Fluke 2280B Data Logging System

The Fluke 2280B Data Logging System captures and analyzes measurement data across industrial process monitoring and research applications. This modular platform supports up to 400 channels with six slots for input/output options, expandable to 1500 points per system via the Model 2281A Extender Chassis. The mainframe accommodates 100 analog channels or 120 digital data channels, with scanning speeds up to 16 channels/second (single A/D option) or 30 channels/second (dual A/D options).

One slot must contain an A-to-D converter for analog inputs.

Technical Specifications

• Channel Capacity: 100 analog or 120 digital channels per mainframe; expandable to 1500 system points


• Scanning Speed: 16 channels/second (1 A/D option); 30 channels/second (2 A/D options)


• I/O Architecture: Six horizontal slots for scanner, A/D converter, and measurement/control options


• DC Voltage Ranges (High Performance A/D Converter Option -161): ±64 mV, ±512 mV, ±8 V, ±64 V


• Input Types: Thermocouples, DC voltage


• Power: 12 V operation


• Data Computation: Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); optional Math Coprocessor (Option 2280A-211) provides square root, exponentiation, trigonometric functions, standard deviation, logarithms, and Boolean/logical operations


• Front Panel: 40-character alphanumeric display, 40-column thermal printer, operating/programming keys


• Storage: Cartridge tape drive unit

Key Features

• Raw data scaling and conversion with built-in computational functions


• Dual interface ports (Port A: bidirectional RS-232-C or IEEE-488 for host computer communication; Port B: data output only)


• RS-232-C connectivity for Windows-based software logging via serial port


• Thermal printer for real-time data capture

Typical Applications Industrial process monitoring, research data acquisition, multi-channel temperature and voltage measurement, field deployment requiring 12 V operation.

Compatibility & Integration Supports RS-232-C Interface Option (-341) and IEEE-488 Interface Option (-342). Expandable with Model 2281A Extender Chassis for large-scale data acquisition systems.