Fluke 43B user manual Charging the Batteries

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Fluke 43B

Users Manual

Batteries

Charging the Batteries

At delivery, the Ni-Cd batteries must be charged. When fully charged, the batteries typically provide 4 hours of use.

When the Fluke 43B is powered by the battery, the battery icon at the top of the screen informs you about the condition of the battery. The battery symbols are: . The symbol appears when there is less than five minutes of operating time left.

Use the setup as shown in Figure 9 to charge the batteries and power the instrument. To charge the batteries more quickly, turn off the Fluke 43B.

Figure 8. Charging the Batteries

Note

No damage will occur to the instrument if you leave it charging for long periods, e.g. during the weekend.

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Contents Fluke 43B Placing Orders and Getting Assistance Table of Contents Index Carrying Case Contents UnpackingSafety Information Read First Safety Information Read First Fault protection. This is denoted by the symbol Current ProbePowering the Fluke 43B Powering the Fluke 43BOpening Screen Inputs Measurement ConnectionsMain Menu Introducing the Fluke 43B Main Menu Harmonics PowerVolts / Amps / Hertz Inrush Current Sags & SwellsTransients Time resolution in Sags & Swells and Record modes Screen with 16 minutes time scale Instrument Setup Setting the DateSetting the Time Adjusting the Contrast Selecting Probes Move to the probe settings for input Setting up the Harmonic- and Power Function Harmonics- and Power Settings Harmonics settings Power settingsSelecting a Language Using FlukeView Software Connecting a ComputerUsing a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterSelecting a Printer Type Resetting the Fluke 43B Resetting the Fluke 43BFluke 43B Cleaning and Storage Cleaning the Fluke 43BCleaning the Current Probe Storing the Fluke 43BBatteries Charging the BatteriesExtending Battery Operation Time Replacing the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Ordering Code Ordering CodesReplaceable Parts Manuals Item Cont’d Ordering CodeFluke 43B Ordering Code Applications Guide FlukeView User Information Ordering CodeTroubleshooting Safety Characteristics Performance CharacteristicsIntroduction Environmental DataSafety Specifications Maximum input voltage Input 1Function Specifications PowerVolts / Amps / Hertz HarmonicsInrush Current Sags & SwellsTransients Vertical Input ImpedanceHorizontal Scope readings DC, a DCTemperature OhmDiode ContinuityMiscellaneous DisplayMemory MechanicalElectrical Specifications Current Probe 80i-500SAccuracy AltitudeElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Environmental ConditionsHumidity Disturbance with test leads TL24 or Current Clamp 80i-500s Disturbance with test leads TL24 in scope modeElectromagnetic Immunity Declaration of Conformity ManufacturerStatement of Conformity Sample testsLimited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Index Save Key. See Applications Man Ual