| ® 53 & 54 Series II   Thermometer   Users Manual   September 1999 Rev.1, 6/01   © 1999-2001 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in USA   All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Table of Contents   Title   Page   Safety Information.......................................................................................................... 1   Contacting Fluke....................................................................................................... 1   Getting Started............................................................................................................... 4   Components.............................................................................................................. 5   Display Elements ...................................................................................................... 6   Buttons...................................................................................................................... 7   Using the Thermometer................................................................................................. 9   Changing Setup Options................................................................................................ 9   Entering and Exiting Setup........................................................................................ 9   Changing the Logging Interval .................................................................................. 10   Changing the Thermocouple Type............................................................................ 11   Changing the Offset.................................................................................................. 11   Enabling or Disabling Sleep Mode............................................................................ 12   Setting the Time........................................................................................................ 12   Changing the Line Frequency................................................................................... 13   Measuring Temperatures............................................................................................... 13   Connecting a Thermocouple..................................................................................... 13   i Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Displaying Temperatures........................................................................................... 14   Holding the Displayed Temperatures ........................................................................ 14   Viewing the MIN, MAX, and AVG Readings.............................................................. 14   Using the Offset to Adjust for Probe Errors ............................................................... 15   Using Memory ................................................................................................................ 15   Initial Conditions and Data Entries............................................................................. 16   Starting and Stopping Logging .................................................................................. 16   Clearing Memory ....................................................................................................... 17   Viewing Logged Readings......................................................................................... 17   Communicating with a PC.............................................................................................. 18   Maintenance................................................................................................................... 19   Replacing the Batteries ............................................................................................. 19   Cleaning the Case and Holster.................................................................................. 19   Calibration ................................................................................................................. 19   Specifications................................................................................................................. 19   Environmental............................................................................................................ 19   General...................................................................................................................... 20   80 PK-1 Thermocouple (supplied with thermometer) ................................................ 20   Electrical.................................................................................................................... 20   Replacement Parts and Accessories.............................................................................. 21   ii   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Contacting Fluke   Safety Information   To order accessories, receive assistance, or locate the   nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call:   The Fluke Model 53 and Model 54 Thermometers (“the   thermometer”) are microprocessor-based, digital   thermometers designed to use external J-, K-, T-, E-, R-,   S-, and N-type thermocouples (temperature probes) as   temperature sensors.   