Has anybody ever used the IR transfer function on a Fluke 54 II thermometer? I can't locate any inforation on where the IR port even is. I don't see any obviously IR tranparent body panels either. The service manual doesn't even state where the port is.
it's a 54 II, not the B verion. It has buttons to send data, and does enter the mode. I did some testing with a cell phone camera to see if any IR was being emitted from the top panel with the connectors, but saw nothing when it was in transmit mode. I doubt this works with all wavelengths of IR though.
Where is this IR port? I can't locate it. Will have to give fluke a call about this.
Gave fluke a call today. Here's the story
- the 5x II series has different IR than the 5x II B series. They are not compatible. They must use different IR transciever cables. The B series must use the USB +IR cable. The older meters must use the serial cables, which are discontinued. The fancy software comes with the cable itself.
The infared port itself cannot be seen in is between the T1 and T2 terminals. It must be the looks black, but is IR transmissive plastic, like on a HP calculator.
Meter is old n used, so I'm not exactly up in arms over this, but it's sort of weird. My only guess here is the old meter uses some type of really long wave IR callphones can't see. I don't have a laser/IR power meter here to test any further.
well, I tore it open just now. The "cal" sticker on the rear apparently doesn't cover a screw, so you can open the meter with no trace. It's just a cover from an elastomer button on the PCB itself. I was able to bend the spring clips that hold the probes, so that's the only real plus out of this while exercise. Those seem to get real loose on these.
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