Fluke query

[Lucas123]

got a fluke 1653 with "err 1" when turned on does anyone know whether this can be rectified at a reasonable cost or is that good night vienna ???

 

[SirKit Breaker]

got a fluke 1653 with "err 1" when turned on does anyone know whether this can be rectified at a reasonable cost or is that good night vienna ???

Given the price of a new one, i would say it worth fixing. Have you checked all the obvious? Batteries, Fuses?

 

[ebow72]

If you download the manual for the tester, 1653 error codes are on page 16, it recommends you send it back to fluke...
I have also read that if you clean the leads this may also help, but I would try and send it back if possible...
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[MarkieSparkie]

Error 1 is a Self Test Failure usually requires either a Firmware update/reflash (cheaper) or Hardware repair, most often to the input protection circuitry (expensive). If the MFT is less than 3 years old the repair would be covered by the warranty, if you remembered to register it with Fluke.