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RTD Calibrator
Users Manual
January 2014
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND 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 fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Flukes behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, 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 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.
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke ..................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 3
Safe Working Practices .................................................................................................. 3
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................... 5
Input and Output Terminals ............................................................................................ 7
Keys ............................................................................................................................... 9
Display ........................................................................................................................... 11
Auto Power-Off ............................................................................................................... 13
Auto Backlight-Off .......................................................................................................... 13
Contrast Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 14
Magnet Mounting and Hanging Strap ............................................................................. 15
Measure mA Current ...................................................................................................... 16
Measure Temperature .................................................................................................... 16
Use Resistance-Temperature Detectors (RTDs) ....................................................... 16
Set Temperature Unit ................................................................................................ 16
Source Temperature Signals .......................................................................................... 19
Simulate RTDs ............................................................................................................... 20
Scale mA Channel to Temperature ................................................................................ 22
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Set 0 % and 100 % Output Parameters ......................................................................... 22
Step and Ramp Modes .................................................................................................. 23
Select Step or Ramp Mode ....................................................................................... 23
Auto Storage of Settings ........................................................................................... 23
Replace the Batteries .................................................................................................... 24
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 25
Clean the Product ..................................................................................................... 25
Service Center Calibration or Repair ........................................................................ 25
Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................ 26
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 28
DC mA Measurement ............................................................................................... 28
Ohms Measurement ................................................................................................. 28
Ohms Source ............................................................................................................ 29
RTD Input and Output ............................................................................................... 30
General Specifications .............................................................................................. 32
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List of Tables
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List of Figures
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Introduction Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Fluke 712B RTD Calibrator (the Product) is a handheld, Europe: +31 402-675-200
battery-operated instrument that measures and sources a Japan: +81-03-6714-3114
variety of RTDs. It also has an isolated channel to
measure 4-20 mA. See Table 1. Singapore: +65-6799-5566
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
numbers: Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800- To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
443-5853)
To see, print, or download the latest manual supplement,
Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993- visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
5853)
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Safety Information
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MEASUREMENT CATEGORY IV is
applicable to test and measuring circuits
CAT IV
connected at the source of the buildings
Conforms to relevant North American Safety Standards.
low voltage MAINS installation.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you
must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the
equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Flukes website for recycling
information.
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Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
The items listed below and shown in Figure 1 are included with your Product. If the Product is damaged or something
is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately. To order replacement parts or spares, see the user-
replaceable parts list in Table 7.
AC175 alligator clips (2 sets)
TL75 test leads (2 sets)
754-8016 alligator clips (1 set)
Stackable test leads (1 set)
4 AA alkaline batteries
Magnet Strap TPAK
712B/714B Safety Sheet
712B Quick Reference Guide
712B Users Manual (available on Flukes website)
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AC175
Alligator Clips
(2 sets)
754-8016,
Alligator Clips
(1 set)
Fluke-75X-Stackable
Test Leads
(1 set) TL75
Test Leads
(2 sets)
hqu01.eps
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Input and Output Terminals
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6
5 4 3
hqu02.eps
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Source/ Measure, RTD, Terminals for sourcing or measuring 2W resistance and RTDs.
,
terminals
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Keys
Keys
The Product has keys for different purposes. Some keys
have secondary functions that are available when SHIFT
already shows on the display.
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Figure 3 shows the Product keys. Table 4 explains their
use. 3
1
10
5
9
3
8 6
hqu03.eps
Figure 3. Keys
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Display
Display
Figure 4 shows the elements of a typical display. Table 5 describes the elements.
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4
5
2
1 6
7
12
11
14
10
9 8
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Excitation current from the measuring device under test is too low.
Excitation current from your device under test exceeds the limits of the Product.
Unit of temperature
mA reading
reading
Temperature reading
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Auto Power-Off
To enable the auto power-off mode: To enable the auto backlight-off mode:
1. Push . 1. Push .
2. When SHIFT shows on the display, push . 2. When Shift shows on the display, push .
3. In the displayed setting list, highlight the Auto 3. In the displayed setting list, highlight the Auto
poweroff option, and then use to select this option. backlight off option, and then use to select this
option.
To disable the the auto power-off mode:
To disable the the auto backlight-off mode:
1. Push .
1. Push .
2. When SHIFT shows on the display, push .
2. When Shift shows on the display, push .
3. In the displayed setting list, highlight the Auto
poweroff option, and then use to deselect this 3. In the displayed setting list, highlight the Auto
option. backlight off option, and then use to deselect this
option.
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Contrast Adjustment
The Product allows you to adjust the display contrast, as
shown in Figure 5.
To adjust the contrast:
1. Push until Measure shows on the display.
2. Push to darken contrast, or to lighten contrast.
hqu18.eps
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Magnet Mounting and Hanging Strap
hqu16.eps
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Measure Temperature
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2W RTD
Sensor
RTD
3W Sensor
RTD
4W Sensor
hqu15.eps
Figure 7. Measure Temperature with an RTD
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Source Temperature Signals
SOURCE
4
Common
hqu09.eps
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Simulate RTDs
Connect the Product to the instrument under test as shown in Figure 9. Proceed as follows to simulate an RTD:
1. If necessary, push for Source mode.
2. Push for the RTD display.
Note
Use the 2W, 3W, and 4W terminals for measurement only, not for simulation. The Product simulates a 2-wire RTD
at its front panel. To connect to a 3-wire or 4-wire transmitter, use the stacking cables to provide the extra wires.
See Figure 9.
3. Push and to select the temperature you want. Push and to select a different digit to edit.
4. If the Product display shows , the excitation current from your device under test exceeds the limits of the Product.
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Simulate RTDs
2 4
3
2
hqu11.eps
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Step and Ramp Modes
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hnh38.eps
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Maintenance
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Replacement Parts
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3 15
7
4
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hqu46.eps
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Specifications
Specifications are based on a one year calibration cycle
and apply from +18 C to +28 C unless stated otherwise.
All specifications assume a 5 minute warmup period.
DC mA Measurement
Accuracy (% of Reading + Floor)
Range Resolution
1 year 2 year
Ohms Measurement
Accuracy (% of Reading + Floor)
Range Resolution
1 year 2 year
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Ohms Source
Accuracy
Excitation Current from (% of Output + Floor)
Ohms Range
Measurement Device
1 year 2 year
Resolution
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10 Pt(385)
100 to 800 1.8 3.6 1 mA 1.8 3.6
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General Specifications
Maximum voltage applied between any
terminal and earth ground or between 30 V
any two terminals:
Operating temperature -10 C to 50 C
Storage temperature -20 C to 60 C
Operating altitude 2,000 meters
Storage altitude 12,000 meters
Non condensing
90 % (10 C to 30 C)
Relative Humidity (% RH operating
75 % (30 C to 40 C)
without condensation)
45 % (40 C to 50 C)
(Without condensation)
Vibration Requirements MIL-T-28800E, Class 2
Drop Test Requirements 1 meter
IP Rating IEC 60529: IP52
Electromagnetic Environment IEC 61326-1, Portable
Safety IEC 61010-1, Max 30 V to earth, Pollution Degree 2
Power Supply 4 AA alkaline batteries/NEDA code: 15A, IEC code: LR6
Size (H x W x L) 52.5 x 84 x 188.5 mm
Weight 524 g
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