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- Page 1 6500 Appliance Tester Users Manual PN 2141150 April 2005, Rev 2 12/06 © 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in EU All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 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 two 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 opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ........................1 Contacting Fluke ......................1 Unpacking the Tester .....................2 Safety Information ......................2 Operating Features ......................4 Front panel description ....................4 Understanding the Pushbuttons ................5 Understanding the Beeper Sounds................6 Understanding Displayed Symbols................6 Powering the Tester .......................7 Understanding the Power-up Screen.................7 Setting Up the Tester: Basic Functions ................7... - Page 4 6500 Users Manual Changing the Access Code..................9 Selecting Fast or Standard Test Mode..............10 Creating/Editing an Auto-Test Sequence ..............10 Setting Manual Test Limits..................12 Locking and Unlocking Manual Tests................ 13 Setting the Serial Port Communications Speed ............13 Installing - Formatting a Compact Flash Card (Quick Format) ........13 Testing Appliances ......................
- Page 5 Contents (continued) Clearing the Memory ....................31 Printing - Downloading Data...................32 Connecting the Printer or the PC................32 Printing test results ....................33 Printing Auto-tests .....................33 Downloading Test Results to a PC ................33 Transferring Results to Compact Flash Card.............33 Maintaining the Tester....................34 Cleaning ........................34 Calibration .........................34 Accessories .......................34 Specifications .........................35...
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Page 7: Introduction
Users Manual Introduction Contacting Fluke The Fluke model 6500 Appliance Tester (hereafter To contact Fluke for product information, operating referred to as ‘the tester’) is designed to carry out the assistance, service, or to get the location of the nearest... -
Page 8: Unpacking The Tester
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Unpacking the Tester Safety Information The tester comes with the items listed in Table 1. If the The tester must only be used by a suitably trained and tester is damaged or an item is missing, contact the place competent person. - Page 9 • Use only test leads and probes supplied with the • When carrying out Earth Bond tests, regularly zero tester, or indicated by Fluke as suitable for the tester. the Earth Bond test lead. • Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or •...
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Page 10: Operating Features
Earth bar to zero the Earth Bond test lead. shown and listed below. Socket to connect IEC lead for IEC Lead test . Serial RS-232 Port to connect the Fluke printer, Fluke barcode scanner, or a computer. BOND 25A/200mA Socket to connect test lead and crocodile clip for 6500 APPLIANCE TESTER Earth Bond test. -
Page 11: Understanding The Pushbuttons
Users Manual Operating Features Understanding the Pushbuttons Scroll up/down to highlight options in screen instructions ( The table below shows the pushbuttons to control Move left/right to change options in screen operation of the tester. instructions ( Button Function Select the setup menu. Select the Visual Inspection test. -
Page 12: Understanding The Beeper Sounds
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Understanding the Beeper Sounds Understanding Displayed Symbols The tester can make several types of beeper sounds. The following symbols can be displayed: Sound Meaning Caution! Risk of Electric Shock. Click A key is pressed. Caution! Risk of Danger. Refer to Manual. -
Page 13: Powering The Tester
Understanding the Power-up Screen To adjust the display contrast, do the following: On power up the display will perform a self-test. During this test it shows the Fluke model 6500 and the software Power the tester up OR version, for example V1.18. -
Page 14: Setting Date And Time
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Ø To zero the test lead, do the following: When finished the tester shows the bond zero symbol and the resistance value of the test lead, for example Open the setup menu. Ω. It will subtract this value from bond test 0.09... -
Page 15: Setting The Site/Customer Text
If you forget Please note that the site name is entered your access code contact Fluke product support. in the first line and the customer name in the second line (customer name for To change the access code, do the following: reference only). -
Page 16: Selecting Fast Or Standard Test Mode
Fluke 6500 Users Manual To create or edit auto-tests, proceed as follows: Selecting Fast or Standard Test Mode In the standard test mode the tester provides help Open the set-up menu. information during the tests. In the fast mode this information is bypassed where possible to save test time. - Page 17 Users Manual Setting Up the Tester: Advanced Functions Continue as follows: When finished entering the test parameters exit the set up screen. Enter the test number, for example 123. 1 2 3 To review/edit the test parameters, or Accept the number. To save the test parameters.
