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*N 738088
.July 1984 Rev. 5, 2/93
ł 1993 John Fluke Mfg. Inc., All rights reserved. Litho in U.S.A
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Operating Instructions
This meter has been designed and tested according to IEC Publication 348. Safely
Requirements too Electronic Measuring Apparatus. This manual contains information
and warnings which must be followed to ensure safe operation and retain the
meter in safe condition.

MULTIMETER SAFETY Be certain the digital multimeter (DMM) itself is in good

Read this information before using the meter. WARNINGS operating condition. During the continuity test, a meter
denote hazards to the operator. CAUTIONS denote hazards to reading that goes from overload (OL) to 0 generally
the meter. If the meter is not used as described in this manual,
the safety features of the meter might be impaired. The following means the meter is working properly.
safe practices and proper operation procedures should be
followed when using any multimeter:
e Sel ect the p roper fu n ctio n an d ran ge for your
0 Inspect the test leads for insulation damage or exposed measurement.
meta!. Damaged leads should be replaced.

• Check test lead continuity using the diode test ((\i‹ -›+ e Do not allow the meter to be used if it is damaged or if
its mode. safety is impaired.
 capacitors through a protective impedance before
OFF (power) DANGEROUS testing in G and (Ills -++- with the multimeter.
SWITCH POSITION VOLTAGE
Avoid working alone.
ON (power)
SWITCH POSITON GROUND
When making a current measurement, turn the power
AC-ALTERNATING SEE EXPLANATION off before connecting the multimeter in the circuit.
CURRENT IN MANUAL Overloading a current shunt will cause excessive
heat.
DCDIRECT DOUBLE INSULATION
’ ’ ’ CURRENT (Protection Class II) " When measuring transformer secondary or motor
winding current, check the multimeter fuses first. (See
EITHER DC OR AC FUSE Fuse Test in the Operator Maintenance Section.) An
open fuse will allow high voltage build-up, which is
potentially hazardous.
International Electrical Symbols WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, USE CAUTION WHEN The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of
WORKING ABOVE 60V DC OR 25V AC RMS. SUCH fuse holders is prohibited.
VOLTAGES POSE A SHOCK HAZARD.
Whenever it is likely that the protection has been
e Electrically disconnect the live, or hot, test lead impaired, the apparatus shall be made inoperative and
before disconnecting the common test lead.
be secured against any unintended operation.
o Follow all equipment safety procedures. Disconnect WARNING
th e input p ower and dis charg e alI hig h-vo Itag
e TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DAMAGE
TO THE METER, DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN 1000V
BETWEEN ANY TERMINAL AND EARTH GROUND.
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Table 1. Input Terminals and Limits
INPUT TERMINALS MIN DISPLAY MAX DISPLAY MAXIMUM
FUNCTION
Red Lead Black Lead READING READING INPUT

V COM 0.001V 1000V 1000V

mV mV V CI -++- COM 0.1 mV 320.0 mV SOOV

COM 0.10 32.00 MW SOOV

(nS) COM 0.01 nS 32.00 nS SOOV

v n -•+- COM 0.001V 2.08V SOOV

A COM 0.01A 20.00A* 10A* 600V

mA/A mA/A
mA
COM 0.01 mA 320.0 mA 320 mA 6Q0V

mA 3200 QA 320 mA 600V

COM
*10A continuous, 20A for 30 seconds maximum

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 OPERATING FEATURES ((I | t Continuity or diode test
W The following features are keyed by number to the
illustration inside the front cover.
m A Milliamps or amperes dc
Digital Display:
3200 count, liquid crystal display with automatic Microamps dc
decimal point positioning. Updated two times per
second. When the meter is first turned on, all display
segments appear while the instrument performs a mA/A Milliamps or amperes ac
brief power-up self-test.
Function Selector Rotary Switch: //A Microamps ac
Turn to select any of 10 different functions, or OFF.
Refer to the Specifications for available ranges de e
and to Table 1 for input terminals an d limits. ” Input termin s h *cDn u n ctie’n nt’u!Te voIts,’ V
(ac or dc), ohms, or diode test position of the
Volts dc function selector rotary switch.

