Fluke 1503 Insulation Resistance Tester

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FE 1503

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Insulation resistance testing in the palm of your hand

Insulation resistance testers can be used to determine the integrity of windings or cables in motors, transformers, switchgear, and electrical installations.

The Fluke 1503 Insulation Resistance Tester is compact, rugged, reliable, and easy to use. With its multiple test voltages, the Fluke 1503 is ideal for many troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventative maintenance applications.

For more capabilites look at the Fluke 1507 Insulation Resistance Tester

What's Included:

Remote probe
Test leads
Test probes
Alligator clips
Holster
User documentation

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Insulation test range: 0.1 MΩ to 2000 MΩ
Insulation test voltages: 500 V, 1000 V
Repetitive or hard-to-reach testing is easy with the remote test probe
Live circuit detection prevents insulation test if voltage > 30 V is detected for added user protection
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
AC/DC voltage: 0.1 V to 600 V
Lo-Ohms/Earth bond continuity (200 mA)
Resistance: 0.01 Ω to 20.00 kΩ
Save battery power with auto power off
Read measurements easily with large, backlit display
CAT IV 600 V overvoltage category rating for added user protection
Remote probe, test leads, probes and alligator clips included with each tester
Accepts optional Fluke TPAK magnetic hanging system to free your hands for other work
Four AA alkaline batteries (NEDA 15 A or IEC LR6) for at least 1000 insulation tests
One year warranty

AC/DC Voltage Measurement

Accuracy

Range	600.0 V
Resolution	0.1 V
50 Hz to 400 Hz � (% of Rdg + Digits)	� (2 % + 3)

Input impedance

3 MΩ (nominal), < 100 pF

Common mode rejection ratio (1 kΩ unbalanced):

> 60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz

Overload Protection

600 V rms or dc

Earth bond resistance measurement

Range/Resolution

20.00 Ω	0.01 Ω
200.0 Ω	0.1 Ω
2000 Ω	1.0 Ω
20.00 kΩ	0.01 kΩ

Accuracy

� (1.5 % + 3)

Overload Protection

2 V rms or dc

Open Circuit Test Voltage

> 4.0 V, < 8 V

Short circuit current

> 200.0 mA

Insulation specifications

Measurement Range

0.01 MΩ to 2000 MΩ

Test voltages

500 V, 1000V

Test Voltage Accuracy

+ 20 %, - 0 %

Short circuit current

1 mA nominal

Auto Discharge

Discharge time < 0.5 second for C = 1 �F or less

Live circuit indicator

Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test

Maximum Capacitive Load

Operable with up to 1 �F load

Measure Accuracy:

50 V:	�(3 % + 5)
100 V:	�(3 % + 5)
250 V:	�(1.5 % + 5)
500 V:	�(1.5 % + 5)
1000 V:	�(1.5 % + 5) to 2000 MΩ, �(10 % + 3) above 2000 MΩ

General Specifications

Maximum voltage applied to any terminal:

600 V ac rms or dc

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

	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

Shock

1 meter drop per IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition (1 meter drop test, six sides, oak floor)

Electromagnetic compatibility:

In an RF field of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified accuracy (EN 61326-1:1997)

Safety

Complies with ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010-1) 2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition for measurement category IV 600 V (CAT IV)

Certifications:

CSA per standard CSA/CAN C22.2 No. 61010.1-04; TUV per standard IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition

Batteries

Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6)

Battery Life

Insulation test use:	Tester 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.
Resistance measurements:	Tester can perform at least 2500 earth bond resistance measurements with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1 Ω with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off.

Size

5.0 cm H x 10.0 cm W x 20.3 cm L (1.97 in H x 3.94 in W x 8.00 in L)

Weight

550 g (1.2 lb)

IP Rating

IP40

Altitude

Operating:	2000 m CAT IV 600 V, 3000 m CAT III 600 V
Non-operating (storage):	12,000 m

Over-range capability:

110 % of range

Included accessories:

TL224 Test Leads, TP74 Test Probes, clips PN 1958654 (red) and PN 1958646 (black), holster and remote probe

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Fluke C25 Large Soft Case	$33.95

Cases

Name	Price	Quantity
Fluke C101 Hard Carrying Case	$53.95

Mounting

Name	Price	Quantity
Fluke TPAK (ToolPak) Meter Hanging Kit	$37.95

Test Leads

Name	Price	Quantity
Fluke TL225 SureGrip Stray Voltage Adapter Test Lead Kit	$95.95
Fluke TLK291 fused test probe set	$65.95

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