Fluke 2638A/05

Hydra Series III 22-Channel

Data Acquisition System
Technical Data

Price-performance break-
through in a stand-alone
data acquisition system

The Fluke 2638A/05 Hydra Series III con-

tinues the Hydra Series legacy of precision,
multi-channel data acquisition. The new
Series III improves on Hydra’s industry-
leading thermocouple accuracy and adds a
new dimension to how you collect and view
data in a portable system.

DC measurement accuracy of 0.0024 %, basic 0.5 °C thermo- 2638A/05 Hydra Series III features
couple accuracy, full-color display, easy-to-use menu system at a glance
and industrial safety ratings put the 2638A in a category of its • DC accuracy of 0.0024 %
own as a precision data acquisition system. The dedicated 6.5
digit digital multimeter (DMM) mode provides additional utility • Thermocouple accuracy of 0.5 °C
and value. • 22 universal differential isolated inputs
The 2638A/05 is a 22 channel true differential analog input • On-screen color trend graphing and
data logger with the Fluke Universal Input Connector that lets analysis
you connect and disconnect any type of input to any channel,
quickly and easily. Selectable inputs include dc voltage, ac volt- • Easy-to-use menu system for setup and
age, resistance, thermocouple, RTD, thermistor, frequency and data management
dc and ac current. You can also use the 2638A/05 with optional • Input types: ac V, dc V, ac I, dc I, ther-
software and other Fluke data loggers to create a flexible, cus- mocouple, PRT (2, 3, 4 w), thermistor,
tomized data acquisition system. resistance (2-4 w), frequency
• Multi-channel real-time data display
• 6.5-digit bench DMM function for front-
panel inputs
• Monitor function for real-time viewing and
charting between scans
• 20 on-board math channels
• One-button screen capture of chart or
data displays
• 45 channels/second basic dc scan rate
• Internal 75,000 scan/setup file memory
• USB flash drive support
• Data security features
• CAT II 300 V input safety rated
• Supported by TQSoft and TQAero thermal
validation software for enhanced data
collection in regulated industries
 Standard DMM style inputs—
for DMM channel with automatic
Back-lit main function keys—always
resetting overcurrent protection
lets you know your operating mode
and confirms recording status

Memory management for downloading

and moving data and setup folders
Dedicated DMM function with graphing and statistics

Five function keys support faster setup and operation

Stand by button pauses operations without losing accuracy

or data

Removable
22-channel
Universal Input
Module connects
20 universal
signals and 2
dedicated 100
Navigation keys Power and fuse mA ac/dc low
for fast, easy selection for 100 V, burden inputs
selection 120 V, 220 V, 240 V
of information
Power switch
USB support for easy
transfer of data and
setup files
USB (virtual Totalizer, DIO, alarm outputs,
serial port) external trigger port

LAN 10/100

Accurate industrial thermocouple

measurements
The 2638A/05 incorporates the Fluke patented before starting a temperature profiling or validation
Universal Input Connector to bring more accuracy test, the 2638A/05 will normalize all readings to your
to thermocouple measurements than most other reference channel at the push of a button and store
instruments in its class. The Universal Input Con- the offsets for reference in a supporting data file. If
nector supports 14 common thermocouple types. you are conducting chamber tests, heat treating tests
Temperature-focused menu selections make the under AMS guidelines, or validating temperature
2638A/05 especially suitable for temperature valida- devices under 21 CFR regulations, Hydra Series III
tion applications. If you need to “zero” a large number makes it that much easier to comply.
of thermocouples to a known reference temperature

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 Clear top case with embed-
ded channel numbers for easy
wiring identification

Dedicated low burden ac/dc

current channels

Electronic ID with serial

number and calibration date
reports to the 2638A/05

Strain reliefs 20 universal channels

to help and two dedicated low
secure wiring burden current channels
connections (ac/dc) per module.
22 channels total

