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51 & 52 Series II Thermometer
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
Contacting Fluke........................................................................................................ 1
Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 4
Components .............................................................................................................. 5
Display Elements....................................................................................................... 6
Buttons ...................................................................................................................... 7
Using the Thermometer.................................................................................................. 9
Changing Setup Options ................................................................................................ 9
Entering or Exiting Setup ........................................................................................... 9
Setup Options............................................................................................................ 9
Changing a Setup Option .......................................................................................... 10
Measuring Temperatures ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting a Thermocouple...................................................................................... 11
Displaying Temperatures........................................................................................... 11
Holding the Displayed Readings................................................................................ 12
Viewing the MIN, MAX, and AVG Readings .............................................................. 12
Using the Offset to Adjust for Probe Errors .................................................................... 12
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Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 13
Replacing the Batteries ............................................................................................. 13
Cleaning the Case and Holster ................................................................................. 13
Calibration................................................................................................................. 13
Specifications................................................................................................................. 13
Environmental ........................................................................................................... 13
General ..................................................................................................................... 14
80 PK-1 Thermocouple (supplied with thermometer) ................................................ 14
Electrical ................................................................................................................... 14
Replacement Parts and Accessories ............................................................................. 15
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Introduction
The Fluke Model 51 and Model 52 Thermometers (“the
thermometer”) are microprocessor-based, digital
thermometers designed to use external J-, K-, T-, and E-
type thermocouples (temperature probes) as temperature
sensors.
Use the thermometer only as specified in this manual.
Otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be
impaired.
Refer to safety information in Table 1 and meter symbols
in Table 2.
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Table 1. Safety Information
W Warning
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 () 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.
• Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn
hazard.
• Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
• Do not connect to voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42 V pk, 60 V dc from earth ground.
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Table 1. Safety Information (cont.)
W Warning (cont.)
• Model 52: 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.
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Table 2. International Symbols
W Refer to the manual for information about this P Complies with European Union directives.
feature.
M Battery. Complies with relevant Canadian Standards
) Association directives.
Getting Started • Figure 1 and Table 3 describe the components.
Everything in this Users Manual applies both to Models • Figure 2 and Table 4 describe the display.
51 and 52 unless otherwise indicated.
• Table 5 describes the functions of the buttons.
To become familiar with the thermometer, study the
following: Then read the following sections.
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Components Table 3. Components
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Thermocouple T1 input
Model 52: Thermocouple T2 input
3
Holster
2
1
Display
4
5 Buttons
Battery door
Batteries
aas01f.eps
Figure 1. Components
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Display Elements Table 4. Display Elements
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The thermocouple measurement includes an
2 3 4 offset. See "Changing Setup Options."
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1 The displayed readings do not change.
A shift function is in progress.
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Setup is in progress.
Low battery. Replace the batteries.
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10 Primary Display.
8 Model 51: T1 reading.
9 Model 52: T1, T2, or T1-T2 reading.
aas02f.eps The temperature unit.
Figure 2. Display Elements
Secondary Display: MAX, MIN, AVG, or offset.
Model 52: T1 or T2 reading.
The thermocouple type.
Time Display: The elapsed time.
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Buttons
Table 5. Buttons
Press to turn the thermometer on or off.
Press , (CANCEL) to stop displaying the minimum, maximum, and average readings in the
secondary display.
(Shift
function)
Press to 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.
Press to step through the maximum, minimum, and average readings. When viewing logged
readings, shows the maximum, minimum, and average of the logged readings.
Press , (CANCEL) to turn off this display.
Press to switch between Celsius (oC), Fahrenheit (oF), and Kelvin (K).
Press to freeze or unfreeze the displayed readings.
Press when turning on the thermometer to test the display. All display elements appear.
Model 52: Press to toggle showing the T1, T2, and T1-T2 (differential temperature measurement) in the
primary or secondary display.
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Table 5. Buttons (cont.)
Press to start or exit Setup. (See "Changing Setup Options.")
