Fluke 1587 FC Calibration Manual

Fluke 1587 FC Calibration Manual

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1587 FC/1587/1577
Insulation Multimeters
Calibration Manual
September 2005, Rev.2, 12/15
© 2005-2015 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 1587 FC/1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters Calibration Manual September 2005, Rev.2, 12/15 © 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 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Required Tools and Equipment ............. 21 Performance Test .................. 22 Testing DMM Functions ..............22 Testing Temperature Function (1587 FC/1587 Only) ......24 Testing the Discharge Circuit ............24 Testing the Insulation Function ............24 Insulation Resistance Accuracy Test ..........25 Insulation Function, External Sense ..........
  • Page 4 1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Calibration Adjustment Password ............29 Changing the Password ..............29 Restoring the Default Password ............30 Meter Keys Used in the Calibration Steps ......... 32 Calibration Adjustment ..............32 Service and Parts .................. 36...
  • Page 5 Insulation Mode, Source Voltage Accuracy Tests ........26 Calibration Adjustment Steps for Models with SN <32980000 ....33 Calibration Adjustment Steps for 1587 FC/1587 Models with SN >32980000 ................... 34 Calibration Adjustment Steps for 1577 Models with SN >32980000 ..35...
  • Page 6 1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual...
  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    Disassembling the Meter ................16 Insulation Terminal Clips ................18 Accessing the LCD ..................20 Source Voltage Accuracy Test ..............26 I Nominal Test ................... 27 Low-Battery Test Connections ..............28 Restoring the Default Password ..............31 1587 FC/1587/1577 Replacement Parts ........... 36...
  • Page 8 1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    3 ¾ digit display. Although this manual contains calibration information for Models 1587 FC, 1587, and 1577, all illustrations and examples assume use of the Model 1587 FC. Table 1 provides a description of all the symbols used in this manual.
  • Page 10: Safety Information

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Meter and in this manual.
  • Page 11 Insulation Multimeters Safety Information • Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground. • Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage, or amperage ratings. • Use Product-approved measurement category (CAT), voltage, and amperage rated accessories (probes, test leads, and adapters) for all measurements.
  • Page 12: Symbols

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description WARNING.RISK OF DANGER. WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock.  Consult user documentation.  AC (Alternating Current)  DC (Direct Current) Double Insulated   Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) ...
  • Page 13: General Specifications

    Insulation Multimeters 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 .............. Meter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature.
  • Page 14: Electrical Specifications

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Electrical 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 .............. Meter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature.
  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    Insulation Multimeters Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Voltage Measurement (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 ± ± (1 % + 3) (2 % + 3) ±...
  • Page 16: Dc Voltage Measurement

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual DC Voltage Measurement Specification (1587) Specification (1577) Range Resolution ±(% of Rdg + Counts) ±(% of Rdg + Counts) ±(0.09 % + 2) ±(0.2 % + 2) 6.000 V dc 0.001 V ±(0.09 % + 2) ±(0.2 % + 2)
  • Page 17: Continuity Test

    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 18 1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Insulation Measurement (1587/1587 FC) Specification Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current ±(% of Rdg + Counts) 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 50 V ±(3 % + 5) 1 mA @ 50 kΩ (0 % to +20 %) 6.0 to 50.0 MΩ...
  • Page 19: Basic Maintenance

    Insulation Multimeters Basic Maintenance Basic Maintenance This basic maintenance section of the manual contains tests and procedures that require no equipment other than the Meter and some consumables such as fuses and batteries. Also, internal access is limited to the battery and fuse compartment.
  • Page 20: Cleaning

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Cleaning When cleaning is necessary, wipe the Meter with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or moisture on the terminals can affect readings. Testing the Batteries Under Load XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator () appears.
  • Page 21: Testing The Fuse

    Insulation Multimeters Basic Maintenance Testing the Fuse XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals from the Meter before replacing the fuse. Test the fuse as described below and illustrated in Figure 1. If the fuse is defective, see Replacing the Batteries and/or Fuse later in this manual.
  • Page 22: Replacing The Batteries And/Or Fuse