Universal Input Connector Other data loggers require you

The Universal Input Connector to wire your inputs directly to an
plugs into the slot in the 2638A/05 expensive “plug-in” active compo- Graphical color display with
that contains a serviceable relay nent signal conditioning module. easy-to-use menus
card. The Universal Input Con- If you need your instrument for Never get lost again in a com-
nector has 22 input channels another test at another location, plex menu tree while configuring
(20 universal inputs and 2 dedi- you must remove your wiring or channels or setting up a test. The
cated, low-burden input current use another expensive plug-in large, full color, thin film diode
channels). Each input connec- signal conditioning module. With (TFD) display enables the Hydra
tor contains a CJC (cold-junction Hydra Series III, all your signal Series III to display comprehensive
compensation) device, which is conditioning is inside the main- easy-to-understand data and easy
calibrated at the factory. The cali- frame, not in your input connector. menu navigation.
bration date and input connector Using multiple low-cost Uni- Back-lighted function keys
serial number are programed into versal Input Connectors gives you quickly confirm the active menu
the input connector and are read the flexibility to leave your input selection. The “Record” key illumi-
by the 2638A/05 when installed. connector at the test site, com- nates to indicate when the 2638A
This information is saved in the test pletely wired, and ready to use. is recording data in scan, monitor
setup data file, which is available When you need data from that or DMM mode. You always have
for review with any associated scan site, simply “plug in” and load your visible confirmation when your
data from a test setup. This feature saved setup file. It’s that simple! data is being recorded.
is a valuable form of traceability Copy-and-paste channel func-
if you are working in a regulated tions make repetitive channel
industry. setups a simple task. Top-of-
Wiring a test or system setup screen menu bar headings always
for 20 to 60 or more channels let you know where you are in the
can be time consuming. With the setup process.
inexpensive plug-in Universal View your data with the push
Input Connector, you can wire your of a button. Page through all
system once, quickly disconnect the channel data and alarms in a
connector from your Hydra, then quick view mode or scroll through
reconnect the Hydra to another channels and channel statistics
input connector for use in a differ- individually. Statistics include rate
ent area. of change, min, max, standard
deviation, average, sample size
and peak-to-peak information.

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Real-time data charting with historical review. Dedicated DMM functions.

Real-time data charting with Two alarms per channel DMM mode adds
historical review Each channel can be set for two functionality and value
Chart the real-time data of up to alarm points: High-High, High-Low The Hydra Series III is based on a
four channels at once. Simply select or Low-Low, in any combination. 6.5 digit (22-bit) precision digital
your channels and view real time The 2638A/05 then compares the multimeter measurement engine
charts of your measurements. The set points during each scan. An with exceptional measurement
chart will auto scale for best fit of out-of-range value is reported on quality and resolution—so when
the displayed values. Zoom in or the main display and data files. You you are not using your Hydra to
out to view areas of interest with can also assign any alarm point to collect multi-channel data, you
the push of a button. A history any of six TTL alarm outputs. can use it as a precision digital
mode enables you to scroll through multimeter. Front-panel “DMM-
previously collected data within
Math channels style” input jacks and dedicated
the scan file…all without a PC and Each channel measurement can DMM menu selections enable you
expensive charting programs. be set to scale and record your to measure dc voltage, dc resis-
measurement using mx+b gain and tance, ac voltage, ac resistance,
Language support offset calculations that are avail- Ohms, frequency, and temperature
All displayed text in the menus able during your channel setup (thermocouples, RTDs and thermis-
and data display area are trans- menu. In addition, each 2638A/05 tors). Record DMM measurements
lated to eight languages. You can mainframe has 20 internal math to a separate DMM data file for
change the language under the channels with alarm settings for later viewing. The 2638A/05 also
instrument setup area with the more complex calculations that displays measurement statistics and
push of a button. French, Spanish, record results to your data file graphs measurements right on the
Japanese, German, Korean, English, during each scan. Each channel main display.
Portuguese, Chinese and Russian result can be used as a variable in
are all supported languages in the another math channel calculation. USB and internal memory
2638A/05. The Hydra Series III features 20 mb
on-board memory for storing over
Screen capture function 75,000 data records and configura-
With one key push on the front tion files. In addition to this large
panel, you can capture the screen on-board memory, a built-in USB
contents of the 2638A/05 directly port is available to collect and store
to the USB drive in .jpg file format. large files up to 32 GB directly to
Capture trend chart results or data a USB flash drive. An on-board file
displays for reports or just closer management menu makes moving
review. data files or configuration files from
internal or USB memory to your PC
easy.

