Fluke 1503 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
Contacting Fluke ............................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 2
Unsafe Voltage............................................................................................................... 4
Battery Saver (Sleep Mode) ........................................................................................... 4
Rotary Switch Positions.................................................................................................. 4
Buttons and Indicators.................................................................................................... 5
Understanding the Display ............................................................................................. 7
Input Terminals............................................................................................................... 9
Power-Up Options.......................................................................................................... 9
Making Measurements................................................................................................... 10
Measuring Volts......................................................................................................... 11
Measuring Earth-Bond Resistance ............................................................................ 11
Measuring Insulation Resistance............................................................................... 13
Measuring Polarization Index and Dielectric Absorption Ratios (Model 1507) ............... 14
Using the Compare Function (Model 1507).................................................................... 16
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 17

Fluke 1503 Specifications

General

Display type	-
Housing color	Grey, Yellow
Maximum voltage	600 V
Drop proof up to	1 m
Operating altitude	0 - 2000 m
Auto discharge time	0.5 s
Operating vibration	2 G
Overload protection	Yes
Non-operating altitude	0 - 12000 m
Maximum capacitive load	1 µF
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 55 °C
Insulation measurement range	0.01 - 2000 MΩ
Insulation test voltage accuracy	20 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95 %
Insulation measure accuracy (500V)	1.5 %
International Protection (IP) code	IP40
Battery size	AA
Number of batteries supported	4

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	50 mm
Width	100 mm
Height	203 mm
Weight	550 g