Fluke 1738 Calibration Manual

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Calibration Manual
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Basic Instrument Setup for all Verifications
The Fluke173x_354x-ExcelTool_Vxxx (ExcelTool) has built-in procedures to verify and adjust the Logger.
The Verification uses an external divider. This divider, (see Verification Box Assembly) provides more
accurate voltages than a direct connection to the 5520A. The 5520A uses a divider with a 50 Ω output
impedance when sourcing <330 mV. Due to variations in the Logger input impedance, the actual applied
voltage is less than the programmed voltage. Using an external divider where the parallel resistance is
~30 Ω allows calculation of the applied voltage with confidence that the Logger input loading will not
significantly impact the applied voltage.
The ExcelTool calculates the voltage that should be applied based on the values entered in the setup
screen.
1. Apply power to the Logger using the power supply and line cord.
2. Turn on the Logger.
3. Connect the Logger USB to the PC and start a communication program. See USB Communication.
4. Select Measurement Setup as no voltage transformers used.

Sensor selector – select items from the list for a verification of the accessory.
Use DIRECT for the Fluke Logger verification.

Calibration items – Select Voltage, AUX Input or Current input for calibration. For a Logger calibration all
three items need to be calibrated sequentially. A specific order is not required.

Calibrator Control setup – When the calibrator is connected to the PC using a RS232 cable select
Automatic to control the calibrator. Use the drop-down list box to configure the COM port. Otherwise select
Manual.

Voltage Divider setup – Configure the resistor values, R1 and R2, of the voltage divider for current
verification. Store the Excel workbook to keep the applied values for future use.
Supported Calibrators:
Fluke 5520A and 5522A
Calibrator settings:
Baud rate: 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bit: 1
Parity: None
Stall: XON/XOFF
EOL: CR/LF
Table 9. Calibration and Verification in Excel Worksheet (cont.)
Item Description

Fluke 1738 Specifications

General

Product type	Three phase power measurement logger
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
International Protection (IP) code	IP50
Operating altitude	0 - 4000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 12000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Built-in display	Yes
Display diagonal	4.3 \
Touchscreen type	Resistive
Display resolution	480 x 272 pixels
Display technology	TFT
Efficiency	68.2 %
Battery life	4 h
Charging time	6 h
Battery voltage	3.7 V
Input frequency	50/60 Hz
Battery capacity	9.25 Wh
Power consumption (max)	50 VA
Battery life (power save mode)	5.5 h

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	55 mm
Width	198 mm
Height	167 mm
Weight	1100 g
Power adapter weight	400 g
Power supply dimensions (WxDxH)	130 x 45 x 130 mm