Fluke T5-600 Operating and installation instructions

PN 686953
March 1998
1998 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
T5-600/T5-1000
Electrical Tester
Service Information
Introduction
This service information sheet provides the following information for the T5-600 and T5-1000 Electrical
Testers (hereafter referred to as "the tester").
•Safety information
•Parts and service information
•Specifications
•Cleaning procedure
•Required equipment
•Performance tests
•Parts and accessories list
•Battery replacement procedure
For operating instructions, refer to the T5-600/T5-1000 Electrical Tester Instruction Sheet.
Safety Information
Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
•Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or
60 V dc. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
•Do not use the tester if it or its test leads appear damaged, or if you suspect
that the tester is not operating properly.
•Before each use, verify the tester’s operation by measuring a known
voltage.
•Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the common test lead.
•When using the probes, do not touch the metal probe tips.
•Never apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the tester, between a
terminal and earth ground.
•To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or
personal injury, replace the battery immediately after the battery indicator
appears (M).
•Do not use controls, adjustments, or procedures not documented or
approved by Fluke Corporation.
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Parts and Service
The tester is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years, while under normal
use. Parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days. For the complete warranty statement, refer to the
T5-600/T5-1000 Electrical Tester Instruction Sheet.
To order parts, or for warranty service, contact Fluke as follows:
USA and Canada: 1-888-993-5853
(1-888-99-FLUKE)
Europe: [phone]
Japan: [phone]
Singapore: +65-*-276-6196
Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit Fluke’s Web site at www.fluke.com.
Specifications
Accuracy is specified for one year after calibration, at 18 °C to 28 °C (64 °F to 82 °F) with relative humidity
to 90 %. AC conversions are ac-coupled, average responding, and calibrated to the rms value of a sine wave
input. Accuracy specifications are given as follows:
±([ % of reading] + [number of least significant digits])
Temperature coefficient of 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/ °C for <18 °C or >28 °C (<64.4 °F or >82.4 °F)
General Specifications
Calibration One-year calibration cycle.
Maximum Voltage
Between any Terminal
and Earth Ground
T5-600: 600 V rms, Overvoltage Category III
T5-1000: 1000 V rms, Overvoltage Category III
Temperature Operating: -10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F); Storage: -30 °C to +60 °C (-22 °F to +140 °F)
Altitude Operating: 2000 m (6562 ft); Storage: 10,000 m (32808 ft)
Relative Humidity 0 % to 95 %, 5 °C to 30 °C (41 °F to 86°F); 0 % to 75 %, 30 °C to 40 °C (86 °F to 104 °F);
0 % to 45 %, 40 °C to 50 °C (104 °F to 122 °F)
Battery Type and Life AA (2); 400 hours continuous with alkaline; 200 hours continuous with zinc chloride
Shock, Vibration 1 m drop at 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F) per ANSI/ISA-S82.01-1994 and EN 61010-1 1993.
Sinusoidal vibration per MIL-PRF-28800F for a Class 2 instrument
(5 Hz to 55 Hz, 3 g maximum)
Surge Protection T5-600: 6 kV per IEC 1010-1, 1990-09; T5-1000: 8 kV per IEC 1010-1, 1990-09
Enclosure Rating IP 52 per IEC 529, no vacuum applied

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Cleaning the Tester
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General Specifications (continued)
RF Field Specification 0.5 % full scale + (specified accuracy) at 3 V/m up to 100 MHz
Safety Complies with ANSI/ISA-S82.01-94 for use in overvoltage category III (CAT III) locations,
UL3111, CSA/CAN C22.2 No.1010.1-92, and EN61010-1 1993.
EMC EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1
Certifications
UL, VDE, and CSA certifications pending.
Resolution and Accuracy
Function T5-600 Range T5-1000 Range Resolution Accuracy
K600 V rms 1000 V rms 1 V ±(1.5 % + 2 digits)
L600 V 1000 V 1 V ±(1 % + 1 digit)
?100.0 A 100.0 A 0.1 A ±(3 % + 3 digits)
e1000 Ω1000 Ω1 Ω±(1 % + 2 digits)
Input Characteristics
Input Protection
Function Input Impedance (nominal) T5-600 T5-1000
K1 MΩ, <100 pF ac-coupled 600 V rms 1000 V rms
L1 MΩ, <100 pF 600 V rms 1000 V rms
e>2.6 kΩ600 V rms 1000 V rms
Open Circuit Test Voltage Short Circuit Current
e2.4 V dc (nominal) <600 µA
Cleaning the Tester
WWarning
To avoid electric shock or damage to the tester, never allow water inside the
case. To avoid damaging the tester’s case, never use solvents on the tester.
If the tester requires cleaning, wipe it down with a cloth that is lightly dampened with water or a mild
detergent. Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, or methanol-based fluids when wiping
down the tester.