md Millivolts dc COM Common Terminal:

” C om m o n o rr et ur n t er m i naI u sed fo r al I
V Volts ac measurements.

mV Millivolts ac Milliamp/Microamp Input Terminal:

Input terminal used for current measurements up
Ohms (resistance), also conductance (1/Al) to 320 mA (ac or dc) with the function selector rotary
in nanosiemens (nS) switch in the mA or QA position.
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A Amperes Input Terminal:
Input terminal used for current measurements up to reading. For example, if the stored reading is 15.00V
10A continuous (20A for 30 seconds) with the and the present reading is 14.10V, the display will
function selector rotary switch in the mA/A position indicate —0.90V. The analog bar graph continues to
(ac or dc). display the actual reading (14.10V). If the difference
exceeds 3999 counts (without overloading the
RANGE @ Manual Range Mode Pushbutton: input), OF (overflow) is displayed. The Relative
Press once to enter m anual range mode, press mode selects manual ranging; chang ing ranges
again to increment range, press and hold for 2 automatically exits the Relative mode.
seconds to return to autorange. Meter returns to
autorange if the function selector is switched to
any other posit ion. There is no auto ran ge an
MIN/MAX Mode Pushbutton (Fluke 27 only):
nunciato r; absence of the manual range
Press momentarily to enter MIN/MAX m ode,
annunciator indicates the meter is in autorange. If
RANGE is depressed (II second) while the function press again to toggle between MIN and MAX
switch is moved from OFF to any ON position, indications.
manual ranging will be selected in all functions. Press and hold for 2 seconds to exit MIN/MAX mode.
The meter stores the m inimum and maxim um digitaI
REU Relative Mode Pushbutton (Fluke 27 readings, and will display either reading as selected
only): Press momentarily to enter the Relative by the operator. Press the HOLD/RESET button to
mode and store the displayed reading. The display reset the MIN/MAX readings to the present input
will read zero. Press again to update the stored dig The MIN/MAX mode selects manual ran gin g; use a
it aI reading. Press and hold for 2 seconds to exit range that can record the max imum anticipated
the Relative mode. The Relative mode stores a input. Range changes reset previously recorded
digital reading and displays the change MIN/MAX readings. Ex lting the MIN/MAX mode
(difference) between the stored reading and does not reset the previously recorded readings
any for lowing unless the rang e or fu nct ion is chang ed . The
MIN/MAX mode overrides the Touch -HoId mode.
 WARNING digita! reading taken since reset or since entering
TOUCH HOLD WILL NOT CAPTURE UNSTABLE OR
NOISY READINGs. DO NOT USETOUCH HOLD TO MIN/MAX. Refer to item 9 for operation.
DETERMINETHAT CIRCUITS WITH DANGEROUS
VOLTAGES ARE DEAD. MA X Maximum Annunciator (Fluke 27 only):
Indicates that the meter is in the MIN/MAX recording
HOLD @ Tou ch -H old Mode Push buIt on: mode, and the value displayed is the maximum
Press momentarily to enter Touch-Hold mode. In digital reading taken since reset or since entering
To u c h - H o I d , t h e met er c a pt ures a st a b MIN/MAX. Refar to item 9 for operation.
I e m easurement an d hol ds it in the display. The
operato r c an w at ch the p ro bes w hil e tak ing @ Relative Annunciator (Fluke 27 only):
measurements in difficult or hazardous circuits, Indicates that the meter is in the Relative mode
then look at the displ ay when convenient. The meter and that the value displayed is relative (the
beeps and the displ ay is automatically updated each difference b et w een t he p rese nt measu re m
time a new, stable measurement is m ade. Press en t an d t he previously stored reading). Refer
momentarily to manually update reading. Press and to item 8 for operation.
hold for 2 seconds to exit Touch-Hold mode. If
HOLD is depressed (41 second) while the function Touch-Hold Mode Annunciator:
switch is moved from OFF to any ON position, the Displayed when the touch-hold mode is in use. Refer
Tou ch-Hold mode will only update to a new reading to item 10 for operation.
when the HOLD button is pressed. (Automatic
M k C Resistance Annunciators:
Touch-Hold updates are defeated.) This is useful
when you want to take a reading at a specific time Th e appro pri ate an nunci ator (G, k, or M) is
and hold it. displayed for the resistance range in use.

