Battery Life; Using The Holster And Flex-Stand; Maintenance; General Maintenance - Fluke ProcessMeter 787 User Manual

787
Users Manual

Battery Life

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Warning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury,
replace the battery as soon as the battery
indicator (B) appears.
Table 12 shows typical alkaline battery life. To preserve
battery life:
Use current simulation instead of sourcing when
possible.
Avoid using the backlight.
Do not disable the automatic power-off feature.
Turn the meter off when you are not using it.
Table 12. Typical Alkaline Battery Life
Meter Operation
Measuring any parameter or simulating
current
Sourcing 12 mA into 500
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Using the Holster and Flex-Stand

The meter is supplied with a snap-on holster that absorbs
shocks and protects the meter from rough handling. You
can turn the meter over in the holster to protect the face of
the meter from scratches when carrying the meter.
The holster is equipped with a Flex-Stand bail. Some uses
of the holster with Flex-Stand are shown in Figure 9.

Maintenance

This section provides some basic maintenance
procedures. Repair, calibration, servicing not covered in
this manual must be performed by qualified personnel. For
maintenance procedures not described in this manual,
contact a Fluke Service Center.

General Maintenance

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and
Hours
detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents.
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Calibration

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Calibrate your meter once a year to ensure that it
performs according to its specifications. Contact a Fluke
Service Center for instructions.