LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or

15B+/17B+/18B+
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
Digital Multimeters THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.

P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186
Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven
U.S.A. The Netherlands
11/99

Service Centers:
Fluke Beijing Service Center Shanghai Shilu Instrument Co., Ltd.
Room 401 SCITEC Tower #139, Lane 2638, Hongmei Road (South)
Jianguomenwai Dajie Shanghai 201108
Beijing 100004, PRC Standard Number: Q/SXAV 1-2002
Tel: 400-810-3435
PN 4372130
February 2014
© 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Users Manual
Test for Continuity ..................................................................................................... 11
Test Diodes ............................................................................................................... 12
Measure Capacitance ............................................................................................... 12
Measure Temperature (17B+ only) ........................................................................... 12
Table of Contents Measure Frequency and Duty Cycle (17B+/18B+ Only) ...........................................
Test LEDs (18B+ Only) .............................................................................................
13
13
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 14
General Maintenance................................................................................................ 15
Test Fuses ................................................................................................................ 15
Replace Batteries and Fuses .................................................................................... 16
Service and Parts .......................................................................................................... 17
Title Page General Specifications ................................................................................................... 18
Accuracy Specifications ................................................................................................. 19
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 AC and DC Voltage................................................................................................... 19
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 1 AC and DC Current ................................................................................................... 20
Instrument Overview ...................................................................................................... 5 Diode Test, Temperature, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, and Duty Cycle ... 21
Terminals ................................................................................................................... 5 LED Test and Continuity Threshold .......................................................................... 22
Display....................................................................................................................... 6 Input Characteristics ................................................................................................. 23
Auto Power Off ............................................................................................................... 7
Auto Backlight Off .......................................................................................................... 7
Measurements ............................................................................................................... 7
Manual and Auto Range Selection ............................................................................ 7
Data Hold .................................................................................................................. 8
Relative Measurements (17B+ only) ......................................................................... 8
MIN MAX Mode (17B+ Only) ..................................................................................... 8
Measure AC and DC Voltage .................................................................................... 9
Measure AC or DC Current ....................................................................................... 10
Measure Resistance .................................................................................................. 11

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Users Manual

Safety Information • Examine the case before you use the Product.
Look for cracks or missing plastic. Carefully
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are look at the insulation around the terminals.
dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions
and procedures that could cause damage to the Product • Do not use the Product if it is damaged.
Introduction How to Contact Fluke or the equipment under test. • Do not use the Product if it operates
incorrectly.
The Fluke 15B+/17B+/18B+ Multimeters (the Product) are To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone International electrical symbols used on the Product and in
4000 count instruments. The Product is battery powered numbers: this manual are explained in Table 1. • Comply with local and national safety codes.
with a digital display. Use personal protective equipment (approved
• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800- Review the safety information and comply with the safe rubber gloves, face protection, and flame-
Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in 443-5853) resistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc
working practices.
this Users Manual apply to all of 15B+/17B+/18B+. • Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888- blast injury where hazardous live conductors
993-5853) Warning are exposed.
Unless otherwise identified, all illustrations show the
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) • Use only correct measurement category (CAT),
17B+. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
• Europe: +31 402-675-200 voltage, and amperage rated probes, test leads,
personal injury: and adapters for the measurement.
• Japan: +81-03-6714-3114
• Carefully read all instructions. • Do not use test probes in CAT III
• Singapore: +65-6799-5566
• Read all safety information before you use the environments without the protective cap
• Mainland China: +86-400-810-3435 installed. The protective cap decreases the
Product.
• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500 exposed probe metal to <4mm. This
• Use the Product only as specified, or the decreases the possibility of arc flash from
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com. protection supplied by the Product can be short circuits.
compromised.
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
• Measure a known voltage first to make sure
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, that the Product operates correctly.
To see, print, or download the latest manual supplement, vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. • Limit operation to the specified measurement
category, voltage, or amperage ratings.

