Fluke 1523 User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Before You Start .......................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Standard Equipment ................................................................................. 1
1.3 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 1
1.3.1 Warning .....................................................................................................1
1.3.2 Cautions ..........................................................................................................2
1.4 CE Comments ........................................................................................... 3
1.4.1 EMC Directive .................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Immunity Testing .............................................................................................3
1.4.2.1 For Use As a Portable (Hand-held) Instrument ...................................................... 3
1.4.2.2 For Use As a Benchtop Instrument (AC Adapter) .................................................. 4
1.4.3 Locking out non SI units ..................................................................................4
1.5 Using Clamp-On Ferrites .......................................................................... 4
1.6 Emissions Testing ..................................................................................... 5
1.7 Low Voltage Directive (Safety) .................................................................. 5
1.8 Authorized Service Centers ...................................................................... 5
2 Quick Start ................................................................................7
2.1 Setup ......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 17
3 General Operation .................................................................23
3.1 Battery..................................................................................................... 23
3.2 DC Power Source ................................................................................... 23
3.3 Probe ...................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Internal or External reference junction compensation may be used with this
instrument. ................................................................................................................25
3.3.2 TC Internal Reference Junction .....................................................................25
3.3.3 TC External Reference Junction ....................................................................25
3.4 Probe Lock Function ............................................................................... 25
3.5 INFO-CON Connector ............................................................................. 26
4 Display Functions and User Interface ..................................29
4.1 Main Screen ............................................................................................ 29
4.2 STATS ...................................................................................................... 29
4.3 °C °F ....................................................................................................... 29
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Fluke 1523 Specifications

General

Resolution	0.001°C
Display	LCD
Data Logging	Yes
Input Types	RTD, Thermocouple
Interface	RS-232
Power Supply	AC adapter
Accuracy	±0.005°C