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1587 FC/1587/1577
Insulation Multimeter
Users Manual
April 2005 Rev.3, 9/15
© 2005-2015 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 1587 FC/1587/1577 Insulation Multimeter Users Manual April 2005 Rev.3, 9/15 © 2005-2015 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 three years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ........................1 Contacting Fluke ......................2 Safety Information ......................2 Unpack List ........................5 Accessories ........................5 Hazardous Voltage ......................6 Test Lead Alert ......................6 Battery Saver (Sleep Mode) ..................6 Rotary Switch Positions ....................7 Buttons ..........................
  • Page 4 Diodes (all 1587 models) ..................23 AC or DC Current ...................... 24 Insulation ........................26 Frequency (all 1587 Models) ..................28 Fluke Connect™ Wireless System ................30 How to Clean ......................... 31 Battery Test ........................31 Fuse Test ........................31 Battery and Fuse Replacement ..................
  • Page 5 List of Tables Table Title Page Symbols ..........................4 Unpack List ........................... 5 Accessories .......................... 5 Rotary Switch Selections ...................... 7 Buttons ..........................9 Display Indicators ......................... 11 Error Messages ........................14 Input Terminal Descriptions ....................14 Power-Up Options ........................ 15 Fuse and Battery Replacement ....................
  • Page 6 1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual...
  • Page 7 Measuring Resistance ......................21 Measuring Capacitance ......................21 Testing for Continuity ......................22 Testing Diodes ........................23 Measuring AC or DC Current ....................25 Testing Insulation ........................27 Measuring Frequency ......................29 Fluke Connect™ ........................30 Testing the Fuse ........................31...
  • Page 8 1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The 1587 FC supports the Fluke Connect™ Wireless The Fluke 1587 FC, 1587, 1587T, and 1577 are System (may not be available in all regions). Fluke battery-powered, true-RMS insulation multimeters (the Connect™ is a system that wirelessly connects your Meter Product or Meter) with a 6000-count display.

  • Page 10: Contacting Fluke

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Contacting Fluke Safety Information To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are numbers: dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the •...
  • Page 11 Insulation Multimeter Safety Information • • Keep fingers behind the finger guards on Measure a known voltage first to make the probes. sure that the Product operates correctly. • • Do not exceed the Measurement Category Use the correct terminals, function, and (CAT) rating of the lowest rated individual range for measurements.

  • Page 12: Symbols

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric   WARNING.RISK OF DANGER. shock.    Consult user documentation. Battery (Low battery when shown on display.)   AC (Alternating Current) Earth ...

  • Page 13: Unpack List

    Table 2 is a list of accessories included with your Product. Table 3 is list of optional accessories that are available for the Product. Table 2. Unpack List Table 3. Accessories Model Accessory Accessory Part Number 1587, 1587T, 1587 FC 1577 ToolPak Magnetic go to www.fluke.com/tpak Leads TL224 TL224...

  • Page 14: Hazardous Voltage

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Hazardous Voltage Battery Saver (Sleep Mode) To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous The Meter enters “Sleep mode” and blanks the display if voltage, when the Meter detects a voltage ≥30 V or a there is no function change or button press for 20 minutes.

  • Page 15: Rotary Switch Positions

    Insulation Multimeter Rotary Switch Positions Rotary Switch Positions Turn the Meter on by selecting any measurement function. The Meter presents a standard display for that function (range, measurement units, modifiers, etc.). Use the blue button to select any rotary switch alternate functions (labelled with blue letters).
  • Page 16 1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Table 4. Rotary Switch Selections (cont.) Switch Measurement Function Position Temperature from - 40 °C to + 537 °C (- 40 °F to + 998 °F). • • • Celsius is the default temperature measurement unit. The temperature measurement you select is retained in memory when the Meter is turned off.

  • Page 17: Buttons

    Insulation Multimeter Buttons Buttons Use the buttons to activate features that augment the function selected with the rotary switch. The buttons are shown and described in Table 5. Table 5. Buttons SAVE bav03f.eps Button Description Press to freeze the displayed value. Press again to release the display. When a reading changes, the display updates and the Meter beeps.
  • Page 18 •  • When used with the Fluke Connect App on your smart device, saves a measurement to the Fluke Connect app. • Press >2 s. to turn off the radio and exit the module mode.

