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Brand: Fluke
Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
Description
Overview
The Fluke 6500-2 is a portable appliance tester (PAT) from the Fluke electrical testing range, used for the electrical safety testing of portable appliances. The tester performs the standard safety checks required for appliance testing programmes, including earth continuity, insulation resistance and leakage measurements, with results managed through the TrueTest software. The 6500-2 is a recognized Fluke model for appliance safety testing in industrial and facility maintenance.
Fluke is a leading manufacturer of electrical test instruments, and the 6500-2 is part of the appliance testing range used by professional testing teams. The TrueTest software package turns the tester into a complete asset management system for the testing programme. Seven Star LLC supplies the 6500-2 with the software and accessories required for the testing workflow. The tester and software form the core of the appliance testing programme, with the test results retained for the audit trail. Seven Star LLC supports the selection of the instrument and its accessories.
Engineering and Design
Portable appliance testing verifies that an appliance is safe for continued use by measuring the key safety parameters defined in the testing standard. The Fluke 6500-2 applies the test voltage and measures the resulting currents and resistances, comparing the readings with the pass criteria for the appliance class. The test sequence is guided by the instrument software, reducing the risk of a step being missed and keeping the results consistent between operators.
In a typical appliance testing workflow, the appliance is connected to the tester, the class and test sequence are selected, and the tests are run automatically. The results are stored with the appliance identification and transferred to the TrueTest software for record keeping and reporting. The software manages the asset list, test schedules and results history, giving the documentation required for a compliance audit.
In a typical appliance testing workflow, the appliance is connected to the tester, the class and test sequence are selected, and the tests are run automatically. The results are stored with the appliance identification and transferred to the TrueTest software for record keeping and reporting. The software manages the asset list, test schedules and results history, giving the documentation required for a compliance audit. The tester is calibrated on the schedule recommended by the manufacturer, and the test leads are inspected before each working session to keep the measurement chain in good condition. The test leads are replaced when the inspection shows damage, and the tester firmware is updated through the Fluke software channel. The appliance records are exported from TrueTest for the audit report, and the results history is retained on the management software. The instrument is supplied with the test leads and the reference notes of the Fluke appliance testing procedure. The operator selects the appliance class and the test sequence from the guided menu. The testing programme is managed from the TrueTest asset list, and the results are reported in the standard format of the plant safety department. The tester is stored in its carry case with the leads secured after each session.
Key Features
- Portable appliance tester from the Fluke range
- Performs standard PAT safety checks
- TrueTest software for results management
- Guided test sequence for consistent operation
- Results storage with appliance identification
- Suitable for industrial maintenance teams
Applications
The 6500-2 is used by facility maintenance teams, electrical contractors and safety departments for appliance testing in industrial plants, commercial buildings and workshops. It supports the appliance safety testing programme required for regulatory compliance across the GCC region.
Specifications
| Product | Fluke 6500-2 portable appliance tester |
| Application | electrical safety testing of appliances |
| Software | TrueTest |
| Tests | earth continuity, insulation, leakage and related PAT checks |
| Use | industrial and facility maintenance |
| Brand | Fluke |
Why Seven Star LLC
Seven Star LLC supplies Fluke electrical test instruments and accessories to maintenance, commissioning and safety teams across Oman and the GCC. Every instrument is verified against the original Fluke model before your order is confirmed. Because the 6500-2 is typically deployed as part of a formal appliance testing programme rather than a standalone tool, we confirm which TrueTest software version and accessory set your team actually needs before shipment, since a mismatched software license or missing test lead set can delay the start of a compliance testing cycle. Where a facility is setting up a PAT programme for the first time, we help specify the complete kit rather than just the tester, so nothing is missing when your team is ready to begin testing.
For maintenance and safety departments running an ongoing appliance testing schedule across multiple sites or buildings, we also help plan calibration timing and test lead replacement around your actual testing calendar, so a tester due for calibration does not stall a testing cycle already scheduled with your facilities team. Our team can also advise on TrueTest asset list setup and reporting configuration so your audit trail stays consistent with what your compliance department expects to see at every review cycle, without any last-minute scrambling to fill documentation gaps right before a scheduled inspection, internal audit, or an external, third-party regulatory review of your overall electrical safety program, whichever comes first on your compliance calendar.