M IN Minimum Annunciator (Fluke 27 only): n S Conductance Range Annunciator (nS):

Indicates that the meter is in the MIN/MAX Top range of the resistance fun ction is the
recording mode, and the value displayed is the conductance range. Displays conductance in nS
minimum
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(nan osiemens). 1000/n S converts to meg ohms.
displayed. Battery voltage is tested each time the
(Exampl e: 2 n S converts to 500 MCI.) Use for function switch is moved to a new position.
measuring resistance above 32 megohms. Select U,
open test leads, press RANGE button twice. (Refer Negative Polarity Annunciator:
to item 7 for manual range operation.) Automatically indicates negative inputs.
• Analog Bar G raph Display:
Analog representation of input. Composed of 31 Overload lndlcatlon:
segments which illuminate starting from the left as These symbols indicate the input is too large for
lhe input increases. (See display inside rear the input circuitry. (The location of the decimal
cover.) A minus sign (-) is displayed for reverse- point depends on the measurement range.)
polarity inputs. Updated 25 times per second.
L/ Overflow Indication (Fluke 27 only):
° 30 30 Dec im at Poin t/ R an ge In dicat or: Tnese symbobs indicate the calculated difference in
Decimal point position and the digits (3, 30, 300) the Relative mode is too large to display (>3999
under the decimal point indicate the range in use. counts) and that the input is not overloaded.
@ Manual Range Annunciator: Beeper (not Illustrated):
Displayed in the Manual Range mode or if the
The beeper can roduce beep s, cIic ks, or a
selected function has only one range. Absence of continuous tone. It lS used for audible indication in
the indicator implies autorange mode in use. The the diode test mode, when operating the push
meter powers-up in autorange. In autorange, the buttons, and when a new reading is displayed in
meter automatically selects the measurement the Touch-Hold mode.
range. Refer to item 7 for operation.
TILT BAIL ADJUSTMENT
Low Battery Annunciator: To use the tilt bail as a handle, lift the bail slightly (about 1
At least 60 hours of battery life remain when inch or 2.5 cm), pull the ends out, and insert the ends in
first the alternate set of holes.
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APPLICATIONS across the terminal resistance is specified as burden voltage.
Voltage, AC/DC If a fuse opens, refer to the fuse replacement procedures in
All ranges present an input impedance of approximately 10 the Operator Maintenance section of this manual.
megohms in param lel with less than 100 pF. Measurement
errors, due to circuit loading, can result when making either Resistance Measurement
ac or dc voltage measurements on circuits with high CAUTION
source resistance. However, in most cases the error is Turn test c ircuit power off and dis charg e all
negligible (0.1% or less) if the measurement circuit source capacitors betore attempting in-circuit resistance
resistance is 10 kilohms or less. measurements.

