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283 FC
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter
Users Manual
7/2024 (English)
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- Page 1 283 FC True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Users Manual 7/2024 (English) ©2024 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
- Page 2 THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON FLUKE’S BEHALF.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Pushbuttons......................... 13 Self Check..........................15 Inputs ............................16 AC Low Value Input Behavior of True-RMS Meters ..........16 Wireless Radio Setup......................16 Pair with Fluke Connect App ................. 17 Pair with a283 FC Current Clamp ................ 17 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... - Page 4 283 FC Users Manual Basic Measurements ......................... 18 AC and DC Voltage ......................19 AC or DC Current with a283 FC Current Clamp............20 AC VA and DC Power ......................20 Resistance Measurements ..................... 21 Capacitance Measurements..................22 Continuity Test ........................23 Frequency Measurement ....................
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Page 5: Introduction
XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, read all safety information before you use the Product. The 283 FC True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter (the Meter or Product) is a True-RMS Digital Multimeter. Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. -
Page 6: Features
Wireless Radio The Product uses low-power wireless radio technology to send or receive measurements to other wireless test tools or the Fluke Connect® app on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can set up to pair with: A mobile device. -
Page 7: Min Max Avg Record Mode
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Features MIN MAX AVG Record Mode The MIN MAX AVG record mode records the minimum and maximum input values, and calculates a running average of all measurements during the recording session for the full function of the single display or dual display. The Product beeps when a new minimum or maximum is sensed. -
Page 8: Relative Mode
283 FC Users Manual Relative Mode In Relative Mode, the Meter will zero the display and store the present reading as the reference for subsequent measurements. The Meter is locked into the selected manual range when you pushed The reading shown is always the difference between the present reading and the stored reference value. -
Page 9: Yellow Button
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Features Yellow Button Push the yellow button ( ) to set the Product to a different measurement function. The different functions are shown in yellow around the rotary switch. Frequency, VA, mV ac, capacitance, and A ac with the optional a283 FC Clamp are functions of the Product set with the yellow button. -
Page 10: Limit Gauge
283 FC Users Manual Limit Gauge For high-volume and repetitive measurements of V ac, V dc, mV ac, mV dc, A dc, and A ac , you can use the Limit Gauge to monitor the measurements. After setup, a visual gauge shows on the display with the set range and where the present measurement is in that range. -
Page 11: Setup Menu
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Setup Menu To use a saved setting: 1. Push to open the Limit Gauge menu. 2. Use to highlight Previous Settings. 3. Push OK to open the Previous Setting menu. 4. Use to select the gauge to use. 5. -
Page 12: Log
283 FC Users Manual To access the menu: 1. Push to open the Setup menu. In the menu, buttons are active. 2. Use to highlight and change the selection. 3. Push OK to set the change. -
Page 13: Clamp
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Setup Menu Clamp At the first use of the Meter with a Clamp, the Meter can search for Clamps within range that are turned on. When found, the Meter shows the Clamp serial number (maximum 5 clamps) in a list: 1. -
Page 14: Auto Sleep
283 FC Users Manual Auto Sleep In the Auto Sleep menu, set the time lapse for when the Meter goes to the Sleep Mode as: 5 mins 30 mins 45 mins 60 mins Never Device Information... -
Page 15: Display
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Functions Display The display is large and bright to show all information on the screen. This display is for indoor and outdoor use. Table 1 is a list of all the functions on the display. Table 1. Display 04/12/24 04:15 MIN/MAX AutoHOLD Manual Range 60V... -
Page 16: Control Knob
283 FC Users Manual Control Knob Table 2 is a list of the Control Knob functions. Table 2. Control Knob Positions Position Function Turn off the Product. AC voltage measurement from 60.0 mV to 1000 V. Push to measure frequency from 2 Hz to 99.99 kHz. -
Page 17: Pushbuttons
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Functions Pushbuttons Table 3 is a list of the pushbutton functions. Table 3. Pushbuttons Control Knob Button Function Position Selects Frequency, VAC + AAC, VA + AAC. Selects VDC + ADC, VA + ADC. BACK Selects ac millivolts. Selects A ac. - Page 18 Not related to Push to save and send the measurement to the switch position Fluke Connect App on mobile device. Push >2 s. to exit the FC function. Connect to a283 FC clamp, set time, date, switch on/off beeper, interval and duration for logging, and Not related to view device info.
