Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
Model#:FLK-1587-FCPart#:4691215UPC#:0 95969 79662 0
Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter is rated out of 5 by 31.
Key features
- Safety first. Connect the insulation tester then keep yourself out of harm's way by monitoring your test measurements remotely.
- Prove your job is done right by quickly seeing and sharing insulation resistance test results wirelessly with your smartphone.
- Quickly find problems by saving and comparing measurements over time on a wireless device.
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$1,038.99
Product overview: Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
Keep yourself safe. Find hidden problems faster. Put the paperwork down.
Fluke Connect + Fluke's 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter helps you identify tough problems, fix, and wirelessly communicate your work quickly and easily - all at a safe distance.
Add diagnostics with Fluke Connect
The Fluke 1587 FC is Fluke Connect-enabled so you can download the free Fluke Connect® Measurements app to your smartphone and gain additional functions, including:
- Safety first. Keep yourself out of harm’s way by monitoring your test measurements remotely.
- Prove your job is done right by quickly seeing and sharing measurement results wirelessly with your smartphone.
- Quickly find problems by saving and comparing measurements over time on a wireless device.
- PI/DAR timed ratio tests with TrendIt™ graphs to identify moisture and contaminated insulation problems faster
- Memory storage through Fluke Connect that saves measurements to your phone or the cloud and eliminates the need to write down results. Reduces errors and saves data for historical tracking over time
- Temperature compensation to establish accurate baselines and relevant historical comparisons
- Historical tracking and trending of assets to identify insulation degradation over time and allow real-time decisions to be made in the field with Fluke Connect® Assets (sold separately)
- Provides memory storage through Fluke Connect Measurements to eliminate the need to write down results
- Includes live circuit detection to prevent insulation test if voltage >30 V is detected
- Supports historical tracking and asset trending of assets to identify degradation over time with Fluke Connect® Assets (sold separately)
- Incorporates VFD low-pass filter for accurate variable frequency motor drive measurements
- Includes auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
- Measures ac/dc voltage, dc millivolts, ac/dc milliamps, resistance, and continuity
- Includes capacitance, diode test, temperature, min/max, frequency measurements and insulation test smoothing reading
- Automatically powers off to save battery power
- Comes with remote probe, test leads, alligator clips, K-type thermocouple, hard case, and three-year warranty.
Useful resources and rugged tools for Solar professionals
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| Fluke 115 Field Technicians Digital Multimeter | Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter | Fluke 3000 FC Series Wireless Multimeter | Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter | Fluke 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter | |
| CAT rating | CAT III 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V |
| True-rms readings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Voltage AC/DC | 600 V | 1000 V | 1000 V | 1000 V | 1000 V |
| Current AC/DC | 10 A | 10 A | 400 mA | 400 mA | 2500 A AC (with iFlex) |
| Resistance | 40 MΩ | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ |
| Capacitance | 10,000 μF | 10,000 μF | 10,000 μF | 10,000 μF | 10,000 μF |
| Temperature | - | -200.0 °C to 1090 °C | with t3000 FC | -40 °C to 537 °C | Infrared camera -10 °C to 200 °C |
| Infrared camera | - | - | - | - | ✔ |
| Additional measurement capabilities | Continuity/diode test | Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, duty cycle, microamps, analog bar graph, relative reference | Frequency, continuity/diode test. Able to connect to three 3000 FC modules. | Frequency, Pi/DAR timed ratio tests, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, microamps, relative reference | Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement |
What's in the box:
- Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
- Remote probe
- Test leads
- Alligator clips
- K-type thermocouple
- Soft case
- User documentation
Specifications: Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
| Electrical Specifications | ||
| AC voltage measurement | ||
| Range | ||
| 600.0 mV | Resolution | 0.1 mV |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3) | |
| 6.000 V | Resolution | 0.001 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3) | |
| 60.00 V | Resolution | 0.01 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3) | |
| 600.0 V | Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3)¹ | |
| 1000 V | Resolution | 1 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3)¹ | |
| ¹ 1 kHz bandwidth | ||
| Low-Pass Filter Voltage | ||
| Range | ||
| 600.0 mV | Resolution | 0.1 mV |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | +(2% + 3), -(6% - 3) | |
| 6.000 V | Resolution | 0.001 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | +(2% + 3), -(6% - 3) | |
| 60.00 V | Resolution | 0.01 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | +(2% + 3), -(6% - 3) | |
| 600.0 V | Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | +(2% + 3), -(6% - 3) | |
| 1000 V | Resolution | 1 V |
| Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(2% + 3) | |
| Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | +(2% + 3), -(6% - 3) | |
| DC Voltage Measurement | ||
| Range | Resolution | Accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) |
| 6.000 V dc | 0.001 V | ±(0.09% + 2) |
| 60.00 V dc | 0.01 V | ±(0.09% + 2) |
| 600.0 V dc | 0.1 V | ±(0.09% + 2) |
| 1000 V dc | 1 V | ±(0.09% + 2) |
| Input impedance | 10 MΩ (nominal), <100 pF | |
| Normal mode rejection ratio | >60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz | |
| Common mode rejection ratio | >120 dB @ dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (1 k unbalance) | |
| Accuracies apply to ± 100% of range | ||
| DC Millivolts Measurement | ||
| Range | Resolution | Accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) |
| 600.0 mVdc | 0.1 mV | ±(0.1% + 1) |
| DC and AC Current Measurement | ||
| AC 45 Hz to 1000 Hz | ||
| Range | 400 mA | |
| Resolution | 0.1 mA | |
| Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts) | ±(1.5% + 2)¹ | |
| Burden voltage (Typical) | 2 mV/mA | |
| Range | 60 mA | |
| Resolution | 0.01 mA | |
| Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts) | ±(1.5% + 2)¹ | |
| Burden voltage (Typical) | 2 mV/mA | |
| DC | ||
| Range | 400 mA | |
| Resolution | 0.1 mA | |
| Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts) | ±(0.2% + 2) | |
| Burden voltage (Typical) | 2 mV/mA | |
| Range | 60 mA | |
| Resolution | 0.01 mA | |
| Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts) | ±(0.2% + 2) | |
| Burden voltage (Typical) | 2 mV/mA | |
| Overload | 600 mA for 2 minutes maximum | |
| Fuse protection for mA input | 0.44 mA, 1000 V, IR 10 kA | |
| AC conversion | Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input | |
| Conversions are true-rms responding and specified from 5% to 100% of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 up to 300 mA, decreasing linearly to crest factor ≤1.5 at 600 mA. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add +(2% reading + 2% FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3. | ||
| ¹ 1 kHz bandwidth | ||
| Ohms Measurement | ||
| Range | Resolution | Accuracy +(% of Rdg+Counts)¹ |
| 600.0 Ω | 0.1 Ω | ±(0.9% + 2) |
| 6.000 kΩ | 0.001 kΩ | ±(0.9% + 2) |
| 60.00 kΩ | 0.01 kΩ | ±(0.9% + 2) |
| 600.0 kΩ | 0.1 KΩ | ±(0.9% + 2) |
| 6.000 MΩ | 0.001 MΩ | ±(0.9% + 2) |
| 50.0 MΩ ² | 0.01 MΩ | ±(1.5% + 3) |
| Overload protection | 1000 V rms or dc | |
| Open circuit test voltage | <8.0 V dc | |
| Short circuit current | <1.1 mA | |
| ¹ Accuracies apply from 0% to 100% of range ² Up to 80% relative humidity | ||
| Diode Test | ||
| Diode test indication | Display voltage drop: 0.6 V at1.0 mA nominal test current: | |
| Accuracy | ±(2% + 3) | |
| Continuity Test | ||
| Continuity indication | Continuous audible tone for testresistance below 25 Ω and off above 100 Ω. Maximum Reading; 1000 Ω | |
| Open circuit voltage | <8.0 V | |
| Short circuit current | 1.0 mA typical | |
| Overload protection | 1000 V rms | |
| Response time | >1 m sec | |
| Frequency Measurement | ||
| Range | Resolution | Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts) |
| 99.99 Hz | 0.01 Hz | ±(0.1% + 1) |
| 999.9 Hz | 0.1 Hz | ±(0.1% + 1) |
| 9.999 kHz | 0.001 kHz | ±(0.1% + 1) |
| 99.99 kHz | 0.01 kHz | ±(0.1% + 1) |
| Frequency Counter Sensitivity | ||
| 600.0 mV ac | V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz | 100.0 mV |
| V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz | 150.0 mV | |
| DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz² | NA | |
| 6.0 V | V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz | 1.0 V |
| V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz | 1.5 V | |
| DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz² | -400.0 mV and 2.5 V | |
| 60.0 V | V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz | 10.0 V |
| V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz | 36.0 V | |
| DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz² | 1.2 V and 4.0 V | |
| 600.0 V | V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz | 100.0 V |
| V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz | - | |
| DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz² | 12.0 V and 40.0 V | |
| 1000.0 V | V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz | 300.0 V |
| V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz | - | |
| DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz² | 12.0 V and 40.0 V | |
| ¹ Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10x range (1000 V max). Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy ² Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input | ||
| Capacitance | ||
| Range | Resolution | Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts) |
| 1000 nF | 1 nF | ±(1.2% + 2) |
| 10.00 μF | 0.01 μF | ±(1.2% + 2) |
| 100.0 μF | 0.1 μF | ±(1.2% ±90 counts) |
| 9999 μF | 1 μF | ±(1.2% ±90 counts) |
| Temperature Measurement | ||
| Range | Resolution | Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts)¹ |
| -40 ° C to 537 ° C | 0.1 °C | ±(1% + 10 counts) |
| -40 ° F to 998 ° F | 0.1 °F | ±(1% + 18 counts) |
| ¹ Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument | ||
| Insulation Specifications | ||
| Measurement range | 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ | |
| Test voltages | 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V | |
| Test voltage accuracy | +20%, -0% | |
| Short-circuit test current | 1 mA nominal | |
| Auto discharge | Discharge time <0.5 second for C = 1 μF or less | |