When measuring voltages above 320V in Touch-Hold mode, Test lead resistance may influence measurement accuracy
use manual ran ging to minimize readings of stray voltages. on the 320-ohm range. To determine the error, short the test
leads together and Fead the lead resistance. Correct the
Current, AC/DC measurement by subtracting the lead resistance from the
WARNING measurement, or use the Relative (REL) mode on the Fluke
INSTRUMENT DAMAGE AND OPERATOR INJURY 27 to zero the display. The error is usually 0.1 to 0.2 ohms for
M AY R ES U LT I F THE FU SE B L O W S W HI L a standard pair of test leads.
E CURRENT IS BEING MEASURED IN A CIRCUIT Some in-circuit resistance measurements can be made
WHICH EXHIBITS AN OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE without removing diodes and transistors from the circuit.
GREATER THAN 600V. DO NOT ATTEMPT AN IN- The full-scale measurement voltage produced on ranges
CIRCUIT CURRENT MEASUREMENT WHERE THE below 32 megohms does not strongly fo rward bias silicon
POTENTIAL IS GREATER THAN 600V. diodes or transistor junctions. Use the highest range you
All current ranges are fuse protected. Approximate terminal can (except 32 megoh m) to minimize the possibility of
resistances for the current ranges are: 0.05 ohms for A, 5.6 turning on diodes or transistor junctions. Full scale
ohms for mA, and 500 ohms for QA. The voltage measurement voltage in the 32-megohm range does
developed strongly forward bias a diode or transistor.
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Diode Test and Continuity
In diode test, there is only one range: 0 to -1-2.08 volts. range can only be entered using manual range selection;
Voltage is developed across the component(s) under test autorange cannot enter the conductance range. The
by a test current output from the Fluke 25/27. Voltages co n du ctance ran ge can be u sed both to measu re
greater than 2.08V or open test leads produce an overload conductance (1/0, the inverse of resistance) and to
measure very high resistances (greater than 32
(OL) condition. Negative inputs produce a negative
megohms).
indication (they are not suppressed). In the diode test
function (((lii -aJ-), the beeper produces a continuous tone High value resistance measurements are susceptible to
if the input is less than 0.IV, and the beeper beeps once in du ced noi se, an d may requ ire carefu I s hiel d in g.
when the input descends throug h a 0.7V threshold. Conduclance measurements are displayed in nanosiemens
(n S) . CaIcu I ate mego hms by d ivid in g 1000 by
Audible continuity testing is also performed with the the n an os i emen s d i sp Iay ed ( 1 000/ n S i s equ i v al
function selector switch in t he diode test/cont inuity en t t o megoh ms) . Examp Ie: 2 nS con verts to 500
position. A continuous tone sounds for test resistances megoh ms (1000/2).
below approximately 150 ohms. An intermittent connection
p ro duc e s er r at i c bee p s, an d c an b e a v a I ua b Leakage Testing
I e troubleshooting aid. Erratic beeps can also occur, due The conductance range effectively extends the resistance
to environmental noise, if a test value is very close to the measurement capability of the Fluke 25/27 to the point
threshold (150 ohms). Test resistances from approximately where it can provide useful leakage measurements on
150 ohms to 1000 ohms produce a short tone similar to a passive components. For example, the operator can detect
fo rw a rd b i ase d dio de. Test res i s t an c es les s t h leaky diodes, cables, connectors, printed circuit boards,
an approximately 20 kilohms will produce an on-scale etc. In all cases, the test voltage is less than 2V dc.
reading.
Leakage testing on purely resistive components such as
Conductance cables and printed circuit boards is straightforward. Select
Conductance measurement is performed with the function the ohms function and manu ally increment the range to
selector switch in the ohms (rI) function. The conductance conductance (nS). Connect the test leads to the test
points
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on the unit under test, and read the leakage in terms of conductance. These assemblies typically have such high
conductance. forward Voltage drops that the diode test or resistance
modes cannot test them.
NO TE
ANALOG BAR GRAPH APPLICATIONS
There is normally a small residual reading with In looking at the analog bar graph, notice that it is composed
