LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
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51–54 Series II Introduction The Fluke Models 51, 52, 53, and 54 Thermometers (“the thermometer”) are microprocessor-based, digital thermometers. This guide provides an overview of the thermometers. Detailed Users Manuals are available on the accompanying CD-ROM. Each thermometer comes with a 3-year warranty, which is described in the Users Manual.
51-54 Series II Product Overview Contacting Fluke To order accessories, a printout of the Users Manual, 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...
51–54 Series II Safety Information Safety Information Warning A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged.
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51-54 Series II Product Overview Warning (cont.) • Models 52 and 54: Measurement errors may occur if voltages on the measurement surfaces result in potentials greater than 1 V between the two thermocouples. When potential differences are anticipated between the thermocouples, use electrically insulated thermocouples.
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51–54 Series II Components Components aat10f.eps Thermocouple T1 input Buttons Models 52 and 54: Battery door Thermocouple T2 input Holster Batteries Display...
51-54 Series II Product Overview Display Elements aat11f.eps Measurement includes an Low battery. offset. Displayed readings are Primary Display. frozen. Shift function is in progress. Temperature units. Readings are being logged.* Secondary Display. Setup is in progress. Thermocouple type. Logged readings are Time Display.
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51–54 Series II Buttons Buttons Turn the thermometer on or off. = stop displaying the minimum, maximum, and average readings. (Shift function) = delete logged readings from memory. = toggle the IR port on and off. Turn the backlight on and off. Step through the maximum, minimum, and average readings.
51-54 Series II Product Overview Changing Setup Options Press to start or exit Setup. Press to scroll to the setup option you want to change. Press to indicate that you want to change this setting. Press until the setting you want to use appears on the display.
51–54 Series II Specifications Specifications General Weight 280 g (10 oz) 2.8 cm × 7.8 cm × 16.2 cm Dimensions (1.1 in × 3 in × 6.4 in) (without holster) Battery 3 AA batteries Certification CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 1992 Safety EN 61010 Amendments 1, 2 OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY I,...
51-54 Series II Product Overview Electrical J-type: −210 C to +1200 F to + 2192 Measurement C (−346 K-type: −200 C to +1372 F to +2501 Range C (−328 T-type: −250 C to +400 F to +752 C (−418 E-type: −150...