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Limited Warranty & 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.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction......................1 Contacting Fluke....................2 Precautions and Safety Information..............2 International Symbols..................2 Specifications..................... 4 Required Equipment ..................6 Performance Test ....................7 Display Test....................7 Backlight Test....................8 Battery Test ....................8 Discharge Circuit Test ................... 8 Volts and Ohms Measurement Accuracy Verification........
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List of Tables Table Title Page International Symbols .................... 2 Required Equipment....................6 Display Icons......................7 Volts and Ohms Test ....................8 Lo Ohms Test ......................9 Meg Ohm Test......................10 Meg Ohm Voltage Source Test ................11...
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List of Figures Figure Title Page Display ........................7 Replacing the Batteries................... 13 Replacing the Fuse ....................14...
The 1520 MegOhmMeter contains parts that can be damaged by static discharge. Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive devices. The information in this manual deals with the Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter, (hereafter referred to as “the Meter”). Information provided includes: Precautions and safety information Specifications...
1520 Calibration Manual Contacting Fluke To order accessories, receive assistance, or locate the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-678-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500 Address correspondence to: Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.
Do not use the Meter if the battery indicator (G ) shows a battery empty condition. Use only Fluke recommended batteries and fuse. Do not use the Meter with any parts or cover removed. Do not use the Meter around explosive gas, vapor or dust.
1520 Calibration Manual Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature -10 C to +50 C Storage Temperature -40 C to +70 C Temperature Coefficient 0.10 x (specified accuracy)/ C (< 18 C or > 28 C) Relative Humidity: Non condensing (< 10 C) 90 % RH (10 C to 30 C) 75 % RH (30 C to 40 C) 45 % RH (40 C to 50 C)(Without Condensation)
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MegOhmMeter Specifications Insulation Resistance Display Ranges 4.000 M , 40.00 M , 400.0 M , 4000 M Measurement Range (per EN61557-2) 0.250 M to 4000 M Resolution 0.001 M to 10 M Accuracy 2 % + 2 counts 0.250 M to 100.0 M 10 % + 2 counts + 1 %/1000 M 100.0 M to 4000 M Analog Bar Graph...
MegOhmMeter Performance Test Performance Test WWarning While performing the following procedures, there are potentially dangerous voltages at the Meter output terminals when the Meter is in the M function. The following performance tests will ensure that the meter is in proper operating condition and meets the published accuracy specifications.
1520 Calibration Manual Backlight Test Push the backlight button and note that the all three backlight LEDs come on. Each LED can be seen on the left side of the display as an intensified area. Battery Test Turn the Rotary Switch to the Battery Check position and note that the batteries have 90% or better charge.
MegOhmMeter Performance Test LO Ohms Measurement Accuracy Verification Caution During the following tests, the 9100 source output must be applied to the UUT prior to pushing the UUT TEST button. Failure to do this WILL damage the 9100. Do not attempt to use the 5500A or other standard calibrator for the following test.
1520 Calibration Manual WWarning Pushing the TEST button produces a potentially dangerous voltage, at the Meter output terminals, when the Meter is in the M function. 1. Turn the Meter Rotary Switch to the M function and set the Meter range as listed in Table 6.
MegOhmMeter Performance Test Meg Ohm Voltage Source Accuracy Verification To verify M Voltage Source Accuracy complete the following procedure: WWarning Pushing the TEST button produces a potentially dangerous voltage, at the Meter output terminals, when the Meter is in the M function.
This Meter contains alkaline batteries. Do not dispose of these batteries with other solid waste. Used batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Contact your authorized Fluke Service center for recycling information. The Meter uses four alkaline C cell batteries (supplied). To replace the batteries, do the following (see Figure 2): 1.
Meter for fuse replacement. To prevent personal injury or damage to the Meter, install ONLY the Fluke specified fuse identified in the “Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories” section. Before replacing the fuse, test it as described in the next section.
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1520 Calibration Manual Replacing the Fuse W Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury or damage to the Meter, use ONLY the specified fuse, and in accordance with the following procedure. If the previous fuse test indicates that the fuse is defective (resistance > 40 ), replace the fuse as follows: 1.