Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
Key features
Fluke Simplifies Portable Appliance Testing
- Dedicated key for each test for ‘one-touch’ testing
- Pre-set pass/fail levels to save time
- Large backlit display for easy reading
- Single mains socket for appliance connection
- Separate IEC socket for easy mains/extension lead testing
- Detachable test leads for quick field replacement
- Integral carrying handle
- USB port for data transfer
- Integral QWERTY keyboard for rapid data entry
- Additional USB memory capability for back-up data storage and transfer to PC
- Large backlit graphics display
- Pre-set, auto-test sequences for user convenience
- Integral site, location and description codes for faster data processing
- Memory review facility for more on-site control
- USB port for data transfer
Product overview: Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
Perform More Tests Each Day
The Fluke 6500-2 PAT tester is a low weight, small size, one-touch solution with redesigned auto-test capabilities to help you increase the number of portable appliance tests completed each day. The 6500-2 is designed to enable you to work faster without compromising test results.
One-Touch Solution…
Pre-set test routines are initiated from a single button. This not only simplifies testing but also facilitates a faster, more efficient way of working. The fully automatic 6500-2 also includes user-definable test routines and a QWERTY keyboard for rapid data entry.
Low Weight…
Weighing approximately 3 kg, the 6500-2 is lightweight and easy to carry when working on-site. The hard rugged carrying case (supplied) not only offers protection during transit but also includes extra storage space for accessories and other tools.
Small Size…
This portable appliance testers is also extremely compact, and has Fluke's traditional ruggedness to be able to withstand working in the field. Packed with all the features you need for testing portable appliances, a Fluke PAT tester is a complete all-in-one solution.
Specifications: Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
| Specifications | ||
| Test specifications | The accuracy specification for the display range is defined as ±(%reading + digit counts) at 23 °C ±5 °C, ≤75% RH. | |
| Between 0 °C and 18 °C and between 28 °C and 40 °C, accuracy specifications may degrade by 0.1 x (accuracy specification) per °C. | ||
| The measurement range meets the service operating errors specified in EN61557-1: 1997, EN61557-2: 1997, EN61557-4: 1997, EN61557-6: 1997, DIN VDE0404-2. | ||
| Power-on test | The test indicates reversed L-N, missing PE, and measures the mains voltage and frequency. | |
| Display range | 90 V to 264 V | |
| Accuracy at 50 Hz | ±(2% + 3 counts) | |
| Resolution | 0.1 V | |
| Input impedance | > 1 MΩ // 2.2 nF | |
| Maximum input mains voltage | 264 V | |
| Earth bond test (Rpe) | Display Range | 0 to 19.99 Ω |
| Accuracy (after bond test zeroing) | ±(5% + 4 counts) | |
| Resolution | 0.01 Ω | |
| Test current | 200 mA AC -0% +40% into 1.99 Ω 10 A AC ±20% into 25 mΩ at 230 V | |
| Open circuit voltage | > 4 V AC, < 24 V AC | |
| Bond test zeroing | can subtract up to 1.99 Ω | |
| Insulation test (Riso) | Display range | 0 to 299 MΩ |
| Accuracy | ±(5% + 2 counts) from 0.1 to 300 MΩ | |
| Resolution | 0.01 MΩ (0 to 19.99 MΩ) 0.1 MΩ (20 to 199.9 MΩ) 1 MΩ (200 to 299 MΩ) | |
| Test voltage | 500 V DC -0% + 25% at 500 kΩ load or 250 V dc -0% +25% at 250 kΩ load | |
| Test current | > 1 mA at 500 kΩ load, < 15 mA at 0 Ω | |
| Auto discharge time | < 0.5 s for 1 μF | |
| Max. capacitive load | Operational up to 1 μF | |
| Touch current test | Display range | 0 to 1.99 mA AC |
| Accuracy | ±(4% + 2 counts) | |
| Resolution | 0.01 mA | |
| Internal resistance (via probe) | 2 kΩ | |
| Measuring method | Probe* | |
| Substitute leakage current test | Display range | 0 to 19.99 mA AC |
| Accuracy | ±(2.5% + 3 counts) | |
| Resolution | 0.01 mA | |
| Test Voltage | 100 V AC ±20% | |
| Load/leakage test: load current | Display range | 0 A to 13 A |
| Accuracy | ±(4% + 2 counts) | |
| Resolution | 0.1 A* | |
| Load/leakage test: load power | Display range 230 V Mains | 0.0 VA to 3.2 kVA |
| Accuracy | ±(5% + 3 counts) | |
| Resolution | 1 VA (0 to 999 VA), 0.1 kVA (>1.0 kVA)* | |
| Load/leakage test: leakage current | Display range | 0 to 19.99 mA |
| Accuracy | ±(4% + 4 counts) | |
| Resolution | 0.01 mA* | |
| PELV test | Accuracy at 50 Hz | ±(2% + 3 counts) |
| Overload protection | 300 V rms | |
| Warning threshold | 25 V rms | |
| RCD test: trip current | Operational error | ±10% |
| Nominal | 30 mA | |
| Accuracy | ±5% | |
| RCD test: trip time | Standard requirement | 61557 Part 6; tolerance of rated test current 0% to +10% |
| Operational error | ±10% | |
| RCD type | AC general-purpose 30 mA | |
| Display range | 310 ms | |
| Resolution | 0.1 ms | |
| Accuracy | 3 ms | |
| Trip time limit at 100% (30 mA) | 300 ms | |
| Trip time limit at 500% (150 mA) | 40 ms | |
| *The appliance under test is energized at mains potential. | ||
| Environmental specifications | |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Relative humidity | Non condensing <10 °C |
| 95% from 10 to 30 °C | |
| 75% from 30 to 40 °C | |
| Safety specifications | |
| Safety rating | Complies with EN61010-1 3rd edition |
| CAT II, 300 V, pol 2 | |
| Mechanical and general specifications | ||
| Size (L x W x H) | 200 x 275 x 114 mm | |
| Weight | 3.13 kg | |
| Power supply | 230 V +10% -15%, 50 Hz ±2 Hz or (6500-2 only: 110V +10% -15%,50 Hz ±2 Hz) | |
| Power consumption (tester) | 13 W typical (idle) 60 W max. during 25A Bond test | |
| Storage | Temperature | -10 to 60 °C |
| Corrosion | 70 °C @ 95% RH for 5 days max. | |
| Operating altitude | 0 up to 2000 m | |
| Sealing | IP-40 (enclosure), IP-20 (connectors) | |
| EMC | Complies with EN61326-1, portable | |
| EMI Immunity | 3 V/m | |
Models: Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
- Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
- Quick reference guide
- Hard carrying case
- Test lead
- Test probe
- Crocodile clip
- Mains cord
- USB stick
- USB cable