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Safety Information Users Manual

• Do not apply more than the rated voltage, • Replace the batteries when the low battery
between the terminals or between each indicator () shows to prevent incorrect Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
terminal and earth ground. measurements.
• Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac • Use the correct terminals, function, and range
 AC (Alternating Current)  Earth Ground
peak, or 60 V dc. for measurements.  DC (Direct Current)  Fuse
• Do not use test leads if they are damaged. • Disconnect all test leads from any hazardous  Diode  Capacitance
Examine the test leads for damaged insulation voltage before switching to the LED TEST
and measure a known voltage. function. Refer to the LED TEST section for  Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock.  Battery
proper measurement technique and
• Connect the common test lead before the live interpretation of results (for 18B+ only). Risk of Danger. Important information. See Manual. MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II is applicable to
test lead and remove the live test lead before test and measuring circuits connected directly to
the common test lead.  CAT II utilization points (socket outlets and similar points)
of the low voltage MAINS installation.
• Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the
probes. MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III is applicable to test and MEASUREMENT CATEGORY IV is applicable to
CAT III measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the CAT IV test and measuring circuits connected at the source
• Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories building’s low-voltage MAINS installation. of the building’s low voltage MAINS installation.
before the battery door is opened.
Conforms to relevant North American Safety
• Do not exceed the Measurement Category
 Conforms to European Union directives.  Standards.
(CAT) rating of the lowest rated individual Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards
component of a Product, probe, or accessory.
  Conforms to relevant Australian Standards.

• Remove the batteries if the Product is not used This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must
not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment
for an extended period of time, or if stored in  types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product.
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information.
not removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.

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Instrument Overview Users Manual

Instrument Overview Display

4 5 6 7 8
Terminals 3
9
2
10
1 11
1
12
13
4
16 14
15
hpq02.eps

2 Item Description Item Description

3
hpq01.eps
 Relative measurement is enabled (17B+ only).  Duty cycle is selected (17B+/18B+).

 High voltage  Resistance or Frequency (17B+/18B+) is selected.

Item Description  Continuity is selected.  Farads for capacitance.
 Input terminal for ac and dc current measurement to 10 A and frequency (17B+/18B+) measurements.  Display Hold is enabled.  millivolts or volts
Input terminal for ac and dc microamp and milliamp measurements to 400 mA and frequency (17B+/18B+)  MIN or MAX mode is enabled (17B+ only).  dc or ac voltage or current

measurements.
 LED test is enabled (18B+ only).  microamp, milliamp, or amp
 Common (return) terminal for all measurements.
 Fahrenheit or Celsius is selected (17B+ only).  Auto range mode or Manual range mode is enabled.
Input terminal for voltage, resistance, continuity, diode, capacitance, frequency (17B+/18B+), duty cycle
  Diode test is selected.  Battery is low and should be replaced.
(17B+/18B+), temperature (17B+ only), and LED test (18B+ only) measurements.

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Auto Power Off Users Manual

Data Hold The difference between the reference value and

Auto Power Off Measurements subsequent reading shows on the display.
Warning
The Product automatically powers off after 20 minutes of  Warning
inactivity. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire or 3. Push  for to return to normal operation.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury, do not use the HOLD function
To restart the Product, turn the rotary switch back to the personal injury, disconnect power and
discharge all high-voltage capacitors before to measure unknown potentials. When HOLD MIN MAX Mode (17B+ Only)
OFF position and then to a necessary position. is turned on, the display does not change
you measure resistance, continuity,
capacitance, or a diode junction. when a different potential is measured. To set the Product to MIN MAX mode (available for all
To disable the Auto Power Off function, hold down 
when turning on the Product, until PoFF shows on the functions except resistance, capacitance, frequency, duty
Manual and Auto Range Selection
display. To hold the present reading, push . Push  again cycle, and diode):
The Product has both manual and auto range options. In to resume normal operation.
Note the auto range mode, the Product selects the best range 1. Push  once to set the Product to MAX mode.
for the input detected. This allows you to switch test points Relative Measurements (17B+ only)
When you disable the Auto Power Off function, without having to reset the range. You can override auto 2. Push  again to set the Product to MIN mode.
LoFF also shows on the display. The Auto ranging by selecting the range manually. The Product allows relative measurements for all functions
Backlight Off function is also disabled. except frequency, resistance, continuity, duty cycle, and
By default, the Product uses the auto range mode in 3. Push  for 2 seconds to return to normal operation.
diode.
Auto Backlight Off measurement functions that have more than one range
and shows Auto Range on the display.
To do relative measurements:
The backlight automatically turns off after 2 minutes of
To enter the manual range mode, push .
inactivity.
1. With the Product in the desired function, touch the
Note test leads to the circuit on which you want future
To disable the Auto Backlight Off function, hold down
when turning on the Product, until LoFF shows on the Each push of  increments the range. When measurements to be based.
display. the highest range is reached, the Meter wraps to
the lowest range. 2. Push  to store the measured reading as the
reference value and activate the relative
To exit the manual range mode, push and hold  for two
measurement mode.
seconds.

