Fluke 787 Introduction, Contacting Fluke, Read Safety Information before you use the meter

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Introduction

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Read “Safety Information” before you use the meter.

Your Fluke 787 ProcessMeterä (referred to as “the meter”) is a handheld, battery-operated tool for measuring electrical parameters and supplying steady or ramping current to test process instruments. It has all the features of a digital multimeter, plus current output capability.

Your meter is shipped with a Flex-Standä holster, one set of TL75 test leads, one set of AC70A Alligator Clips, this manual, and a laminated Quick Reference Card that fits inside the holster.

If the meter is damaged or something is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.

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Contact your Fluke distributor for information about DMM accessories. To order replacement parts or spares, see Table 13 near the end of this manual.

Contacting Fluke

To order accessories, receive operating assistance, or get the location of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call:

USA : 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)

Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

Europe: +31 402-678-200

Japan: +81-3-3434-0181

Singapore: +65-738-5655

Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

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Contents 787 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Table of Contents Index 787Contacting Fluke Read Safety Information before you use the meterIntroduction 787 Safety InformationProcessMeter Symbol Meaning International Symbols MeaningFluke 787 ProcessMeter How to Get StartedInput/Output Jacks Getting Acquainted with the MeterSimulate Transmitter Function Input/Output Jacks Measurement FunctionsSource Current Function Rotary Switch Positions for Measurements Pushbutton Actions FunctionsRotary Switch Positions for mA Output Default Function Pushbuttons Functions PushbuttonsCoarse PushbuttonElements of the Display Display Meaning ElementDisplay Element MA, DC, mV, AC Or kΩ, kHz Auto 400100030 Measuring Electrical Parameters Measuring a Composite SignalInput Impedance RangesDisplaying Minimum, Maximum, and Average Testing DiodesCompensating for Test Lead Resistance Using TouchHoldSource Mode Using the Current Output FunctionsSourcing Current Changing the Current Span Simulate ModeSimulating a Transmitter Producing a Steady mA Output MA Output Adjust PushbuttonsAdjustment MA Stepping Pushbuttons Manually Stepping the mA OutputAuto Ramping the mA Output MA Step Values Value for each span setting To 20 mAPower-Up Options Power-Up OptionsPushbutton Default Action TakenUsing the Holster and Flex-Stand Battery LifeMaintenance General MaintenanceUsing the Holster and Flex-Stand Replacing the Battery Replacing the BatteryReplacing a Fuse Replacing a Fuse If the Meter does not WorkReplacement Parts and Accessories Description Replacement PartsFluke PN or Model no QuantityMP8 Resolution SpecificationsDC Volts Measurement Range V dcAC Volts Measurement Range mV dc Resolution 400.0 Accuracy % of Reading + CountsDC Millivolts Measurement DC Current Measurement AC Current MeasurementMeasurement Current Range ResolutionOhms Measurement Input Range Minimum Sensitivity rms Sinewave 5 Hz to 5 kHz Frequency Counter AccuracyFrequency Counter Sensitivity Source mode General SpecificationsSimulate Mode Diode Test and Continuity TestCertifications CSA, UL, TÜV Index Knob positions, 9 Pushbuttons Loop supply, external Index 787