Fluke 1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner

Fluke Calibration introduces the 1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner. With up to 40 analog input channels and scan rates as fast as 10 channels/s, the product is suitable for applications such as thermal mapping, process sensor calibration, quality control testing, life cycle testing, process monitoring and environmental testing common in industries including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food processing, aerospace and automotive.

With the flexibility of both internal and external input modules, the unit is designed for use on the factory floor where channel count and scan speeds are important and in the calibration laboratory where accuracy and quick input connections are required. The device can measure thermocouples, platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), thermistors, DC current, DC voltage and resistance. It offers accuracy of ±0.005°C for PRTs, 0.5°C for thermocouples and 0.002°C for thermistors.

The product has a colour display with channel indicators that can chart up to four channels simultaneously. It features four modes of operation (scan, monitor, measure and digital multimeter) and alarms that indicate when a channel measurement exceeds an assigned high or low limit. It has 20 MB of onboard memory for storing data and configuration files, a USB port to collect and store files directly to a USB drive and a LAN interface for easy connection to PCs and networks. It also includes a dedicated RS232 interface to control Fluke Calibration drywells or temperature baths for automated tests.