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Measurements Users Manual

Measure AC and DC Voltage V ac V dc mV ac/dc Measure AC or DC Current

 Warning
AC

To measure ac and dc voltage:

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
1. Turn the rotary switch to , , or  to choose ac or personal injury, remove circuit power before
dc. you connect the Product in the circuit when
you measure current. Connect the Product in
2. Push  to toggle between mVac or mVdc voltage series with the circuit.
measurement.
To measure ac or dc current:
3. Connect the red test lead to the terminal and the
1. Turn the rotary switch to , , or .
black test lead to the COM terminal. hpq03.eps
hpq04.eps
Figure 1. Measure AC and DC Voltage Figure 2. Measure AC and DC Current
2. Push  to toggle between ac or dc current
4. Touch the probes to the correct test points of the circuit measurement.
to measure the voltage, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Connect the red test lead to the A or mA μA terminal
5. Read the measured voltage on the display. based on the current to be measured and connect the
black test lead to the COM terminal. See Figure 2.

4. Break the circuit path to be measured. Then connect

the test leads across the break and apply power.

5. Read the measured current on the display.

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Measurements Users Manual

Measure Resistance Test Diodes Measure Capacitance

 Caution
To measure resistance:  Caution
<70 To prevent damage to the Product,
To prevent possible damage to the Product or disconnect circuit power and discharge all
1. Turn the rotary switch to . Make sure power is
to the equipment under test, disconnect high-voltage capacitors before you measure
disconnected from the circuit to be measured.
circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitance.
capacitors before you test diodes.
2. Connect the red test lead to the  terminal and 1. Turn the rotary switch to .
the black test lead to the COM terminal, as shown 1. Turn the rotary switch to .
in Figure 3.
2. Connect the red test lead to the  terminal and the
2. Push  twice to activate Diode Test. black test lead to the COM terminal.
3. Measure the resistance by touching the probes to
the desired test points of the circuit. hpq05.eps
3. Connect the red test lead to the  terminal and the 3. Touch the probes to the capacitor leads.
Figure 3. Measure Resistance/Continuity
4. Read the measured resistance on the display. black test lead to the COM terminal.
4. After allowing the reading to stabilize (up to 18
4. Connect the red probe to the anode side and the black seconds), read the capacitance value on the display.
Test for Continuity
test lead to the cathode side of the diode being tested.
Measure Temperature (17B+ only)
To test for continuity:
5. Read the forward bias voltage value on the display. To measure temperature:
With the resistance mode selected, push  once to 1. Turn the rotary switch to .
activate the continuity beeper. If the resistance is <70 Ω, 6. If the polarity of the test leads is reversed with diode
the beeper will sound continuously, designating a short polarity, the display reading shows . This can be 2. Plug the thermocouple into the  and COM
circuit. See Figure 3. used to distinguish the anode and cathode sides of a terminals of the Product.
diode. Ensure that the thermocouple plug marked with “+” is
inserted into the terminal on the Product.
3. Read the temperature on the display.
4. Push  to switch between °C and °F.

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Measurements Users Manual

Measure Frequency and Duty Cycle (17B+/18B+ Test LEDs (18B+ Only) If the LED is good, the Product will illuminate the LED Maintenance
Only) under test and an anode indicator will illuminate to indicate
 Caution Beyond replacing batteries and fuses, do not attempt to
the (+) pin. If the LED is broken, the LED will not illuminate
The Product can measure frequency or duty cycle while To prevent possible damage to the Product or and neither of the anode indicators will illuminate. If the repair or service the Product unless you are qualified to do
making either a voltage or a current measurement. Push to the equipment under test, disconnect all so and have the relevant calibration, performance test,
LED is a short circuit, the LED will not illuminate, and both
 to change the Product to frequency or duty cycle. and service instructions. The recommended calibration
test leads from any hazardous voltage before anode indicators will illuminate. cycle is 12 months.
you switch to the LED TEST function.
1. When the Product is in the required function (ac
voltage or ac current), push . The Product tests Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) either  Warning
through the LED test socket on the Meter or through the
2. Read the frequency of the signal on the display. test leads. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury:
3. To make a duty cycle measurement, push  again. Note • Remove the input signals before you clean the
4. Read the percent of duty cycle on the display. Do not use the LED Test mode to do LED aging Product.
tests. • Use only specified replacement fuses.
To test an LED mounted in the test socket: • Have an approved technician repair the Product.
For safe operation and maintenance of the
1. Turn the rotary switch to LED TEST. Product:
2. Place the leads of the LED into the holes of the LED • Repair the Product before use if the batteries
test socket on the front of the Meter as shown in LED Anode Indicators leak.
Figure 4. • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can
cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals
hpq07.eps
occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
Figure 4. LED Test Sockets

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Maintenance Users Manual

General Maintenance Test Fuses Replace Batteries and Fuses To replace the batteries or the fuses, see Figure 5.

