Fluke 1503, 1507 Operating Manual
June 2005
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year
and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or
end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has
been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective
media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a
greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or
Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when
product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product
which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to
that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit.
Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke determines that failure was caused
by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use
outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain
authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
Contacting Fluke ............................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 2
Unsafe Voltage............................................................................................................... 4
Battery Saver (Sleep Mode) ........................................................................................... 4
Rotary Switch Positions.................................................................................................. 4
Buttons and Indicators.................................................................................................... 5
Understanding the Display ............................................................................................. 7
Input Terminals............................................................................................................... 9
Power-Up Options.......................................................................................................... 9
Making Measurements................................................................................................... 10
Measuring Volts......................................................................................................... 11
Measuring Earth-Bond Resistance ............................................................................ 11
Measuring Insulation Resistance............................................................................... 13
Measuring Polarization Index and Dielectric Absorption Ratios (Model 1507) ............... 14
Using the Compare Function (Model 1507).................................................................... 16
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 17
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Testing the Batteries...................................................................................................... 17
Testing the Fuse ............................................................................................................ 18
Replacing the Batteries and Fuse.................................................................................. 19
Specifications................................................................................................................. 20
General Specifications .............................................................................................. 20
AC/DC Voltage Measurement................................................................................... 21
Earth-bond Resistance Measurement....................................................................... 22
Insulation Specifications............................................................................................ 22
Model 1507 .......................................................................................................... 23
Model 1503 .......................................................................................................... 24
EN61557 Specification ......................................................................................... 24
Insulation Resistance Maximum and Minimum Display Values............................ 26
Earth-Bond Resistance Maximum Display Values ............................................... 30
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Rotary Switch Selections....................................................................................................... 5
3. Buttons and Indicators........................................................................................................... 6
4. Display Indicators .................................................................................................................. 7
5. Error Messages ..................................................................................................................... 8
6. Input Terminal Descriptions................................................................................................... 9
7. Power-Up Options ................................................................................................................. 10
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Rotary Switch ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Buttons and Indicators........................................................................................................... 5
3. Display Indicators .................................................................................................................. 7
4. Input Terminals...................................................................................................................... 9
5. Measuring Volts..................................................................................................................... 11
6. Measuring Earth-bond Resistance ........................................................................................ 12
7. Measuring Insulation Resistance........................................................................................... 14
8. Measuring Polarization Index and Dielectric Absorption Ratios ............................................ 16
9. Using the Compare Function................................................................................................. 17
8. Testing the Fuse.................................................................................................................... 18
9. Replacing the Fuse and Battery ............................................................................................ 19
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Insulation Testers
Introduction
The Fluke model 1507 and model 1503 are
battery-powered insulation testers (hereafter, "the
Tester"). Although this manual describes the operation of
both Models 1507 and 1503, all illustrations and
examples assume use of model 1507.
These Testers meet CAT IV IEC 61010 standards. The
IEC 61010 standard defines four measurement
categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of
danger from transient impulses. CAT IV Testers are
designed to protect against transients from the primary
supply level (overhead or underground utility service).
The Tester measures or tests the following:
• AC / DC Voltage • Earth-Bond Resistance
• Insulation Resistance
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call:
1-888-993-5853 in USA
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 anywhere in the world
Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com
Register your Tester at: register.fluke.com
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Safety Information
Use the Tester only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection provided by the Tester may be impaired. See
Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Tester and in this manual.
A XWWarning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death.
A XWCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Tester, the equipment under test, or cause
permanent loss of data.
XWWarning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
• Use the Tester only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Tester might be
impaired.
• Do not use the Tester or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Tester is not operating properly. If
in doubt, have the Tester serviced.
• Always use the proper terminal, switch position, and range for measurements before connecting Tester
to circuit under test.
• Verify the Tester’s operation by measuring a known voltage.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the Tester, between the terminals or between
any terminal and earth ground.
• Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages pose a shock
hazard.
• Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator (b) appears.
• Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance,
continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
• Do not use the Tester around explosive gas or vapor.
• When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
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• Remove test leads from the Tester before opening the Tester case or battery door. Never operate the
Tester with the cover removed or the battery door open.
• Comply with local and national safety requirements when working in hazardous locations.
• Use proper protective equipment, as required by local or national authorities when working in
hazardous areas.
• Avoid working alone.
• Use only the replacement fuse specified or the protection may be impaired.
• Check the test leads for continuity before use. Do not use if the readings are high or noisy.
Table 1. Symbols
B AC (Alternating Current) J Earth Ground
F DC (Direct Current) I Fuse
X WARNING: risk of electric shock T Double Insulated
b Battery (Low battery when shown on display) W Important information; see manual
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Unsafe Voltage
To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous
voltage, when the Tester detects a voltage ≥ 30 V in
insulation test, ≥ 2 V in resistance, or a voltage overload
(OL), the Z symbol is displayed.
Battery Saver (Sleep Mode)
The Tester enters the “Sleep mode” and blanks the
display if there is no function change or button press for
10 minutes. This is done to conserve battery power. The
Tester comes out of Sleep mode when a key is pressed or
when the rotary switch is turned.
The 10 minute timer is disabled during any insulation
resistance or earth bond resistance measurement. The
time period starts immediately following any
measurement.
Rotary Switch Positions
Turn the Tester on by selecting any measurement
function. The Tester presents a standard display for that
function (range, measurement units, modifiers, etc.). Use
the blue button to select any rotary switch alternate
functions (labelled with blue letters). Rotary switch
selections are shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 2.
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Figure 1. Rotary Switch
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