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All product names are subject to change without notice. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. 2638A HYDRA Series III Data Acquisition Unit Users Manual June 2013 © 2013 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are subject to change without notice. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. 2638A HYDRA Series III Data Acquisition Unit Users Manual June 2013 © 2013 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
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2638A Users Manual 2 3 RTD ...1-20 RTD Temperature Accuracy 1-20 RTD Measurement Characteristics 1-20 Thermistor ...1-20 Thermistor Temperature Accuracy 1-20 Thermistor Measurement Characteristics 1-21 Thermocouple 1-21 Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy 1-21 Thermocouple Measurement Characteristics 1-23 Digital I/O...1-23 Totalizer...1-23 Trigger ...1-23 Alarm Output 1-23 2638A-100 Universal Input Module 1-23 General ...1-23 Initial Setup and Configuration 2-1 Introduction...
2638A Users Manual 2 3 RTD ...1-20 RTD Temperature Accuracy 1-20 RTD Measurement Characteristics 1-20 Thermistor ...1-20 Thermistor Temperature Accuracy 1-20 Thermistor Measurement Characteristics 1-21 Thermocouple 1-21 Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy 1-21 Thermocouple Measurement Characteristics 1-23 Digital I/O...1-23 Totalizer...1-23 Trigger ...1-23 Alarm Output 1-23 2638A-100 Universal Input Module 1-23 General ...1-23 Initial Setup and Configuration 2-1 Introduction...
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2638A Users Manual 7 Error Messages and Troubleshooting 7-1 Introduction...7-3 Error Messages 7-3 Troubleshooting 7-19 iv
2638A Users Manual 7 Error Messages and Troubleshooting 7-1 Introduction...7-3 Error Messages 7-3 Troubleshooting 7-19 iv
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2638A Users Manual Thermistor Measurement Characteristics 1-21 Thermocouple 1-21 Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy 1-21 Thermocouple Measurement Characteristics 1-23 Digital I/O...1-23 Totalizer...1-23 Trigger ...1-23 Alarm Output 1-23 2638A-100 Universal Input Module 1-23 General ...1-23 1-2
2638A Users Manual Thermistor Measurement Characteristics 1-21 Thermocouple 1-21 Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy 1-21 Thermocouple Measurement Characteristics 1-23 Digital I/O...1-23 Totalizer...1-23 Trigger ...1-23 Alarm Output 1-23 2638A-100 Universal Input Module 1-23 General ...1-23 1-2
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Function that presents the user with remote SCPI commands or the FlukeDAQ application software over a rear-panel USB or LAN TCP/IP connection. Table 1-1. Front and Rear-Panel Overview Table 1-1 ... bench DMM. In standby, the display is equipped with a unidirectional, resettable totalizer with an input count capability of the Instrument. • Digital Multimeter Functionality (DMM) - 2638A Users Manual • Totalizer - The DMM can show 6 ½ digits on the rear of 1,048,575 (20 bits). See "Power ON and Standby" in the standby mode...
Function that presents the user with remote SCPI commands or the FlukeDAQ application software over a rear-panel USB or LAN TCP/IP connection. Table 1-1. Front and Rear-Panel Overview Table 1-1 ... bench DMM. In standby, the display is equipped with a unidirectional, resettable totalizer with an input count capability of the Instrument. • Digital Multimeter Functionality (DMM) - 2638A Users Manual • Totalizer - The DMM can show 6 ½ digits on the rear of 1,048,575 (20 bits). See "Power ON and Standby" in the standby mode...
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...or USB drive. Digital multimeter (DMM) function that shows on the display when the Product is the default menu that lets the user quickly configure and make measurements with the front-panel inputs. Configure and verify channels. Table 1-2. Front-Panel Features (cont.) Function ...with a scan. Channel Setup is powered on how to automatically start and stop with the front-panel DMM can be recorded. 2638A Users Manual Item Name Record Memory DMM Instrument Setup Channel Setup Numeric Keypad 1 2 Table 1-1....
...or USB drive. Digital multimeter (DMM) function that shows on the display when the Product is the default menu that lets the user quickly configure and make measurements with the front-panel inputs. Configure and verify channels. Table 1-2. Front-Panel Features (cont.) Function ...with a scan. Channel Setup is powered on how to automatically start and stop with the front-panel DMM can be recorded. 2638A Users Manual Item Name Record Memory DMM Instrument Setup Channel Setup Numeric Keypad 1 2 Table 1-1....
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.... Do not dispose of this product is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of danger. 2638A Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the Product or the equipment under test. A Caution...ON / OFF Recycle. Double insulated. Measurement Category III is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Measurement Category II is applicable to Fluke's website for a list of the applicable EC directives. Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:...
.... Do not dispose of this product is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of danger. 2638A Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the Product or the equipment under test. A Caution...ON / OFF Recycle. Double insulated. Measurement Category III is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Measurement Category II is applicable to Fluke's website for a list of the applicable EC directives. Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:...
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... take a screenshot of the display and save it to a USB drive on the numeric keypad for measurements. • Use this path: \\fluke\2638A\[Product Serial Number]\Image PRINT = 3 seconds Figure 1-1. 2638A Users Manual • Consider all accessible channels to be hazardous live and an electric shock hazard if any channel is connected to a hazardous voltage...