  • Page 19: Display

    • • • Low battery. Time to replace the battery. When  is on, the backlight button is disabled to  conserve battery life. 1587 FC model: module mode is disabled when the battery is low. • • • •...
  • Page 20 1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Table 6. Display Indicators (cont.) Indicator Description Hazardous voltage warning. Indicates 30 V or greater (ac or dc depending on the rotary • • • • switch position) is detected on the input. Also appears when the display shows  in the switch positions, and when ...
  • Page 21 •  Shows that the radio is enabled. When the Product is discovered by a Fluke Connect device, an ID number is shown on the • secondary display. The ID number also shows on the Fluke Connect device with the...

  • Page 22: Input Terminals

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Table 7. Error Messages Input Terminals Input terminals are shown and described in Table 8. Message Description Table 8. Input Terminal Descriptions Appears on the primary display and indicates that the battery is too low for reliable operation. The Meter will not operate at all until the battery is ...

  • Page 23: Power-Up Options

    Insulation Multimeter Power-Up Options Table 9. Power-Up Options Power-Up Options Button Description Holding a button down while turning the Meter on activates a power-up option. Power-up options allow you to use (V ac and mA ac) switch position turns on all LCD segments.

  • Page 24: Autohold Mode

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual The Meter tracks the minimum, maximum, and average AutoHold Mode values for each display which are updated 4 times per second. Warning To prevent electrical shock, do not use the To use MIN MAX AVG recording: Display AutoHold mode to determine if a •...

  • Page 25: Manual Ranging And Auto Ranging

    Insulation Multimeter Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS The Meter has both Manual Range and Auto Range Meters modes. True RMS Meters accurately measure distorted • waveforms, but when the input leads are shorted together In the Auto Range mode, the Meter selects the range in the AC functions, the Meter displays a residual reading with the best resolution.

  • Page 26: Basic Measurements

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Warning Basic Measurements To prevent possible electric shock or personal The figures on the following pages show how to make injury, do not use the VFD Low-Pass Filter basic measurements. function to verify the presence of hazardous When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device, voltages.

  • Page 27: Ac And Dc Voltage

    Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements AC and DC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC Millivolts DC bav05f.eps Figure 2. Measuring AC and DC Voltage...

  • Page 28: Temperature (All 1587 Models)

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Temperature (all 1587 Models) The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). 1587 FC: Press  to toggle between °C or °F. °C °F 1587/1587T: Press r to toggle between °C or °F.

  • Page 29: Resistance

    Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements Resistance Capacitance (all 1587 models) SAVE SAVE bav06f.eps bav07f.eps Figure 4. Measuring Resistance Figure 5. Measuring Capacitance...

  • Page 30: Continuity

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Continuity The continuity test features a beeper that sounds as long as a circuit is complete. The beeper allows you to perform quick continuity tests without having to watch the display. To test for continuity, set up the Meter as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 31: Diodes (All 1587 Models)

    Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements Diodes (all 1587 models) Good Diode Good Diode Bad Diode Bad Diode HOLD MIN MAX HOLD MIN MAX TEST TEST Open Constant Beep Single Beep Shorted Forward Bias Reverse Bias bav10f.eps Figure 7. Testing Diodes...

  • Page 32: Ac Or Dc Current

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Turn OFF power to the circuit under test, break circuit, AC or DC Current insert Meter in series, and turn ON power. To measure ac Warning or dc current, set up the Meter as shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 33 Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements HOLD MIN MAX TEST DC Display Load Load Load bav11f.eps Figure 8. Measuring AC or DC Current...

  • Page 34: Insulation

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual 5. Push and hold  to start the test. The secondary Insulation display shows the test voltage applied to the circuit Insulation tests should only be performed on dead circuits. under test. The high voltage symbol (Z) along with a Check the fuse before testing.
  • Page 35 Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements PI/DAR Polarization Index (PI) is the ratio of the 10-minute insulation resistance to the 1 minute insulation resistance. Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) is the ratio of the 1-minute insulation resistance to the 30 second insulation resistance. Insulation tests should only be performed on de-energized circuits.