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild  Warning
detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or Warning
To prevent false readings, which could lead to
moisture in the terminals can affect readings. To prevent electric shock or injury, remove possible electric shock or personal injury,
the test leads and any input signals before replace the batteries as soon as the battery
To clean the terminals: replacing the fuses. indicator () appears. B1

F2

1. Turn the Product off and remove the test leads. 1. Turn the rotary switch to  . To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY
replacement fuses with the specified F1

2. Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals. 2. Plug a test lead into the  terminal and touch the amperage, voltage, and interrupt ratings.
probe to the A or mA μA terminal. Disconnect test leads before opening the
3. Soak a new swab with isopropyl alcohol and work
case or the battery door.
around the inside of each input terminal. • A good A terminal fuse reads approximately 0.1 Ω. hpq06.eps

A good mA/μA terminal fuse reads less than 10 kΩ. Figure 5. Replace Batteries and Fuses

• If the display reads , replace the fuse and test

again.

• If the display shows any other value, have the

Product serviced. See “Service and Parts”.

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Service and Parts Users Manual

Service and Parts To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone General Specifications
numbers: Maximum voltage between any Terminal and Earth Ground: 1000 V
If the Product fails, first check the batteries and fuse, and
then review this manual to make sure that you are • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE Display (LCD) ............................................... 4000 counts, updates 3/sec
operating the Product correctly. Battery Type ................................................ 2 AA, NEDA 15A, IEC LR6
(1-800-443-5853) Battery Life .................................................. 500 hours minimum (50 hours in LED Test mode without load. The hours with load depends on
Replacement parts are listed in Table 2. the type of LED under test.)
• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE Temperature
Table 2. Replacement Parts (1-888-993-5853) Operating .................................................. 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage...................................................... -30 °C to 60 °C
Item Description Part No. • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Relative Humidity
• China: +86-10-6512-3435 or +86-400-810-3435 Operating Humidity ................................... Non-condensing ≤90 % at 10 °C to 30 °C; ≤75 % at 30 °C to 40 °C
Battery, NEDA 15A, IEC LR6 376756
Operating Humidity, 40 MΩ Range ........... ≤80 % at 10 °C to 30 °C; ≤70 % at 30 °C to 40 °C
• Europe: +31 402-675-200
Battery door assembly, English 4413666 Altitude
• Japan: +81-03-6714-3114 Operating .................................................. 2000 m
Battery door assembly, Chinese 4413653 Storage...................................................... 12,000 m
• Singapore: +65-6799-5566
Temperature Coefficient ............................. 0.1 X (specified accuracy) /°C (<18 °C or >28 °C)
TL75-4201, test teads with two caps 4306653
• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500 Fuse protection for current inputs ............ 440 mA, 1000 V Fast Fuse, Fluke specified part only.
Fuse, 0.440 A, 1000 V, FAST 943121 11A, 1000V Fast Fuse, Fluke specified part only.
Visit Fluke’s Web site at www.fluke.com.
Size (HxWxL) ............................................... 183 x 91 x 49.5 (mm)
Fuse, 11A, 1000 V, FAST 803293 Weight .......................................................... 455 g
IP Rating ....................................................... IP 40
Holster 4368113
Safety ........................................................... IEC 61010-1, IEC61010-2-030 600 V CAT III, 1000 V CAT II, Pollution Degree 2
Electromagnetic Environment ................... IEC 61326-1: Portable
Electromagnetic Compatibility .................. Applies to use in Korea only.
[1]
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
[1] This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and seller or
user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be
used in homes.

