mode: 1.
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15B MAX/17B MAX Calibration Manual Figure 4. Remove Calibration Sticker 3. See Figure 5 to make the connections to power and the calibrator. Use a contact spring to connect a 3 V dc power supply. Connect the DUT signal input terminal to the calibrator.
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Digital Multimeters Adjustment Procedures 4. To put the DUT in adjustment mode, use a small probe to push the calibration button (CAL1). See Figure Figure 6. Adjustment CAL1 CAL1 HOLD1 5. Enter the adjustment values on the calibrator. 6. For each function, wait 4 seconds for the measurement to stabilize. Then push confirm and go to the next step.
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15B MAX/17B MAX Calibration Manual 8. When you complete adjustment, turn off the DUT. Table 5. All Function Adjustments Function Step Display Calibrator Output √ √ 3 V, 50 Hz High voltage mark ( ) flickers √ √ 3 V, 0 Hz...