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Memory management Totalizer
The main panel memory key opens A totalizer input located on the rear A note on measurement safety
a simple menu for managing data panel provides a simple counter An instrument’s safety ratings should always be
files and setup files. If you want that records to the data file on reviewed before performing any electrical measure-
to load a previously saved setup every scan. The totalizer count can ment. Data loggers should not be an exception to
file for a test, simply select your accumulate up to 1,048,575 counts that rule.
file from either internal memory or and be reset from the front panel It is sometimes mistakenly assumed that a high
from a USB drive and you are ready or remote command. voltage input specification on a data logger makes
to start scanning. You can easily it safe to use on or near industrial equipment or to
move stored internal data to a USB
Channel statistics
monitor mains power. This is not always the case.
for PC analysis or move setup files Each channel’s measurement
The Fluke Hydra Series III was designed specifically
to another 2638A/05. With Hydra statistics can be viewed at any
to meet stringent CAT II safety standards.
Series III you have easy access to time. During scanning, monitor-
data without the need for a direct ing or in DMM mode, you have
PC connection. rate-of-change (per minute and per
To help safeguard your test data second), standard deviation, mini-
in the case of a power outage, the mum, maximum, peak-to-peak, and
2638A/05 has a menu selection average—all available at the touch
to resume scanning in the same of a button.
configuration immediately when Connectivity
power is restored. It is just another
USB (virtual serial port) and LAN
way the 2638A/05 works with and
interface connections are available
protects your data.
for easy connection to your com-
Flexible triggers and pany network or direct to you PC.
resolution Use optional Fluke DAQ application
To begin a scan, you have several software for the 2638A Series or
options that can be set in your test develop your own interface with
setup menu: the standard SCPI command set, or
• External trigger use our Lab View driver or Indusoft
Web Studio to support your specific
• Remote SCPI command
application needs. CAT I
• Alarm trigger
Category II international
• Time interval trigger
safety ratings
• Manual trigger initiated from the The Hydra Series III is the only
front panel general purpose portable data
Measurement resolution is at your acquisition system with an IEC
control with the 2638A/05. You Category II safety rating to help
can choose between standard protect you and your operators
settings of Fast, Medium or Slow when making real-world measure-
(4.5, 5.5, 6.5 digits) for the resolu- ments on machinery in industrial
tion you need. You can also select areas. Other data loggers that are
custom measurement speeds on not clearly rated for these types
individual channels to get the of category measurements should
accuracy and resolution to suit your be reviewed before being used
requirements. for industrial measurement. Fluke
takes your safety and your mea-
surements seriously.

