Fluke 1664FC issues - Null - Low Batt - Err 5

[Jim_e_Jib]

just clicked .read the manual what I put on here for you .try L- PE.

See post #5

 

[Monchichak]

On the 1664 you can select which combination of probes to carry out the test on
L-N
L-E
N-E

 

[Monchichak]

Testing tester with new unused batteries

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

Have you tried using the lead set with the 13amp plug to see if that is more consistent?

 

[Monchichak]

After investigsting further I'm convinced the low batt message must be a funny 'quirk' of this tester when a poor contact exists during continuity test. It happens with all lead combinations when a poor contact exists but it is mostly noticeable when using the spring loaded part of the probes (eg plugging probes directly into null adapter as instructed) since this part introduces a poor contact.

Would be handy if someone else with a 1664 could confirm.

Thanks for help

 

[Les Macaulay]

What is a null adapter? Picture?

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

After investigsting further I'm convinced the low batt message must be a funny 'quirk' of this tester when a poor contact exists during continuity test. It happens with all lead combinations when a poor contact exists but it is mostly noticeable when using the spring loaded part of the probes (eg plugging probes directly into null adapter as instructed) since this part introduces a poor contact.

Would be handy if someone else with a 1664 could confirm.

Thanks for help

I think it would be worth getting in touch with Fluke or the seller as this doesn't sound like something a top of the range tester should do.

For what it's worth, I have the 1654 and don't have any problems using any of the leads or probes with the null adaptor - readings are always consistent and no error or low battery messages.

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

What is a null adapter? Picture?

It's an expensive bit of metal, handy for nulling your leads. Google Fluke zero adaptor for a picture

 

[Les Macaulay]

Good idea. New to me. Thanks. BTW I'm a retired spark who is still interested in the trade.

 

[Monchichak]

Will give Fluke a shout
Thanks