| Live circuit detection | Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test | |
| Maximum capacitive load | Operable with up to 1 μF load | |
| Output Voltage | ||
| 50 V (0% to +20%) | Display range | 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ |
| Resolution | 0.01 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 50 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(3% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 6.0 to 50.0 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 0.1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 50 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(3% + 5 counts) | |
| 100 V (0% to +20%) | Display range | 0.01 to 6.00 MΩ |
| Resolution | 0.01 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 100 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(3% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 6.0 to 60.0 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 0.1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 100 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(3% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 60 to 100 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 100 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(3% + 5 counts) | |
| 250 V (0% to +20%) | Display range | 0.1 to 60.0 MΩ |
| Resolution | 0.1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 250 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1.5% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 60 to 250 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 250 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1.5% + 5 counts) | |
| 500 V (0% to +20%) | Display range | 0.1 to 60.0 MΩ |
| Resolution | 0.1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 500 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1.5% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 60 to 500 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 500 kΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1.5% + 5 counts) | |
| 1000 V (0% to +20%) | Display range | 0.1 to 60.0 MΩ |
| Resolution | 0.1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 1 MΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1.5% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 60 to 600 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 1 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 1 MΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(1.5% + 5 counts) | |
| Display range | 0.6 to 2.0 GΩ | |
| Resolution | 100 MΩ | |
| Test current | 1 mA @ 1 MΩ | |
| Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts) | ±(10% + 3 counts) | |
| General Specifications | ||
| Maximum voltage applied to any terminal and common | 1000 V | |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) | |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F) | |
| Temperature coefficient | 0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C for temperatures <18 °C or >28 °C (<64 °F or >82 °F) | |
| Relative humidity | Noncondensing | |
| 0% to 95% @ 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) | ||
| 0% to 75% @ 30 °C to 40 °C (86 °F to 104 °F) | ||
| 0% to 40% @ 40 °C to 55 °C (104 °F to 131 °F) | ||
| Vibration | Random, 2 g, 5-500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 instrument | |
| Radio frequency communication | 2.4 GHz ISM Band | |
| Radio frequency certification | FCC: T68-FBLE, IC: 6627A-FBLE | |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | ||
| International | IEC 61326-1:Portable Electromagnetic Environment; IEC 61326-2-2 CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A | |
| Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself. | ||
| Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances. | ||
| Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the equipment is connected to a test object. The equipment may not meet the immunity requirements of this standard when test leads and/or test probes are connected. | ||
| Korea (KCC) | Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment) | |
| Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be used in homes. | ||
| USA (FCC) | 47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103. | |
| Enclosure protection | IEC 60529: IP40 (non-operating) | |
| Safety | ||
| IEC 61010-1 | Pollution Degree 2 | |
| IEC 61010-2-033 | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | |
| Batteries | Four AA batteries (IEC LR6) | |
| Battery life | Meter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1000 V into 1 MΩ with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off. | |
| Size (H x W x L) | 5.0 x 10.0 x 20.3 cm (1.97 x 3.94 x 8.00 in) | |
| Weight | 550 g (1.2 lb) | |
| Altitude | Operating | 2000 m |
| Storage | 12,000 m | |
| Over-range capability | 110% of range except for capacitance which is 100% | |
| Frequency overload protection | <107 V Hz | |
| Fuse protection for mA input | 0.44A, 1000 V, IR 10 kA | |
Models: Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
FLK-1587-FC
Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
Part#: 4691215UPC#: 0 95969 79662 0
Includes:
- Remote probe
- Test leads
- Alligator clips
- K-type thermocouple
- Soft case
- User documentation
Manuals + resources: Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter
- 1587 FC/1587/1577 | Users manual
- 1587 FC/1587/1577 | Users manual supplement
- 1587 FC/1587/1577 | Calibration manual
- 1587 FC/1587/1577 | Calibration manual supplement
- 1587 FC/1587/1577 | Statement of memory volatility
- 1587 FC/1587/1577 | Safety sheet
- 1587 FC/1587/1587 | Quick reference guide
- 1587/1577 | Calibration manual