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Fluke 1587 Insulation Tester Meg Ohm Meter/Tester

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The fluke 1587 ET Insulation multimeter from products4testing.co.uk

Two powerful tools in one.

The Fluke 1587 Insulation Multimeter combines a digital insulation tester with a full-featured, true-rms digital multimeter in a single compact, handheld unit, which provides maximum versatility for both troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Like other tools that you have come to expect from Fluke, the 1588 is rugged, reliable, and easy to use.

Whether you work on motors, generators, cables, or switch-gear, the Fluke 1587 Insulation Multimeter is ideally suited to help you with your tasks.

  • Large display with backlight
  • Insulation test 0.01 MW to 2 GW
  • Insulation test voltages 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V for many applications
  • Live circuit detection prevents insulation test if voltage > 30 V is detected for added user protection
  • Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
  • AC/DC voltage, DC milliVolts, AC/DC milliamps, Resistance (W), Continuity
  • Filter for motor drive measurements
  • Capacitance, diode test, temperature, Min/Max, frequency (Hz)
  • Auto power off to save battery power
  • CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category
  • Accepts optional Fluke TPAK™ magnetic hanging system to free your hands for other work
  • Rugged, utility hard case allows you to bring everything you need for the job
  • 3-year warranty

Included

  1. Remote probe
  2. Test leads
  3. Alligator clips
  4. K-type thermocouple
  5. Hard case
  6. User documentation

General Specifications

  1. Maximum voltage applied to any terminal
    1000 V ac rms or dc
  2. Storage temperature
    -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
  3. Operating temperature
    -20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F)
  4. Temperature coefficient
    0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C for temperatures < 18 °C or > 28 °C (< 64 °F or > 82 °F)
  5. Relative humidity, non-condensing: < °C
    0 % to 95 % @ 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
    0 % to 75 % @ 30 °C to 40 °C (86 °F to 104 °F)
    0 % to 40 % @ 40 °C to 55 °C (104 °F to 131 °F)
  6. Vibration
    Random, 2 g, 5-500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 instrument
  7. Shock
    1 meter drop per IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition (1 meter drop test, six sides, oak floor)
  8. Electromagnetic compatibility
    In an RF field of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified accuracy except in temperature: specified accuracy ± 5 °C (9 °F). (EN 61326-1:1997)
  9. Safety
    Complies with ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010-1) 2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition for measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V
  10. Certifications
    CSA per standard CSA/CAN C22.2 No. 61010.1-04; TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002
  11. Batteries
    Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6)
  12. Battery life
    Meter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1000 V into 1 MW with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off
  13. Size
    5.0 cm H x 10.0 cm W x 20.3 cm L
    1.97 in H x 3.94 in W x 8.00 in L
  14. Weight
    550 g (1.2 lb)
  15. IP rating
    IP40
  16. Altitude (operating)
    2000 m CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V
    3000 m CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V
  17. Storage
    12,000 m
  18. Over-range capability
    110 % of range except for capacitance which is 1 %
  19. Compliance to EN 61557
    IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2

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Technical Specification

Accuracy

Range Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 5000 Hz
600.0 mV 0.1 mV + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
6.000 V 0.001 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
60.00 V 0.01 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
600.0 V 0.1 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)1
1000 V 1 V + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)1

11 kHz bandwidth

Lowpass Filter Voltage

Range Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 400 Hz
600.0 mV 0.1 mV + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
6.000 V 0.001 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
60.00 V 0.01 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
600.0 V 0.1 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
1000 V 1 V + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
  1. AC conversion
    Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input. Conversions are true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at full scale up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to crest factor < = 1.5 at 1000 V. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add ± (2 % reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.
  2. Input impedance
    10 MW (nominal), < 100 pF, ac-coupled
  3. Common mode rejection ratio (1 kW unbalanced)
    > 60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
  4. Overload protection
    1000 V rms or dc, 107 V Hz Max

DC Voltage Measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy 15871
6.000 V dc 0.001 V 0.09 % + 2
60.00 V dc 0.01 V 0.09 % + 2
600.0 V dc 0.1 V 0.09 % + 2
1000 V dc 1 V 0.09 % + 2

1Accuracies apply to ± 100 % of range

  1. Input impedance
    10 MW (nominal), < 100 pF
  2. Normal mode rejection ratio
    > 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz
  3. Common rode rejection ratio
    > 120 dB @ dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (1 k unbalance)
  4. Overload protection
    1000 V rms or dc

