Fluke 753 User manual

July 2011 Rev. 1, 8/12
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke ..................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 2
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................... 6
Functions........................................................................................................................ 9
Get Started..................................................................................................................... 11
Operation Features ........................................................................................................ 13
Input and Output Jacks.............................................................................................. 13
Buttons ...................................................................................................................... 15
Display....................................................................................................................... 18
Strap and Stand......................................................................................................... 21
The Battery..................................................................................................................... 22
Charge the Battery .................................................................................................... 22
Battery Charge Level................................................................................................. 23
Battery Life ................................................................................................................ 23
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Preserve Battery Life ................................................................................................ 25
The Battery Charger ................................................................................................. 25
Display Languages ........................................................................................................ 26
Display Intensity............................................................................................................. 26
Date and Time ............................................................................................................... 26
The Backlight ................................................................................................................. 28
Personalize the Product................................................................................................. 28
Measure Mode............................................................................................................... 29
Measurement Ranges............................................................................................... 29
Electrical Parameter Measurement........................................................................... 30
Continuity Test .......................................................................................................... 32
Pressure Measurement............................................................................................. 32
Temperature Measurement ...................................................................................... 36
Thermocouple Use............................................................................................... 36
Resistance-Temperature Detectors (RTDs) ......................................................... 39
Measurement Scale .................................................................................................. 43
Linear-Output Transmitters .................................................................................. 43
Square-Law Process Variables ............................................................................ 43
Measure or Source with Custom Units...................................................................... 44
Using the 700-IV Current Shunt ................................................................................ 44
Damping Measurements........................................................................................... 45
Source Mode ................................................................................................................. 45
Source Electrical Parameters ................................................................................... 45
4 to 20 mA Transmitter Simulation............................................................................ 48
Supply Loop Power................................................................................................... 50
Source Pressure ....................................................................................................... 52
Thermocouple Simulation ......................................................................................... 55
RTD Simulation......................................................................................................... 56
Source Temperature with a Hart Scientific Drywell ................................................... 59
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Source Scale ............................................................................................................. 61
Linear-Responding Transmitters........................................................................... 61
Square-Root Process Variables............................................................................ 61
Step and Ramp the Output Value.............................................................................. 62
Manual Step Use .................................................................................................. 62
Auto Step Use....................................................................................................... 62
Ramp the Output .................................................................................................. 63
Simultaneous Measure/Source ...................................................................................... 66
Process Instrument Calibration ...................................................................................... 69
Generate “As Found” Test Data ................................................................................ 69
Transmitter Adjustment ............................................................................................. 74
“As Left” Test Run ..................................................................................................... 75
Test Comments ......................................................................................................... 75
Calibrate a Delta-Pressure Flow Instrument.............................................................. 75
Switch Calibration...................................................................................................... 76
Transmitter Mode ........................................................................................................... 79
Memory Operations........................................................................................................ 80
Save Results ............................................................................................................. 80
Review the Memory................................................................................................... 83
Log Data.................................................................................................................... 83
Record Min and Max Measurements......................................................................... 86
Run a Preloaded Task............................................................................................... 87
Clear the Memory...................................................................................................... 87
The Calculator................................................................................................................ 87
Save to and Recall from the Registers ...................................................................... 88
Use the Calculator to Set the Source Value .............................................................. 88
Quick Guide to Applications ........................................................................................... 88
Communication with a PC .............................................................................................. 101
Maintenance................................................................................................................... 101
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Battery Replacement ................................................................................................ 101
Clean the Product ..................................................................................................... 101
Calibration Data ........................................................................................................ 102
In Case of Difficulty ................................................................................................... 102
Service Center Calibration or Repair ........................................................................ 102
User-Replaceable Parts................................................................................................. 102
Accessories ................................................................................................................... 104
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 106
General Specifications................................................................................................... 106
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................... 106
Standards and Agency Approval Specifications........................................................ 106
Detailed Specifications .................................................................................................. 107
DC mV Measurement ............................................................................................... 107
DC Voltage Measurement......................................................................................... 108
AC Voltage Measurement......................................................................................... 108
DC Current Measurement......................................................................................... 109
Resistance Measurement ......................................................................................... 109
Continuity Testing ..................................................................................................... 109
Frequency Measurement .......................................................................................... 110
±DC Voltage Output.................................................................................................. 110
+DC Current Source ................................................................................................. 111
+DC Current Simulate (External Loop Power) .......................................................... 111
Resistance Sourcing ................................................................................................. 111
Frequency Sourcing.................................................................................................. 112
Temperature, Thermocouples................................................................................... 113
Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors .................................................... 116
Loop Power............................................................................................................... 117
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Summary of Source and Measure Functions ........................................................................ 10
3. Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ...................................................................................... 13
4. Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 16
5. Elements of a Typical Display ............................................................................................... 20
6. Typical Battery Life................................................................................................................ 23
7. Thermocouple Types Accepted............................................................................................. 37
8. RTD Types Accepted ............................................................................................................ 39
9. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled ........................... 67
10. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled............................ 68
11. Duration Limits ...................................................................................................................... 84
12. Replacement Parts................................................................................................................ 103
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Standard Equipment.............................................................................................................. 7
2. Jumper Connections ............................................................................................................. 12
3. Measure/Source Example ..................................................................................................... 12
4. Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ...................................................................................... 14
5. Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 15
6. Elements of a Typical Display ............................................................................................... 19
7. Stand Use and Strap Attachment .......................................................................................... 21
8. Battery Removal and Charger Use........................................................................................ 24
9. Time and Date Display .......................................................................................................... 27
10. Edit the Date Format ............................................................................................................. 27
11. Personalize the Product ........................................................................................................ 28
12. Electrical Measurement Connections .................................................................................... 31
13. Gage and Differential Pressure Modules............................................................................... 33
14. Pressure Measurement Connections .................................................................................... 35
15. Temperature Measurement with a Thermocouple ................................................................. 38
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16. Correct Jumper Use.............................................................................................................. 41
17. Temperature Measurement with an RTD.............................................................................. 42
18. Electrical Source Connections .............................................................................................. 47
19. Connections fo Simulate a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter............................................................... 49
20. Connections to Supply Loop Power...................................................................................... 51
21. Connections to Source Pressure .......................................................................................... 54
22. Connections to Simulate a Thermocouple ............................................................................ 57
23. Connections to Simulate an RTD.......................................................................................... 58
24. Source Temperature with Drywell......................................................................................... 60
25. Ramp Screen........................................................................................................................ 64
26. Check a Relay Output Trip Alarm ......................................................................................... 65
27. Measure and Source Screen ................................................................................................ 66
28. Process Instrument Calibration Screen................................................................................. 70
29. Process Instrument Calibration Screen 2.............................................................................. 70
30. Calibrate a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter ............................................................ 71
31. Calibration Parameters Screen............................................................................................. 72
32. Measure and Source Screen for Calibration ......................................................................... 73
33. Error Summary Screen ......................................................................................................... 73
34. As Left Data Screen.............................................................................................................. 75
35. Switch Terminology .............................................................................................................. 76
36. Saved Data Screen............................................................................................................... 81
37. Additional Data Input Screen ................................................................................................ 81
38. Alphanumeric Entry Window................................................................................................. 82
39. Memory Review Screen........................................................................................................ 83
40. Data Log Parameters Screen ............................................................................................... 83
41. Start Logging Screen ............................................................................................................ 85
42. Min Max Screen.................................................................................................................... 86
43. Chart Recorder Calibration ................................................................................................... 89
44. Voltage Drop Measurement .................................................................................................. 89
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