Fluke 16 - User Manual

PN 644226 July, 1997 Rev.1, 3/99
© 1997,1999 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Multimeter with Temperature
Calibration Information
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Warning
To avoid electrical shock, remove test leads and any input signals from the Meter before opening the case.
Caution
This Meter contains parts that can be damaged by static discharge. Follow the standard practices for handling
static sensitive devices.
Introduction
The 16 Calibration Information instruction sheet provides the
information necessary to calibrate and verify the Fluke
Model 16 Multimeter with Temperature (hereafter known as
the Meter). This instruction sheet provides the following
information:
• Product specifications
• Disassembly and reassembly
• Performance test procedures
• Calibration procedures and adjustments
• Replacement parts
See the instruction sheet for operating instructions.
Service
The Meter is warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year. The complete warranty
statement is in the Meter’s instruction sheet.
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone
numbers:
USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Europe: +31-402-678-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-356-5500
Or, visit Fluke’s Web stie at www.fluke.com.
Specifications
Specifications are in Table 1. Accuracy is specified for a
period of one year after calibration, at 18ºC to 28ºC (64ºF to
82ºF) with relative humidity to 90%. AC conversions are ac-
coupled, average responding, and calibrated to the rms
value of a sine wave input.
Table 1. Specifications
Maximum Voltage Between any Terminal and Earth Ground (excludes 10% tolerance) 600 V ac or dc
Display 3-3/4-digits, 4000 counts, updates 4/sec
Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature -30°C to 60°C indefinitely (to -40°C for 100 hrs)
Temperature Coefficient 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/°C (<18°C or >28°C)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% (-10°C to 35°C)
0% to 70% (35°C to 50°C)
Altitude Operation/Non-operation 2000 m
Battery Type 9V, NEDA 1604 or IEC 6F22
Battery Life 650 continuous hours with alkaline
450 continuous hours with carbon-zinc
Shock, Vibration 3 meter drops: Sinusoidal vibration up to 3 G @ 55 Hz
Size (HxWxL) 1.35 in x 2.75 in x 5.55 in
(3.46 cm x 7.05 cm x 14.23 cm)
Weight 10 oz (286g)
EMI Regulations Complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B, EN50081-1, EN50082-1.
Safety Designed to Protection Class II requirement of UL1244, ANSI/ISA-S82.01 - 1988, CSA C22.2 No 231,
and VDE 0411, and IEC 1010-1 overvoltage category III (CAT III), 600 V
Certification
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Summary

Introduction to the Multimeter

Service and Warranty Information

Fluke Multimeter Specifications

Disassembly and Reassembly Procedures

Cleaning the Multimeter

Recommended Test Equipment

Performance Testing the Multimeter

Multimeter Performance Test

Tests all multimeter functions except temperature, applying specified inputs and checking readings against limits.

Temperature Performance Test

Tests the temperature function using an ice bath to verify accuracy at 0.0°C.

Calibration Adjustments for Multimeter

Initial Calibration Steps

Steps to prepare the multimeter for calibration, including power disconnection and battery connection.

Multimeter Calibration Procedure

Calibration procedure for multimeter functions, focusing on DC voltage adjustment.

Temperature Calibration Methods

Room Temperature Calibration

Calibrates temperature function at room temperature using a copper short and probe.

Ice Bath Calibration

Optimizes temperature performance near 0°C using an ice bath and thermocouple.

Lag Bath Calibration

Optimizes temperature performance at room temperature using a lag bath and thermocouple.

Replacement Parts List

Fluke 16 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Multimeter
Continuity Check	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
Temperature Resolution	0.1 °C
Accuracy	±(0.5% + 1 digit)
Temperature Measurement	-40 °C to 400 °C
Capacitance Measurement	1000 µF
Battery Type	9 V
Battery Life	200 hours
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 60 °C
Emissivity	Not applicable
Distance to Spot Ratio	Not applicable
AC Voltage Range	0.1 mV to 600 V
DC Voltage Range	0.1 mV to 600 V
Resistance Range	0 - 40 MΩ