Fluke 15B Use and care manual

15B & 17B

Digital Multimeters

Calibration Manual

PN 2061398

May 2003

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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year

from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or

damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions

of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on

Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, return the unit to point of

purchase with a description of the problem.

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH

AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR

THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an

implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability

may not apply to you.

Fluke Corporation

P.O. Box 9090

Everett, WA 98206-9090

U.S.A.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction........................................................................................................ 1

Contact Information........................................................................................... 1

Safety Information............................................................................................. 2

General Specifications....................................................................................... 4

Accuracy Specifications .................................................................................... 5

Performance Tests ............................................................................................. 7

Preparing for the Performance Test............................................................... 7

Testing the Display........................................................................................ 8

Performance Test Procedures........................................................................ 8

Meter Adjustment.............................................................................................. 15

15B Adjustment............................................................................................. 16

17B Adjustment............................................................................................. 18

Maintenance....................................................................................................... 20

General Maintenance..................................................................................... 21

Testing the Fuses........................................................................................... 21

Replacing the Batteries and Fuses................................................................. 21

Customer Replaceable Parts.............................................................................. 22

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Calibration Manual

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. International Electrical Symbols............................................................................ 3

2. Required Equipment............................................................................................... 7

3. 15B Performance Test............................................................................................ 9

4. 17B Performance Test............................................................................................ 11

5. 15B Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 16

6. 17B Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 18

7. Replacement Parts.................................................................................................. 22

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Calibration Manual

List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Display ................................................................................................................... 8

2. Temperature Performance Test Connections......................................................... 14

3. 15B Adjustment Points .......................................................................................... 17

4. 17B Adjustment Points .......................................................................................... 19

5. Temperature Adjustment Connections................................................................... 20

6. Replacing the Batteries and Fuses ......................................................................... 22

15B & 17B

Calibration Manual

15B & 17B

Digital Multimeter

Introduction

WXWarning

To avoid electric shock or injury:

•Do not perform the performance tests or adjustment

procedures described in this manual unless you are

qualified to do so.

•The information provided in this manual is for the use of

qualified personnel only.

•Read “Safety Information” before using this Meter.

The Fluke 15B and 17B Multimeters (hereafter referred to as “the Meter”) are battery

operated, 4,000 count instruments, with a digital display.

Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to both models

of the Meter.

All illustrations show the 17B Multimeter, unless noted otherwise.

Contact Information

To contact Fluke, call:

+86-10-65123435 ext 15 in China

1-888-993-5853 in USA and Canada

+81-3-3434-0181 in Japan

+85-276-6196 in Singapore

+1-425-446-5500 anywhere in the world

For additional information about Fluke, its products, and services, visit Fluke’s web site

at: www.fluke.com .

15B & 17B

Calibration Manual

Safety Information

The Meters comply with IEC 1010-1 CAT I 1000 V, CAT II 600 V, and CAT III 300 V

overvoltage standards. Refer to “Specifications”for more information.

In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user.

A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment

under test.

International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in Table 1.

WXWarning

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, and to

avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under

test, comply with the following practices:

•Do not use the Meter in a manner not specified by this

manual or the safety features of the Meter may be impaired.

•Before using the Meter, inspect the case. Do not use the

Meter if it is damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic.

Pay particular attention to the insulation around the

connectors.

•Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed

metal. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged

test leads before using the Meter.

•Verify a Meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage.

Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Protection

may be impaired. When in doubt, have the Meter serviced.

•Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the

Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and

earth ground.

•Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms,

42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages pose a shock

hazard.

•Use the proper terminals, function, and range for all

measurements.

•Do not operate the Meter around explosive gas, vapor, or

dust.

•When using the probes, keep the fingers behind the finger

guards.

•When making connections, connect the common test lead

before connecting the live test lead; when disconnecting,

disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the

common test lead.

•Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage

capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or

capacitance.

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