Fluke 15B+ User Manual

PN 4372130
February 2014
© 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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15B+/17B+/18B+
Digital Multimeters

Fluke 15B+ Specifications

General

Continuity	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
Duty Cycle	0.1% to 99.9%
Weight	455 g
Display	4000 counts
DC Voltage	400.0 mV / 4.000 V / 40.00 V / 400.0 V / 1000 V
AC Voltage	400.0 mV / 4.000 V / 40.00 V / 400.0 V / 750 V
DC Current	400.0 µA / 4000 µA / 40.00 mA / 400.0 mA / 4.000 A / 10.00 A
AC Current	400.0 μA / 4000 μA / 40.00 mA / 400.0 mA / 4.000 A / 10.00 A
Resistance	400.0 Ω / 4.000 kΩ / 40.00 kΩ / 400.0 kΩ / 4.000 MΩ / 40.00 MΩ
Capacitance	100.0 µF
Frequency	50.00 kHz
Safety Rating	CAT III 600V
Battery Life	500 hours
Battery	2 AA
Dimensions	183 mm x 91 mm x 49.5 mm

Summary

Introduction and Support

Product Introduction

Overview of the Fluke 15B+/17B+/18B+ digital multimeters.

How to Contact Fluke

Contact information and telephone numbers for Fluke support services.

Safety Information

Instrument Overview

Terminals

Description of the input terminals and their functions on the multimeter.

Display Indicators

Explanation of the symbols and indicators shown on the multimeter's digital display.

Core Functions and Features

Auto Power and Backlight Off

Information on automatic power-off and backlight-off features.

Range Selection Modes

Details on manual and auto range selection modes for measurements.

Data Handling Features

Features for holding readings, relative measurements, and MIN/MAX tracking.

Measurement and Testing Procedures

Measure AC and DC Voltage

Step-by-step guide for measuring AC and DC voltage.

Measure AC or DC Current

Instructions for measuring AC and DC current.

Measure Resistance and Continuity

Procedure for measuring resistance and testing continuity.

Test Diodes and Capacitance

Steps for testing diodes and measuring capacitance.

Measure Temperature

Instructions for measuring temperature using the multimeter.

Measure Frequency and Duty Cycle

How to measure frequency and duty cycle with the multimeter.

Test LEDs

Procedure for testing Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Maintenance and Service

General Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the multimeter's exterior and terminals.

Testing and Replacing Fuses

Procedures for testing and replacing internal fuses.

Battery Replacement

Instructions for replacing the multimeter's batteries.

Service and Parts

Information on obtaining service and replacement parts.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Technical specifications including voltage, battery, temperature, and dimensions.

Accuracy Specifications

Detailed accuracy specifications for various measurement functions.

LED Test and Input Characteristics

Specifications for LED testing and input characteristics.