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Equipment Required for Performance Tests
The following equipment is required for performance tests:
•Fluke 5500A Multi-Product Calibrator, or equivalent
•0 V to 5 V adjustable dc power supply
•Approximately 8 m (26 ft) of #14 single-conductor magnet wire wound into a butterfly-shaped coil.
Figure 1 shows how to make the coil.
Performance Tests
Use the following procedures to verify the tester’s performance. If the tester fails any of the tests, return it to
Fluke for calibration or repair.
Testing the AC Current Function
The tests in this section require the butterfly coil shown in Figure 1. Note that the 10 conductors in the middle
of the coil cause the tester to read 10 times more current than the calibrator supplies.
1. Put one edge of the butterfly coil in a vice to hold the coil during testing.
2. Set the calibrator to the current and frequency given in Step 1 of Table 1.
3. Connect the butterfly coil to the calibrator.
4. Set the tester to the amperage function.
5. Place the tester’s current fork around the middle of the coil so that the alignment marks are centered and
perpendicular to the wire bundle, as shown in Figure 1.
6. Verify that the tester reads within the display limits shown for Step 1 in Table 1.
7. Apply the currents and verify the tester’s readings for the remaining steps in Table 1.
Table 1. AC Current Tests
Step Calibrator output T5-600/T5-1000 Display Limits
1 10 A, 60 Hz 96.7 to 103.3
2 10 A, 45 Hz 96.7 to 103.3
3 0.5 A, 45 Hz 4.5 to 5.5

Service Information
Performance Tests
5
21 cm
(~8.25")
10 turns of #14
single-conductor
magnet wire Separate into two 5-turn coils.
Use cable ties to
hold coils together
Connect to Calibrator
Mount Banana
plugs on wire end
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Figure 1. Making the Butterfly Coil

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Testing the Voltage Functions
The tests in this section check the following voltage functions:
•Automatic selection of ac or dc voltage mode
•Correct operation of the hazardous voltage indicator
•Correct operation of the HOLD function
Perform the tests as follows:
1. Set the calibrator to the T5-600 or T5-1000 test voltage given in Table 2.
2. Apply the voltage to the tester. Verify that the tester reads within the display limits shown.
3. Apply the voltages and verify the tester’s readings for the steps in Tables 3 and 4.
Table 2. AC Voltage Test
T5-600 T5-1000
Calibrator Output T5-600 Display Limits (AC annunciator ON) Calibrator Output T5-1000 Display Limits (AC annunciator ON)
600 V, 60 Hz 589 to 611 1000 V, 60 Hz 983 to 1017
Table 3. DC Voltage Tests
T5-600 T5-1000
Step Calibrator Output T5-600 Display Limits (DC annunciator ON) Calibrator Output T5-1000 Display Limits (DC annunciator ON)
1 600 V dc 593 to 607 1000 V dc 989 to 1011
2 -60 V dc -58 to -62 -100 V dc -98 to -102
3 1.0 V dc 1 ±1* 1.0 V dc 1 ±1*
4 -1.0 V dc -1 ±1* -1.0 V dc -1 ±1*
* Verify that the ac annunciator is OFF.
Table 4. Hazardous Voltage LED and HOLD Function Tests
Step Calibrator Output T5-600/T5-1000 Display Indicators
1 12 V, 60 Hz Reading: 12 ±1
Hazardous voltage LED OFF
2 12 V, 60 Hz
Tap tester’s HOLD button Reading: 12 ±1 Hazardous voltage LED OFF
HOLD indicator ON
3 +31 V dc Reading: 12 ±1
Hazardous voltage LED ON
HOLD indicator ON

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Resistance and Continuity Function Tests
1. Set the calibrator to the resistance given in Step 1 of Table 5.
2. Apply the resistance to the tester. Verify that the tester reads within the display limits shown.
3. Apply the resistances and verify the tester’s responses for the remaining steps in Table 5.
Table 5. Resistance and Continuity Tests
Step Calibrator Output T5-600/T5-1000 Display Limits and Beeper Responses
11kΩ988 to 1012
2 50 ΩBeeper ON
3 300 ΩBeeper OFF
40Ω-2 to 2
Low Battery Indicator Test
The following procedure verifies correct operation of the low battery indicator.
1. Remove the tester’s batteries.
2. Set the dc power supply to 3.0 V. Apply this voltage to the tester’s battery terminals.
3. Set the calibrator to 1 kΩ. Apply this resistance to the tester’s probes.
4. Slowly decrease the dc voltage just until the tester’s low battery indicator (M) turns on.
5. Verify that the tester reads 1000 ±12 counts (988 to 1012).
6. Disconnect the calibrator and the dc power supply. Reinstall the tester’s batteries.
Parts and Accessories
Tables 6 shows the replacement parts and accessories available from Fluke for the T5-600 and T5-1000
Electrical Testers.
Table 6. Replacement Parts and Accessories
Description Fluke Part Number
Test lead assembly
Replace only with Fluke double-insulated leads. 648029
Battery door 648144
Battery door screw 643830
AA battery, 1.5 V, carbon-zinc (2 required) 650181
AA battery, 1.5 V, alkaline (2 required) 376756
T5-600/T5-1000 Electrical Tester Instruction Sheet
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese 688355

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Table 6. Replacement Parts and Accessories (continued)
Description Fluke Part Number
T5-600/T5-1000 Electrical Tester Instruction Sheet
English, French, German, Italian, Finnish, Dutch 688371
T5-600/T5-1000 Electrical Tester Instruction Sheet
English, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese 688374
T5-600/T5-1000 Electrical Tester Instruction Sheet
English, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese 688366
H5 Belt Holster Accessory
TP1 Probe Set, Flat Blade Accessory
TP4 Probe Set, 4 mm Round Accessory
Battery Replacement
Figure 2 shows how to replace the batteries. Observe the polarity markings inside the battery compartment.
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Figure 2. Replacing the Batteries