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Data security Need a large system data
If you use your 2638A/05 in a collection network? No
regulated industry, you will appre- problem!
ciate the data traceability feature Need a 200 or 2,000 channel
option in the instrument setup system? Optional Fluke DAQ appli-
menu. This two level (administra- cation software (2680A-APSW)
tor/authorized user) system allows makes it easy to seamlessly collect
an administrator to assign up to data from multiple channels and
five authorized users. The system mainframes.
provides an authenticated record of If you want to build your own
the operator of any recorded data. system, use our LabView driv-
Both setup files and resulting data ers available on the NI developers
files contain the authorized user ID web site. To create a customized,
and timestamp. Guest users may graphical process-and-communi-
use an existing secured setup file cation-interface with Fluke data
Need a large system data collection network? No problem!
but cannot make changes, and any acquisition products.
resulting data file carries the non-
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Service and CarePlans
traceable label of “Guest.”
AMS 2750 compliant data The 2638A Hydra Series III ships
Calibration collection with a standard one-year war-
The 2638A/05 comes with a Thermal validation software from ranty. Extended service plans for
Fluke statement of manufacturing TQSolutions supports the Fluke up to four additional years of cov-
calibration practices. Accredited 2638A for enhanced data collection erage (Silver CarePlans) and annual
calibration certificates are avail- and reporting required in regu- calibration and repair services with
able when specified at the time lated industries. TQSoft assists with expedited handling (Gold Care-
of order. compliance with the United States Plans) are also available in most
Calibration of the 2638A/05 is Food and Drug Administration CFR countries
straightforward and only requires a Part 11 regulations on electronic
password to access the calibration records and signatures for incuba-
menu from the front panel. The tion, sterilization, freezing, drying
2638A/05 can be calibrated manu- and temperature mapping valida-
ally following the internal menu tion applications in pharmaceutical
or by using automated procedures and biomedical industries. It also
with Fluke Calibration MET/CAL® assists with compliance to Euro-
Calibration Management Software. pean standards for sterilization,
decontamination, and disinfect-
Built-in relay maintenance ing (EN554, EN285, EN15883,
counter HTM2010, HTM2030), ISO 15833
The key to the isolation and requirements for washer-disinfec-
accuracy of the 2638A in part tors, and ISO 17025 competence
comes from the use of high-quality requirements for testing and
switching relays inside the unit. calibration laboratories. The TQSoft
Because these relays do deteriorate application has been audited by
with extended use, the 2638A has major pharmaceutical companies
a maximum relay counter for each and its quality documentation has
installed relay board. This will passed FDA audits.
assist a user in anticipating when
replacing the relay board may be TQAero assists with compliance to
advisable. National Aerospace and Defense
Contractors Accreditation Program
(NADCAP) and SAE International
AMS 2750 guidelines covering
industrial heat treating applications
in aerospace and transportation
industries. It supports heat treat-
ment processes validation by
Temperature Uniformity Survey
(TUS) and System Accuracy Test
(SAT) procedures required by AMS
2750.

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Measurement specifications
Accuracy specifications generally are valid for 6.5 digit specifications are relative to calibration standards and
resolution mode (unless otherwise noted) after a mini- assume a controlled electromagnetic environment per
mum of one-hour warm-up, and within an operating EN 61326. The confidence level for accuracy specifica-
temperature range of 18 °C to 28 °C. Derating applies tions is 95 % within one year of calibration (unless
with a fast sample rate and for operating tempera- otherwise noted).
tures outside the limited range. Twenty-four-hour
Scan rate Fast 45 channels per second max (0.03 seconds per channel, depending on function and range)
Medium 16 channels per second (0.1 seconds per channel)
Slow 2 channels per second (0.5 seconds per channel)
Custom Selectable from 0.2 NPLC to 200 NPLC
Display resolution 4.5 to 6.5 digits, depending on function and sample rate

Specifications
DC voltage
Maximum input 300 V
Common mode rejection 140 db at 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±0.1 % (1k Ω imbalance)
Normal mode rejection 60 db for NPLC of 1 or greater and power-line frequency ±0.1 %
Measurement method Multi-ramp A/D
A/D linearity 2 ppm of measurement + 1 ppm of range
Input bias current 30 pA at 25 °C

DC voltage input characteristics

Range Resolution Measurement rate/Resolution Input impedance
Fast Medium Slow
4.5 digits 5.5 digits 6.5 digits
100 mV 100.0000 mV 10 µV 1 µV 0.1 µV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ[1]
1V 1.000000 V 100 µV 10 µV 1 µV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ[1]
10 V 10.00000 V 1 mV 100 µV 10 µV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ[1]
100 V 100.0000 V 10 mV 1 mV 100 µV 10 MΩ ±1%
300 V 300.000 V 100 mV 10 mV 1 mV 10 MΩ ±1%
[1] 10 MΩ is default input impedance.

DC voltage accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range).
Range 24 hour (23 ±1 °C) 90 days (23 ±5 °C) 1 year (23 ±5 °C) T.C./ °C outside
18 °C to 28 °C
100 mV 0.0025 + 0.003 0.0025 + 0.0035 0.0037 + 0.0035 0.0005 + 0.0005
1V 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0018 + 0.0007 0.0025 + 0.0007 0.0005 + 0.0001
10 V 0.0013 + 0.0004 0.0018 + 0.0005 0.0024 + 0.0005 0.0005 + 0.0001
100 V 0.0018 + 0.0006 0.0027 + 0.0006 0.0038 + 0.0006 0.0005 + 0.0001
300 V 0.0018 + 0.002 0.0031 + 0.002 0.0041 + 0.002 0.0005 + 0.0003

