789 ProcessMeter™ Users Manual August 2002 Rev. 3, 3/13 © 2002-2013 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change
789 Users Manual 2 To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. Safety Information A Warn
ProcessMeter™ Safety Information 3 • Do not use AutoHold to determine if dangerous voltage is present. AutoHold will not capture unstable or
789 Users Manual 4 Table 1. International Symbols Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Risk of danger. Important information. See Manual. Hazardous volta
ProcessMeter™ How to Get Started 5 How to Get Started If familiar with the Fluke 80 Series DMM, read “Using the Current Output Functions,” rev
789 Users Manual 6 Getting Acquainted with the Meter To become familiar with the features and functions of the meter, study the following figures and
ProcessMeter™ Getting Acquainted with the Meter 7 Table 2. Input/Output Jacks Item Jack Measurement Functions Source Current Function Simulat
789 Users Manual 8 mAmAmAmAmVVVALOOP POWER250HARTOFF234165 anw002f.eps Figure 3. Rotary Function Switch Positions for Measurements
ProcessMeter™ Getting Acquainted with the Meter 9 Table 3. Rotary Function Switch Positions for Measurements No. Position Function(s) Pushb
789 Users Manual 10 mAmAmAmAmVVVALOOP POWER250HARTOFF231 anw008f.eps Figure 4. Rotary Function Switch Positions for mA Output
ProcessMeter™ Getting Acquainted with the Meter 11 Table 4. Rotary Function Switch Positions for mA Output No. Position Default Function P
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789 Users Manual 12 670%RANGE HOLDRELMIN MAX%STEPCOARSEFINESpanCheckHz100%32191084 5 anw003f.eps Figure 5. Pushbuttons
ProcessMeter™ Getting Acquainted with the Meter 13 Table 6. Pushbuttons No. Pushbutton Function(s) K Toggles the backlight (low, high, an
789 Users Manual 14 Table 6. Pushbuttons (cont.) No. Pushbutton Function(s)G FINE h Measuring: Toggles between frequency counter and voltage measur
ProcessMeter™ Getting Acquainted with the Meter 15 1213151434568711211716910 anw004f.eps Figure 6. Elements of the Display
789 Users Manual 16 Table 7. Display No. Element Meaning % (Percentage display) Shows the mA measured value or output level in %, in a 0-20 mA or
ProcessMeter™ Getting Acquainted with the Meter 17 Table 7. Display (cont.) No. Element Meaning M mA, DC, mV, AC, M or kΩ, kHz Show the input
789 Users Manual 18 Measuring Electrical Parameters The proper sequence for taking measurements follows: 1. Plug the test leads into the appropriate
ProcessMeter™ Measuring Electrical Parameters 19 6. The diode is good if it passes the tests in steps 4 and 5. Displaying Minimum, Maximum, a
789 Users Manual 20 Compensating for Test Lead Resistance Use the relative reading feature (Q on the display) to set the present measurement as a rela
ProcessMeter™ Using the Current Output Functions 21 mAmAmAmAmVVVALOOP POWER250HARTOFFmAACOMV0%RANGE HOLDRELMIN MAX%STEPCOARSEFINESpanCheckHz10
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789 Users Manual 22 Simulate Mode Simulate mode is so named because the meter simulates a current loop transmitter. Use simulate mode when an external
ProcessMeter™ Using the Current Output Functions 23 mAmAmAmAmVVVALOOP POWER250HARTOFFmAACOMV0%RANGE HOLDRELMIN MAX%STEPCOARSEFINESpanCheckHz10
789 Users Manual 24 Producing a Steady mA Output When the rotary function switch is in the OUTPUT [ mA position, and the OUTPUT jacks are connected to
ProcessMeter™ Using the Current Output Functions 25 Table 8. mA Output Adjust Pushbuttons Pushbutton Adjustment X R COARSE Adjusts up 0.1 mA
789 Users Manual 26 Table 9. mA Stepping Pushbuttons Pushbutton Adjustment X M % STEP Adjusts up to the next higher 25 % step % STEP G W Adjusts down
ProcessMeter™ Power-Up Options 27 When the rotary function switch is in the OUTPUT Ymonp position, and the output jacks are connected to an ap
789 Users Manual 28 Table 11. Power-Up Options Option Pushbutton Default Action Taken Change current span 0 % setting R Remembers last setting Toggl
ProcessMeter™ Loop Power Supply Mode 29 Loop Power Supply Mode The Loop Power Supply Mode can be used for powering up a process instrument (tr
789 Users Manual 30 RedTEST DC PWR+–+––+BlackmAmAmAmAmVVVALOOP POWER250HARTOFFmAACOMV0%RANGE HOLDRELMIN MAX%STEPCOARSEFINESpanCheckHz100%789PROCESSMET
ProcessMeter™ Battery Life 31 Battery Life Warning To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, r
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789 Users Manual 32 Replacing the Batteries ! Warning To avoid electrical shock: • Remove test leads from the meter before opening the battery door.
ProcessMeter™ General Maintenance 33 F2F1 anw037.eps Figure 11. Replacing the Batteries and Fuses
789 Users Manual 34 Replacing a Fuse ! Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the meter, use only the specified replacement fuse, 440 mA 1000 V
ProcessMeter™ Replacement Parts and Accessories 35 If the meter still does not work, contact a Fluke Service Center. If the meter is under war
789 Users Manual 36 1826172223302719292824252021941256810732161514 13111 anw005f.eps Figure 12. Replacement Parts
ProcessMeter™ Replacement Parts and Accessories 37 Table 13. Replacement Parts Item Number Reference Designator Description Fluke PN or Model
789 Users Manual 38 Table 13. Replacement Parts (continued) Item Number Reference Designator Description Fluke PN or Model no. Quantity Q MP50 Shoc
ProcessMeter™ Specifications 39 Specifications All specifications apply from +18 °C to +28 °C unless stated otherwise. All specifications assu
789 Users Manual 40 DC Millivolts Measurement Range (mV dc) Resolution Accuracy, ±(% of Reading + Counts) 400.0 0.1 mV 0.1 % + 2 AC Volts Measurem
ProcessMeter™ Specifications 41 AC Current Measurement Range 45 Hz to 2 kHz Resolution Accuracy, ±(% of Reading + Counts) Typical Burden Volta
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789 Users Manual 42 Ohms Measurement Range Resolution Measurement Current Accuracy, ±(% of Reading + Counts) 400.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 220 μA 0.2 % + 2 4.000 kΩ
ProcessMeter™ Specifications 43 Frequency Counter Accuracy Range Resolution Accuracy, ±(% of Reading + Counts) 199.99 Hz 0.01 Hz 0.005 % +
789 Users Manual 44 Diode Test and Continuity Test Diode test indication ... Displays voltage drop across dev
ProcessMeter™ Specifications 45 General Specifications Maximum voltage applied between any jack and earth ground ...
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1 ProcessMeter Introduction Warning Read “Safety Information” before using the meter. The Fluke 789 ProcessMeter (referred to as “the meter”) is a
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