Press to scroll to the Setup option you want to change.
Press to increase the displayed setting.
Press to scroll to the Setup option you want to change.
Press to decrease the displayed setting.
Press to enter a Setup option.
Press again to store the displayed setting in memory.
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Using the Thermometer
Entering or Exiting Setup
Using the Thermometer
When the thermometer is in Setup mode, the display
1. Plug the thermocouple(s) into the input connector(s).
shows .
2. Press to turn on the thermometer.
• Press to start or exit Setup.
After 1 second the thermometer displays the first reading.
Setup Options
If no thermocouple is plugged into the selected input or the
thermocouple is "open," the display shows "- - - -" Menu
Option Settings
Item
Changing Setup Options Thermocouple TYPE J, K, T, or E
Use Setup to change the thermocouple type, offset, sleep Type
mode, and line frequency settings.
Offset T1 or T2 (Model 52)
The thermometer stores the settings in its memory. Setup
Sleep Mode (sleep mode on) or
settings reset only when the batteries are removed for
(sleep mode off)
more than 2 minutes.
Line Frequency 50 H (50 Hz) or
60 H (60 Hz)
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Changing a Setup Option Sleep mode:
1. Press or to scroll to the setup option you The thermometer enters sleep mode if no button
want to change. press occurs for 20 minutes. Pressing any button
wakes the thermometer and returns it to its
2. Press to indicate that you want to change this previous state. Sleep mode becomes enabled
setting. each time you turn on the thermometer and is
automatically disabled in MIN MAX mode.
3. Press or until the setting you want to use
appears on the display. Line frequency:
For optimum rejection of line noise, the
4. Press to store the new setting in memory.
thermometer must be set for the local line
Notes frequency.
Setup is disabled in MIN MAX mode.
Offset:
The primary display shows the temperature plus
the offset and the secondary display shows the
offset. 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. Model 52: You can store individual offsets
for T1 and T2.
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Measuring Temperatures
Measuring Temperatures Notes
Connecting a Thermocouple The display shows "- - - -" when a thermocouple
is not connected.
To change the thermocouple type, see “Changing Setup
The display shows (overload) when the
Options.” The North American ANSI Color Code is:
temperature being measured is outside the
Type J K E T N thermocouple's valid range.
Model 52: If only thermocouple T2 is connected,
Color Black Yellow Purple Blue Orange
the T2 reading appears in the primary display.
1. Plug a thermocouple into the input connector(s).
(Make sure that the polarity is correct.)
2. Set the thermometer for the correct thermocouple
type.
Displaying Temperatures
1. Press to select the correct temperature scale.
2. Hold or attach the thermocouple(s) to the
measurement location.
The temperature reading appears in the primary
display.
3. Model 52: Press to toggle between showing the
T1, T2, and T1-T2 readings in the primary or
secondary display.
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Holding the Displayed Readings Using the Offset to Adjust for Probe
1. Press to freeze the readings on the display. Errors
The display shows . Use the offset option in Setup to adjust the thermometer's
readings to compensate for the errors of a specific
2. Model 52: Press to toggle showing the T1, T2, or thermocouple.
T1-T2 readings in the primary or secondary display. o
The allowable adjustment range is ± 5.0 C or K, and
o
3. Press again to turn off the HOLD function. ± 9.0 F.
Viewing the MIN, MAX, and AVG Readings 1. Plug the thermocouple into the input connector.
1. Press to step through the maximum (MAX), 2. Place the thermocouple in a known, stable
minimum (MIN), or the average (AVG) readings. temperature environment (such as an ice bath or a
dry well calibrator).
The elapsed time since entering MIN MAX mode, or
the time at which the minimum or maximum occurred, 3. Allow the readings to stabilize.
appears on the display.
4. In Setup change the offset until the primary display
2. Press , (CANCEL) to exit MIN MAX mode. reading matches the calibration temperature. (See
"Changing Setup Options.")