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AC voltage
AC voltage specifications are for ac sine wave signals >5 % of range. For inputs from 1 % to 5 % of range and <50 kHz,
add an additional error of 0.1 % of range.
Maximum input Front panel: 300 V rms or 425 V peak; Rear inputs: 150 V CAT II; 250 V peak
Measurement method AC-coupled true-rms. Measures the ac component of input with up to 300 V dc bias on any range
AC filter Slow 20 Hz
bandwidth
Fast 200 Hz
Maximum crest factor 5:1 at full scale

AC voltage input characteristics

Range Resolution Measurement rate/resolution Input impedance
Fast Medium Slow
4.5 digits 5.5 digits 6.5 digits
100 mV 100.0000 mV 10 µV 1 µV 0.1 µV 1 MΩ ±2 % shunted
by 150 pF
1V 1.000000 V 100 µV 10 µV 1 µV
10 V 10.00000 V 1 mV 100 µV 10 µV
100 V 100.0000 V 10 mV 1 mV 100 µV
300 V 300.000 V 100 mV 10 mV 1 mV

AC voltage accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range).
Range Frequency 24 hour (23 ±1 °C) 90 days (23 ±5 °C) 1 year (23 ±5 °C) T.C./°C outside
18 °C to 28 °C
100 mV 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
20 Hz to 50 kHz 0.2 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
50 Hz to 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.05 + 0.01
1V 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
20 Hz to 50 kHz 0.2 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
50 Hz to 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.05 + 0.01
10 V 20 Hz to 20k Hz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
20 Hz to 50 kHz 0.2 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
50 Hz to 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.05 + 0.01
100 V 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
20 Hz to 50 kHz 0.2 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
50 Hz to 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.6 + 0.08 0.05 + 0.01
300 V 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.1 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.11 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
20 Hz to 50 kHz 0.2 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.22 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
50 Hz to 100 kHz 0.55 + 0.27 0.6 + 0.27 0.6 + 0.27 0.05 + 0.03

DC current
Input protection 0.15 A /600 V resettable PTC
Common mode rejection 140 db at 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±0.1 % (1 kΩ imbalance)
Normal mode rejection 60 db for NPLC of 1 or greater and power line frequency ±0.1 %

DC current input characteristics

Range Resolution Measurement rate/resolution Shunt resistance Burden voltage
(ohms)
Fast Medium Slow
4.5 digits 5.5 digits 6.5 digits
100 µA 100.0000 µA 10 nA 1 nA 0.1 nA 1k Ω <1 mV
1 mA 1.000000 mA 100 nA 10 nA 1 nA 1k Ω <1 mV
10 mA 10.00000 mA 1 µA 100 nA 10 nA 10 Ω <1 mV
100 mA 100.0000 mA 10 µA 1 µA 100 nA 10 Ω <1 mV

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DC current accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range).
Range 24 hour (23 ±1 °C) 90 days (23 ±5 °C) 1 year (23 ±5 °C) T.C./°C outside
18 °C to 28 °C
100 µA 0.005 + 0.003 0.006 + 0.0035 0.007 + 0.0035 0.002 + 0.001
1 mA 0.005 + 0.001 0.006 + 0.0011 0.007 + 0.0011 0.002 + 0.001
10 mA 0.005 + 0.003 0.006 + 0.0035 0.007 + 0.0035 0.002 + 0.001
100 mA 0.005 + 0.001 0.015 + 0.0035 0.015 + 0.0035 0.002 + 0.001

