TECHNICAL DATA
Fluke 1587 FC/1577
Insulation Multimeters
The High-Performance 2-in-1 Insulation DMM
The Fluke 1587 FC and 1577 Insulation Multimeters combine a
digital insulation tester with a full-featured, true-rms digital multi-
meter in a single compact, handheld unit, which provides maximum
versatility for both troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
The Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter adds four powerful new
diagnostic functions through the Fluke Connect
®
Measurements
app:
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PI/DAR timed ratio tests with TrendIt
™
graphs identifies moisture
and contaminated insulation problems faster
•
Memory storage through Fluke Connect eliminates writing down
results, reduces errors and saves data for historical tracking over
time
•
Temperature Compensation through app for establishing accu-
rate baselines and relevant historical comparisons
•
Historical tracking and trending of assets identifies degradation
over time, allows real-time decisions to be made in the field
with Fluke Connect
®
Assets (sold separately)
FLUKE CONNECT COMPATIBLE
(1587 FC ONLY)
Download the free Fluke Connect
®
app
from iTunes or Google Play to enable
graphs within the Pi/DAR function, memory
storage, and temperature compensation
DISPLAY
Large, 6000-count back-lit display
VFD
Low-pass filter for accurate motor drive
measurements (1587 FC only)
INSULATION TEST
1587 FC: 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ
1577: 0.1 MΩ to 600 MΩ
INSULATION TEST VOLTAGES
1587 FC: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V
1577: 500 V, 1000 V
WARRANTY
Three-year standard warranty; extendable
to five-years through product registration
within 45 days of purchase*
Store and share data using the Fluke 1587 FC with Fluke Connect Measurements App.
* Two-year additional warranty offer may be discontinued without notice
Product Highlights
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PI/DAR timed ratio tests (1587 FC only)
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Live circuit detection prevents insulation test if voltage > 30 V is
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detected for added user protection
VFD low-pass filter for accurate motor drive measurements
(1587 FC only)
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
Insulation test (1587 FC: 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ) (1577: 0.1 MΩ to
600 MΩ)
Insulation test voltages (1587 FC: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V,
1000 V),(1577: 500 V, 1000 V) for many applications
AC/DC voltage, DC millivolts, AC/DC milliamps, Resistance (Ω),
Continuity
Capacitance, diode test, temperature, Min/Max, frequency (Hz)
(1587 FC only)
Auto power off to save battery power
CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category
Large display with backlight
Rugged, utility hard case allows you to bring everything you
need for the job
Included accessories: Remote probe, test leads and probes,
alligator clips, (K-type thermocouple, 1587 FC only)
Accepts optional Fluke TPAK Magnetic Meter Hanger for
convenient hands free operation
Three-year standard warranty; extendable to five-years through
product registration within 45 days of purchase*
General Specifications
Maximum voltage applied to any terminal and
common
Storage temperature
Operating temperature
Temperature coefficient
Relative humidity
1000 V
-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
-20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F)
0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C for temperatures <18 °C or >28 °C (<64 °F or >82 °F)
Noncondensing
0 % to 95 % @ 10 °C to 30 °C
0 % to 75 % @ 30 °C to 40 °C
0 % to 40 % @ 40 °C to 55 °C
Vibration
Radio frequency communication
Radio frequency certification
Electromagnetic compatibility
International IEC 61326-1: Portable Electromag-
netic 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 electromag-
netic 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.
2.4 GHz ISM Band
FCC: T68-FBLE, IC: 6627A-FBLE
(50 °F to 86 °F)
(86 °F to 104 °F)
(104 °F to 131 °F)
Random, 2 g, 5-500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 instrument
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General specifications cont.
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 busi-
ness environments and not to be used in homes.
USA (FCC)
Enclosure protection
Safety
Batteries
Battery life
47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103.
IEC 60529: IP40 (non-operating)
IEC 61010-1
IEC 61010-2-033
Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6)
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.
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)
550 g (1.2 lb)
Operating
Storage
Over-Range capability
Frequency overload protection
Fuse Protection for mA input
<10
7
V-Hz
0.44A, 1000 V, IR 10 kA
2000 m
12,000 m
Pollution Degree 2
CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V
Size
Weight
Altitude
110 % of range except for capacitance which is 100 %
Electrical specifications
AC voltage measurement
Accuracy (1587 FC only)
Range
Resolution
50 Hz to 60 Hz
± (% of Rdg +
counts)
± (1 % + 3)
± (1 % + 3)
± (1 % + 3)
± (1 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
60 Hz to 5000 Hz
± (% of Rdg + counts)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
1
± (2 % + 3)
1
600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
1000 V
1
0.1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V
1 kHz bandwidth
Low-Pass Filter Voltage (1587 FC only)
Range
Resolution
50 Hz to 60 Hz
± (% of Rdg +
Counts)
± (1 % + 3)
± (1 % + 3)
± (1 % + 3)
± (1 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
60 Hz to 400 Hz
± (% of Rdg + Counts)
+ (2 % + 3) - (6 % - 3)
+ (2 % + 3) - (6 % - 3)
+ (2 % + 3) - (6 % - 3)
+ (2 % + 3) - (6 % - 3)
+ (2 % + 3) - (6 % - 3)
600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
1000 V
0.1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V
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1577 accuracy
Range
600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
1000 V
AC Conversion
Resolution
0.1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V
50 Hz to 60 Hz
± (% of Rdg + Counts)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
± (2 % + 3)
Inputs are ac coupled true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input
signal crest factor can be up to 3 up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to a crest factor ≤1.5 at
1000 V. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add ± (2 % reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor
up to 3.