open test leads in the conduc tance range. To of segments that simulate an analog needle. The bar graph
ensure accurate measurements, connec I clean performs the same function as an analog meter needle, but
test leads to the Fluke 25/27, and(with the leads
it eliminates the mechanical overshoot inherent in needie
o pe n ) r e a d t h e r e s i d u a I Ie a k a g e
i n nanosiemens. Correct subsequent measure-
movements.
ments by subtrac ting the residual mom the
readings. This can be done automatically using A negative (—) annunciator is displayed at the left end of the
the Relative mode (REL) in the Fluke 27. bar graph when tak ing a reVerse polarity dc measurement.
Assume that a slowly varying dc voltage is the input signal.
As the input goes more positive (from zero), a bar graph
Diode leakage tests require that the diode junction be segment is displayed, and additional segments are displayed
reverse biased when being measured. This is accomplished from left to right, to indicate the input level as it increases.
by connecting the anode of the diode to the COMMON Now, assume that the input level slowly decreases. Fewer
input terminal an d the cathode (ring) of the diode to the bar graph segments are displayed as the signal decreases,
volts/oh ms/diode test terminal. Leakage at the test then the — annunciator flashes as the signal level passes
voltage being applied can then be read in terms of through 0. As the signal goes more negative, the —
conductance. annunciator is displayed, and additional bar graph
segments are displayed from left to right, indicating a more
negative input signal. The first segment is an indication
High-voltage stacked diode assemblies can usually be
greater than or equal to 20 counts.
tested for forward and reverse resistance changes using
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Note that every fifth segment of the bar graph is slightly
larger than those in between, and every tenth segment is useless. Like the traditional VOM needie, the analog bar
larger yet. Thèse larger segments proVide a quick reference graph excels at displaying trends, or slowly chang ing
tor bar graph indications. The Iargest segments (every 10th signals. In addition, autorang ing on the Fluke 25/2T
segment) divide the disp lay into thirds. Thus, if the bar graph allows monito ring the signal change through chang ing
indicates 11 segments on the 32.00V range, the input ranges.
voltage iS 10 tO 11 volts; if the bar graph indicates 11
segments on the 320.0V range, the input voltage is 100to Many diagnostic routines using the bar graph require
110 vOlts. I f the input equals or exceeds 3000 counts on the practice. The operator is look ing for good or bad signal
range se!eGted, the bar graph displays an arrow at the Par patterns that occur over some span of time. Capacitance
right of the display. If the manual range annunciator (Cj) is checks and noisy resistance measurements create such
not displayed, the Fluke 25/27 automatically switches to the patterns. Therefo re, fam il iarity w ith analog bar grap h
next higher range if the input exceeds approx imately 3260 response and movement is necessary to accurately interpret
counts. a signal pattern. Compare the bar graph response w hen
making measurements on a known-good unit to the bar
Using the Analog Bar Graph graph response when making measurements on a faulty
The analog bar graph is most useful in making adjustments unit.
and performing limited diagnostics. Bar graph response is
fast and precise, so it can be used to easily reach a setting Speciflc Applications--Nulling
within a few percent of the final adjustment. The bar graph The Fluke 25/27 bar graph is ideal tor nulling adjustments
can be used to make rough adjustments quickly; then the As an adj ustmenI approaches zero, fewer ba r graph
3200-count digital display can be used for final adjustment. segments are displayed, then no bar graph segments are
displayed. The — annunciator flickers when the input level is
The analog bar graph is usefuI for performing limited within 10 counts of zero. The flickering null indication is
diagnostics in applications where rapidly fluctuating signal displayed every time the input approaches zero or swin gs
levels cause the flashing digits of a digital display to be from one polarity to the other. The operator merely watches
for the — annunciator indication, then reverses the direction