Thermocouple temperature accuracy

Type Temperature range Temperature Accuracy
Internal CJC External CJC
K -270 °C to 1372 °C -200 °C 1.60 °C 0.42 °C
0 °C 0.62 °C 0.15 °C
1000 °C 0.64 °C 0.22 °C
T -270 °C to 400 °C -200 °C 1.60 °C 0.40 °C
0 °C 0.65 °C 0.15 °C
200 °C 0.48 °C 0.12 °C
400 °C 0.41 °C 0.12 °C
R -50 °C to 1768 °C 0 °C 1.28 °C 1.13 °C
300 °C 0.71 °C 0.63 °C
1200 °C 0.54 °C 0.49 °C
1600 °C 0.56 °C 0.51 °C
S -50 °C to 1768 °C 0 °C 1.26 °C 1.11 °C
300 °C 0.76 °C 0.67 °C
1200 °C 0.62 °C 0.56 °C
1600 °C 0.65 °C 0.59 °C
J -210 °C to 1200 °C -200 °C 1.42 °C 0.30 °C
0 °C 0.61 °C 0.12 °C
1000 °C 0.53 °C 0.16 °C
N -270 °C to 1300 °C -200 °C 1.69 °C 0.63 °C
0 °C 0.64 °C 0.23 °C
500 °C 0.45 °C 0.18 °C
1000 °C 0.46 °C 0.21 °C
E -270 °C to 1000 °C -200 °C 1.43 °C 0.26 °C
0 °C 0.61 °C 0.10 °C
300 °C 0.46 °C 0.09 °C
700 °C 0.46 °C 0.12 °C
B 100 °C to 1820 °C 300 °C 1.98 °C 1.98 °C
600 °C 1.03 °C 1.03 °C
1200 °C 0.62 °C 0.62 °C
1600 °C 0.57 °C 0.57 °C
C 0 °C to 2315 °C 600 °C 0.55 °C 0.34 °C
1200 °C 0.64 °C 0.42 °C
2000 °C 0.95 °C 0.66 °C
D 0 °C to 2315 °C 600 °C 0.45 °C 0.33 °C
1200 °C 0.51 °C 0.38 °C
2000 °C 0.73 °C 0.58 °C
G 0 °C to 2315 °C 600 °C 0.37 °C 0.36 °C
1200 °C 0.34 °C 0.34 °C
2000 °C 0.51 °C 0.50 °C
L -200 °C to 900 °C -200 °C 0.99 °C 0.20 °C
0 °C 0.62 °C 0.12 °C
800 °C 0.49 °C 0.13 °C
M -50 °C to 1410 °C 0 °C 0.64 °C 0.16 °C
500 °C 0.51 °C 0.16 °C
1000 °C 0.42 °C 0.15 °C
U -200 °C to 600 °C -200 °C 1.49 °C 0.38 °C
0 °C 0.63 °C 0.15 °C
400 °C 0.40 °C 0.12 °C
W 0 °C to 2315 °C 600 °C 0.37 °C 0.36 °C
1200 °C 0.34 °C 0.34 °C
2000 °C 0.51 °C 0.50 °C

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Resistance input characteristics
Range Resolution Measurement Rate / Resolution Source current
Fast Medium Slow
4.5 digits 5.5 digits 6.5 digits
100 Ω 100.0000 Ω 10 mΩ 1 mΩ 0.1 mΩ 1 mA / 4 V
1 kΩ 1.000000 kΩ 100 mΩ 10 mΩ 1 mΩ 1 mA / 4 V
10 kΩ 10.00000 kΩ 1Ω 100 mΩ 10 mΩ 100 µA / 6 V
100 kΩ 100.0000 kΩ 10 Ω 1Ω 100 mΩ 100 µA / 12 V
1 MΩ 1.000000 MΩ 100 Ω 10 Ω 1Ω 10 µA / 12 V
10 MΩ 10.00000 MΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 10 Ω 1 µA / 12 V
100 MΩ 100.0000 MΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 0.1 µA / 12 V
Resistance accuracy
Accuracy is given as ± (% measurement + % of range).
Range 24 hour (23 ±1 °C) 90 days (23 ±5 °C) 1 year (23 ±5 °C) T.C./ °C outside 18 °C
to 28 °C
100 Ω 0.003 + 0.003 0.008 + 0.004 0.01 + 0.004 0.0006 + 0.0005
1 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
10 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
100 kΩ 0.002 + 0.0005 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.0006 + 0.0001
1 MΩ 0.002 + 0.001 0.008 + 0.001 0.01 + 0.001 0.001 + 0.0002
10 MΩ 0.015 + 0.001 0.02 + 0.001 0.04 + 0.001 0.003 + 0.0004
100 MΩ 0.3 + 0.01 0.8 + 0.01 0.8 + 0.01 0.15 + 0.002
RTD temperature accuracy (4 wire)
Temperature Accuracy Fast sample rate (NPLC < 10) T.C./ °C outside 18 °C to 28 °C
-200 °C 0.015 °C add 0.02 °C 0.0021 °C
0 °C 0.02 °C add 0.02 °C 0.0023 °C
300 °C 0.04 °C add 0.02 °C 0.0028 °C
600 °C 0.06 °C add 0.02 °C 0.0033 °C
Thermistor temperature accuracy (4 wire)
Temperature Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy
2.2 kΩ thermistor 5 kΩ thermistor 10 kΩ thermistor
-40 °C 0.002 °C 0.003 °C 0.003 °C
0 °C 0.004 °C 0.003 °C 0.003 °C
25 °C 0.01 °C 0.005 °C 0.005 °C
50 °C 0.012 °C 0.007 °C 0.009 °C
100 °C 0.08 °C 0.035 °C 0.017 °C
150 °C 0.35 °C 0.15 °C 0.06 °C
Frequency
Range Frequency 24 hour 90 days 1 year T.C./ °C outside
(23 ±1 °C) (23 ±5 °C) (23 ±5 °C) 18 °C to 28 °C
100 mV to 300 V 20 Hz to 40 Hz 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.001
40 Hz to 1 MHz 0.006 0.01 0.01 0.001