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Page 18: Setting Manual Test Limits
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Table 2. Test parameters Notes: The repeat test parameters R0, R1, R2, and R3 Test Parameter define how many times a test will be repeated. Visual check (Skipped) - SELECTED When you select for example R1, the test will be Bond repeated once (two tests). -
Page 19: Locking And Unlocking Manual Tests
Setting Up the Tester: Advanced Functions The Fluke 6500, SP1000 printer, SPScan15 barcode Locking and Unlocking Manual Tests scanner and Fluke PowerPAT PLUS software are set as To unlock/lock manual tests you need your access code default to communicate at a COMMS RATE of 9600 (factory default 9999). - Page 20 Fluke 6500 Users Manual It is important that you follow the instructions on this document to verify the compatibility of your compact flash card together with the 6500 and that your PC can read the compact flash card file before you carry out testing.
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Page 21: Testing Appliances
Users Manual Testing Appliances undertaken or if testing is carried out in an Testing Appliances incorrect sequence. For the vast majority of testing you can use the auto-test • It is important that you fully understand the mode. This is advantageous because you can just follow various tests required and how they should be the on screen instructions. -
Page 22: Test Modes: Single - Continuous Test
Fluke 6500 Users Manual The tester connects the test supply, makes the first test Test Modes: Single - Continuous Test and displays the first result. Then the tester continues You can run manual tests in a single test mode or in a measuring and displaying results without disconnecting continuous test mode. -
Page 23: Using The Auto-Test Mode
Users Manual Testing Appliances Performing Auto-Tests Using the Auto-Test Mode You can run an auto-test in the standard mode or in the The tester provides a number of factory programmed fast mode. See ‘Test Modes: Standard or Fast’ on page auto-tests, see Table 3 (Class I appliances) and Table 4 16 and ‘Selecting Fast or Standard Test Mode’... - Page 24 Fluke 6500 Users Manual Table 3. Factory Programmed Auto-Tests for Class I Appliances Tests Visual Inspection Earth Bond 25A (Ω) 0.10 0.10 0.10 Earth Bond 200mA 0.10 0.10 0.10 Insulation (MΩ) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Touch Current (mA)
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Page 25: Using The Manual Test Mode
Users Manual Testing Appliances Performing Manual Tests Using the Manual Test Mode You can run manual tests in the standard mode or in the To lock/unlock manual tests see page 13 . fast mode. See ‘Test Modes: Standard or Fast’ on page Warning 16 and ‘Selecting Fast or Standard Test Mode’... -
Page 26: Description Of The Tests
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Bond Test 25A/200 mA (R Description of the Tests The test checks the resistance between the earth pin of Visual Inspection Test the appliance cable plug and the exposed metalwork on Visually inspect the appliance before you start electrical the appliance. - Page 27 Users Manual Description of the Tests Insulation Test (RISO) Warning • The test voltage is 500V dc. Do not touch the appliance during the insulation test! If the test fails any metal parts of the appliance could become live! Figure 4. Bond Test Connections •...
- Page 28 Fluke 6500 Users Manual Note: The insulation test may be not suitable for some types of appliances. For these appliances an alternative test may be conducted such as a touch current, leakage current, or substitute leakage current test. It is essential to refer to standards and/or reference material for the safe applicability of these alternative tests.
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Page 29: Substitute Leakage Current Test (I )
Users Manual Description of the Tests Substitute Leakage Current Test (I The test measures the leakage current between • the earth pin of the appliance cable plug (Class I) • the test probe attached to the appliance under test (Class II) and the Live and Neutral pins of the appliance (pins are Figure 7. -
Page 30: Touch Current Test (Itc )
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Connect the appliance and the test probe as indicated on Touch Current Test (I the display (see fig. 9) and apply the test probe to: • any exposed conductive part on Class II appliances • any exposed conductive parts that are not connected Warning to earth on Class I appliances. -
Page 31: Load/ Leakage Current (I ) Test
Users Manual Description of the Tests Fuse/L-N Pre-test Load/ Leakage Current (I ) Test The pre-test verifies the fuse and lead continuity by Warning applying a low voltage signal across the appliance phase and neutral pins. NEVER carry out this test unless you have first carried out a thorough visual inspection, If the pre-test fails the display will show a self-explanatory followed by a test of the earthing (Class I... - Page 32 Fluke 6500 Users Manual Connect the appliance as indicated on the display (see Live tests have to be confirmed by pressing the key. also figure 10) . You will be prompted to do so after pressing Fuse/L-N Pre-test The pre-test verifies the fuse and lead continuity by applying a low voltage signal across the appliance phase and neutral pins.