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Replacing the Batteries and/or Fuse Use the following procedure and Figure 2 to replace the batteries and/or the fuse: XWWarning To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or damage to the Meter observe the following warnings: •...
  • Page 23: Testing The Display

    Insulation Multimeters Basic Maintenance Testing the Display The display is an LCD comprised of a series of characters and segments for providing the user with a variety of information. To test the LCD and all of its segments proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 24: Disassembling And Reassembling The Meter

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Disassembling and Reassembling the Meter This section of the manual provides instructions for disassembling and reassembling the Meter. The instructions are limited to major replaceable assemblies and do not include component-level detail. See Figure 4 for an exploded view of the major assemblies.
  • Page 25: Removing The Battery Door

    Insulation Multimeters Disassembling and Reassembling the Meter When installing the boot, position the bottom of the Meter in the bottom of the boot, and press the top of the instrument firmly into of the boot. Removing the Battery Door XWWarning To avoid the risk of electrical shock, turn the rotary switch to OFF, and remove the test leads from the front-panel terminals before removing the battery cover.
  • Page 26 1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual connections by carefully pulling each of the springs back and away from the terminals. See Figure 5. 3. With one hand over the PCA, roll the top case over (face up) and lift it away from the PCA.
  • Page 27: Removing The Lcd

    Insulation Multimeters Disassembling and Reassembling the Meter Removing the LCD With the PCA removed, the final step in disassembling the Meter is to remove the LCD assembly from the PCA. Refer to Figure 6 and use the following procedure to remove the LCD assembly: 1.
  • Page 28: Reassembling The Meter

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual panel. After the LCD assembly is in position, lock it in place by pressing (below the display) the bezel against the PCA; listen for the tab on the bezel to snap (lock) into position on the PCA.
  • Page 29: Required Tools And Equipment

    Table 2. Required Tools and Equipment Equipment Required Characteristics Recommended Model Calibrator AC Voltage Range: 0 V to 1000 V Fluke 9100 w/135 option Accuracy: ±0.25 % (or equivalent) Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 5 kHz Accuracy: ±3% DC Voltage: 0 V to 1000V Accuracy: ±0.075 %...
  • Page 30: Performance Test

    A calibration adjustment procedure is given later in this manual. If significant repairs are required, contact Fluke as described toward the front of this manual. If user repairs are appropriate, refer to the list of user-replaceable parts toward the end of this...
  • Page 31 Insulation Multimeters Performance Test Table 3. DMM Accuracy Tests (cont) UUT Display Reading Step Function Range Input Level 1577 1587 FC/1587 Hz, V ac 99.99 kHz *90 kHz, 2V 89.90 to 90.10 V dc 6.000 V 0.3 V 0.298 to 0.302 0.298 to 0.302...
  • Page 32: Testing Temperature Function (1587 Fc/1587 Only)

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Testing Temperature Function (1587 FC/1587 Only) Use the following procedure to verify that the UUT measures temperature within the published specification. 1. Connect the K-Type thermocouple to the temperature input of the UUT (J) and temperature calibrator.
  • Page 33: Insulation Resistance Accuracy Test

    500 V 500 MΩ 600 MΩ >550 >550 1000 V 2.0 GΩ 1.7 GΩ 1000 V 600 MΩ 600 MΩ 1587 FC/1587 Only 1000 V 60.0 MΩ 1 MΩ 50 V 6.00 MΩ 100 kΩ 0.05 0.15 50 V 50.0 MΩ...
  • Page 34: Insulation Function, Source Voltage Accuracy Test

    UUT Display Reading Insulation 500 V 500.0 to 600.0 500 to 600 Insulation 1000V 1000.0 to 1200.0 1000 to 1200 1587 FC/1587 Only Insulation 50.0 to 60.0 50 to 60 Insulation 100V 100.0 to 120.0 100 to 120 Insulation 250V 250.0 to 300.0...
  • Page 35: I Nominal Test

