Technical Data
The Fluke 1587 and 1577 Insulation
Multimeters combine a digital
insulation tester with a full-featured,
true-rms digital multimeter in a
single compact, handheld unit,
which provides maximum versatility
for both troubleshooting and
preventative maintenance.
Like other tools that you have
come to expect from Fluke, the
1587 and 1577 are rugged, reliable
and easy to use.
Whether you work on motors,
generators, cables or switch-gear,
the Fluke 1587/1577 Insulation
Multimeters are ideally suited to
help you with your tasks.
Large display with backlight
Insulation test (1587: 0.01 Mto 2 G)
(1577: 0.1 Mto 600 M)
Insulation test voltages (1587: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V,
500 V, 1000 V),(1577: 500 V, 1000 V) for many
applications
Live circuit detection prevents insulation test if volt-
age > 30 V is detected for added user protection
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user
protection
AC/DC voltage, DC milliVolts, AC/DC milliamps,
Resistance (), Continuity
Filter for motor drive measurements (1587 only)
Capacitance, diode test, temperature, Min/Max,
frequency (Hz) (1587 only)
Auto power off to save battery power
CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category
Included accessories: Remote probe, test leads
and probes, alligator clips, (K-type thermocouple,
1587 only)
Accepts optional Fluke TPAKmagnetic hanging
system to free your hands for other work
Rugged, utility hard case allows you to bring
everything you need for the job
Three year warranty
1587/1577
Insulation Multimeters
Two powerful tools in one.
AC voltage measurement
1587 accuracy
Range Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 5000 Hz
600.0 mV 0.1 mV + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
6.000 V 0.001 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
60.00 V 0.01 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
600.0 V 0.1 V + (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)1
1000 V 1 V + (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)1
11 kHz bandwidth
1587 lowpass filter Voltage
Range Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz 60 Hz to 400 Hz
± (% of Rdg + Digits) ± (% of Rdg + Digits)
600.0 mV 0.1 mV ± (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
– (6 % – 3)
6.000 V 0.001 V ± (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
– (6 % – 3)
60.00 V 0.01 V ± (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
– (6 % – 3)
600.0 V 0.1 V ± (1 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
– (6 % – 3)
1000 V 1 V ± (2 % + 3) + (2 % + 3)
– (6 % – 3)
1577 accuracy
Range Resolution 50 Hz to 60 Hz
600.0 mV 0.1 mV ± (2 % + 3)
6.000 V 0.001 V ±(2 % + 3)
60.00 V 0.01 V ± (2 % + 3)
600.0 V 0.1 V ± (2 % + 3)
1000 V 1 V ±(2 % + 3)
AC conversion: Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input. Conversions are
true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at
up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to crest factor <=1.5 at 1000 V. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add ± (2 %
reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.
Input impedance: 10 M(nominal), < 100 pF, ac-coupled
Common mode rejection ratio (1 kunbalanced): > 60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc, 107V Hz Max
DC voltage measurement
Range Resolution Accuracy 15871Accuracy 15771
6.000 V dc 0.001 V ± (0.09 % + 2) ± (0.2 % + 2)
60.00 V dc 0.01 V ±(0.09 % + 2) ± (0.2 % + 2)
600.0 V dc 0.1 V ± (0.09 % + 2) ± (0.2 % + 2)
1000 V dc 1 V ± (0.09 % + 2) ± (0.2 % + 2)
1Accuracies apply to ±100 % of range
Input impedance: 10 M(nominal), < 100 pF
Normal mode rejection ratio: > 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Common rode rejection ratio: > 120 dB @ dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (1 kunbalance)
Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc
DC millivolts measurement
Range Resolution Accuracy 1587 Accuracy 1577
600.0 mV dc 0.1 mV ± (0.1 % + 1) ± (0.2 % + 1)
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1587/1577 Specifications
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DC and ac current measurement
Accuracy 1587 Accuracy 1577 Burden Voltage
Range Resolution ± (% of Rdg+Digits) ± (% of Rdg+Digits) (Typical)
AC 400 mA 0.1 mA ± (1.5 % + 2)1± (2 % + 2)12 mV/mA
45 to 1000 Hz 60 mA 0.01 mA ± (1.5 % + 2)1± (2 % + 2)1
DC 400 mA 0.1 mA ± (0.2 % + 2) ± (1.0 % + 2) 2 mV/mA
60 mA 0.01 mA ± (0.2 % + 2) ± (1.0 % + 2)
11 kHz bandwidth
Overload: 600 mA for 2 minutes maximum
Overload protection: 440 mA, 1000 V, FAST fuse
AC conversion: Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input. Conversions are
true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at up
to 300 mA, decreasing linearly to crest factor < =1.5 at 600 mA. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add + (2 %
reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.