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of the adjustment when the polarity sign is displayed. In one Specific Applications--Checking Capacitors
or two passes, a near-zero input level is possible, then the Volt-ohm meters are often used as simple capacitor
digital display can be used for exact zero adjustment. checkers. In the capacitor kick test, the needle of the VOM in
the resistance mode moves quickly from open (infinite
Specific Applications--Contact Bounce ohms) toward short (zero ohms) as the capacitor is placed
When subject to vibration, relay contacts may begin to across t he VOM in put. The VOM battery charges the
bounce open. Checking for this intermittent problem is a capacitor and the needle slowly moves back to the open
routine troubleshooting measure associated with many (infinite ohms) position. The higher resistance ranges offer
types of equipment, including computers. Since the bounce increased sensitivity for checking smaller capacitors.
problem will worsen as the relay fatigues, early diagnosis is
important. The analog bar graph can make similar checks in the
resistance function, even in the autoranging mode. As a
When the contact bounces open, its resistance value capacitor is placed across the inputs, the analog bar
changes momentarily from zero to inf inity and back. graph quickly shortens, then rapidly down-ranges, depending
Ordinary hand-held DMMs take more than 300 milliseconds on the size of the capacitor. As the capacitor charges,
to update their displays--much too long to detect a brief the bar graph slowly extends back to its fuII 31-segment
contact bounce. A traditional VOM needle will move slightly length, up- ranging if necessary. For capacitors as small as
at the instant of contact bounce, but the inertia of the 0.02 yF, onIy the 30-megohm range is involved, the last few
needle movement dampens the response. segments blink off, then back on.
In a fixed range (using manu al range mode), the time it takes
The analog bar graph, however, will display at least one for the bar graph to extend from zero to full scale indicates
segment the moment the contact opens. The bar graph the approximate capacitance value. Table 2 gives typical
can detect contact bounce as brief as 0.2 milliseconds, capacitance values for various charge times on different
while most analog needle movements require a 3 resistance ranges. For very small capacitors, use the
millisecond opening before they will respond. conductance (nS) mode.
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Table 2. Capacitance Vs. Time to Full Scale
Reslatance The Fluke 25/27 resistance measurement circuit is designed
Range 320Ct 3.2kU 32kCl 320kO 3.2MG 32MG to tolerate ac noise far better than the usual DMM. Readable
2-k ilohm readings can be obtained even in the presence of
Capacitance IV ac noise. Readings of 1 megoh m may be obtained with
Value up to 2V ac noise. The noise appears as about 50 counts of
10,000 yF 4 33 sec 5 min ext ext ext change and an oscillating bar graph.
1,000 yF sec 4 30 sec ext ext ext
100 QF blink sec 4 32 sec ext ext OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
10 //F nil blink sec 4 sec 30 sec ext
1 yF nil nil blink blink 3 sec 19 sec WARNING
0.1 QF nil nil nil nil blink 2 sec
0.02 QF nil nil nil nil nil blink TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, REMOVE THE
nil nil nil TEST LEADS AND ANY INPUT SIGNALS BEFORE
ext — extended time, nil - no indication REPLACING THE BATTERY OR FUSES. CLOSE
CASE AND REPLACE SCREWS BEFORE USING
METER.
Specific Applications--Noisy Resistance Mea9urements
Most digita! multimeters are so sensitive they can not
tolerate as much as 50 mV of line noise while making Battery Installation or Replacement
resistance measurements; their dig ital displays become A single 9V battery (NEDA 1604, 6F22, or 006P) supplies
unreadable due to the line noise. On the other hand, power to operate the Fluke 25/27. Referring to Figure 1,
because of the mechanical inertia of the analog needle, use the following procedure to replace the Fluke 25/27
the noise alternately pulls the needle to the left and then battery:
to the right, averaging out any movement and leaving a
fairly stable resistance reading. 1. Turn the rotary switch to OFF, and remoVe the test
leads.
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 2. Lift the instrument stand on the back of the Fluke
25/27, then remove the four black, #6 X 32, Pozi
- drive% SCreWS from the bEtttery cover.

