Portable appliance tester 6500

Fluke 6500-2 portable appliance tester
Perform more tests each day
The Fluke 6500-2 appliance tester is a lightweight, compact, one-touch solution with redesigned auto-test capabilities to help you complete more portable appliance tests each day. The 6500-2 appliance tester enables you to take measurements faster without compromising the test results.

• One-button operation: each test function is started via a dedicated button
• Complies with the new standards EN 50678 and EN 50699
• Pre-set pass/fail levels save time
• Large backlit display to easily read off the data
• Single mains socket for connecting appliances
• Separate IEC socket to easily test low-power mains cables
• Detachable test leads for quick replacement in the field
• Integral carrying handle
• USB port for data transmission
• Built-in keyboard for rapid data entry
• Save measurement data on USB storage media and transfer it to a PC
• Large backlit graphic display
• Pre-set, auto-test sequences for enhanced user-friendliness
• Integral codes for the site, measuring point and description enable faster data entry
• Memory review facility for more on-site control
• USB port for data transmission

Fast one-button operation
Each of the pre-set test routines is called up by pressing a single button. This is much easier than using menus or selecting multiple functions and facilitates a faster, more efficient way of working. The 6500-2 model also includes user-definable test routines and an alphanumeric keyboard for rapid data entry.

Low weight ...
The 6500-2 portable appliance tester is extremely compact and easy to carry when working out in the field. The hard, rugged carrying case (supplied) not only offers protection during transit but also provides space for accessories and other appliances.

Robust
Like all Fluke appliances, this portable appliance tester is robust and designed for use out in the field. Packed with all the features you need for testing portable appliances, a Fluke portable appliance tester is a complete all-in-one solution.

Power-on test
The test indicates reversed conductors and missing protective conductors and measures the mains voltage and mains frequency.
Display range: 90 V to 264 V
Inaccuracy at 50 Hz: ± (2% + 3 digits)
Resolution: 0.1 V
Input impedance: >1 MΩ // 2.2 nF
Maximum mains input voltage: 264 V

Earthing test (R_pe)
Display range: 0 to 19.99 Ω
Inaccuracy (after conductor test zeroing): ± (5% + 4 digits)
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, <24 V (AC)
Test lead compensation: max. up to 1.99 Ω

Insulation test (R_iso)
Display range: 0 to 299 MΩ
Inaccuracy: ± (5% + 2 digits) 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
Automatic discharge time: <0.5 s for 1 μF
Max. capacitive load: operational up to 1 µF

Measurement of the contact current (IB)
Display range: 0 to 1.99 mA AC
Inaccuracy: ± (4% + 2 digits)
Resolution: 0.01 mA
Internal resistance (via probe): 2 kΩ
Measurement method: probe (the appliance under test is supplied with mains voltage during the test)

Measurement of the substitute leakage current (IEA)
Display range: 0 to 19.99 mA AC
Inaccuracy: ± (2.5% + 3 digits)
Resolution: 0.01 mA
Test voltage: 100 V AC ± 20%

Load/differential current measurement: load current
Display range: 0 A to 16 A
Inaccuracy: ± (4% + 2 digits)
Resolution: 0.1 A

Load/differential current measurement: power
Display range – 230 V mains voltage: 0 VA to 3.7 kVA
Inaccuracy: ± (5% + 3 digits)
Resolution: 1 VA (0 to 999 VA), 0.1 kVA (>1.0 kVA)

Load/differential current measurement: protective conductor current
Display range: 0 to 19.99 mA
Inaccuracy: ± (4% + 4 digits)
Resolution: 0.01 mA

PELV test
Inaccuracy at 50 Hz: ± (2% + 3 digits)
Overload protection: 300 V rms
Warning threshold: 25 V rms

FI test: tripping current
Operational error: ±10%
Nominal value: 30 mA
Inaccuracy: ±5%

FI test: tripping time
Standard requirement: EN 61557 Part 6; tolerance of nominal test current: 0% to +10%
Operational error: ±10%
Type of RCD: AC mains voltage 30 mA
Display range: 310 ms
Resolution: 0.1 ms
Inaccuracy: 0.3 ms
Maximum tripping time values at 100% (30 mA): 300 ms
Maximum tripping time values at 500% (150 mA): 40 ms

Environmental data
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
Specification: complies with EN 61010-1, 3rd edition; CAT II, 300 V, pollution degree 2; DIN VDE 0404-1 and DIN VDE 0404-2; DIN VDE 0413/EN 61557 Parts 1, 2, 4, 6, 10; CAT II, 300 V, pollution degree 2

Mechanical and general data
Dimensions (L×W×H): 200×275×114 mm
Weight: 3.13 kg
Sealing: IP40 (housing); IP20 (plug connector)
EMC: complies with EN 61326-1, portable
EMI immunity: 3 V/m