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Maintenance
Maintenance Calibration
Replacing the Batteries To ensure that the thermometer performs to its accuracy
specifications, Fluke recommends that you calibrate the
Refer to the safety information in Table 1 before replacing thermometer annually, starting one year after purchase.
the batteries.
To calibrate the thermometer, contact Fluke for the
1. Turn off the thermometer if necessary. Service Center nearest you or follow the calibration
procedure in the service manual listed in "Replacement
2. Loosen the screw and remove the battery door.
Parts and Accessories."
3. Replace the three AA batteries.
Specifications
4. Replace the battery door and tighten the screw.
Environmental
Cleaning the Case and Holster Operating
o o o o
-10 C to 50 C (14 F to 122 F)
Use soap and water or a mild commercial cleaner. Temperature
o o o o
Wipe with a damp sponge or soft rag. Storage -40 C to +60 C (-40 F to +140 F)
Temperature
o o
Humidity Non condensing <10 C (<50 F)
o o o o
95 % RH: 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F)
o o o o
75 % RH: 30 C to 40 C (86 F to 104 F)
o o o o
45 % RH: 40 C to 50 C (104 F to 122 F)
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General 80 PK-1 Thermocouple (supplied with
thermometer)
Weight 280 g (10 oz)
2.8 cm × 7.8 cm × 16.2 cm Type Type K, Chromel Alumel, bead style
Dimensions
(without (1.1 in × 3 in × 6.4 in) Temperature −40 oC to +260 oC
holster)
Range
(−40 oF to +500 oF)
Battery 3 AA batteries
Accuracy ± 1.1 oC (± 2.0 oF)
Certification P, )
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04, Electrical
Safety
ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004, EN/IEC 61010- J-type: -210 oC to +1200 oC
Measurement
1:2001 o o
Range (-346 F to + 2192 F)
EMC EN/IEC 61326-1:2006
o o
K-type: −200 C to +1372 C
CAT I OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) o o
(-328 F to +2501 F)
CATEGORY I, Pollution Degree 2
per IEC1010-1* T-type: −250 oC to +400 oC
o o
(-418 F to +752 F)
* Refers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection
o o
provided. Category 1 products should not be attached to mains E-type: −150 C to +1000 C
o o
circuits. (-238 F to +1832 F)
Display 0.1 oC / oF / K <1000o
o o o
Resolution 1.0 C / F / K ≥1000
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Electrical (cont.) Applicable NIST-175
Standards
Measurement J-, K-, T-, and E-type: ±[0.05 % of o
Accuracy, T1, T2, o o Accuracy is specified for ambient temperatures between 18 C
reading + 0.3 C (0.5 F)] o o o
or T1-T2 o o
(64 F) and 28 C (82 F) for a period of 1 year. The above
(Model 52) [below -100 C (-148 F): add 0.15 % of specifications do not include thermocouple error.
reading for J-, K-, E-, and N-type; and
0.45 % of reading for T-type] Replacement Parts and Accessories
o o
Temperature 0.01 % of reading + 0.03 C per C
Coefficient o o
(0.05 F per F) outside the specified Accessory Part Number
o o o o
+18 C to 28 C (+64 F to +82 F) range ™
o o Holster and Flex Stand Assembly 1272438
[below -100 C (-148 F): add 0.04 % of
reading for J-, K-, E-, and N-type; and AA NEDA 15A IEC LR6 batteries 376756
0.08 % of reading for T-type]
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Electromagnetic Susceptibility: ±2 C (±3.6 F) for 80 MHz 80PK-1 K-Type Bead Thermocouple 773135
Compatibility to 200 MHz in 1.5 V/m field, for 200 MHz
to 1000 MHz in 3 V/m field. CD-ROM 1276106
Emmisions: Commercial Limits per
Service Manual 1276123
EN50081-1
Maximum 1 V (Maximum voltage difference
Differential between T1 and T2)
Common Mode
Voltage
Temperature ITS-90
Scale
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