3. Pull the battery cover straight out from the back of

BATTERY
the Fluke 25/27. (A coin-slot in the side of the
COVER battery cover facilitates removal.)
4. Remove the battery from the battery holder,
then disconnect the battery connector.
BATTERY 5. Snap the battery connector to the terminals on the
HOLDER new battery, then slide the battery into the battery
holder. Slip each battery lead into the slot in the
holder as shown in Figure 1.
BATTERY F3
LEAD SLOT 6. Insert the battery holder/cover into the Fluke
FI 25/27, then start the four screws removed in step
F2 2. Press firmly on the battery cover while
tightening the screws in a diagonal pattern.

Fuse Test
1. Turn the function selector switch to the CI position.

2. Connect a test lead from the V 0 -a•I- input

Figure 1. Battery and Fuse Replacement terminal to the A input terminal.
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3. The display should indicate between 0.1 ohm and
0.3 ohm. This tests F3 (15A, 600V fast). 2. Remove the defective fuse (or check continuity
through the suspected fuse), and if necessary install
4. Mo\ie one end of the test lead from the A input a new fuse of the same size and rating. Remove
termina! to the mA/QA input terminal. the battery from the battery holder to gain access
to a spare fuse for F2.
5. The display should indicate between 5.3 ohms and
6.0 ohms. This tests FI (3A, 600V fast) and F2 (630 3. Reinstall the battery holder/cover as instructed in
mA, 250V fast). step 6 of the battery replacement procedure.
6. If either of the above display indications is OL
(overload), replace the appropriate fuse. General Maintenance
Clean the case with a damp cloth and detergent; do not use
Fuse Replacement abrasives or solvents.

WARNING
The Fluke 25 and 27 are sealed to protect the instrument. To
THE USE OF MAKESHIFT FUSES AND m ai n tain p ro p er se at i ng, op en only t he battery/tu
THE SHORT-CIRCUITING OF FUSE se compartment.
HOLDERS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE METER AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE USER. Have the meter calibrated and the seals (part number
738112) replaced by a qualified technician once a year to
Referring to Figure 1, use the following procedure to check ensure specified performance. Contact the nearest Fluke
or replace the Fluke 25/27 fuses: Service Center or refer to the Fluke Service Manual (part
1. Pe rfo rm ste ps 1 t hro ug h 3 of the number 738138) for calibration or repair. Refer to the parts
battery replacement procedure. list at the end of this manual for operator replaceable
parts.

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SEft VICE
If the instrument fails, forward it, postage paid, to the
nearest Fluke Service Center (refer to the list at the back of
this manual). Include a description of the difficulty, and
pack the instrument securely; Fluke shall assume NO
responsibility for damage in transit.
IN WAR RANTY: Instrum ent s covered by th e Iimited
warranty wi!I be promptly repaired or replaced, at Fluke's
option, and returned, all at no charge. See the registration
card for warranty terms.

OUT OF WARRANTY (USA AND CANADA): The instrument

will be repaired and returned for a fixed fee. (Repairs needed
because of abuse or accidental damage will be quoted.)
Contact the nearest Ser\lice Center for current prices.
Include a check, money order, or purchase order with the
instrument.

OUT OF WARRANTY (OUTSIDE USA AND CANADA):

Service programs may vary by country. Contact the
nearest Service Center for information.

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 FLUKE 25/27 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH
FUNCTION RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY *
3.200V 0.001V 1(0.1%+1)
32.00V 0.01V A(0.1%+1)
320.0V 0.1V 1(0.1%+1)
1000V IV 1(0.1%+1)
320.0 mV 0.1 mV +(0.10/ 41)
320.00 0.10 +(0.3%+2)
3.200 kU 0.001 kfl 1(0.2%-1-1)
32.00 kC 0.04 kfl 1(0.2%+1)
320.0 kO 0.1 kO *(0.2%+1)
(nS) 3.200 MW 0.001 MW A(0.2%—I—1)
32.00 MW 0.01 MW A(1%+1)
32.00 nS 0.01 nS +(2%+10)
2.080V 0.001V +(1%41) typical
40 Hz-2 kHz 2 kHz-10 kHz 10 KHz-30 kHz
3.200V 0.001V +(0.5%43) +(2%+3) -L(4%+10)
32.00V 0.01V T(0.5%+3) +(2%- 3) -(4%+10)
320.0V 0.1V A(0.5%+3) T(2%+3) T(4%+10)
1000V 1V +(1%+3) T(3%+3) Not Specified
320.0 mV 0.1 mV A(0.5% -1-3) -(2%+3) +(4%—I—10)