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Page 19: Self Check
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Functions Self Check The Self Check feature tests the continuity of test leads and verifies the V dc and V ac measurement engine, calibration status, and battery status. To do a Self Check: 1. Turn the control knob to Self Check. 2. -
Page 20: Inputs
Wireless Radio Setup The Product uses wireless radio technology to send or receive measurements to the a283 FC Current Clamp or the Fluke Connect® app. The maximum distance between meter and clamp for operation is 10 m (33 ft). GlobalTestSupply www. -
Page 21: Pair With Fluke Connect App
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on. 2. Go to the Fluke Connect app. 3. Select look for Fluke Connect tools and in the list of connected Fluke tools, select 283 FC. You can now take, save, and share measurements with the app. -
Page 22: Users Manual
283 FC Users Manual After the initial setup, the tools auto pair when you turn on power for both and are within the wireless range. To pair the Meter with the Clamp for the first use: 1. Turn on the Meter (the radio is off at the initial power on) and select the VA ac, VA dc, A ac, or A dc measurement function. -
Page 23: Ac And Dc Voltage
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Basic Measurements AC and DC Voltage The ac voltage ranges are 600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, and 1000 V. The dc voltage ranges are 600.0 mV, 6.000 V. 60.00 V, 600.0 V, and 1500 V. To set the 600.0 mV dc or ac range: 1. -
Page 24: Ac Or Dc Current With A283 Fc Current Clamp
Apparent Power (VA) = Voltage (V) × Current (A) This calculated value shows on the display to save manual calculation and recording time. You can use the Fluke Connect feature to share the calculation on your mobile device. Note The Meter only calculates apparent power (S, measured in VA) and not reactive power (Q, measured in VAR) or True power (P, measured in Watts). -
Page 25: Resistance Measurements
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Basic Measurements Resistance Measurements XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before you measure resistance, continuity, or capacitance. The Product sends a small current through the circuit for resistance measurements. Because the current flows through all possible paths between the probes, the resistance measured is the total resistance of all paths between the probes. -
Page 26: Capacitance Measurements
283 FC Users Manual Capacitance Measurements XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before you measure resistance, continuity, or capacitance. Capacitance ranges are 1000 nF, 10.00 μF, 100.0 μF, and 9999 μF. To measure capacitance, set... -
Page 27: Continuity Test
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Basic Measurements Continuity Test XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before you measure resistance, continuity, or capacitance. The continuity test uses a beeper that sounds when a closed circuit is sensed. The beeper lets you do continuity tests without the necessity to look at the display. -
Page 28: Frequency Measurement
283 FC Users Manual Frequency Measurement A frequency measurement is a count of the number of times an ac voltage signal passes through a threshold point each second. The Product autoranges to one of four frequency ranges: 99.99 Hz, 999.9 Hz, 9.999 kHz, and 99.99 kHz. -
Page 29: Firmware Update
True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Firmware Update Firmware Update Firmware updates are available with the Fluke Connect™ feature. The Fluke Connect mobile app shows a notification if a firmware update is available when the unit is connected to the app. Note When you upgrade firmware, logged data will be destroyed. -
Page 30: General Maintenance
283 FC Users Manual General Maintenance Clean the case with a damp cloth and weak detergent. Do not use a solvent or cleaners with abrasives. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can cause incorrect measurements. To clean the terminals: 1. Turn off the Product and remove all test leads. - Page 31 True-RMS 1500 V Multimeter Maintenance To replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the Product and remove all test leads. 2. Lift the tilt stand up as shown in Figure 3. Turn each battery-door latch until the unlock symbol ( ) aligns with the arrow. ...
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Page 32: Test Lead Storage
283 FC Users Manual Test Lead Storage Figure 8 shows how to store the test leads with the Meter. Figure 8. Test Lead Storage GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... -
Page 33: Service And Parts
If the Product fails to turn on, replace the batteries. Table 5 is a list of replacement parts. To get parts, see Contact Fluke Corporation. Table 5. Replacement Parts Fluke Part or Item Description Qty. Model Number (APAC) 5595070 + 5595096 + (2) 4320574... -
Page 34: Specifications
283 FC Users Manual Specifications General Specifications Display Update rate............4/sec Volts/amps/ohms .......... 6000 counts Frequency ............9999 counts Capacitance ............ 9999 counts Battery Type ..............3 AA, IEC LR6 Life..............>150 hr typical without backlight >100 hr typical when connected to the wireless current clamp Temperature Coefficient........ - Page 35 Current measurement only with optional accessory, a283 FC Wireless AC/DC Current Clamp. For more information, see the a283 FC Wireless AC/DC Current Clamp Instructions. This accessory is included in the 283 FC/PV kit. Current measurement up to 60 A. Frequency...
- Page 36 283 FC Users Manual Frequency Counter Sensitivity Typical Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave) Input Range [1][2] 2 Hz to 45 Hz 45 Hz to 10 kHz 10 kHz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 100 kHz 0.5 V...
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