1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) in USA   1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) in Canada   +31-402-678-200 in Europe   +81-3-3434-0181 in Japan   +65-738-5655 in Singapore   +1-425-446-5500 from other countries   Use the thermometer only as specified in this manual.   Otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be   impaired.   Address correspondence to:   Refer to safety information in Table 1 and the meter   symbols in Table 2.   Fluke Corporation   P.O. Box 9090   Everett, WA 98206-9090   USA   Fluke Europe B.V.   P.O. Box 1186   5602 BD Eindhoven   The Netherlands   1 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Table 1. Safety Information   WWarning   A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or   personal injury, follow these guidelines:   • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look   for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation around the connectors.   • • Disconnect the thermocouple(s) from the thermometer before opening the case.   Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator (B) appears. The possibility of false readings can   lead to personal injury.   • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the   thermometer serviced.   • • Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.   Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the thermometer, between the thermocouple(s), or   between any thermocouple and earth ground.   2 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Safety Information   Table 1. Safety Information (cont.)   WWarning (cont.)   • Model 54: Measurement errors may occur if voltages on the measurement surfaces result in potentials   greater than 1 V between the two thermocouples. When potential differences are anticipated between the   thermocouples, use electrically insulated thermocouples.   • • When servicing the thermometer, use only specified replacement parts.   Do not use the thermometer with any part of the case or cover removed.   Caution   A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the meter or the equipment under test.   • • • • • Use the proper thermocouples, function, and range for your thermometer.   Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.   To prevent explosion, do not throw batteries into a fire.   Follow local laws or regulations when disposing of batteries.   Match the + and − polarities of the battery with the battery case.   3 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Table 2. International Symbols   Refer to the manual for information about this feature. Complies with European Union directives.   W P Battery.   Complies with relevant Canadian Standards   Association directives.   M • Figure 1 and Table 3 describe the components.   Figure 2 and Table 4 describe the display.   Table 5 describes the functions of the buttons.   Getting Started   • • Everything in this Users Manual applies both to Models   53 and 54 unless otherwise indicated.   To become familiar with the thermometer, study the   following:   Then read the following sections.   4 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Table 4. Display Elements   Display Elements   xx   A The thermocouple measurement includes an   offset. See "Changing Setup Options."   2 3 4 5 6 7 1 B C D E F G H The displayed readings do not change.   A shift function is in progress.   Readings are being logged.   8 Setup is in progress.   9 Logged readings are displayed.   Low battery. Replace the batteries.   12   11   10   Primary Display. Model 53: T1 reading.   Model 54: T1, T2, or T1-T2 reading.   aat02f.eps   Figure 2. Display Elements   I J The temperature units.   Secondary Display: MAX, MIN, AVG, MEMORY,   or offset. Model 54: T1 or T2 reading.   K L The thermocouple type.   Time Display: 24-hour clock. Shows the   INTERVAL length in SETUP. Shows elapsed time   when AVG is on or before clock has been set.   6 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Getting Started   Buttons   Table 5. Buttons   Press Ato turn the thermometer on or off.   A G Press G, M(CANCEL) to stop displaying the minimum, maximum, and average readings in the   secondary display.   (Shift function)   Press G, J(CLEAR MEMORY) to delete logged readings from memory.   Press G, r(PC/IR SEND) to toggle the IR port on and off.   Q Press Qto turn the backlight on and off. The backlight turns off after 2 minutes without any button   presses. If the battery is low, the backlight is disabled.   M Press Mto step through the maximum, minimum, and average readings.   When viewing logged readings, shows the maximum, minimum, and average of the logged readings.   Press G, M(CANCEL) to turn off this display.   C Press Cto switch between Celsius (oC), Fahrenheit (oF), and Kelvin (K).   7 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Table 5. Buttons (cont.)   h Press hto freeze or unfreeze the displayed readings.   Press hwhen turning on the thermometer to test the display. All display elements appear.   Model 54: Press Tto toggle showing the T1, T2, and T1-T2 (differential temperature measurement) in   the primary or secondary display.   T D K Press Dto start or exit Setup. (See "Changing Setup Options.")   Press Kto scroll to the Setup option you want to change.   