    Insulation Multimeters Performance Test I Nominal Test The following test verifies the ability of the UUT to maintain the nominal insulation test current while loaded. 1. Connect the Test DMM and Calibrator to the UUT INSULATION terminals as shown in Figure 8. 2.
  • Page 36: Low-Battery Test - Insulation Function

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual 7. Turn the rotary switch to OFF to reset the display. UUT (Rear) UUT (Front) 6.0 Vdc Power Supply Power Supply ebp08f.eps Figure 9. Low-Battery Test Connections Low-Battery Test - INSULATION Function The following procedure verifies the accuracy of the low-battery indicator () during insulation operation.
  • Page 37: Calibration Adjustment Procedure

    Insulation Multimeters Calibration Adjustment Procedure Calibration Adjustment Procedure The following sections comprise the Calibration Adjustment Procedure. The procedure is meant to bring the UUT back into specification following repair of the UUT or when the UUT fails the Performance Test. The required equipment is listed earlier in Table 2.
  • Page 38: Restoring The Default Password

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual 6. Press the four keys representing the new password. 7. Press  to store the new password. Use these steps to change the password on a UUT with SN <32980000: 8. While holding down H on the UUT, turn the rotary switch from OFF to The UUT displays Z .
  • Page 39 Insulation Multimeters Calibration Adjustment Procedure SN> 32980000 R121 CR7 CR9 Battery Pads Cal Keypad XBT1 R119 R118 Q17 Q16 R107 SN< 32980000 Keypad Battery Pads ebp10f-1.eps Figure 10. Restoring the Default Password...
  • Page 40: Meter Keys Used In The Calibration Steps

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Meter Keys Used in the Calibration Steps The Meter keys behave as follows when performing the Calibration Adjustment Procedure. This may be of help determining why a calibration step is not accepted and for determining the input value without referring to Table 6.
  • Page 41 Insulation Multimeters Calibration Adjustment Procedure Note Set the calibrator to Standby prior to changing the function switch position and/or after completing adjustment of each function. If the calibration adjustment procedure is not completed correctly, the UUT will not operate correctly. Table 6.
  • Page 42: Calibration Adjustment Steps For 1587 Fc/1587 Models With Sn >32980000

    1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Table 7. Calibration Adjustment Steps for 1587 FC/1587 Models with SN >32980000 Switch Position Input Calibration Adjustment Step Input Value Terminal (Function) AC Volts V/COM 600.0 mV, 60 Hz  600.0 mV, 5 kHz  6.000 V, 60 Hz ...
  • Page 43: Calibration Adjustment Steps For 1577 Models With Sn >32980000

    Insulation Multimeters Calibration Adjustment Procedure Table 8. Calibration Adjustment Steps for 1577 Models with SN >32980000 Switch Position Input Calibration Adjustment Step Input Value Terminal (Function) AC Volts V/COM 600.0 mV, 60 Hz  6.000 V, 60 Hz  60.00 V, 60 Hz ...
  • Page 44: Service And Parts

    User service is limited to replacing parts. Table 9 identifies the parts available for replacement and Figure 11 shows the location of each part. To order replacement parts refer to Contacting Fluke earlier in this manual. ebp09f.eps Figure 11. 1587 FC/1587/1577 Replacement Parts...
  • Page 45: Fc/1587/1577 Replacement Parts

    Insulation Multimeters Service and Parts Table 9. 1587 FC/1587/1577 Replacement Parts Item Ref Des Description 2277944 1577, Case Top 2277926 1587, Case Top 4637584 1587 FC, Case Top 2277971 1577, Bracket, Mask 2277967 1587, Bracket, Mask 4637600 1587 FC, Bracket, Mask...
  • Page 46 1587 FC/1587/1577 Calibration Manual Table 9. 1587 FC/1587/1577 Replacement Parts (Cont.) Item Ref Des Description 2401066 MP37 15x7, Absorber, Shock 2416504 MP51 15x7, Hard Case, Molded 1942029 MP53 15x7, Probe Cap, Gs-38 Red 2416177 MP54 15x7, Shield, Top MP56 15x7 Manual, Calibration...

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