Testing The Display; Performance Test Procedures - Fluke 15B Calibration Manual

15B & 17B
Calibration Manual

Testing the Display

Turn the UUT on and off several times and observe the display. Make sure that all of the
display segments and icons show up as in the Figure 1.
Icon Number
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

Performance Test Procedures

To test each of the Meter's functions and operating ranges, do the following:
1. Referring to the performance test tables (Tables 3 and 4), set the Meter to the desired
2. Connect the source to the appropriate UUT's input jacks.
3. Apply the indicated output from the source.
4. The reading on the UUT display should be within the low and high limits shown in
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for each function and range in the performance test tables.
If the UUT fails to perform within the low-high range indicated for each test in Table 3 or
Table 4, adjust the Meter and go through the performance test procedure again. If the
UUT still fails to perform within the ranges indicated, then repair is necessary. Refer to
"Contacting Fluke" to locate a service center.
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Description
Relative mode is active
Continuity selected
Display Hold is enabled
Temperature is selected
Duty Cycle is selected
Diode test is selected
F – Farads for capacitance
A, V – amps or volts
DC, AC – dc or ac voltage or current
Hz - Frequency is selected
O - Ohms is selected
m, M, k – decimal prefix
Auto range selected
Battery is low and should be changed
function and range for each test.
Table 3 or 4.
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Figure 1. Display
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