Fluke 787 Product Overview

787

Product Overview

ProcessMeter

®

November 2000 Rev. 1, 12/01

© 2000, 2001 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Quick Reference Information

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Read Safety Informati on

UD, ac or dc A
M

average.

Starts recording, shows minimum, maximum , and

K Locks on next range. Hold 1 second for auto range.
I Toggles TouchHold

ing.

T When in Ω, selects continuity.
C Zeros display for relativ e readi ng.
F When in ac V measure, selects frequency counter.

in the

787 Users Manual

Measure Pushbuttons



or suspends MIN MAX record-

.

mA

0 - 24 mA dc

SOURCE SIMULATE

mA

[

Output

d

mA Pushbuttons

[ FINE Up/down 0.001 mA

[ COA RSE Up/down 0.1 mA

[ % STEP Up/down to next 25% step

J

Output

E

Slow ramp, 0% → 100% → 0%, 40 s econds

P

Fast ramp, 0% → 100% → 0%, 15 seconds

N

Stair-step ramp, 0, 25, 50, 75, 100%, pause 5 seconds at

each step

V

0 - 1000 V dc

0 - 1000 V ac

V

Hz

0.5 Hz - 20 kHz

Press

mA Choices:

U

0 - 440 mA dc,ac

(1A <30 sec.)

mA

A

0 - 30 mA dc

mA

A

Measure
Common

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0 - 40 M

Continuity

LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of operation

or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the war­ranty period, send your defective meter to the nearest Fluke 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 or of incidental or consequen­tial damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186
Everett, WA 5602 B.D. Eindhoven
98206-9090 USA The Netherlands

ProcessMeter

Introduction

WWarning

Read “Safety Information” before you use the
meter.

Your Fluke 787 ProcessMeter (referred to as “the
meter”) is a handheld, battery-operated tool for measuring
electrical parameters and supplying steady or ramping
current to test process instruments. It has all the features
of a digital multimeter, plus current output capability.

TM

Your meter is shipped with a Flex-Stand
of TL75 test leads, one set of AC70A Alligator Clips, this
manual, and a CD-ROM containing the Users Manual. If
the meter is damaged or something is missing, contact the
place of purchase immediately.

holster, one set

Contact your Fluke distributor for information about DMM
accessories. To order replacement parts or spares, see
Table 7 near the end of this manual.

Accessing the Users Manual

The

787 Users Manual

shipped with your ProcessMeter.

is available on the 787 CD-ROM

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Contacting Fluke

To order accessories, receive operating assistance, or get
the location of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service
Center, call:

USA : 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Europe: [phone]
Japan: [phone]
Singapore: [phone]
Anywhere in the world: [phone]

Address correspondence to:
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.

P.O. Box 9090, P.O. Box 1186,
Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven
USA The Netherlands

Or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fluke.com

Safety Information

The meter complies with IEC1010-1, ANSI/ISA S82.01­1994 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 Overvoltage
Category III. Use the meter only as specified in this
manual, otherwise the protection provided by the meter
may be impaired.

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose
hazard(s) to the user; a Caution identifies conditions and
actions that may damage the meter or the equipment
under test.

International symbols used on the meter and in this
manual are explained in Table 1.

WWarning

To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury:

• Do not use the meter if it is damaged.

Before you use the meter, inspect the
case. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
Pay particular attention to the insulation
surrounding the connectors.

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Safety Information

• Make sure the battery door is closed and

latched before you operate the meter.

• Remove test leads from the meter before

you open the battery door.

• Inspect the test leads for damaged

insulation or exposed metal. Check test
leads continuity. Replace damaged test
leads before you use the meter.

• Do not use the meter if it operates

abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
When in doubt, have the meter serviced.

• Do not operate the meter around

explosive gas, vapor, or dust.

• Use only a single 9V battery, properly

installed in the meter case, to power the
meter.

• When servicing the meter, use only

specified replacement parts.

Caution

To avoid possible damage to meter or to
equipment under test:

Disconnect the power and discharge all high­voltage capacitors before testing resistance
or continuity.

Use the proper jacks, function, and range for
your measurement or sourcing application.

To protect yourself, adhere to the following guidelines:

• Use caution when working above 30V ac rms, 42V ac
pk, or 60V dc. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the
finger guards on the probes.

• Connect the common test lead before you connect
the live test lead. When you disconnect test leads,
disconnect the live test lead first.

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Table 1. International Symbols

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Alternating current Earth ground

Direct current Fuse

CAT III

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c

Alternating or direct current Conforms to European Union directives
Refer to the manual for information about

this feature.
Battery

Meets Underwriters’ Laboratories safety
requirements

Overvoltage (Installation) Category III, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to the level of Impulse
Withstand Voltage protection provided. Typical locations include; Mains, wall outlets, main distribution
levels connected closer to the supply system but less than the primary supply system (CAT IV).

T

Conforms to relevant Canadian
Standards Association directives

Double insulated

Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product
Services

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Getting Acquainted with the Meter

Getting Acquainted with the Meter

To become familiar with the features and functions of the
meter, study the following figures and tables.

• Figure 1 and Table 2 describe the input/output jacks.

• Figure 2 and Table 3 describe the input functions you

get with the first five rotary switch positions.

OUTPUT 0-24mA

1

2

SOURCE SIMULATE

+ +

A

0.44A

(1A/30 sec)

FUSED

Figure 1. Input/Output Jacks

mA

• Figure 3 and Table 4 describe the output functions
you get with the last two rotary switch positions.

• Figure 4 and Table 5 describe the functions of the
pushbuttons.

• Figure 5 and Table 6 explain what all the elements of
the display indicate.

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30mA

FUSED

COM

CAT

1000V

V

4

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Table 2. Input/Output Jacks

Item Jack Measurement Functions Source Current

Function

A c A

B d mA

C

D COM

Input for current to 440 mA
continuous. (1A for up to 30
seconds.) Fused with a 440 mA
fuse.

Input for current to 30 mA.
Fused with a 440 mA fuse.

Input for voltage to 1000V, Ω,
continuity, and diode test.

Common for all measurements.

Output for dc current to 24 mA.

Common for dc current output to
24 mA.

Simulate Transmitter

Function

Output for transmitter
simulation to 24 mA. (Use in
series with an external loop
supply.)

Common for transmitter
simulation to 24 mA. (Use in
series with an external loop
supply.)

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