General specifications
Power Language menus
Voltage: 100 V to 264 V in 4 power model selections English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese,
(100 V, 120 V, 220 V, 240 V) Russian and Spanish
Frequency: 47 Hz to 440 Hz
(automatically sensed when turned on) Environment
Power consumption: 36 V A peak (24 W average) Temperature
Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C
Communication Storage: 20 °C to 70 °C
LAN: 10/100 Mb TCPIP DHC Warm-up: One hour to full uncertainty specifications
Remote commands: SCPI command set
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
Internal memory Operating: 0 °C to 28 °C <90 %
75,000 scans 28 °C to 40 °C <75 %
1,000 setup files 40 °C to 50 °C <50 %
Storage: 20 °C to 70 °C<95 %
File security
Dual level, Administrator, four secure users, Guest status Physical
Alarm outputs Weight: 6 kg (13.2 lbs)
6 TTL alarm outputs—assignable to one or multiple channels Dimensions: 150 mm x 285 mm x 385 mm
(5.91 in x 11.22 in x 15.16 in
Alarm setpoints Standard rack height: 3 U
2 assignable alarm setpoints/channel , Hi Lo, Hi Hi, Lo Lo

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Ordering Information
Models
2638A/05 22-Channel Data Acquisition Unit/Data Logger: 20 Universal Channels
includes one relay board (2638A-RLY) and one (2638A-100) connector

What comes in the box?

Each 2638A/05 is shipped with one installed relay board and one Universal Input Connector,
test leads, product manual, safety information and an evaluation copy of 2680A-APSW software
on CD, power cord, screwdriver, and Statement of calibration practices.

Accessories
2638A-100 Extra Universal Input Module for 2638A

2638A-RLY Extra Relay Board for 2638A and 2638A/05 (Replacement)

Y2638S 19-Inch Rackmount, Single Mounting, 2638A

Y2638D 19-Inch Rackmount, Dual Mounting, 2638A

2638A-101 10 Ohm Shunt Resistors (Quantity 10 each) 100 mA max, 0.05 %

2638A-1GB 1 GB USB Flash Memory

2638A/CASE 2638A Transit Case

Options
Accredited Calibration Certificate 17025: add option/C to model

2680A-APSW Fluke DAQ 6.0 Application Software for 2638A and 2638A/05

TQSOFT-IQ/OQ Thermal Validation Software

TQAERO Furnace Validation Software

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Fluke Corporation
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For more information call:
In the U.S.A. (877) 355-3225 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
In Europe/M-East/Africa +31 (0) 40 2675 200 or
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In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or
Fax (905) 890-6866
From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
Fax +1 (425) 446-5116
Web access: http://www.fluke.com
©2016 Fluke Corporation.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 4/2016 6006626a-en

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Modification of this document is not permitted

without written permission from Fluke Corporation.

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