Fluke 1523 User Manual

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Display Functions and User Interface
SETUP
4.5.2.4.4 None
In this mode, nothing is displayed in the auxiliary display area.
4.5.2.5 Temp Res
The Temperature Resolution may be changed from 0 to 3 decimal places if using a
resistance thermometer, or a maximum of two decimal places if using a thermocouple
probe.
4.5.3 Instrument
The instrument menu allows the user access to the serial port setup, unit Auto-Off
timer, backlight timer, contrast and the fast scan rate mode. The Auto-Off timer and
backlight timer are power saving settings for use when operating on battery power.
4.5.3.1 Fast Scan Mode
This mode allows the user to increase the sample rate in the instrument. When this
mode is used, the sample rate is increased at the expense of the accuracy. The instru-
ment specications are only guaranteed when the Fast Scan Mode is turned off. Refer
to alternate specications for operating in Fast Scan mode. This setting is not stored in
the memory and is reset to off at power up.
4.5.3.2 Contrast
This is an incremental setting selection that enables the user to change the screen
contrast. An increase in value results in a darker contrast. A decrease in value results in
a lighter contrast.
4.5.3.3 Auto-Off
This timer setting tells the unit how long to stay on before shutting down. Allowable
settings Range from 1 to 30 minutes or the user may turn this feature Off. If the unit
turns off, this feature will terminate the graphing mode and auto logging mode when
shutting down. The user will need to press the POWER key in order to restart the unit.
4.5.3.4 Backlight Time
This timer setting tells the unit how long to keep the back light illuminated before
shutting down. Allowable settings range from 1 to 30 minutes or the user may turn this
feature Off.
4.5.3.5 Serial Port
This feature allows the user to turn the serial port On or Off. This is a battery saving
feature and is recommended when operating on battery power and when direct upload-
ing to a PC is not required. Data may be gathered in the Demand Log or Auto-Log
modes prior to turning on the serial port and uploading the information.
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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