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Accuracy Specifications Users Manual

Accuracy Specifications AC and DC Current

Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, relative humidity at 0 % to Accuracy
75 %. Accuracy specifications take the form of: ±([% of Reading] + [Number of Least Significant Digits]). Function Range Resolution
15B+ 17B+ 18B+
AC and DC Voltage AC Current μA (40 Hz – 400 Hz) 400.0 μA 0.1 μA
1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
Function Range Resolution
Accuracy  4000 μA 1 μA
15B+ 17B+ 18B+ AC current mA
40.00 mA 0.01 mA
4.000 V 0.001 V (40 Hz – 400 Hz) 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
AC Volts (40 Hz – 500 Hz)
[1] 400.0 mA 0.1 mA
40.00 V 0.01 V
1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 
 400.0 V 0.1 V
AC current A [1]
1000 V 1V
4.000 A 0.001 A
AC Millivolts (40 Hz – 400 Hz) 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
10.00 A 0.01 A

400.0 mV 0.1 mV 3.0 % + 3 3.0 % + 3 3.0 % + 3 
DC current μA 400.0 μA 0.1 μA
DC Millivolts 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
400.0 mV 0.1 mV 1.0 % + 10 1.0 % + 10 1.0 % + 10  4000 μA 1 μA
 DC current mA 40.00 mA 0.01 mA
4.000 V 0.001 V 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
DC Volts 40.00 V 0.01 V
 400.0 mA 0.1 mA
0.5 % + 3 0.5 % + 3 0.5 % + 3 [1]
 400.0 V 0.1 V DC current A 4.000 A 0.001 A
1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
1000 V 1V  10.00 A 0.01 A
[1] All ac, Hz, and duty cycle are specified from 1 % to 100 % of range. Inputs below 1 % of range are not specified.
[1] 10 A duty cycle <7 minutes on, 20 minutes off.

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Diode Test, Temperature, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, and Duty Cycle Accuracy
Function Range Resolution
Accuracy 15B+ 17B+ 18B+
Function Range Resolution
15B+ 17B+ 18B+ 40.00 nF 0.01 nF 2%+5 2%+5 2%+5
400.0 nF 0.1 nF 2%+5 2%+5 2%+5
Diode Test[1]
10 %
 2.000 V 0.001 V Capacitance[2] 4.000 μF 0.001 μF 5%+5 5%+5 5%+5
 40.00 μF 0.01 μF 5%+5 5%+5 5%+5
50.0 °C – 400.0 °C 2 % +1 °C
Temperature 400.0 μF 0.1 μF 5%+5 5%+5 5%+5
0 °C – 50.0 °C 0.1 °C NA 2 °C NA
 1000 μF 1 μF 5%+5 5%+5 5%+5
-55.0 °C – 0 °C 9 % +2 °C
50.00 Hz 0.01 Hz
400.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.5 % + 3 0.5 % + 3 0.5 % + 3 Frequency[3] 500.0 Hz 0.1 Hz
4.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2 (10 Hz – 100 kHz) 5.000 kHz 0.001 kHz NA 0.1 % + 3 0.1 % + 3
50.00 kHz 0.01 kHz
Resistance (Ohms) 40.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2 Hz
100.0 kHz 0.1 kHz
 400.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2
Duty Cycle[2] 1 % to 99 % 0.1 % NA 1 % typical [4] 1 % typical[4]
4.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2 0.5 % + 2
[1] Typically, open circuit test voltage is 2.0 V and short circuit current is <0.6 mA.
40.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 1.5% + 3 1.5% + 3 1.5% + 3 [2] Specifications do not include errors due to test lead capacitance and capacitance floor (may be up to 1.5 nF in the 40 nF range).
[3] All ac, Hz, and duty cycle are specified from 1 % to 100 % of range. Inputs below 1 % of range are not specified.
[4] Typical means when the frequency is at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and the duty cycle is between 10 % and 90 %.

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LED Test and Continuity Threshold

Function Lighting Range Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy
[1]
LED VF Test (LED Test Socket) 1.00 to 6.00 V NA NA NA
[2] [3]
LED VF Test (Test Leads) 1.00 to 6.00 V 1.00 to 6.00 V 0.01 V 10 %

Continuity Threshold NA NA NA 70 Ω
[1] Open circuit test voltage is ±12 V and short-circuit current is <±5 mA (typical).
[2] Open circuit test voltage is ±12 V and short-circuit current is <±3 mA (typical).
[3] VF measurement with driving current under 2.2 ±0.4 mA.

Input Characteristics
Overload Input Impedance Common Mode Normal Mode
Function
Protection (Nominal) Rejection Ratio Rejection Ratio
[1] >60 dB at dc,
AC Volts 1000 V >10 MΩ, <100 pF _
50 Hz or 60 Hz
>80 dB at dc,
AC Millivolts 400 mV >1MΩ, <100pF _
50 Hz or 60 Hz
>100 dB at dc, >60 dB at
DC Volts 1000 V [1] >10 MΩ, <100 pF
50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz
>80 dB at dc,
DC Millivolts 400 mV >1MΩ, <100pF _
50 Hz or 60 Hz
[1] 106 V Hz Max

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