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Page 33: Iec Lead Test
Users Manual Description of the Tests The display can show the following specific information: IEC Lead Test The IEC lead test tests the IEC lead for: Protective earth conductor Ω 0.13 resistance. • Earth bond resistance and insulation. Insulation resistance. •... -
Page 34: Pelv Test
Fluke 6500 Users Manual The display can show the following specific information: PELV Test The PELV (Protective Extra Low Voltage) test measures PELV FAIL result, the PELV 30.0 V the voltage on the PROBE PELV input when the idle threshold (25V) is exceeded. -
Page 35: Using The Memory
The data can be inserted via the memory. Refer to page 33 for information on how to keyboard or the Fluke barcode scanner. download the memory contents to compact flash card. ← Mandatory field... -
Page 36: Viewing Test Result Records
To see the idle screen press the STOP key. Note: Highlight VIEW RESULT records. You can use the 4-digit Fluke coding system for the description, location, and notes field. This Enter the view function and follow the screen speeds up data entry. Please refer to the Fluke instructions. -
Page 37: Deleting Test Result Records
Users Manual Using the Memory Deleting Test Result Records Clearing the Memory You can select the result records you want to delete by To free ENTIRE memory you must use menu function record number, by date, by site, and by keyword search. MEM - <CLEAR the store>. -
Page 38: Printing - Downloading Data
2 Connect the PC to the RS232 port using the cable Only results or auto-tests that have been stored can be that is supplied with the Fluke Power PAT Plus printed or downloaded. software. Refer to this software for more specific information. -
Page 39: Printing Test Results
Start printing. Open the Transfer menu and follow the screen instructions. The download format to be selected depends on the software you use to process the results, for example print format, Fluke Power PAT Plus format or CSV format (for Excel). -
Page 40: Maintaining The Tester
Dirt or moisture on the earth bond test lead plug can Users Manual (this manual) result in a contact resistance that affects the readings. Can be downloaded from your regional Fluke website, Therefore periodically zero the earth bond test (see page start at www.fluke.com . -
Page 41: Specifications
Users Manual Specifications Operating Altitude........0 up to 2000 m Specifications Sealing ..... IP-40 (enclosure), IP-20 (connectors) General Specifications EMC ......complies with EN61326-1, criteria B Size ....200 mm (L) x 275 mm (W) x 100 mm (H) EMI Immunity ............3 V/m Weight ............... -
Page 42: Test Specifications
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Earth Bond Test Test Specifications Operational Error Measurement Range ..0.2 to 1.99 Ω The accuracy specification for the display range is defined as ± (%reading + digit counts) at 23 °C ± 5 °C, Operational Error ............10.0% ≤... -
Page 43: Substitute Leakage Current Test
Users Manual Specifications Resolution ........0.01 MΩ (0 to 9.99 MΩ) Operational error ............6.0% 0.1 MΩ (10 to 99.9 MΩ) Accuracy ..........± (4% + 2 counts) 1 MΩ (100 to 299 MΩ) Display Range ..........0 to 1.99 mA ac Test Voltage ..... 500 V dc –0 % +25 % at 500 kΩ load Resolution ............. -
Page 44: Load/Leakage Test: Leakage Current
Fluke 6500 Users Manual Resolution ..........1 VA (0 to 999 VA) IEC Lead Test 0.1 kVA (1.0 kVA to 3.2 kVA) Earth bond limit ............1.0 Ω The appliance under test is energized at mains potential. Test current............10 A AC Insulation resistance limit.........2.0 MΩ...