Ohms measurement
Accuracy 15871Accuracy 15771
Range Resolution ±(% of Rdg+Digits) ± (% of Rdg+Digits)
600.0 0.1
6.000 k0.001 k
60.00 k0.01 kΩ± (0.9 % + 2) ± (1.2 % + 2)
600.0 k0.1 k
6.000 M0.001 M
50.0 M0.01 M±(1.5 % + 3) ± (2.0 % + 3)
1Accuracies apply from 0 to 100 % of range
Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc
Open circuit test voltage: < 8.0 V dc
Short circuit current: < 1.1 mA
Diode test (1587 Only)
Diode test indication: Display voltage drop: 0.6 V at 1.0 mA nominal test current
Accuracy: + (2 % + 3)
Continuity test
Continuity indication: Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 and off above 100 .
Maximum reading; 1000
Open circuit voltage: < 8.0 V
Short circuit current: 1.0 mA typical
Overload protection: 1000 V rms
Response time: > 1 m sec
Frequency measurement (1587 only)
Accuracy
Range Resolution ± (% of Rdg+Digits)
99.99 Hz 0.01 Hz ± (0.1 % + 1)
999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz ± (0.1 % + 1)
9.999 kHz 0.001 kHz ± (0.1 % + 1)
99.99 kHz 0.01 kHz ±(0.1 % + 1)
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1587/1577 Specifications cont.
Frequency counter sensitivity
V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sinewave)1DC Trigger Levels
Input Range 5 Hz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 100 kHz to 20 kHz2
600.0 mV ac 100.0 mV 150.0 mV N/A
6.0 V 1.0 V 1.5 V -400.0 mV and 2.5 V
60.0 V 10.0 V 36.0 V 1.2 V and 4.0 V
600.0 V 100.0 V 12.0 V and 40.0 V
1000.0 V 300.0 V 12.0 V and 40.0 V
1Maximum input for specified accuracy = 10x range (1000 V max). Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy.
2Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input.
Capacitance (1587 only)
Range Resolution ± (% of Rdg+Digits)
1000 nF 1 nF
10.00 µF 0.01 µF ± (1.2 % + 2)
100.0 µF 0.1 µF
9999 µF 1 µF ± (1.2 % +/- 90 counts)
Temperature measurement (1587 only)
Range Resolution Accuracy1
-40 °C to 537 °C 0.1 °C ± (1 % + 10 counts)
-40 °F to 998 °F 0.1 °F ± (1 % + 18 counts)
1Accuracies apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument
Insulation specifications
Measurement range: 1587: 0.01 Mto 2 G, 1577: 0.1 Mto 600 M
Test voltages: 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V model 1587, 500 and 1000 V model 1577
Test voltage accuracy: + 20 %, - 0 %
Short-circuit test current: 1 mA nominal
Auto discharge: Discharge time < 0.5 second for C = 1 µF or less
Live circuit detection: Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test
Maximum capacitive load: Operable with up to 1 µF load
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Model 1587
Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current Resistance Accuracy
50 V 0.01 to 6.00 M0.01 M1 mA @ 50 k± (3 % + 5 counts)
(0 % to + 20 %) 6.0 to 50.0 M0.1 M
100 V 0.01 to 6.00 M0.01 M
(0 % to + 20 %) 6.0 to 60.0 M0.1 M1 mA @ 100 k± (3 % + 5 counts)
60 to 100 M1 M
250 V 0.1 to 60.0 M0.1 M1 mA @ 250 k± (1.5 % + 5 counts)
(0 % to + 20 %) 60 to 250 M1 M
500 V 0.1 to 60.0 M0.1 M1 mA @ 500 k± (1.5 % + 5 counts)
(0 % to + 20 %) 60 to 500 M1 M
1000 V 0.1 to 60.0 M0.1 M± (1.5 % + 5 counts)
(0 % to + 20 %) 60 to 600 M1 M1 mA @ 1 M
0.6 to 2.0 G100 M± (10 % + 3 counts)
Model 1577
Output Voltage Display Range Resolution Test Current Resistance Accuracy
500 V 0.1 to 60.0 M0.1 M1 mA @ 500 k± (2.0 % + 5 counts)
(0 % to + 20 %) 60 to 500 M1 M
1000 V 0.1 to 60.0 M0.1 M1 mA @ 1 M±(2.0 % + 5 counts)
(0 % to + 20 %) 60 to 600 M1 M
Maximum voltage applied to any terminal: 1000 V ac rms
or dc
Storage temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F)
Temperature coefficient: 0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C
