Fluke 15B MAX Use and care manual

15B MAX/17B MAX
Digital Multimeters
Calibration Manual
August 2022 (English)
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and service. The warranty period is 1 year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and
services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer
of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which,
in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in
accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-
defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers
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replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1
Contact Fluke ............................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 1
General Maintenance........................................................................................................ 2
Test Fuses ............................................................................................................................ 2
Replace Batteries and Fuses ......................................................................................... 4
Performance Tests..................................................................................................................... 4
Adjustment Procedures ...........................................................................................................7

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15B MAX/17B MAX
Calibration Manual

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Introduction
The 15B MAX/17B MAX Digital Multimeters (the Product) are 6000 count instruments. The
Product is battery powered with a digital display. Unless otherwise identified, all illustrations
show the 17B MAX. See the Users Manual for usage information and user-replaceable parts.
Contact Fluke
Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our website:
www.fluke.com.
To register your product, or to view, print, or download the latest manual or manual
supplement, go to our website.
[phone] [e-mail]
Safety Information
General Safety Information and Symbols are in the printed Safety Information document that
ships with the Product and is available at www.fluke.com. More specific safety information is
listed in this manual where applicable.
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A
Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the
equipment under test.
Specifications
Safety Specifications are in the Safety Specifications section of the Safety Information
document. Complete Product specifications are in the Users Manual and at www.fluke.com.
Maintenance
Beyond battery and fuse replacement, do not attempt to repair or service the Product unless
you are qualified to do so and have the relevant calibration, performance test, and service
instructions. The recommended calibration adjustment cycle is 12 months.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands

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XW Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, and for safe
operation and maintenance of the product, see Safety Information.
General Maintenance
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or
solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
To clean the terminals:
1. Turn the Product off and remove the test leads.
2. Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals.
3. Soak a new swab with isopropyl alcohol and work it around the inside of each input
terminal.
Test Fuses
XW Warning
To prevent electric shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals
before you replace the fuses.
To t e s t t h e f u s e s :
1. Turn the rotary switch to Q.
2. Plug a test lead into the Aor mA μAterminal and touch the probe to the Wterminal. See
Figure 1.
A good Aterminal fuse reads <0.5 Ω.
A good mA μAterminal fuse reads <10 kΩ.
If the display reads OL, replace the fuse and test again.
If the display shows any other value, have the Product serviced.
Figure 1. Test Fuses

Digital Multimeters
Maintenance
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hStatic Awareness h
XSemiconductors and integrated circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge
during handling. This notice explains how to minimize damage to these components.
1. Understand the problem.
2. Learn the guidelines for proper handling.
3. Use the proper procedures, packaging, and bench techniques.
Follow these practices to minimize damage to static sensitive parts.
XW Warning
To prevent electric shock or personal injury. De-energize
the product and all active circuits before opening a
product enclosure, touching or handling any PCBs or
components.
• Minimize handling.
• Handle static-sensitive
parts by non-conductive
edges.
• Do not slide static-sensitive
components over any
surface.
• When removing plug-in
assemblies, handle only by
non-conductive edges.
• Never touch open-edge
connectors except at a
static-free work station.
• Keep parts in the original
containers until ready for use.
• Use static shielding containers
for handling and transport.
• Avoid plastic, vinyl, and
Styrofoam®in the work area.
• Handle static-sensitive
parts only at a static-free
work station.
• Put shorting strips on the
edge of the connector to
help protect installed
static-sensitive parts.
• Use anti-static type solder
extraction tools only.
• Use grounded-tip
soldering irons only.

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Replace Batteries and Fuses
XW Warning
To prevent false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal
injury, replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator (P) appears.
To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY replacement fuses with the specified
amperage, voltage, and interrupt ratings.
Disconnect test leads before you open the case or the battery door.
Dispose of old devices in a professional and environmentally appropriate manner.
Delete personal data on the Product before disposal.
Remove batteries that are not integrated into the electrical system before disposal.
Dispose of batteries separately.
To replace the batteries or fuses, see Figure 2.
Figure 2. Replace Batteries and Fuses
Performance Tests
Use the performance tests to make sure the Device Under Test (DUT) operates properly and to
make sure the DUT is accurate. If the DUT fails any part of the performance test, repair and/or
calibration adjustment are required. See Temperature Connections. If the DUT continues to fail
to meet the range indicated, see Contact Fluke.
B1
F1
F2

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Performance Tests
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Table 1 lists the equipment required for the performance tests.
Before you do the performance test, make sure to warm up the calibrator.
To test each function and operating ranges:
1. For each step in Ta b l e 2 , set the DUT to the specified function and range.
2. Connect the source to the input jacks on the DUT.
3. Apply the output from the source. For temperature connections, see Figure 3.
4. Make sure the DUT readings are within the limits in Ta b l e 2 .
Table 1. Required Equipment
Equipment Recommended Model
Calibrator Fluke Calibration 5502A, 5502E, or 5522A
Type K to dual banana adapter Fluke 80AK-A
Table 2. Performance Specifications
Step Function
Calibrator Output 15B
MAX
17B
MAX
Lower
Limit
Upper
Limit
Value Frequency or
Amplitude
1
VAC
5.5 V 50 Hz √√ 5.442 5.558
2 55 V 50 Hz √√ 54.42 55.58
3 55 V 500 Hz √√ 54.42 55.58
4 550 V 50 Hz √√ 544.2 555.8
5 1000 V 50 Hz √√ 986 1014
6
VAC/Freq.
45 Hz 1 V X √44.92 45.08
75kHz1VX√4.992 5.008
8 100 kHz 3 V X √99.6 100.4
9VAC/Dut y 50 Hz
3 V (Square
Wave) X√49.5 50.5
10
VDC
5.5 V 0 Hz √√ 5.470 5.531
11 55 V 0 Hz √√ 54.70 55.31
12 550 V 0 Hz √√ 547.0 353.1
13 -1000 V 0 Hz √√ -1008 -992
14 mVDC 550 mV 0 Hz √√ 543.5 556.5
15 mVAC 550 mV 500 Hz √√ 533.2 566.8

