Fluke 1654B Multifunction Installation Tester
The Fluke 1654B is the complete multifunction installation tester in the 1650 series, built for advanced users who test virtually all electrical wiring installations, whether domestic, commercial or industrial. It verifies that fixed wiring is safe and correctly installed to IEC 60364, HD 384 and the relevant local standards, including the ETCI National Rules for Electrical Installations in Ireland, and it carries every core test plus the features the lower models leave out.
Supplied by Powerpoint Engineering as an authorised Fluke distributor, the 1654B pairs a large backlit display with an exceptionally wide viewing angle and a rotary dial for quick function selection. It is rugged and lightweight with a padded neck strap to free your hands for all-day testing.
What the Fluke 1654B tests
- Insulation resistance and continuity of protective conductors
- Loop and line impedance with prospective fault current (PSC), shown together on the dual display
- RCD testing with high current loop mode and non-trip mode, including type B testing for smooth DC sensitive RCDs
- Fast L-N, L-PE and N-PE voltage measurement through the mains cord, with no need to change connections
What sets the 1654B apart
Two capabilities make the 1654B the top of the range: type B RCD testing for the smooth DC sensitive devices used with EV chargers and variable speed drives, and extended memory for storing far more test results, with an extended documentation mode for reporting. The dual display measures loop impedance and PSC in parallel, saving more than 50% of loop testing time, and the wide viewing angle keeps readings clear and safe in awkward, hard-to-reach positions.
Specifications
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Specification |
Fluke 1654B |
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Standards |
IEC 60364, HD 384 and relevant local rules (ETCI National Rules, BS 7671) |
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Tests |
Insulation, continuity, loop and line impedance, PSC, RCD (including type B) |
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RCD modes |
High current loop, non-trip loop, variable current, type B |
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Memory |
Extended memory with extended documentation mode |
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Display |
Large backlit dual display, wide viewing angle |
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Voltage |
Fast L-N, L-PE and N-PE measurement via the mains cord |
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Build |
Rugged, lightweight, padded neck strap, rotary dial |
Where the 1654B fits in the range
Choose the 1654B when you need the complete tester, especially type B RCD testing and extended memory. For straightforward everyday certification, the Fluke 1652C is the entry model, and the Fluke 1653B sits in between with memory, earth resistance and phase sequence but without type B RCD testing.
Calibration and support
- Supplied and supported in Ireland by an authorised Fluke distributor
- Calibrated and repaired in our own lab with traceable certificates
- Detachable leads and a hard case for daily transport and protection
Keep the instrument certification-ready through our calibration and repair laboratory. Full figures are on the official Fluke 1654B datasheet and across the wider Fluke installation tester range.
FAQs
What does the Fluke 1654B add over the 1653B?
The headline additions are type B RCD testing for smooth DC sensitive devices and extended memory with an extended documentation mode. Both share the core insulation, continuity, loop and RCD tests on the dual display.
Why does type B RCD testing matter?
Type B RCDs protect circuits that can produce smooth DC residual currents, such as EV chargers and many variable speed drives. Testing them correctly needs an instrument rated for type B, which the 1654B provides.
Does the Fluke 1654B need regular calibration?
Yes. To keep results traceable and defensible for certification, calibrate the instrument on a set interval. Our in-house laboratory calibrates and repairs Fluke installation testers and issues traceable certificates.
Fluke 1654B - Installation Tester Datasheet
For additional technical details about the Fluke 1654B - Installation Tester please refer to the product datasheet.