for temperatures < 18 °C or > 28 °C (< 64 °F or > 82 °F)
Relative humidity, non-condensing: < °C
0 % to 95 % @ 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
0 % to 75 % @ 30 °C to 40 °C (86 °F to 104 °F)
0 % to 40 % @ 40 °C to 55 °C (104 °F to 131 °F)
Vibration: Random, 2 g, 5-500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F,
Class 2 instrument
Shock: 1 meter drop per IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition (1 meter
drop test, six sides, oak floor)
Electromagnetic compatibility:In an RF field of 3 V/M,
accuracy = specified accuracy except in temperature:
accuracy = specified accuracy ± 5 °C (9 °F). (EN 61326-1:1997)
Safety: Complies with ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010-1) 2004,
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd
Edition for measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V
Certifications: CSA per standard CSA/CAN C22.2
No. 61010.1-04; TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002
Batteries: Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6)
Battery life: Meter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter
can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline
batteries at room temperature. These are standard tests of
1000 V into 1 Mwith a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25
seconds off
Size: 5.0 cm H x 10.0 cm W x 20.3 cm L (1.97 in H x 3.94 in
W x 8.00 in L)
Weight: 550 g (1.2 lb)
IP rating: IP40
Altitude (operating): 2000 m CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V;
3000 m CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V
Storage: 12,000 m
Over-range capability: 1
10 % of range except for
capacitance which is 1 %
Compliance to EN 61557: IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2
1587/1577 General Specifications
For additional accessories for these products,
see the Top 10 Accessories for Insulation
Multimeters at www.fluke.com/top10 or
ask for Fluke literature code 2427793.
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Fluke Corporation
PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206
Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
For more information call:
In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
In Europe/M-East/Africa (31 40) 2 675 200 or
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In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or
Fax (905) 890-6866
From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
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Web access: http://www.fluke.com/
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Printed in U.S.A. 9/2005 2434792 D-US-N Rev C
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Comparison Chart
1587 1577
Insulation test voltages 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V
Insulation test voltages 500 V, 1000 V
Insulation test: 0.01 Mto 2.0 G
Insulation test: 0.1 Mto 600 M
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage ••
Insulation test smoothing reading
Frequency
Capacitance
Diode test
Temperature
Min/Max
Low pass filter (for work on VSDs)
AC/DC Voltage ••
DC Millivolts ••
AC/DC milliAmps ••
Resistance (0.1 to 50 MΩ) ••
Continuity ••
Three-year warranty ••
Remote probe, test leads, alligator clips ••
K-type thermocouple
Rugged, utility hard case ••
Auto power off
Ordering Information
Fluke-1577 Insulation
Multimeter
Fluke-1587 Insulation
Multimeter
Included
Remote probe, test leads,
alligator clips, K-type thermo-
couple (1587 only), hard case,
user documentation
Optional accessories
TPAK Magnetic Tool Hanger
i400s Clamp with Adapter
C25 Soft Case
1577 1587
TPAK i400s C25