Fluke 1550C User Manual

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction........................................................................ 1
To Contact Fluke ............................................................... 2
Safety Information ............................................................. 3
Symbols............................................................................. 5
Unpack the Tester ............................................................. 6
The Tester ......................................................................... 7
Pushbuttons ................................................................... 8
Turn the Tester On and Off ............................................ 9
Display............................................................................ 10
Charge the Battery ......................................................... 11
Guard Terminal Use....................................................... 12
Measurements................................................................... 14
Connect to the Circuit Under Test.................................. 14
Before an Insulation Test ............................................... 16
Preset Test Voltage Selection..................................... 16
Program a Test Voltage .............................................. 17
Select a Ramp or Steady-State Test .......................... 18
Set a Timed Test......................................................... 18
Polarization Index (PI)................................................. 19
Dielectric Absorption Ratio.......................................... 19
Capacitance ................................................................ 19
Insulation Test ................................................................ 20
Store Test Results.......................................................... 22
View Results Stored in Memory..................................... 23
Download Your Test Results.......................................... 24
Install FlukeView Forms Basic Software........................ 25
Download Results to PC ................................................ 26
Delete Test Results........................................................ 26
Maintenance ...................................................................... 27
Cleaning ......................................................................... 27
Replaceable Parts and Accessories .............................. 28
Specifications .................................................................... 29
General Specifications ................................................... 29

Fluke 1550C Specifications

General

Display type	-
Housing color	Grey, Yellow
Maximum voltage	5000 V
AC voltage range	250 - 5000 V
Operating altitude	0 - 2000 m
Overload protection	Yes
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80 %
International Protection (IP) code	IP40
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Number of batteries supported	1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	277 mm
Width	269 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	3700 g