Introduction, Contacting Fluke | Fluke 787 manual

Introduction

WWarning

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.

ProcessMeter

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

Contents

787 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Table of Contents Index 787 Contacting Fluke Read Safety Information before you use the meterIntroduction 787 Safety Information ProcessMeter Symbol Meaning International Symbols Meaning Fluke 787 ProcessMeter How to Get Started Input/Output Jacks Getting Acquainted with the Meter Simulate Transmitter Function Input/Output Jacks Measurement FunctionsSource Current Function Rotary Switch Positions for Measurements Pushbutton Actions Functions Rotary Switch Positions for mA Output Default Function Pushbuttons Functions Pushbuttons Coarse Pushbutton Elements of the Display Display Meaning Element Display Element MA, DC, mV, AC Or kΩ, kHz Auto 400100030 Measuring Electrical Parameters Measuring a Composite SignalInput Impedance Ranges Displaying Minimum, Maximum, and Average Testing Diodes Compensating for Test Lead Resistance Using TouchHold Source Mode Using the Current Output Functions Sourcing Current Changing the Current Span Simulate Mode Simulating a Transmitter Producing a Steady mA Output MA Output Adjust PushbuttonsAdjustment MA Stepping Pushbuttons Manually Stepping the mA Output Auto Ramping the mA Output MA Step Values Value for each span setting To 20 mA Power-Up Options Power-Up OptionsPushbutton Default Action Taken Using the Holster and Flex-Stand Battery LifeMaintenance General Maintenance Using the Holster and Flex-Stand Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Replacing a Fuse Replacing a Fuse If the Meter does not Work Replacement Parts and Accessories Description Replacement PartsFluke PN or Model no Quantity MP8 Resolution SpecificationsDC Volts Measurement Range V dc AC Volts Measurement Range mV dc Resolution 400.0 Accuracy % of Reading + CountsDC Millivolts Measurement DC Current Measurement AC Current Measurement Measurement 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 Test Certifications CSA, UL, TÜV Index Knob positions, 9 Pushbuttons Loop supply, external Index 787