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Step Function
Calibrator Output 15B
MAX
17B
MAX
Lower
Limit
Upper
Limit
Value Frequency or
Amplitude
16
OHM
0 ΩΩ √√ -0.3 0.3
17 350 ΩΩ √√ 348.0 352.0
18 3.5 kΩΩ √√ 3.480 3.520
19 35 kΩΩ √√ 34.80 35.20
20 350 kΩΩ √√ 348.0 352.0
21 3.5 MΩΩ √√ 3.480 3.520
22 10 MΩΩ √√ 9.82 10.18
23 BEEPER ON 40 ΩΩ √√ XX
24 DIODE 0.7 V 0 Hz √√ 0.622 0.778
25
CAP
35 nF Ω√√ 34.24 35.76
26 350 nF Ω√√ 342.4 357.6
27 3.5 μFΩ√√ 3.320 3.680
28 35 μFΩ√√ 33.20 36.80
29 350 μFΩ√√ 332.0 368.0
30
ADC
3.5 A 0 Hz √√ 3.444 3.556
31 -10 A 0 Hz √√ -10.18 -9.82
32
AAC
3.5 A 50 Hz √√ 3.444 3.556
33 10 A 400 Hz √√ 9.82 10.18
34
mADC
35 mA 0 Hz √√ 34.44 35.56
35 -350 mA 0 Hz √√ -355.6 -344.4
36
mAAC
35 mA 400 Hz √√ 34.44 35.56
37 350 mA 50 Hz √√ 344.4 355.6
38
μADC
350 μA0Hz √√ 344.4 355.6
39 -3500 μA0Hz √√ -3556 -3444
40
μAAC
350 μA 40 Hz √√ 344.4 355.6
41 3500 μA 400 Hz √√ 3444 3556
42
Te m p
-50 °C X X √-56.4 -43.6
43 35 °C X X √33.0 37.0
44 400 °C X X √391.0 409.0
Table 2. Performance Specifications (cont.)

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Adjustment Procedures
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Figure 3. Temperature Connections
Adjustment Procedures
Table 3 lists the equipment required to adjust the Product.
To enter adjustment mode:
1. Remove the battery door and batteries. See Figure 2.
2. Remove the calibration sticker. See Figure 4.
Table 3. Required Equipment for Adjustment
Equipment Required Characteristics Recommended Model
Calibrator - Fluke 5522A
Potentiometer (17B MAX) Adjust Manually
Type K to dual banana (m)
adapter - Fluke 80AK-A
POWER
0•
123
456
789
ENTER
M
k
mVHz FIELD
EDIT
/
+
F
OPR EARTH SCOPEEXGRD MENU
PREV
SHIFT
RESET
CE
SETUP
REF
NEW
TC
MEAS
F
n
p
p
W
dBm sec
C
A
MULT
xDIV
MODES
MORE
STBY
5522A CALIBRATOR

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Figure 4. Remove Calibration Sticker
3. See Figure 5 to make the connections to power and the calibrator.
Use a contact spring to connect a 3 V dc power supply.
Connect the DUT signal input terminal to the calibrator.
Figure 5. Adjustment Connections

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4. To put the DUT in adjustment mode, use a small probe to push the calibration button
(CAL1). See Figure 6.
Figure 6. Adjustment
5. Enter the adjustment values on the calibrator.
6. For each function, wait 4 seconds for the measurement to stabilize. Then push Hto
confirm and go to the next step. The display shows the function and the high voltage
indicator, see Ta b l e 4 .
7. For 17B MAX temperature adjustment:
a. Use an adjustable potentiometer to make a manual adjustment. See Figure 7.
b. Adjust to 0.1 ÁC to 0.3 ÁC at 0 ÁC input.
Tabl e 4 . Disp lay Ind icators
AHigh voltage alert
BFunction
CAL1
WP6
HOLD1
WP7
WP8
WP9
CAL1
1
2

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8. When you complete adjustment, turn off the DUT.
Figure 7. Temperature Adjustment 17B MAX
Table 5. All Function Adjustments
Function Step Display 15B
MAX
17B
MAX Calibrator Output
VAC 1 High voltage mark (Y) flickers √√3 V, 50 Hz
VDC 1 High voltage mark (Y) flickers √√3 V, 0 Hz
Cap 1 High voltage mark (Y) flickers √√
100 μF
ADC 1 High voltage mark (Y) flickers √√3A, 0 Hz
mADC 1 High voltage mark (Y) flickers √√30 mA, 0 Hz
Te m p e r a t u re 1 Te m p e r a t u re X √0 °C