  • Page 36: Frequency (All 1587 Models)

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual 5. Press and release  to start the test. The secondary Frequency (all 1587 Models) display shows the test voltage applied to the circuit The Meter measures the frequency of a voltage or current under test. The high voltage symbol (Z) along with the signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses primary display show the resistance in MΩ...
  • Page 37 Insulation Multimeter Basic Measurements AC/DC Voltage Frequency AC/DC Current Frequency Load bav12f.eps Figure 10. Measuring Frequency...

  • Page 38: Fluke Connect™ Wireless System

    3. On your smartphone, go to Settings > Bluetooth. A3001 T3000 Turn on the Bluetooth function. 4. Go to the Fluke Connect App and select your Meter from the list that shows in the app. bav17.eps You are now able to take, save, and share measurements.

  • Page 39: How To Clean

    Insulation Multimeter How to Clean How to Clean Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. Battery Test To test the batteries, press  and turn to the rotary switch to the position.

  • Page 40: Battery And Fuse Replacement

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Battery and Fuse Replacement 4. Replace the battery door and secure by turning the Replace the fuse and batteries as shown in Table 10. battery door lock until the lock symbol aligns with the Follow the steps below to replace the batteries.

  • Page 41: General Specifications

    Insulation Multimeter General Specifications General Specifications Maximum Voltage Applied to any Terminal and Common ........1000 V Fuse Protection for mA input ........0.44 A, 1000 V, IR 10 kA Batteries ..............Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) Battery Life ..............
  • Page 42 1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Wireless Radio with Adapter Frequency Range ........... 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Output Power ..........<10 mW Radio Frequency Certification ......FCC: T68-FBLE, IC: 6627A-FBLE Electromagnetic Compatibility International ............ IEC 61326-1:Portable Electromagnetic Environment; IEC 61326-2-2 CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.

  • Page 43: Electrical Specifications

    Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Voltage Measurement Accuracy (all 1587 models) 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 5000 Hz Range Resolution ±(% of Rdg + Counts) ±(% of Rdg + Counts) 600.0 mV 0.1 mV ± ±...

  • Page 44: Dc Voltage Measurement

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual 1577 Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz Range Resolution ±(% of Rdg + Counts) ±(2 % + 3) 600.0 mV 0.1 mV ±(2 % + 3) 6.000 V 0.001 V ±(2 % + 3) 60.00 V 0.01 V...

  • Page 45: Dc Millivolts Measurement

    Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications DC Millivolts Measurement Accuracy all 1587 models Accuracy 1577 Range Resolution ±(% of Rdg + Counts) ±(% of Rdg + Counts) 600.0 mV dc 0.1 mV ±(0.1 % + 1) ±(0.2 % + 1) DC and AC Current Measurement Accuracy all 1587 models Accuracy 1577 Burden Voltage...

  • Page 46: Ohms Measurement

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Ohms Measurement Accuracy all 1587 models Accuracy 1577 Range Resolution +(% of Rdg+Counts) +(% of Rdg+Counts) 600.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ ±(0.9 % + 2) ±(1.2 % + 2) 60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ...
  • Page 47 Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications Frequency Counter Sensitivity (all 1587 models) V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave) Input Range DC Trigger Levels to 20 kHz 5 Hz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 100 kHz 600.0 mV ac 100.0 mV 150.0 mV 6.0 V 1.0 V 1.5 V...

  • Page 48: Insulation Specifications

    Model 1577 ..........0.1 MΩ to 600 MΩ Model 1587T ..........0.01 MΩ to 100 MΩ Test Voltages Model 1587, 1587 FC ......... 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V Model 1577 ..........500, 1000 V Model 1587T ..........50, 100 V Test Voltage Accuracy ........

  • Page 49: Model 1577

    Insulation Multimeter Electrical Specifications Model 1587/1587 FC Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current ±(% of Rdg + Counts) 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 50 V ±(3 % + 5 counts) 1 mA @ 50 kΩ (0 % to +20 %) 6.0 to 50.0 MΩ...

  • Page 50: Model 1587T

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Users Manual Model 1587T Resistance Accuracy Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current ±(% of Rdg + Counts) 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 50 V ±(3 % + 5 counts) 1 mA @ 50 kΩ (0 % to +20 %) 6.0 to 50.0 MΩ...

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