Press Kto increase the displayed setting.   N E J Press Nto scroll to the Setup option you want to change.   Press Nto decrease the displayed setting.   Press Eto enter a Setup option.   Press Eagain to store the displayed setting in memory.   Press Jto start or stop logging.   During manual logging, the thermometer stores a single set of logged readings in memory each time you   press J.   r Press rto show logged readings and MIN MAX readings on the display.   Press ragain to stop.   8 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Using the Thermometer   Entering and Exiting Setup   Using the Thermometer   When the thermometer is in Setup mode, the display   shows s.   1. Plug the thermocouple(s) into the input connector(s).   2. Press Ato turn on the thermometer.   • Press Dto start or exit Setup.   After 1 second the thermometer displays the first reading.   If no thermocouple is plugged into the selected input or the   thermocouple is "open," the display shows   "- - - -."   Notes   Press Kor Nto scroll to the setup option you   want to change.   Setup is disabled in MIN MAX mode.   Changing Setup Options   Use Setup to change the logging interval, thermocouple   type, offset, sleep mode, time, and line frequency settings.   The thermometer stores the settings in its memory. Setup   settings reset only when the batteries are removed for   more than 2 minutes.   9 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   4. If you selected a user-defined logging interval:   Changing the Logging Interval   The logging interval determines how often the   thermometer stores logged readings in memory. You   choose the length of the logging interval. See "Using   Memory."   • • • Press Kor Nuntil the display shows   hour:min or min:sec, and then press Eto   select.   The left two digits blink.   The thermometer stores logged readings at the end of   each logging interval. You can select a logging interval of   1 second (1), 10 seconds (2), 1 minute (3), 10 minutes (4),   or user-defined (USef).   Press Kor Nuntil the left two digits you want   appear on the display, and then press E to   select them.   The right two digits blink.   You can also set the logging interval manually (0). Each   time you press J, the thermometer stores the current   readings in memory.   Press Kor Nuntil the right two digits you   want appear on the display, and then press E   to select them.   1. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows INTERVAL.   2. Press Eto display the logging interval choices.   Holding down Kor Ncauses the number to   change more quickly.   3. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows the logging   interval you want, and then press Eto select.   10   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Changing Setup Options   Changing the Thermocouple Type   Changing the Offset   1. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows TYPE.   You can adjust the thermometer’s readings to compensate   for the errors of a specific thermocouple. See "Using the   Offset to Adjust for Probe Errors." The allowable   adjustment range is ± 5.0 oC or K, and ± 9.0 oF.   2. Press Eto display the thermocouple type choices.   The currently selected thermocouple blinks.   Model 54: You can store individual offsets for T1 and T2.   3. Press Kor Nuntil the thermocouple you want   appears on the display.   1. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows Oand   T1 or T2.   4. Press Eto store the thermocouple type in memory.   2. Press Eto indicate that you want to change the   offset setting.   The temperature measurement plus the offset   appears in the primary display. The offset appears in   the secondary display.   3. Press Kor Nuntil the primary display shows the   correct reading.   4. Press Eto store the offset setting in memory.   Remember to reset the offset to 0.0 when it is no longer   needed. The offset automatically resets to 0.0 when you   change the thermocouple type.   11   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Enabling or Disabling Sleep Mode   Setting the Time   The thermometer enters sleep mode if no button press   occurs for 20 minutes.   1. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows the time if it   is set or shows "- - : - -."   Pressing any button wakes the thermometer and returns it   to its previous state.   2. Press Eto indicate you want to set the time.   The left two digits blink.   1. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows SLP.   3. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows the correct   hour (24-hour format), and then press Eto select.   2. Press Eto indicate that you want to change the   sleep setting.   The right two digits blink.   The display shows on if sleep mode is on and 0FF if   sleep mode is off.   4. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows the correct   minutes, and then press Eto store the time in   memory.   3. Press Kor Nas needed until the display shows   on or 0FF.   Note   4. Press Eto store the sleep setting in memory.   Holding down Kor Ncauses the number to   change more quickly.   Sleep mode is enabled each time you turn on the   thermometer and is automatically disabled in MIN MAX   and logging modes.   