Fluke 1586A, User Manual

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1586A
Users Manual
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Automated Test
Overview
The Product has an automated test feature that works directly with an external
temperature source (the source) to calibrate and verify the performance of temperature
probes (UUT) against a calibrated reference probe.
To fully automate the test, the user can connect to and control a temperature source such
as dry-wells, microbaths, or fluid baths from Fluke Calibration. In this configuration, the
Product communicates the setpoint to the source via the RS-232 connection on the rear
panel (see Figure 4-7). The source is then activated and sets the temperature to the
setpoint. When the measurement from the reference temperature probe that is wired to the
Product meets all the parameters of the setpoint (tolerance, stability, and soak time), the
Product automatically communicates the next setpoint. This sequence repeats until all
setpoints are complete.
Note
The Automated Test has a Control Source setting that can be toggled to On
or Off. When Off, the operator must manually set the temperature on the
source.
UUT
Temperature
Source
Control Output
Reference
Probe
Example
Temperature
Control
Source
hcn042.eps
Figure 4-7. External Temperature Control Source