Fluke 53, User Manual

Page 1: ... 53 54 Series II Thermometer Users Manual September 1999 Rev 1 6 01 1999 2001 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies ...

Page 2: ...Authorized Service Center with a description of the problem THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY NO OTHER WARRANTIES SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty o...

Page 3: ...6 Buttons 7 Using the Thermometer 9 Changing Setup Options 9 Entering and Exiting Setup 9 Changing the Logging Interval 10 Changing the Thermocouple Type 11 Changing the Offset 11 Enabling or Disabling Sleep Mode 12 Setting the Time 12 Changing the Line Frequency 13 Measuring Temperatures 13 Connecting a Thermocouple 13 ...

Page 4: ...Memory 15 Initial Conditions and Data Entries 16 Starting and Stopping Logging 16 Clearing Memory 17 Viewing Logged Readings 17 Communicating with a PC 18 Maintenance 19 Replacing the Batteries 19 Cleaning the Case and Holster 19 Calibration 19 Specifications 19 Environmental 19 General 20 80 PK 1 Thermocouple supplied with thermometer 20 Electrical 20 Replacement Parts and Accessories 21 ...

Page 5: ...Table 1 and the meter symbols in Table 2 Contacting Fluke To order accessories receive assistance or locate the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center call 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 in USA 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 in Canada 31 402 678 200 in Europe 81 3 3434 0181 in Japan 65 738 5655 in Singapore 1 425 446 5500 from other countries Address correspondence to Fluke Corporation Fluke Eu...

Page 6: ...the insulation around the connectors Disconnect the thermocouple s from the thermometer before opening the case Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator B appears The possibility of false readings can lead to personal injury Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally Protection may be impaired When in doubt have the thermometer serviced Do not operate the thermometer around...

Page 7: ...les When servicing the thermometer use only specified replacement parts Do not use the thermometer with any part of the case or cover removed Caution A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the meter or the equipment under test Use the proper thermocouples function and range for your thermometer Do not attempt to recharge the batteries To prevent explosion do not throw batterie...

Page 8: ...relevant Canadian Standards Association directives Getting Started Everything in this Users Manual applies both to Models 53 and 54 unless otherwise indicated To become familiar with the thermometer study the following Figure 1 and Table 3 describe the components Figure 2 and Table 4 describe the display Table 5 describes the functions of the buttons Then read the following sections ...

Page 9: ... II Getting Started 5 Components xx 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 aat01f eps Figure 1 Components Table 3 Components A Thermocouple T1 input B Model 54 Thermocouple T2 input C Holster D Display E Buttons F Battery door G Batteries ...

Page 10: ...ft function is in progress D Readings are being logged E Setup is in progress F Logged readings are displayed G Low battery Replace the batteries H Primary Display Model 53 T1 reading Model 54 T1 T2 or T1 T2 reading I The temperature units J Secondary Display MAX MIN AVG MEMORY or offset Model 54 T1 or T2 reading K The thermocouple type L Time Display 24 hour clock Shows the INTERVAL length in SET...

Page 11: ...ry Press G r PC IR SEND to toggle the IR port on and off Q Press Q to turn the backlight on and off The backlight turns off after 2 minutes without any button presses If the battery is low the backlight is disabled M Press M to step through the maximum minimum and average readings When viewing logged readings shows the maximum minimum and average of the logged readings Press G M CANCEL to turn off...

Page 12: ...up See Changing Setup Options K Press K to scroll to the Setup option you want to change Press K to increase the displayed setting N Press N to scroll to the Setup option you want to change Press N to decrease the displayed setting E Press E to enter a Setup option Press E again to store the displayed setting in memory J Press J to start or stop logging During manual logging the thermometer stores...

Page 13: ... display shows Changing Setup Options Use Setup to change the logging interval thermocouple type offset sleep mode time and line frequency settings The thermometer stores the settings in its memory Setup settings reset only when the batteries are removed for more than 2 minutes Entering and Exiting Setup When the thermometer is in Setup mode the display shows s Press D to start or exit Setup Notes...

Page 14: ... stores the current readings in memory 1 Press K or N until the display shows INTERVAL 2 Press E to display the logging interval choices 3 Press K or N until the display shows the logging interval you want and then press E to select 4 If you selected a user defined logging interval Press K or N until the display shows hour min or min sec and then press E to select The left two digits blink Press K...