10 MΩ (nominal), <100 pF, ac-coupled
>60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
Input Impedance
Common mode
rejection ratio
(1 kΩ unbalanced)
Range
6.000 V dc
60.00 V dc
600.0 V dc
1000 V dc
1
DC voltage measurement
Resolution
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V
Accuracy 1587 FC
1
Accuracy 1577
1
± (% of Rdg + Counts) ± (% of Rdg + Counts)
± (0.09 % + 2)
± (0.09 % + 2)
± (0.09 % + 2)
± (0.09 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 2)
Accuracies apply to ± 100% of range.
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 unbalanced)
DC millivolts measurement
Range
600.0 mV dc
Range
AC
45 Hz to
1000 Hz
DC
1
Resolution
0.1 mV
Resolution
400 mA
60 mA
400 mA
60 mA
0.1 mA
0.01 mA
0.1 mA
0.01 mA
Accuracy 1587 FC
Accuracy 1577
± (% of Rdg + Counts) ± (% of Rdg + Counts)
± (0.1 % + 1)
Accuracy 1587 FC
± (% of Rdg+Counts)
± (1.5 % + 2)
1
± (1.5 % + 2)
1
± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 2)
± (0.2 % + 1)
Accuracy 1577
± (% of Rdg+Counts)
± (2 % + 2)
1
± (2 % + 2)
1
± (1.0 % + 2)
± (1.0 % + 2)
2 mV/mA
Burden voltage
(Typical)
2 mV/mA
DC and AC current measurement
1 kHz bandwidth
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 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.
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Ohms measurement
Range
600.0 Ω
6.000 kΩ
60.00 kΩ
600.0 kΩ
6.000 MΩ
50.0 MΩ [2]
1
Resolution
0.1 Ω
0.001 kΩ
0.01 kΩ
0.1 KΩ
0.001 MΩ
0.01 MΩ
2
Accuracy 1587 FC
1
+ (% of Rdg+Counts)
Accuracy 1577
1
+ (% of Rdg+Counts)
± (0.9 % + 2)
± (1.2 % + 2)
± (1.5 % + 3)
Up to 80 % relative humidity.
± (2.0 % + 3)
Accuracies apply from 0 % to 100 % of range.
Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc
Open circuit test voltage: <8.0 V dc
Short circuit current: <1.1 mA
Diode test (1587 FC only)
Diode test indication
Accuracy
Continuity test
Continuity indication
Open circuit voltage
Short circuit current
Overload protection
Response time
Range
99.99 Hz
999.9 Hz
9.999 kHz
99.99kHz
Input range
600.0 mV ac
6.0 V
60.0 V
600.0 V
1000.0 V
1
2
Display voltage drop: 0.6 V at 1.0 mA nominal test current:
± (2 % + 3)
Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 Ω and off above 100 Ω.
Maximum reading; 1000 Ω
<8.0 V
1.0 mA typical
1000 V rms
>1 m sec
Resolution
0.01 Hz
0.1 Hz
0.001 kHz
0.01 kHz
Accuracy ± (% of Rdg+Counts)
± (0.1 % + 1)
± (0.1 % + 1)
± (0.1 % + 1)
± (0.1 % + 1)
DC trigger levels to 20 kHz
2
NA
-400.0 mV and 2.5 V
1.2 V and 4.0 V
12.0 V and 40.0 V
12.0 V and 40.0 V
Frequency measurement (1587 FC only)
Frequency counter sensitivity
V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sine Wave)
1
5 Hz to 20 kHz
100.0 mV
1.0 V
10.0 V
100.0 V
300.0 V
20 kHz to 100 kHz
150.0 mV
1.5 V
36.0 V
Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10x range (1000 V max). Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy.
Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input.
Capacitance (1587 FC only)
Range
1000 nF
10.00 μF
100.0 μF
9999 μF
Range
-40 ° C to 537 ° C
-40 ° F to 998 ° F
1
Resolution
1 nF
0.01 μF
0.1 μF
1 μF
Resolution
0.1 °C
0.1 °F
Accuracy ± (% of Rdg+Counts)
± (1.2 % + 2)
± (1.2 % + 90 counts)
Temperature measurement (1587 FC only)
Accuracy
1
± (% of Rdg+Counts)
± (1 % + 10 counts)
± (1 % + 18 counts)
Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument.
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