12   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Measuring Temperatures   Changing the Line Frequency   Measuring Temperatures   For optimum rejection of line noise, set the thermometer   for the local line frequency as follows:   Connecting a Thermocouple   Thermocouples are color coded by type based on the   North American ANSI Color Code:   1. Press Kor Nuntil the display shows Li ne.   2. Press Eto indicate that you want to change the   Type   Color   Black   Type   R Color   Green   Green   Orange   line setting.   J 3. Press Kor Nas needed until the display shows   50 V or 60 V (50 Hz or 60 Hz).   K T E Yellow   Blue   S N 4. Press Eto store the line setting in memory.   Purple   1. Plug a thermocouple into the input connector(s).   2. Set the thermometer for the correct thermocouple   type.   To change the thermocouple type, see “Changing   Setup Options.”   13   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Displaying Temperatures   Holding the Displayed Temperatures   1. Press Cto select the correct temperature scale.   1. Press hto freeze the readings on the display.   2. Hold or attach the thermocouple(s) to the   measurement location.   The display shows H.   2. Model 54: Press Tto toggle showing the T1, T2, or   The temperature reading appears in the selected   display.   T1-T2 readings in the primary or secondary display.   3. Press hagain to turn off the HOLD function.   3. Model 54: Press Tto toggle between showing the   T1, T2, and T1-T2 reading in the primary or   secondary display.   Viewing the MIN, MAX, and AVG Readings   1. Press Mto step through the maximum (MAX),   minimum (MIN), or the average (AVG) readings.   Notes   The elapsed time since entering MIN MAX mode, or   the time at which the minimum or maximum occurred,   appears on the display.   The display shows "- - - -" when a thermocouple   is not connected.   The display shows 0L (overload) when the   temperature being measured is outside the   thermocouple’s valid range.   2. Press G, M(CANCEL) to exit MIN MAX mode.   Model 54: If only thermocouple T2 is connected,   the T2 reading appears in the primary display.   14   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Using Memory   Using the Offset to Adjust for Probe Errors   Using Memory   Use the offset option in Setup to adjust the thermometer’s   readings to compensate for the errors of a specific   thermocouple.   During a logging session the thermometer stores logged   readings in its memory.   At the end of the logging session you can view the logged   readings on the display.   1. Plug the thermocouple into the input connector.   2. Place the thermocouple in a known, stable   temperature environment (such as an ice bath or a   dry well calibrator).   You can also transfer the logged readings to a PC running   FlukeView Forms software. (See "Communicating with a   PC.")   3. Allow the readings to stabilize.   FlukeView Forms displays the logged readings on an   online form, which you can print or store for later use.   4. In Setup change the offset until the primary display   reading matches the calibration temperature. (See   "Changing Setup Options.")   15   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   Initial Conditions and Data Entries   Starting and Stopping Logging   Logged readings include initial conditions and data entries.   Setup, memory clear, and PC communications are   inaccessible during logging.   The initial conditions are the thermocouple type and the   offsets for each thermocouple input. You can only view   initial conditions using FlukeView Forms.   1. Set the logging interval. (See “Changing Setup   Options.”)   The data entries are a time stamp, the T1 reading, and the   T2 and T1-T2 readings (Model 54). You can view these   values by pressing ror using FlukeView Forms.   Temperature readings display 0.1 degree resolution in   FlukeView Forms.   2. Press Jto start logging.   The display shows l.   3. Press Jagain to stop logging.   4. If you selected a manual logging interval, press J   each time you want to store logged readings in   memory.   The thermometer has 500 memory locations. The   thermometer stores 499 sets of temperature readings and   one set of initial conditions when logging continuously. It   stores 250 sets of temperature readings and 250 sets of   initial conditions when logging individual points manually.   16   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Using Memory   Clearing Memory   Viewing Logged Readings   When memory is full, FULL appears on the display and   logging stops. You can clear memory in normal or MIN   MAX mode.   1. Press rto view logged readings.   The display shows R.   2. Press Kor Nto scroll through the logged   • Press G, J(CLEAR MEMORY) to delete   logged readings from memory.   readings.   The display shows each logged reading, its time   stamp, and its memory location. For example, Figure   3 shows the logged reading stored at 2:02 PM in   memory location 18.   The display shows the following for 2 seconds.   MEMORY   cW f   aat03f.eps   Figure 3. Logged Reading   17   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   3. Press Mto step through the minimum, maximum,   average, and current logged reading. For example,   Figure 4 shows the maximum reading in memory. The   maximum reading occurred at 1:49 P.M. and was   stored in memory location 5.   