Fluke 500 Battery Analyzer

Fluke 500 Battery Analyzer

Fluke 500 Series Battery Analyzer – Product Description and Specifications

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Product Description Fluke 500 Battery Analyzer 

The Fluke 500 Series Battery Analyzer is a specialized handheld testing device designed for evaluating the performance and condition of stationary batteries. Used across various industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and industrial battery backup systems, this tool provides accurate measurement of battery resistance, voltage, and associated electrical parameters. It is ideal for both routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

This series includes several models: BT510, BT520, BT520ANG, BT521, and BT521ANG, offering varied functionality based on user needs, from basic battery testing to advanced wireless data communication and sequential testing features.

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Measurement Capabilities Fluke 500 Battery Analyzer 

• Measures battery internal resistance from 3 mΩ to 3000 mΩ using AC injection method (<100 mA at 1 kHz)

• High resolution of 0.001 mΩ with accuracy up to ±0.8% + 6 depending on range and model

• DC voltage measurement from 6 V to 1000 V with resolution as low as 0.001 V and ±0.09% + 5 accuracy

• AC voltage measurement up to 600 V (45–500 Hz with 800 Hz filter) with ±2% + 10 accuracy

• Frequency measurement up to 500 Hz with 0.1 Hz resolution and ±0.5% + 8 accuracy

• Ripple voltage measurement up to 6000 mV with 0.1 mV resolution and ±3% + 10/20 accuracy

• AC/DC current measurement (with Fluke i410 clamp accessory) up to 400 A with ±3.5% + 2 accuracy (available on BT520 and BT521)

• Temperature measurement from 0 °C to 60 °C with 1 °C resolution and ±2 °C accuracy (BT520 and BT521 only)

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Measurement Modes Supported

• Battery resistance measurement in milliohms (mΩ)

• Battery voltage measurement

• General DC voltage measurement

• AC voltage and frequency measurement

• Ripple voltage detection

• Negative terminal temperature measurement using BTL21 straight probe (available on BT520 and BT521)

• AC/DC current and frequency (BT520 and BT521)

• DMM (Digital Multimeter) mode for general diagnostics

• Sequential mode for organized battery string testing

• Discharge testing mode

• Automatic measurement data storage with timestamps

• Wireless communication (available on BT521 and BT521ANG)

• On-screen memory display of test data

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Meter & Data Logging Features

• Stores up to 999 records per test point with time-stamp

• Supports up to 100 profiles and 100 profile templates

• Each profile can contain up to 450 battery test records

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Physical Specifications

• Instrument dimensions: 22 cm (L) x 5.8 cm (W) x 10.3 cm (H) / 9 in x 2 in x 4 in

• Weight: 850 grams / 1.9 lbs

• Display size: 7.7 cm x 5.6 cm / 3 in x 2.2 in

• USB Mini interface for data transfer

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Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

• Storage temperature: -20 °C to 50 °C

• Battery charging temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

• Operating humidity (non-condensing):

  • ≤80% RH at 10 °C to 30 °C

  • ≤75% RH at 30 °C to 40 °C

• Operating altitude: Up to 2000 meters above sea level

• Storage altitude: Up to 12,000 meters above sea level

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Compliance and Durability

• Ingress Protection: IP40

• Vibration rating: MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2

• Drop tested: 1 meter

• Safety rating: 600 V CAT III

• EMC standard: IEC 61326

• RoHS compliant (China and Europe)

• Pollution degree: Class 2

• Battery safety compliance: UN38.3, UL2054, IEC62133

• Mechanical shock and vibration per IEC68-2-26, 25G, and 29

• FCC Radio Class A certified

• Temperature coefficient: Add 0.1 × specified accuracy for each °C deviation from 18–28 °C

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Summary

The Fluke 500 Series Battery Analyzer is a reliable and advanced solution for professionals involved in battery system maintenance and diagnostics. With support for detailed resistance, voltage, current, temperature, and ripple measurements, this device is capable of accurately assessing battery health in mission-critical environments.

Key Benefits:

• Precise AC injection-based resistance testing

• Multi-parameter measurement with high resolution and accuracy

• Sequential test mode with memory for large battery banks

• Wireless communication options (BT521 models)

• Rugged and portable design with industry safety compliance