Request a Quote for Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester
Submit a formal inquiry through our RFQ page with the tester model 6500-2, the TrueTest software version required and your appliance testing standard. We will confirm the configuration and respond with a formal quotation. | Inquiry Form
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Datasheets & Documents
- Instruction Manual Fluke 6500-2 Portable Appliance Tester Manual Download
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About brand
Fluke is the American maker of handheld electronic test tools: digital multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, process calibrators, thermometers, vibration meters and power quality analysers. John Fluke founded the John Fluke Engineering Company in Springdale, Connecticut, in June 1948 and moved it to Seattle in 1952. Fluke is headquartered in Everett, Washington, was acquired by Danaher in 1998 and has been part of Fortive since Fortive's spin-off from Danaher in 2016.
Seven Star LLC lists Fluke process calibrators, electrical test tools and bench calibrators, and sources them for maintenance teams and calibration laboratories in Oman.
Fluke company profile
| Founded | June 1948, Springdale, Connecticut, USA, as the John Fluke Engineering Company |
|---|---|
| Founder | John M. Fluke Sr. |
| Headquarters | Everett, Washington, USA (moved to the Seattle area in 1952) |
| Ownership | Danaher from 1998; part of Fortive (NYSE: FTV) since July 2016 |
| Product families | Digital multimeters and clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, process and loop calibrators, infrared thermometers and thermal imagers, vibration meters, power quality analysers, Fluke Calibration laboratory standards |
Milestones
- 1948: John Fluke starts the company in Springdale, Connecticut.
- 1952: The company moves to Seattle
- 1987: A joint venture with Philips leads to the ScopeMeter handheld oscilloscope.
- 1998: Danaher acquires Fluke.
- 2016: Fluke becomes part of Fortive, spun off from Danaher in July.
Fluke calibrators and test tools listed
The main Fluke products on this page fall into three groups, besides other test tools such as further multimeters, a thermometer, an anemometer, a vibration tester and a portable appliance tester:
- Process tools: the 754 documenting process calibrator with HART, 789 ProcessMeter, 721 dual sensor pressure calibrator and 729 automatic pressure calibrator
- Electrical test: the 376 FC true-RMS clamp meter with iFlex probe and the 1587 FC insulation multimeter
- Fluke Calibration bench standards: 5522A, 5502A, 5500A and 5080A multi-product calibrators, the 5720A multifunction calibrator, 8508A reference multimeter, 6100A electrical power standard and 9640A RF reference source
Several of the bench models belong to earlier generations. When a model is no longer produced, we check the manufacturer's documentation and propose the successor it names.
Where Fluke instruments are used
Fluke process calibrators are used for loop checks, transmitter calibration and valve tests in oil and gas, power and water plants. Clamp meters and insulation testers serve electrical maintenance on motors, switchgear and cables. The bench calibrators and reference multimeters are the working standards of electrical calibration laboratories in the GCC, where they calibrate multimeters, clamp meters, process tools and power analyzers.
Fluke products we list
Ordering Fluke instruments: what we need
Send the exact model with its suffix, since versions differ. A Fluke 721, for example, is defined by its two pressure ranges, and a 729 by its maximum pressure. For bench calibrators, list the options you need, such as oscilloscope calibration or power quality options, the line voltage, and the type of calibration certificate you require from the manufacturer. For Fluke multimeters and clamp meters, add the kit contents wanted, such as probes, leads or cases.
Facts checked against published histories of Fluke Corporation and Fortive, October 2026.
Browse Fluke products by category: Portable Test & Measurement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fluke 6500-2 used for?
The 6500-2 is a portable appliance tester used for the electrical safety testing of portable appliances, including earth continuity, insulation and leakage checks.
What is TrueTest software?
TrueTest is the Fluke software package that manages the asset list, test schedules and results history, giving the documentation required for a compliance audit.
Which appliance classes can be tested?
The tester supports standard appliance testing sequences with the pass criteria for the appliance class selected by the operator.
How are the test results recorded?
The results are stored with the appliance identification and transferred to TrueTest for record keeping and reporting.
Is the tester suitable for industrial use?
Yes. The 6500-2 is used by maintenance teams, electrical contractors and safety departments in industrial plants, commercial buildings and workshops.
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