Page 15: ...e Using the Offset to Adjust for Probe Errors The allowable adjustment range is 5 0 o C or K and 9 0 o F Model 54 You can store individual offsets for T1 and T2 1 Press K or N until the display shows O and T1 or T2 2 Press E to indicate that you want to change the offset setting The temperature measurement plus the offset appears in the primary display The offset appears in the secondary display 3...

Page 16: ...y shows on or 0FF 4 Press E to store the sleep setting in memory Sleep mode is enabled each time you turn on the thermometer and is automatically disabled in MIN MAX and logging modes Setting the Time 1 Press K or N until the display shows the time if it is set or shows 2 Press E to indicate you want to set the time The left two digits blink 3 Press K or N until the display shows the correct hour ...

Page 17: ...r N as needed until the display shows 50 V or 60 V 50 Hz or 60 Hz 4 Press E to store the line setting in memory Measuring Temperatures Connecting a Thermocouple Thermocouples are color coded by type based on the North American ANSI Color Code Type Color Type Color J Black R Green K Yellow S Green T Blue N Orange E Purple 1 Plug a thermocouple into the input connector s 2 Set the thermometer for th...

Page 18: ...is outside the thermocouple s valid range Model 54 If only thermocouple T2 is connected the T2 reading appears in the primary display Holding the Displayed Temperatures 1 Press h to freeze the readings on the display The display shows H 2 Model 54 Press T to toggle showing the T1 T2 or T1 T2 readings in the primary or secondary display 3 Press h again to turn off the HOLD function Viewing the MIN ...

Page 19: ...brator 3 Allow the readings to stabilize 4 In Setup change the offset until the primary display reading matches the calibration temperature See Changing Setup Options Using Memory During a logging session the thermometer stores logged readings in its memory At the end of the logging session you can view the logged readings on the display You can also transfer the logged readings to a PC running Fl...

Page 20: ...ay 0 1 degree resolution in FlukeView Forms The thermometer has 500 memory locations The thermometer stores 499 sets of temperature readings and one set of initial conditions when logging continuously It stores 250 sets of temperature readings and 250 sets of initial conditions when logging individual points manually Starting and Stopping Logging Setup memory clear and PC communications are inacce...

Page 21: ...adings from memory The display shows the following for 2 seconds MEMORY cW f Viewing Logged Readings 1 Press r to view logged readings The display shows R 2 Press K or N to scroll through the logged readings The display shows each logged reading its time stamp and its memory location For example Figure 3 shows the logged reading stored at 2 02 PM in memory location 18 aat03f eps Figure 3 Logged Re...

Page 22: ...You can transfer the contents of the thermometer s memory to a PC using FlukeView Forms The communication requires an IR infrared serial connection Refer to the FlukeView Forms Installation Guide and FlukeView Help FlukeView Forms places the logged readings into standard default or customized forms The forms also display user comments You can use these forms to satisfy ISO 9000 documentation requi...

Page 23: ...nsure that the thermometer performs to its accuracy specifications Fluke recommends that you calibrate the thermometer annually starting one year after purchase To calibrate the thermometer contact Fluke for the Service Center nearest you or follow the calibration procedure in the service manual listed in Replacement Parts and Accessories Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 10 o C t...

Page 24: ...res are taken to limit the transient over voltages to an appropriate low level Example include protect electronic circuits 80 PK 1 Thermocouple supplied with thermometer Type Type K Chromel Alumel bead style Temperature Range 40 o C to 260 o C 40 o F to 500 o F Accuracy 1 1 o C 2 0 o F Electrical Measurement Range J type 210 o C to 1200 o C 346 o F to 2192 o F K type 200 o C to 1372 o C 328 o F to...

Page 25: ...ading for T type Electromagnetic Compatibility Susceptibility 2 o C 3 6 o F for 80 MHz to 200 MHz in 1 5 V m field for 200 MHz to 1000 MHz in 3 V m field Emmisions Commercial Limits per EN50081 1 Maximum Differential Common Mode Voltage 1 V Maximum voltage difference between T1 and T2 Temperature Scale ITS 90 Applicable Standards NIST 175 Accuracy is specified for ambient temperatures between 18 o...

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