Fluke 1523 User Manual

1
Before You Start
Safety Information
1 Before You Start
1.1 Introduction
The Reference Thermometers (1523, 1524) are designed to be reliable, stable, tem-
perature measuring instruments that can be used in the eld or laboratory. They offer
accuracy, portability, and speed for nearly every eld calibration application. The
instruments have been designed with the eld user in mind and are easy to use while
maintaining stability, uniformity, and accuracy comparable to some laboratory instru-
ments. Your Fluke 1523 and 1524 thermometers are a handheld, battery operated
instrument that measures temperature using Platinum resistance Thermometers (PRT),
Thermistors, and Thermocouples (TC).
1.2 Standard Equipment
Unpack the instrument carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred
during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately.
Verify that the following components are present:
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1523/1524 Reference Thermometer with 3 AA batteries
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AC Adapter, with power cord
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RS-232 Cable
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User’s Guide
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Documentation CD
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Report of Calibration and calibration label
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Clamp-on ferrite(s)
If all items are not present, contact an Authorized Service Center. (See Section 1.8,
Authorized Service Centers on page 5.)
1.3 Safety Information
The Reference Thermometer is designed in accordance with EN 61010-1 {2nd Edi-
tion}, and CAN/CSA 22.2 No 61010.1-04. Use this instrument only as specied in this
manual, otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
A Warning identies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user; a Caution
identies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument being used.
International symbols used on the reference thermometer and in this manual are ex-
plained in Table 1 on page 3.
1.3.1 Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury:
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Do not use the reference thermometer in environments other than those listed in
the user’s guide.
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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