Fluke 753 User manual

July 2011
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke..................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 2
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................... 5
Functions........................................................................................................................ 8
Get Started..................................................................................................................... 10
Operation Features ........................................................................................................ 12
Input and Output Jacks.............................................................................................. 12
Buttons ...................................................................................................................... 14
Display....................................................................................................................... 17
Strap and Stand......................................................................................................... 20
The Battery..................................................................................................................... 21
Charge the Battery .................................................................................................... 21
Battery Charge Level................................................................................................. 22
Battery Life ................................................................................................................ 22

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Preserve Battery Life ................................................................................................ 24
The Battery Charger ................................................................................................. 24
Display Languages ........................................................................................................ 25
Display Intensity............................................................................................................. 25
Date and Time ............................................................................................................... 25
The Backlight ................................................................................................................. 27
Personalize the Product................................................................................................. 27
Measure Mode............................................................................................................... 28
Measurement Ranges............................................................................................... 28
Electrical Parameter Measurement........................................................................... 29
Continuity Test .......................................................................................................... 31
Pressure Measurement............................................................................................. 31
Temperature Measurement ...................................................................................... 35
Thermocouple Use............................................................................................... 35
Resistance-Temperature Detectors (RTDs) ......................................................... 38
Measurement Scale .................................................................................................. 42
Linear-Output Transmitters .................................................................................. 42
Square-Law Process Variables ............................................................................ 42
Measure or Source with Custom Units...................................................................... 43
Using the 700-IV Current Shunt ................................................................................ 43
Damping Measurements........................................................................................... 44
Source Mode ................................................................................................................. 44
Source Electrical Parameters ................................................................................... 44
4 to 20 mA Transmitter Simulation............................................................................ 47
Supply Loop Power................................................................................................... 49
Source Pressure ....................................................................................................... 51
Thermocouple Simulation ......................................................................................... 54
RTD Simulation......................................................................................................... 55
Source Temperature with a Hart Scientific Drywell ................................................... 58

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Source Scale ............................................................................................................. 60
Linear-Responding Transmitters........................................................................... 60
Square-Root Process Variables............................................................................ 60
Step and Ramp the Output Value.............................................................................. 61
Manual Step Use .................................................................................................. 61
Auto Step Use....................................................................................................... 61
Ramp the Output .................................................................................................. 62
Simultaneous Measure/Source ...................................................................................... 65
Process Instrument Calibration ...................................................................................... 68
Generate “As Found” Test Data ................................................................................ 68
Transmitter Adjustment ............................................................................................. 73
“As Left” Test Run ..................................................................................................... 74
Test Comments ......................................................................................................... 74
Calibrate a Delta-Pressure Flow Instrument .............................................................. 74
Switch Calibration...................................................................................................... 75
Transmitter Mode ........................................................................................................... 78
Memory Operations........................................................................................................ 79
Save Results ............................................................................................................. 79
Review the Memory................................................................................................... 82
Log Data.................................................................................................................... 82
Record Min and Max Measurements......................................................................... 85
Run a Preloaded Task............................................................................................... 86
Clear the Memory...................................................................................................... 86
The Calculator ................................................................................................................ 86
Save to and Recall from the Registers ...................................................................... 87
Use the Calculator to Set the Source Value .............................................................. 87
Quick Guide to Applications ........................................................................................... 87
Communication with a PC .............................................................................................. 100
Maintenance................................................................................................................... 100

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Battery Replacement ................................................................................................ 100
Clean the Product ..................................................................................................... 100
Calibration Data ........................................................................................................ 101
In Case of Difficulty ................................................................................................... 101
Service Center Calibration or Repair ........................................................................ 101
User-Replaceable Parts................................................................................................. 101
Accessories ................................................................................................................... 103
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 105
General Specifications................................................................................................... 105
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................... 105
Standards and Agency Approval Specifications........................................................ 106
Detailed Specifications .................................................................................................. 106
DC mV Measurement ............................................................................................... 106
DC Voltage Measurement......................................................................................... 107
AC Voltage Measurement......................................................................................... 107
DC Current Measurement......................................................................................... 108
Resistance Measurement ......................................................................................... 108
Continuity Testing ..................................................................................................... 108
Frequency Measurement .......................................................................................... 109
±DC Voltage Output.................................................................................................. 109
+DC Current Source ................................................................................................. 110
+DC Current Simulate (External Loop Power) .......................................................... 110
Resistance Sourcing ................................................................................................. 110
Frequency Sourcing.................................................................................................. 111
Temperature, Thermocouples................................................................................... 112
Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors .................................................... 114
Loop Power............................................................................................................... 115

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Summary of Source and Measure Functions ........................................................................ 9
3. Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ...................................................................................... 12
4. Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. Elements of a Typical Display ............................................................................................... 19
6. Typical Battery Life................................................................................................................ 22
7. Thermocouple Types Accepted............................................................................................. 36
8. RTD Types Accepted ............................................................................................................ 38
9. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled........................... 66
10. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled............................ 67
11. Duration Limits ...................................................................................................................... 83
12. Replacement Parts................................................................................................................ 102

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Standard Equipment.............................................................................................................. 6
2. Jumper Connections ............................................................................................................. 11
3. Measure/Source Example ..................................................................................................... 11
4. Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ...................................................................................... 13
5. Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 14
6. Elements of a Typical Display ............................................................................................... 18
7. Stand Use and Strap Attachment .......................................................................................... 20
8. Battery Removal and Charger Use........................................................................................ 23
9. Time and Date Display .......................................................................................................... 26
10. Edit the Date Format ............................................................................................................. 26
11. Personalize the Product ........................................................................................................ 27
12. Electrical Measurement Connections .................................................................................... 30
13. Gage and Differential Pressure Modules............................................................................... 32
14. Pressure Measurement Connections .................................................................................... 34
15. Temperature Measurement with a Thermocouple................................................................. 37

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16. Correct Jumper Use.............................................................................................................. 40
17. Temperature Measurement with an RTD.............................................................................. 41
18. Electrical Source Connections .............................................................................................. 46
19. Connections fo Simulate a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter............................................................... 48
20. Connections to Supply Loop Power...................................................................................... 50
21. Connections to Source Pressure .......................................................................................... 53
22. Connections to Simulate a Thermocouple ............................................................................ 56
23. Connections to Simulate an RTD.......................................................................................... 57
24. Source Temperature with Drywell......................................................................................... 59
25. Ramp Screen........................................................................................................................ 63
26. Check a Relay Output Trip Alarm ......................................................................................... 64
27. Measure and Source Screen ................................................................................................ 65
28. Process Instrument Calibration Screen................................................................................. 69
29. Process Instrument Calibration Screen 2.............................................................................. 69
30. Calibrate a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter ............................................................ 70
31. Calibration Parameters Screen............................................................................................. 71
32. Measure and Source Screen for Calibration ......................................................................... 72
33. Error Summary Screen ......................................................................................................... 72
34. As Left Data Screen.............................................................................................................. 74
35. Switch Terminology .............................................................................................................. 75
36. Saved Data Screen............................................................................................................... 80
37. Additional Data Input Screen ................................................................................................ 80
38. Alphanumeric Entry Window................................................................................................. 81
39. Memory Review Screen........................................................................................................ 82
40. Data Log Parameters Screen ............................................................................................... 82
41. Start Logging Screen ............................................................................................................ 84
42. Min Max Screen.................................................................................................................... 85
43. Chart Recorder Calibration ................................................................................................... 88
44. Voltage Drop Measurement .................................................................................................. 88