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 FUNCTION RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY ” TYPICAL BURDEN VOLTAGE
32.00 mA 0.01 mA T(0.75%42) 5.6 mV/mA
mA/A 320.0 mA 0.1 mA +(0.75%+2) 5.6 mV/mA
10.00A 0.01A -(0.75%+2) 50 mV/A
320.0 QA 0.1 QA +(0.75%42) 0.5 mV/QA
//A 3200 QA 1 QA T(0.75%+2) 0.5 mV/yA
32.00 mA 0.01 mA +(1.5%+2) 5.6 mV/mA
mA/A 320.0 mA 0.1 mA T(1.5%42) 5.6 mV/mA
40-1000 Hz 10.00A 0.01A (1.5%42) 50 mV/A
//A 320.0 //A 0.1 QA T(1.5%+2) 0.5 mV/ A
40-1000 Hz /200 /YA 1 QA +(1.5%42) 0.5 mV/yA

« Accuracy is specified as 4((°/ o1 reading] [number of least significant digits]).

Basic electrical accuracy is specified from 18° C to 28° C with relative humidity up to 95%, for a period of one
year after calibration. All ac conversions are ac coupled, average responding, and calibrated to read the true rms
value of a sine wave input.
Ranging is either automatic or manual in all functions with more than one range. Test resistance below
approximately 150a in the (lI‹ -++- function produces a continuous audible tone.

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INPUT COMMON MODE

OVERLOAD NORMAL MODE
FUNCTION IMPEDANCE REJECTION RATIO
PROTECTION REJE CTION
(nominal) (1 unbalance)
1000V rms 10 MW in // with 4100 pF 4120 dB at dc, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz A0 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz
SOOV rms 10 MW in // with 4100 pF 4120 dB at dc, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz
1OOOV rms 10 MW in // with 4100 pF
V dB, d. to 60 ».
(107 V-Hz (ac coupled)
max)
SOOV rms 10 MW in // with 4100 pF dB, dc to 60 Hz
mV (10’ V-Hz max) (ac coupled)
OPEN CIRCUIT FULL SCALE VOLTAGE
SOOV rms TEST VOLTAGE Up to 3.2 MU 32 MO or nS
42.8V dc 4420 mV dc II.3V dc

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE BETWEEN ANY

FUNCTION FUSE PROTECTION
TERMINAL AND EARTH GROUND
mA or QA 630 mA 250V FAST, 3A 600V FAST
1000V
A 15A 600V FAST

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 Digital Display ............................. 3200 counts, updates 2/sec
Analog Display ............................. 31 segments, updates 25/sec

Operating Temperature ..................... -15° C to 55° C, to -40° C for 20 minutes when taken from

20° C Storage Temperature ......... . ... .... -55° C to 85° C

Temperature Coefficient .................... 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/° G

(418° C or 428° C)

Relative Humidity .......................... 0% to 95% (0° C to 35° C)

0% to 70% (35° C to 55° C)

Battery Type ............................... 9V, NEDA 1604 or 6F22 or 006P

Battery Life . 1000 hrs typical

Shock, Vibration and Water Resistance .... . Per MIL-T-28800 for a Style A, Class 2 Instrument

Size (HxWxL) .............................. 2.2 in x 3.75 in x 8 in (5.6 cm x 9.5 cm x 20.3 cm)

Weight ................. 1.6 pounds (0.75 kg)

Safety ........ ........................... Protection Class II per IEC 348 and ANSI C39.5

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