Each product from Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientic Division (“Hart”) is warranted to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period
is one year(s) for the Reference Thermometer. The warranty period begins on the date of the
shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. The warranty extends
only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Hart authorized reseller, and does not apply
to fuses, disposable batteries or to any other product, which in Hart’s opinion, has been misused,
altered, neglected, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Hart warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Hart does not
warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption. Hart does not warrant
calibrations on the Reference Thermometer.
Hart 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 Hart.
Warranty support is available if product is purchased through a Hart authorized sales outlet or
Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Hart reserves the right to invoice Buyer for
importation costs of repairs/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Hart’s warranty obligation is limited, at Hart’s option, to refund of the purchase price, free of
charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Hart authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Hart authorized service center or send the product, with a description of the difculty, postage, and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination), to
the nearest Hart authorized service center. Hart assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following
warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Hart determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident or abnormal
condition or operation or handling, Hart will provide an estimate or 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 billed for the repair and return transportation
charges (FOB Shipping Point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HART SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL. OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA,
WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT, RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of
this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision.
Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division
799 E. Utah Valley Drive • American Fork, UT 84003-9775 • USA
Phone: +1.801.763.1600 • Telefax: +1.801.763.1010
E-mail: support@hartscientic.com
The Reference Thermometers (1523, 1524) are designed to be reliable, stable, temperature measuring instruments that can be used in the eld or laboratory. They offer
accuracy, portability, and speed for nearly every eld calibration application. The
instruments have been designed with the eld user in mind and are easy to use while
maintaining stability, uniformity, and accuracy comparable to some laboratory instruments. Your Fluke 1523 and 1524 thermometers are a handheld, battery operated
instrument that measures temperature using Platinum resistance Thermometers (PRT),
Thermistors, and Thermocouples (TC).
1.2 Standard Equipment
Unpack the instrument carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred
during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately.
Verify that the following components are present:
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1523/1524 Reference Thermometer with 3 AA batteries
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AC Adapter, with power cord
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RS-232 Cable
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User’s Guide
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Documentation CD
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Report of Calibration and calibration label
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Clamp-on ferrite(s)
If all items are not present, contact an Authorized Service Center. (See Section 1.8,
Authorized Service Centers on page 5.)
1.3 Safety Information
The Reference Thermometer is designed in accordance with EN 61010-1 {2nd Edition}, and CAN/CSA 22.2 No 61010.1-04. Use this instrument only as specied in this
manual, otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
A Warning identies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user; a Caution
identies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument being used.
International symbols used on the reference thermometer and in this manual are explained in Table 1 on page 3.
1.3.1 Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury:
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Do not use the reference thermometer in environments other than those listed in
the user’s guide.
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Safety Information
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Do not use the reference thermometer for any application other than that which
is specied. The instrument was designed for temperature measurement and
calibration. Any other use of the instrument may cause unknown hazards to the
user.
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If the reference thermometer is used in a manner not in accordance with the
equipment design, the operation and the protection provided by the instrument
may be impaired. In addition, safety hazards may arise.
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Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the reference
thermometer, between the inputs, or between any input and earth ground (30 V,
24 mA max all terminals).
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Follow all equipment safety procedures.
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Calibration equipment should only be used by trained personnel.
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The reference thermometer is intended for indoor use only.
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Before you use the instrument, inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing
plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors. Do
not use the reference thermometer if it appears damaged or operates abnormally.
Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the instrument serviced.
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Always use an isolated RTD or PRT (metal sheath isolated from lead wires).
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Make sure the battery door is closed and latched before you operate the
reference thermometer.
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Do not operate the reference thermometer around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
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For battery operation use only 3 AA batteries, properly installed in the reference
thermometer case.
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On the 1524 model, thermocouples can only be used on channel 1.
1.3.2 Cautions
To avoid possible damage to the reference thermometer or to equipment under test:
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Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the reference
thermometer, between the inputs, or between any input and earth ground (30 V
24 mA max all terminals).
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Unless recalibrating the instrument DO NOT change the values of the
calibration constants from the factory set values. The correct setting of these
parameters is important to the safety and proper operation of the instrument.
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The instrument and any thermometer probes used with it are sensitive
instruments that can be easily damaged. Always handle these devices with care.
DO NOT allow them to be dropped, struck, stressed, or overheated.
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DO NOT operate this instrument in an excessively wet, oily, dusty, or dirty
environment.
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Use the proper probes, function and range for your measurement.
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Ensure probe coefcients are downloaded.
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Table 1 International Symbols
SymbolDescriptionSymbolDescription
AC (Alternating Current)PE Ground
AC-DCHot Surface (Burn Hazard)
Before You Start
CE Comments
Battery
Complies with European Union
directives
DCOn
Double InsulatedCanadian Standards Association
Electric ShockC-TICK Australian EMC mark
Fuse
1.4 CE Comments
1.4.1 EMC Directive
Hart Scientic’s equipment has been tested to meet the European Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (EMC Directive, 2004/108/EC ). The Declaration of Conformity for your instrument lists the specic standards to which the unit was tested.