Communicating with a PC   You can transfer the contents of the thermometer’s   memory to a PC using FlukeView Forms. The   communication requires an IR (infrared) serial connection.   Refer to the FlukeView Forms Installation Guide and   FlukeView Help.   FlukeView Forms places the logged readings into   standard (default) or customized forms. The forms also   display user comments. You can use these forms to   satisfy ISO-9000 documentation requirements.   When you send logged readings to a PC, all functions are   disabled except power off, backlight, and turning off   communication.   aat04f.eps   • Press G, r(PC/IR SEND) to toggle the IR port   on and off.   Figure 4. Maximum Reading   4. Press r to stop viewing logged readings.   The display shows:   if   Note   Send   The thermometer calculates the minimum and   maximum of all logging sessions in memory.   When the IR port is enabled you can communicate with   FlukeView Forms.   The display shows "- - : - -" if the log is empty.   18   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Maintenance   Calibration   Maintenance   To ensure that the thermometer performs to its accuracy   specifications, Fluke recommends that you calibrate the   thermometer annually, starting one year after purchase.   Replacing the Batteries   Refer to the safety information in Table 1 before replacing   the batteries.   To calibrate the thermometer, contact Fluke for the   Service Center nearest you or follow the calibration   procedure in the service manual listed in "Replacement   Parts and Accessories."   1. Turn off the thermometer if necessary.   2. Loosen the screw and remove the battery door.   3. Replace the three AA batteries.   Specifications   4. Replace the battery door and tighten the screw.   Environmental   Cleaning the Case and Holster   Operating   Temperature   −10 oC to 50 oC   (14 oF to 122 oF)   Use soap and water or a mild commercial cleaner.   Storage   Temperature   −40 oC to +60 oC   Wipe with a damp sponge or soft rag.   (−40 oF to +140 oF)   Humidity   Non condensing <10 oC (<50 oF)   95% RH: 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)   75% RH: 30 oC to 40 oC (86 oF to 104 oF)   45% RH: 40 oC to 50 oC (104 oF to 122 oF)   19   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   General   Weight   80 PK-1 Thermocouple (supplied with   thermometer)   280 g (10 oz)   Type   Type K, Chromel Alumel, bead style   Dimensions   (without   holster)   2.8 cm × 7.8 cm × 16.2 cm   (1.1 in × 3 in × 6.4 in)   o Temperature   Range   −40 C to +260 oC   o (−40 F to +500 oF)   Accuracy   Electrical   ± 1.1 oC (± 2.0 oF)   Battery   3 AA batteries   Certification   Safety   P,   s Measurement   Range   J-type: −210 oC to +1200 oC   (−346 oF to + 2192 oF)   CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 1992   EN 61010 Amendments 1, 2   K-type: −200 oC to +1372 oC   CAT I   OVERVOLTAGE (Installation)   CATEGORY I, Pollution Degree 2 per   IEC1010-1*   (−328 oF to +2501 oF)   o T-type: −250 C to +400 oC   (−418 oF to +752 oF)   * Refers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection   provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is   equipment for connection to circuits in which measures are   taken to limit the transient over voltages to an appropriate low   level. Example include protect electronic circuits.   o E-type: −150 C to +1000 oC   (−238 oF to +1832 oF)   o N-type: −200 C to +1300 oC   (−328 oF to +2372 oF)   R- and S-type: 0 oC to +1767 oC   (+32 oF to +3212 oF)   Display   Resolution   0.1 oC / oF / K < 1000o   1.0 oC / oF / K ≥ 1000o   20   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Replacement Parts and Accessories   Electrical (cont.)   Measurement   Replacement Parts and Accessories   J-, K-, T-, E-, and N-type: ±[0.05 % of   Accuracy, T1, T2 reading + 0.3 oC (0.5 oF)]   Accessory   Holster and Flex Stand Assembly   AA NEDA 15A IEC LR6 batteries   80PK-1 K-Type Bead Thermocouple   CD-ROM   Part Number   1272438   376756   or T1-T2 (Model [below −100 oC (−148 oF): add 0.15 %   54)   of reading for J-, K-, E-, and N-type;   and 0.45 % of reading for T-type]   R- and S-type: ±[0.05 % of reading +   0.4 oC (0.7 oF)]   Temperature   Coefficient   0.01 % of reading + 0.03 oC per oC   773135   (0.05 oF per oF) outside the specified   o +18 C to 28 oC (+64 oF to +82 oF)   1276106   1276123   range   [below −100 oC (−148 oF): add   0.04 % of reading for J-, K-, E-, and   N-type; and 0.08 % of reading for T-   type]   Service Manual   Electromagnetic Susceptibility: ±2 oC (±3.6 oF) for 80   Compatibility   MHz to 200 MHz in 1.5 V/m field, for   200 MHz to 1000 MHz in 3 V/m field.   Emmisions: Commercial Limits per   EN50081-1   Maximum   1 V (Maximum voltage difference   between T1 and T2)   Differential   Common Mode   Voltage   Temperature   Scale   ITS-90   Applicable   Standards   NIST-175   Accuracy is specified for ambient temperatures   between 18 oC (64 oF) and 28 oC (82 oF) for a period of   1 year. The above specifications do not include   thermocouple error.   21   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   53 & 54 Series II   Users Manual   22   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   |