Basic Power Quality Measurements On The Go With The Fluke 345

Fluke Corporation, an industry innovator in compact, professional electronic test tools has announced the re-launch of Fluke 345 Power Quality Clamp Meter, designed as a tool for servicing and commissioning electronic switching loads including variable frequency drives, electronic lighting and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Combining the functionality of a power quality meter, oscilloscope and data logger, the Fluke 345 features a convenient clamp-on design for measuring the most common power quality parameters. It features a colour display for viewing measurements in real time, and can log data to memory for analysis with the included Power Log software.

The Hall effect measuring clamp of the Fluke 345 enables users to take ac current measurements up to 1400 A rms and dc current up to 2000A – without disconnecting the load. It features a switchable low-pass filter, enabling users to make effective measurements on variable frequency drives and other electrically noisy equipment.

The recording function of the Fluke 345 captures minimum, maximum, and average values for a quick view of events as they occur. For intermittent problems or performance testing, the logging mode can be used to capture measured values of voltage, current, and power with average periods from one second to 15 minutes. Logged data can be reviewed on the instrument, or downloaded for further analysis and report generation, using the supplied Power Log software.

The Fluke 345 complies with the stringent 600 V CAT IV / 1000 V CAT III safety standards. It measures V, A, Hz, CF, THD, DF, W, VA, VAR, kW and Power Factor even on distorted waveforms. Other useful features include a three-phase power mode for making a quick check on a balanced three phase circuits, an inrush mode for troubleshooting tripped circuit breakers, and dc ripple measurement capability to assess load effect.

Fluke introduces testing up to 10 kV with the new 1555 and redesigned 1550C insulation testers

Ideal for testing high voltage equipment

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the new Fluke 1555 and redesigned Fluke 1550C insulation resistance testers designed for a wide range of diagnostic and predictive maintenance programs.

These testers offer digital insulation testing up to 10 kV (Fluke 1555), making them ideal for testing a wide range of high voltage equipment including switchgear, motors, generators and cables.

Fluke insulation testers can now conduct the entire range of test voltages specified in IEEE 43-2000 with a best in class, three year warranty and CAT III, 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V safety rating. With measurement storage and PC interface, the Fluke 1555 and 1550C are perfect tools for long term equipment monitoring.

Features of the Fluke 1555 and 1550C include:

· Test voltages up to 10 kV provides solutions for all applications.

· CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V safety rating.

· Warning function alerts the user that line voltage is present and gives the voltage reading up to 600 V ac or dc for increased user safety.

· Selectable test voltages in 50 V steps from 250 V to 1000 V, and 100 V steps above 1000 V.

· Measurements can be stored in up to 99 memory locations, with each location assigned a unique, user-defined label for easy recall.

· Long battery life performs more than 750 tests between charges.

· Automatic calculation of Dielectric Absorption (DAR) and Polarization Index (PI) with no additional setup.

· Guard system eliminates the effect of surface leakage current on high-resistance measurements.

· Large digital/analog LCD for easy viewing.

· Capacitance and leakage current measurement.

· Ramp function for breakdown testing.

· Resistance measurements up to 2 TΩ.

· Timer settings up to 99 minutes for timed tests.

· Best-in-class three year warranty.

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Fluke 233 Digital Multimeter wins Plant Engineering 2009 Product of the Year Grand Award

Readers of Plant Engineering, one of the top publications for professionals in the manufacturing plant design, operations and maintenance industry, have chosen the Fluke 233 Remote Display Digital Multimeter as 2009 Plant Engineering Product of the Year.

The Plant Engineering Product of the Year Awards were presented March 29 in ceremonies at the 2010 Manufacturing/Automation Summit in Chicago.

A panel of experts chosen by Plant Engineering selected three products from Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement and thermal imaging technology, as Product of the Year Finalists in November 2009. The magazine’s readers with purchasing authority then voted for the product in each category they believe reflected the “best of the best of innovation in manufacturing products for 2009.” The top vote-getters received the Product of the Year trophy. Ballots were received from 30 countries.

In addition to the Fluke 233, the Fluke Ti32 Industrial-Commercial Thermal Imager won the gold award for the Instrumentation Category and the Fluke 773 Milliamp Process Clamp Meter took the gold in Automation and Control Category.

The Fluke 233 gives maintenance professionals the ultimate flexibility in unusual measurement scenarios, placing the removable display where they can see it, with the meter at the point of measurement. It enables safer measurements in hard-to-reach places, where machines or panels are physically separated from a limit or isolator switch, or in user prohibited areas such as clean rooms or hazardous areas.

The Fluke 733 Milliamp Process Clamp Meter allows users to troubleshoot and repair 4-20 mA loops without breaking the loop or bringing down the system. It can also source and measure dc voltage, supply power to the loop and source, simulate and measure mA signals in circuit.

