Fluke 54IIB, 53IIB Measuring Temperatures, Changing the Line Frequency, Connecting a Thermocouple

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53IIB/54IIB

Measuring Temperatures

Changing the Line Frequency

For optimum rejection of line noise, set the thermometer for the local line frequency as follows:

1.Press  or  until the display shows  .

2.Press  to indicate that you want to change the line setting.

3.Press  or  as needed until the display shows   or   (50 Hz or 60 Hz).

4.Press  to store the line setting in memory.

Measuring Temperatures

Connecting a Thermocouple

Thermocouples are color coded by type based on the North American ANSI Color Code:

Type	Color	Type	Color

J	Black	R	Green

K	Yellow	S	Green

T	Blue	N	Orange

EPurple

1.Plug a thermocouple into the input connector(s).

2.Set the thermometer for the correct thermocouple type.

To change the thermocouple type, see “Changing Setup Options.”

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Contents 53IIB/54IIB Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Table of Contents 53IIB/54IIB Contacting Fluke Safety Information53IIB/54IIB Safety Information Getting Started International SymbolsComponents ComponentsDisplay Elements Display ElementsButtons ButtonsPress to freeze or unfreeze the displayed readings Entering and Exiting Setup Using the ThermometerChanging Setup Options Changing the Logging Interval Changing the Offset Changing the Thermocouple TypeSetting the Time Enabling or Disabling Sleep ModeChanging the Line Frequency Measuring TemperaturesConnecting a Thermocouple Viewing the MIN, MAX, and AVG Readings Displaying TemperaturesHolding the Displayed Temperatures Using the Offset to Adjust for Probe Errors Using MemoryStarting and Stopping Logging Initial Conditions and Data EntriesViewing Logged Readings Clearing Memory Communicating with a PCSpecifications MaintenanceEnvironmental Cleaning the Case and Holster Replacing the BatteriesElectrical 80 PK-1 Thermocouple supplied with thermometerModel Replacement Parts and Accessories53IIB/54IIB