The instrument was designed specically as a test and measuring device. Compliance
to the EMC directive is through EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements
As noted in the EN 61326-1, the instrument can have varying congurations. The
instrument was tested in a typical conguration with shielded RS-232 cables.
Read the User’s Guide (Important
Information)
Off
The European Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive (2002/96/EC) mark.
1.4.2 Immunity Testing
1.4.2.1 For Use As a Portable (Hand-held) Instrument
The instrument was tested to Basic Immunity Requirements for portable test and measurement equipment.
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Using Clamp-On Ferrites
1.4.2.2 For Use As a Benchtop Instrument (AC Adapter)
The instrument was tested to Immunity Requirements for Controlled EM Environments. Utilized in this state the instrument is designed to operate in a controlled
electromagnetic environment. The instrument experiences degradation in the presence
of strong elds in the frequency range of 150 to 200 MHz and we suggest that it not be
used in close proximity to VHF transmitters.
1.4.3 Locking out non SI units
Through a specic key-press sequence, the user can choose to disable the °C °F toggle
switch so that temperature is displayed in SI units only. Once the units toggle switch
has been locked, subsequent key presses will not allow temperature to be displayed in
°F.
Instructions for locking out non SI units (see illustration below)
1. Simultaneously press and hold down the °C °F key and the BACKLIGHT key,
press the POWER ON key
2. The display will read: SI units only ON
3. Release the °C °F and the BACKLIGHT key
4. The °C °F key will no longer toggle between units
Press and hold
°C °
+
F
Press
Display reads:
Release
Figure 1
Locking out non SI units
Repeating the steps above will enable the °C °F toggle switch allowing temperature to
be displayed in °F. The display will read: SI units only OFF
SI units only ON
+
F
°C °
1.5 Using Clamp-On Ferrites
Clamp-on ferrites are provided for use in improving the instrument’s electromagnetic
(EM) immunity in environments of excessive EM interference, like areas of heavy
industrial equipment. We recommend placing the ferrites on the cables of probes attached to the instrument.
To attach a ferrite to a probe cable, make a loop in the cable near the connector and
clamp the ferrite around half of the loop as shown in the diagram. The ferrite can be
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probe cable
easily detached and moved to a new probe when needed. (See Figure 2 on opposite
page.)
clamp-on ferrite
Figure 2
Clamp-On Ferrite
1.6 Emissions Testing
The instrument fullls the limit requirements for Class B.
1.7 Low Voltage Directive (Safety)
In order to comply with the European Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), Fluke
equipment has been designed to meet the EN 61010-1.
Before You Start
1.8 Authorized Service Centers
Please contact one of the following authorized Service Center to coordinate service on
your Fluke product:
Fluke Corporation
Hart Scientic Division
Phone: +1.801.763.1600
Fluke Nederland B.V.
Phone: +31-402-675300
Fluke Int’l Corporation - CHINA
Phone: +86-10-6-512-3436
Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd. - SINGAPORE
Phone: +65-6799-5588
When contacting a Service Center for support, please have the following information
available:
“Ω mV” - Toggles from °C to Ω or Ω to °C (PRT, thermistor), °C to mV or mV to °C (TC)
“TREND” - Starts Graphing data
“LOG” - Log a series of measurements, see Auto Log in menu structure
“HOME” Returns user to main screen
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Setup
Figure 9 1524 Menu
Figure 10 1524 Menu (cont)
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Quick Start
Setup
Figure 11 1524 Menu (cont)
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Setup
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Figure 12 1524 Menu (cont)
Quick Start
Specications
Figure 13 1524 Menu (cont)
Figure 14 1524 Menu (cont)
2.2 Specications
Specications are based on a one year calibration cycle and apply from 13 °C to 33 °C
unless stated otherwise. All specications assume a ve minute warm up period
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Specications
Table 6 General Specifications
Operating
Temperature†
Storage Temperature –20 °C to 70 °C
Operating altitude
Relative Humidity (%
RH operating without
condensation)
Vibration Random, 2g, 5–500 Hz
Power requirements 3 AA alkaline batteries 12 V dc universal
Size 96 x 200 x 47 mm (3.75 x 7.9 x 1.86
Weight 0.65 kg (1.4 lb)
Safety EN 61010-1:2001, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
†
Environmental conditions for all specications: 13 °C to 33 °C
Table 7 Millivolt Measurement
Range Resolution Accuracy
–10 mV to 75 mV 0.001 mV ± (0.005 % + 5 µV)
Temperature Coefficient ( –10 °C to 13 °C, +33 °C to 60 °C):
± (0.001 %/°C + 1 µV/°C)
–10 °C to 60 °C
0 °C to 60 °C with ac adapter
10,000 meters above mean sea level
(2,000 meters with ac Adapter)