DC Millivolts Measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy 1587
600.0 mV dc 0.1 mV 0.1 % + 1

DC and ac current measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 ± (% of Rdg+Digits) Accuracy 1577 ± (% of Rdg+Digits) Burden Voltage (Typical)
AC 45 to 1000 Hz 400 mA 0.1 mA ± (1.5 % + 2)1 ± (2 % + 2)1 2 mV/mA
60 mA 0.01 mA ± (1.5 % + 2)1 ± (2 % + 2)1
DC 400 mA 0.1 mA ± (0.2 % + 2) ± (1.0 % + 2) 2 mV/mA
60 mA 0.01 mA ± (0.2 % + 2) ± (1.0 % + 2)

11 kHz bandwidth

  1. Overload
    600 mA for 2 minutes maximum
  2. Overload protection
    440 mA, 1000 V, FAST fuse
  3. AC conversion
    Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input. Conversions are true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at full scale up to 300 mA, decreasing linearly to crest factor < = 1.5 at 600 mA. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add + (2 % reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.

Ohms measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy 15871 ± (% of Rdg+Digits)

Accuracy 15871± (% of Rdg+Digits)
600.0 O 0.1 O 0.9 % + 2 1.2 % + 2
6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ
60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ
600.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ
6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ
50.0 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 1.5 % + 3 2.0 % + 3

1Accuracies apply from 0 to 100 % of range

  1. Overload protection
    1000 V rms or dc
  2. Open circuit test voltage
    < 8.0 V dc
  3. Short circuit current
    < 1.1 mA

Diode test

  1. Diode test indication
    Display voltage drop: 0.6 V at 1.0 mA nominal test current
    Accuracy: + (2 % + 1)

Continuity test

  1. Continuity indication
    Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 W and off above 100 W.
  2. Maximum reading
    1000 W
  3. Open circuit voltage
    < 8.0 V
  4. Short circuit current
    1.0 mA typical
  5. Overload protection
    1000 V rms
  6. Response time
    > 1 m sec

Frequency measurement

Range Resolution Acuracy ± (% of Rdg+Digits)
99.99 Hz 0.01 Hz ± (0.1 % + 1)
999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz ± (0.1 % + 1)
9.999 kHz 0.001 kHz ± (0.1 % + 1)
99.99 kHz 0.01 kHz ± (0.1 % + 1)

Frequency counter sensitivity

Input Range V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sinewave)1 DC Trigger Levels to 20 kHz2
5 Hz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 100 kHz
600.0 mV ac 150.0 mV 150.0 mV N/A
6.0 V 0.3 V 0.7 V -400.0 mV and 2.5 V
60.0 V 3.0 V 10.0 V 1.5 V and 4.0 V
600.0 V 35.0 V 100.0 V 15.0 V and 40.0 V
1000.0 V 200.0 V 700.0 V 15.0 V and 40.0 V

1Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10x range (1000 V max). Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy.2Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input.

Capacitance

Range Resolution ± (% of Rdg+Digits)
1000 nF 1 nF ± (1.2 % + 2)
10.00 µF 0.01 µF
100.0 µF 0.1 µF
9999 µF 1 µF ± (1.2 % +/- 90 counts)

 

Temperature measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy1
-40 °C to 537 °C 0.1 °C 1 % + 10 counts
-40 °F to 998 °F 0.1 °F 1 % + 18 counts

1Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument

Insulation specifications

  1. Measurement range
    0.01 MW to 2 GW
  2. Test voltages
    50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V
  3. Test voltage accuracy
    + 20 %, - 0 %
  4. Short-circuit test current
    1 mA nominal
  5. Auto discharge
    Discharge time < 0.5 second for C = 1 μF or less
  6. Live circuit detection
    Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test
  7. Maximum capacitive load
    Operable with up to 1 μF load
  1587
Insulation test voltages 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V •
Insulation test voltages 500 V, 1000 V
Insulation test: 0.01 MΩ to 2.0 GO •
Insulation test: 0.1 MΩ to 600 MΩ
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage •
Insulation test smootding reading •
Frequency •
Capacitance •
Diode test •
Temperature •
Min/Max •
Low pass filter (for work on VSDs) •
AC/DC Voltage •
DC Millivolts •
AC/DC milliAmps •
Resistance (0.1 O to 50 MΩ) •
Continuity •
tdree-year warranty •
Remote probe, test leads, alligator clips •
K-type tdermocouple •
Rugged, utility hard case •
Auto power off •

 

 

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