The Fluke Ti32 Thermal Imager offers 320 x 240 resolution and is rugged enough to withstand a 6.5 foot drop. It features IR-Fusion^® technology, where thermal and visible light images are overlaid to provide better identification of image details.

Three new Fluke products win Control Engineering Engineers’ Choice Awards

Subscribers to Control Engineering Magazine have recognized three new Fluke products with the coveted 2010 Engineers’ Choice Award for technological advancement, service to the industry and market impact.

The winning products, all introduced during 2009, include the Fluke 773 Milliamp Process Clamp Meter, the Fluke Ti32 Thermal Imager and, winning an Honorable Mention, the Fluke 233 Remote Display Multimeter. Winners were honored in a ceremony at the 2010 Manufacturing/Automation Summit, March 28-30, in Chicago.

All three Fluke products won in the Process Control category. According to the publisher, “Control Engineering 2010 Engineers' Choice Awards highlight some of the best new control, instrumentation and automation products introduced in 2009 as chosen by Control Engineering's print and online subscribers. Survey respondents were asked to select products based on technological advancement, service to the industry, and market impact.”

In Process Control—Power Monitoring the Fluke 773 Milliamp Process Clamp Meter was declared the winner. According to Control Engineering, the Fluke 773 Milliamp Process Clamp Meter “delivers comprehensive test and measurement capabilities. It’s engineered to accurately measure the minute amounts of current that flow through control system circuits without having to shut down the system, break the circuit and insert a test instrument. Instead, sensitive current clamps placed on the wire detect and measure the current flowing through. Fluke claims to be the only manufacturer of high-precision mA clamp meters that don’t break the loop, an approach that can result in significant savings in time and money.”

In Process Control—Process Safety the award went to the Fluke Ti32 Thermal Imager. As Control Engineering reports, the Fluke Ti32 Thermal Imager “makes thermal imaging affordable and effective in many applications for plant maintenance professionals, production engineers, electricians, HVAC/R technicians and others. It’s designed and priced to deliver unprecedented performance for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of electrical installations, electro-mechanical equipment, process equipment and more. Fluke says the Ti32 is the first thermal imager on the market to incorporate a powerful 320 x 240 sensor to provide strikingly crisp, detailed images for less than $9,000.” The Fluke Ti32 is the latest imager from Fluke with a rugged design made specifically for industrial environments.

Control Engineering subscribers also awarded an Honorable Mention in the Process Control—Power Monitoring category to the Fluke 233 Remote Display Multimeter, the industry’s first digital multimeter with a detachable wireless display. When the display is attached, the Fluke 233 operates as a conventional multimeter. In challenging or unusual test situations, however, the wireless display gives users ultimate flexibility, improving safety and increasing productivity for electricians and electronic technicians. By simply sliding the wireless display out of the meter body, the user can place the display where it is most easily seen, while putting the meter in the best position to connect to the circuit under test.

Fluke Corporation launches Multimeters that are more affordable with added benefits

“Made for India Multimeters” carry user manuals in different Indian languages

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced high quality and cost effective Multimeters specially designed for Indian users.

Manufactured at the Fluke factory, the new 15B, 17B and 18B Multimeters are produced to Fluke’s high standards of ruggedness, reliability and accuracy and at very affordable prices that meets your budget. The new Multimeters also include an added feature of user manuals in diverse Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.

According to Mr. Suneel Kapoor, National Manager (IG), Fluke Corporation India, “With Fluke bringing out the world's first handheld digital Multimeter in the 70’s, we have been constantly innovating products matching customer needs and has become a worldwide market leader in test and measurement. By introducing Multimeters with the user manuals in Indian languages and the best quality within reach, Fluke has come one step forward in creating a product just for India.”

Designed for both convenience and safety, the Fluke 15B and 17B inputs, ranges and functions are protected to 1000 V and feature a 100 μF capacitance range. They also feature a 4,000-count display and have automatic shut down feature that maximize battery life to an average 500 hours. Fluke 17B measures frequencies to 100 kHz and temperature measurement ranges up to 400 degree Celsius. The Fluke 15B and 17B are safety rated for use in IEC 1010-1’s CAT I 1000V, CAT II 600V, CAT III 300V working environments.

With the recent progress in LED Lighting technology sprouting out a new industry of infinite opportunities, the new Fluke 18B Multimeter comes as a blessing. In addition to functioning as a highly capable Multimeter, Fluke 18B is a fast, intuitive and intelligent tester for Light Emitting Diodes (LED). The LED function has two modes (jack detection mode and table pen test mode). By just one insertion, LED can be judged to be good or bad and positive or negative pin position at the same time. Fluke 18B will be introduced to the Indian market shortly.

The Indian List Price excluding Local Taxes: Fluke 15B - INR 4150.00 and Fluke 17B - INR 4800.00. The new launches will made available at Fluke Trusted Electrical Retailers across India from April 2010 onwards.