Fluke 1587 FC Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting Kit

The Fluke 1587 FC Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting Kit combines digital insulation testing with true-RMS multimetry in a single handheld instrument. This integrated platform delivers insulation measurements from 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ across five selectable test voltages (50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V) and standard multimeter functions spanning AC/DC voltage to 1000 V, current to 400 mA, resistance to 50 MΩ, plus temperature, capacitance, frequency, and diode testing. Fluke Connect wireless technology enables smartphone and tablet data logging, remote monitoring, and streamlined documentation - critical for preventative maintenance and failure diagnosis in renewable energy systems, electric vehicle platforms, and industrial motor drives.

Technical Specifications

• Measurement range: 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ


• Test voltages: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V


• Short-circuit test current (nominal): 1 mA


• Minimum test current @ 1 kΩ/V: 1 mA


• Maximum capacitive load: 1 µF


• Live circuit detection: Inhibits test if terminal voltage exceeds 30 V


• Auto-discharge protection for capacitive voltage


• PI/DAR timed ratio tests supported


• Test smoothing enabled Multimeter Functions:


• AC/DC voltage: 0–1000 V; DC millivolts: 0.1–600 mV


• AC/DC current: 0–400 mA; DC accuracy ±(0.2% + 2), AC accuracy ±(1.5% + 2); maximum resolution 0.01 mA


• Resistance: 0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ


• Temperature: −40°C to 537°C (−40°F to 998°F)


• Continuity, capacitance, diode, and frequency measurement


• True RMS, MIN/MAX data capture


• VFD low-pass filter (800 Hz) for motor drive measurements Included Accessories:


• Fluke i400 AC current clamp: 1–400 A AC, 1 mA/Amp output, 32 mm conductor capacity, CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V rated


• Fluke 62 MAX+ infrared thermometer: −30°C to 650°C range, ±1.0°C or ±1.0% accuracy, 12:1 optical resolution, response time <300 ms Physical:


• Dimensions: 203 × 100 × 50 mm


• Weight: 624 g


• Battery life: 1000 hours (meter operation); minimum 1000 insulation tests per charge

Key Features

• Live circuit detection prevents dangerous insulation tests on energized equipment


• Automatic capacitive discharge protects user and instrument


• VFD filtering isolates true voltage/current in variable-frequency drive circuits


• Wireless data synchronization for field reporting and trending

Typical Applications

• Preventative maintenance of motor windings and industrial machinery


• Ground integrity verification on solar inverters and wind turbine systems


• Battery pack and high-voltage subsystem diagnostics in hybrid and electric vehicles


• Thermal imaging and electrical fault correlation

Compatibility & Integration Fluke Connect enabled for real-time data upload to mobile devices and cloud-based analysis platforms.