... take a screenshot of the display and save it to a USB drive on the numeric keypad for measurements. • Use this path: \\fluke\2638A\[Product Serial Number]\Image PRINT = 3 seconds Figure 1-1. 2638A Users Manual • Consider all accessible channels to be hazardous live and an electric shock hazard if any channel is connected to a hazardous voltage...
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... 6 supplies information on how to clean the Product and replace the fuse in the manual set includes: • This 2638A Users Manual that contains feature information, operation instructions, and basic user maintenance and troubleshooting information. 1 Product Overview and Specifications About this Manual About this Product. All manuals are online at http://www.fluke.com/ and on CD. 1-11
... 6 supplies information on how to clean the Product and replace the fuse in the manual set includes: • This 2638A Users Manual that contains feature information, operation instructions, and basic user maintenance and troubleshooting information. 1 Product Overview and Specifications About this Manual About this Product. All manuals are online at http://www.fluke.com/ and on CD. 1-11
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... register your area to schedule the calibration or repair (see "Contact Fluke"). 2. 2638A Users Manual How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of packing around the Product to prevent damage. 3. To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. General Specifications Mains Voltage 100 V Setting 90 V to 110 V 120...
... register your area to schedule the calibration or repair (see "Contact Fluke"). 2. 2638A Users Manual How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of packing around the Product to prevent damage. 3. To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. General Specifications Mains Voltage 100 V Setting 90 V to 110 V 120...
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...; ±1 % 300 V 300.000 V 100 mV 10 mV 1 mV 10 MΩ ±1 % [1] - The clamp current is up , and within 1 year of calibration (unless otherwise noted). 2638A Users Manual Measurement Specifications Accuracy specifications generally are relative to calibration standards and assume a controlled electromagnetic environment per channel) Display Resolution 4 ½ to 3 mA. 10 MΩ is...
...; ±1 % 300 V 300.000 V 100 mV 10 mV 1 mV 10 MΩ ±1 % [1] - The clamp current is up , and within 1 year of calibration (unless otherwise noted). 2638A Users Manual Measurement Specifications Accuracy specifications generally are relative to calibration standards and assume a controlled electromagnetic environment per channel) Display Resolution 4 ½ to 3 mA. 10 MΩ is...
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2638A Users Manual AC Voltage Input Characteristics Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 300... (23 ±5 °C) 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.27 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.27 % T.C./ °C ...
2638A Users Manual AC Voltage Input Characteristics Range 100 mV 1 V 10 V 100 V 300... (23 ±5 °C) 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.27 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.08 % 0.11 % + 0.05 % 0.22 % + 0.05 % 0.6 % + 0.27 % T.C./ °C ...
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2638A Users Manual AC Current Input Characteristics Range Resolution 4 ½ Digits Resolution 5 ½ Digits 6 ½ Digits Reference Resistance Burden Voltage 100 μA 1 mA 10 mA 100 mA 100.0000 µA 1.000000 mA 10.00000 mA 100.0000 mA 10 nA 100 nA 1 μA 10 μA 1 nA 10 nA 100 nA 1 μA 0.1 nA 1 nA 10 nA 100 nA 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 10 Ω 10 Ω
2638A Users Manual AC Current Input Characteristics Range Resolution 4 ½ Digits Resolution 5 ½ Digits 6 ½ Digits Reference Resistance Burden Voltage 100 μA 1 mA 10 mA 100 mA 100.0000 µA 1.000000 mA 10.00000 mA 100.0000 mA 10 nA 100 nA 1 μA 10 μA 1 nA 10 nA 100 nA 1 μA 0.1 nA 1 nA 10 nA 100 nA 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 10 Ω 10 Ω
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... 1 PLC RTD Temperature Accuracy Accuracy is for 4-wire 100 Ω nominal RTD, using the slow sample rate. When using medium or fast sample rate (NPLC 2638A Users Manual RTD Temperature Range 200 °C to 1200 °C (depending on the sensor) Resistance Range 0 Ω to the accuracy specification if using channels x01 through x20...
... 1 PLC RTD Temperature Accuracy Accuracy is for 4-wire 100 Ω nominal RTD, using the slow sample rate. When using medium or fast sample rate (NPLC 2638A Users Manual RTD Temperature Range 200 °C to 1200 °C (depending on the sensor) Resistance Range 0 Ω to the accuracy specification if using channels x01 through x20...
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Figure 2-2. 2638A Users Manual Connect to Mains Power Use the mains power cord to connect the Product to a 100 V ac, 120 V ac, or 230 V ac nominal outlet as shown ...
Figure 2-2. 2638A Users Manual Connect to Mains Power Use the mains power cord to connect the Product to a 100 V ac, 120 V ac, or 230 V ac nominal outlet as shown ...
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2638A Users Manual Power On and Standby As shown in Figure 2-4, the Product has a main power switch located on the rear panel that supplies power to the unit, ...
2638A Users Manual Power On and Standby As shown in Figure 2-4, the Product has a main power switch located on the rear panel that supplies power to the unit, ...