Fluke 1653B Multifunction Installation Tester

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Product overview: Fluke 1653B Multifunction Installation Tester

Extra functionality, faster testing, and as rugged as ever

The 1653B Installation Tester builds upon the rugged reputation of the earlier 1650 Series, only it’s re-designed to meet your need for more productive test tools. 

This installation tester offers the following new capabilities:

  • Fast high current loop test
  • Variable RCD current mode for customized settings
  • PASS/FAIL indication for RCD tests
  • Select voltage measurement between L-N, L-PE and N-PE
  • Zero adapter for easy test lead compensation, available as new accessory and also included with standard scope of supply
  • Extended Memory
  • Extended documentation mode (UK only)

Specifications: Fluke 1653B Multifunction Installation Tester

Specifications
AC Voltage Measurement
Range: 500 V
Resolution: 0.1 V
Accuracy (50 - 60 Hz) ± (0.8% + 3 digits)
Input Impedance 3.3 MΩ
Overload Protection 660 Vrms
Continuity Testing
Range (autoranging): 20 Ω, 200 Ω, 2000 Ω
Resolution: 0.01 Ω, 0.1 Ω, 1 Ω
Test Current: > 200 mA
Open Circuit Voltage: > 4 V
Accuracy: ± (1.5%+3 digits)
Insulation Resistance Measurement
Test Voltage: 250 - 500 - 1000 V
  
Test Voltage: 50 V
Test Current: 1 mA @ 50 kΩ
Insulation Range: 10 kΩ - 50 мΩ
Resolution: 0.01 мΩ
Accuracy: ± (3% + 3 digits)
  
Test Voltage: 100 V
Test Current: 1 mA @ 100 kΩ
Range/Resolution: 20 MΩ/0.01 MΩ
Range/Resolution: 100 MΩ/0.1 MΩ
Accuracy: ± (3% + 3 digits)
  
Test Voltage: 250 V
Test Current: 1 mA @ 250 kΩ
Range/Resolution: 20 MΩ/0.01 MΩ
Range/Resolution: 200 MΩ/0.1 MΩ
Accuracy: ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
  
Test Voltage: 500 V
Test Current: 1 mA @ 500 kΩ
Range/Resolution: 20 MΩ/0.01 MΩ
Range/Resolution: 200 MΩ/0.1 MΩ
Accuracy: ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
Range/Resolution: 500 MΩ/1 MΩ
Accuracy: 10%
  
Test Voltage: 1000 V
Test Current: 1 mA @ 1 MΩ
Range/Resolution: 20 MΩ/0.01 MΩ
Range/Resolution: 200 MΩ/0.1 MΩ
Accuracy: ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
Range/Resolution: 500 MΩ/1 MΩ
Accuracy: 10%
  
Auto Discharge: Discharge time constant, 0.5 second for
C = 1 µF or less
Live Circuit Detection: Inhibits test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initiation of test
Maximum Capacitive Load: Operable with the 5 µF load
Loop Impedance Measurement (High Current Mode and Non-Trip Mode)
Range: 100 - 500 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Input connection: Soft Key selection
Loop impedance: Phase to earth
Line impedance: Phase to neutral
Limit on consecutive tests: Automatic thermal shutdown after 50 consecutive tests at 10 second intervals (typical)
  
Max. Test Current. High Current and Non-Trip Modes: 
Maximum Test Current @ 400 V 20 A sinusoidal for 10 ms
Maximum Test Current @ 230 V 12 A sinusoidal for 10 ms
  
Range/Resolution: 20 Ω/0.01 Ω
Range/Resolution: 200 Ω/0.1 Ω
Range/Resolution: 2000 Ω/1 Ω
  
Accuracy (no Trip mode): ± (3% + 6 digits)
Accuracy (Hi Current mode): ± (2% + 4 digits)
PFC, PSC Test
Computation: PFC or PSC determined by dividing measured mains voltage by measured loop (L-PE) resistance or line (L-N) resistance
Range: 0 - 25 kA
Resolution (Ik < 1000 A): 1 A
Resolution (Ik >= 1000 A): 0.1 kA
Accuracy: Determined by accuracy of loop resistance and mains voltage measurements.
RCD Testing ¹
G General, no delay
S Time delay
A Responds to pulsed signal
AC Responds to AC
Tripping Time Test (ΔT)
Trip Time Accuracy ±(1% Reading + 1 digit)
Multiplier: x ½
Current Settings: 10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 1000 mA
Current Accuracy: +0% - 10%
RCD Type ¹: G
Measurement Range: 310 ms (Europe), 2000 ms (UK)
RCD Type ¹: S
Measurement Range: 510 ms (Europe), 2000 ms (UK)
  
Multiplier x 1
Current Settings: 10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 1000 mA
Current Accuracy: +10% - 0%
RCD Type ¹: G
Measurement Range: 310 ms
RCD Type ¹: S
Measurement Range: 510 ms
  
Multiplier: x 5
Current Settings: 10, 30 mA
Current Accuracy: ±10%
RCD Type ¹: G
Measurement Range: 50 ms
RCD Type ¹: S
Measurement Range: 160 ms
Tripping Current (ramp)
Current Range: 50% - 110% of RCD's rated current
Step Size: 10% of IΔN
Dwell time (Type G): ¹ 300 ms / step
Dwell time (Type S): ¹ 500 ms / step
Trip Current Measurement Accuracy: ±5%
Earth Resistance Test (RE) - Fluke 1653B + 1654B
Range/Resolution: 200 Ω/0.1 Ω
Accuracy: ±(2% + 5 digits)
Range/Resolution: 2000 Ω/1 Ω
Accuracy: ±(3.5% + 10 digits)
Frequency: 128 Hz
Compliance Voltage: +25 V
Phase Sequence Indication
Icon: Icon Phase Sequence indicator is active
Display of Phase Sequence: 
  Displays ‘1-2-3’ in digital display field for correct sequence.
  Displays ‘3-2-1’ for incorrect phase.
  Dashes in place of a number indicate a valid determination could not be made.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
  -10 °C to 40 °C
Humidity (Without Condensation)
10 to 30 °C: 95%
30 to 40 °C: 75%
Safety Specifications
Safety Rating
  EN 61010-I CAT III 500V, CAT IV 300V
Mechanical & General Specifications
Size
(L x W x H): 10 x 25 x 12.5 cm
Weight
  1.3 kg
Batteries
Type AA: 6
Warranty
  3 years
Battery type
  Alkaline supplied, usable with 1.2V NiCD or NiMH rechargeable batteries

Models: Fluke 1653B Multifunction Installation Tester

FLUKE 1653B