Search results

Test safety and performance of level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle ac charging stations.

Learn how acoustic imaging cameras detect leaks, leak source factors and properties, leak type classification and leak rate quantification.

Most loop calibrators have a 24V loop power supply for powering and testing process transmitters. This is useful for testing transmitter off line from the circuit they are installed if they need calibration or are suspected of being defective. In this operating mode most loop calibrators provide the 24V loop power and simultaneously measure the 4 to 20 mA signal drawn by the transmitter. To test a transmitter in this mode, turn on loop power and select mA measure. Disconnect the transmitter from...

AC frequency is the number of cycles per second in an alternating current (AC) sine wave.

Current is the rate at which electrons flow past a point in a complete electrical circuit.

Learn how to diagnose power quality issues in older electrical systems using a Fluke multimeters and oscilloscope.

Get 3 phase power measurements 50% faster with Fieldsense clamp meters. How to measure 3 phase voltage and current simultaneously.

The easy-to-use data management and reporting solution.

Instantaneous irradiance measurements up to 1400 w/m2. Includes temperature, compass and inclination readings.

table.custom-table { border-collapse: collapse; } table.custom-table td { border: 1px solid #ccc; font-size: 14px; text-align: center; } table.custom-table td.text-left { text-align: left; } @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) { table.custom-table td { font-size: 12px; word-wrap: break-word } } This guide will take you through the basic anatomy of a digital multimeter. The more familiar you become with your own digital multimeter, the more valuable it will become as you are able to maximize...

By Brian Harrison According to a Fluke 2019 survey, roughly 50 percent of maintenance and reliability professionals were actively planning Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives. This survey preceded the challenges brought about by COVID-19. At the time, more than half of the teams interviewed found the IIoT process to be more complicated than anticipated because of an essential prerequisite—collaboration with other teams and departments. Despite the business disruption caused by the...

Resistance is measured using analog or digital multimeters. These tools also measure current, voltage, and more for various applications. Why measure resistance? To determine the condition of a circuit or component. The higher the resistance, the lower the current flow, and vice versa. In general, the resistance of components used to control circuits (such as switches and relay contacts) starts out very low and increases over time due to factors such as wear and dirt. Loads such as motors and solenoids...

Circuits and equipment may be designed to operate at a fixed or variable frequency. They may perform abnormally if operated at a different frequency than specified. For example, an ac motor designed to operate at 60 Hz operates slower if the frequency is less than 60 Hz, or faster if frequency exceeds 60 Hz. For ac motors, any change in frequency causes a proportional change in motor speed. A five percent reduction in frequency yields a five percent reduction in motor speed. Some digital multimeters...

Turn dial to dc voltage. Some digital multimeters (DMMs) also include dc millivolts. If uncertain of which to choose, start with dc voltage, which handles higher voltage. First insert the black probe into the COM jack. Steps for measuring dc voltage with a digital multimeter Then insert the red probes into the V Ω jack. When finished, remove the probes in reverse order: red first, then black. Connect the test probes to the circuit: black to the negative polarity test point (circuit ground),...

Guide to clamp meter symbols, buttons, display and dial functions.

The 4 mA to 20 mA current loop is a common method of transmitting sensor information in many industrial process monitoring applications—typically in systems monitoring pressure, temperature, pH, flow, or other physical factors. These systems employ a two-wire, 4 mA to 20 mA current loop, in which a single twisted-pair cable supplies power to a transmitter and also carries the output signal. The loop’s operation is straightforward: a sensor’s output voltage is first converted to a proportional...

Fluke engineers its clamp meters to withstand a high degree of unconventional use—as a wedge, makeshift pliers, nutcracker, whatever a tech might dream up in a moment of need.

Safety is always a priority when working with electricity in industrial sites.

Hall Effect clamp meters can measure both ac and dc current up to the kilohertz (1000 Hz) range

Features 384 x 288 infrared resolution, touchscreen, video recording, dew-point calculation.

Measuring ac current with a clamp meter’s jaws. Note: Current flowing in opposite directions cancels each other. If current is moving in opposite directions, place just one conductor within the clamp during measurement.

By: Jacek Karpol-Nawrocki and Christian Beham, Professional Service Managers at Fluke Reliability Fluke Mobile is a software application optimized for mobile workers using the IBM Maximo EAM platform. By integrating Fluke Mobile with your Maximo system, you enable maintenance teams to respond to corrective maintenance requests and work orders in a single workflow on a tablet or smartphone. The seamless integration of unplanned and planned maintenance requests on a mobile device helps organizations...

Non-contact clinical IR thermometer for scanning elevated body temperature.

Reopening the world in the wake of a pandemic brings new health and safety concerns. Much of the emphasis has been on personal hygiene, such as hand washing, social distancing, and face covering. But as industries begin to open, a new normal awaits them where personal hygiene must extend to shared work surfaces. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends regular cleaning of your frequently touched surfaces. Maintenance technicians, electricians, and others who share tools need to understand and...

Custody transfer operations in the oil and gas business requires some of the most precise measurements in all of industry. As part of custody transfer, technicians routinely calibrate all the pressure and temperature transmitters involved in the flow of oil and gas as well as the pressure in the pipelines and related equipment themselves. Fluke offers both handheld and desktop precision pressure calibrators and test gauges accurate and rugged enough for gas and custody applications. Plus, many of...

Testing medical gases and piping systems in healthcare facilities and hospitals presents multiple challenges for maintenance teams. Learn why efficient leak detection is critical.

Grid connected photovoltaic systems are growing in importance as sustainable energy sources. The DC power of the solar panels is converted into an AC power by inverters. These are transformerless and, besides generating AC current, also inject a small DC Current. Excessive DC current injection into an AC network can cause problems like transformer saturation, however, which will cause additional losses and reduce transformer lifetime. For measuring these DC components, we need a Power Quality Analyzer...

Read the wastewater plant case study on how the Fluke 3540 Power Monitor paid for itself in five months by eliminating the need to use contractors.

Compare IP rating, battery life and other features. What is the difference between the Fluke 87V MAX and the 87V digital multimeter?

How to use data to prove the value of PV and microgrids in order to provide a safer, cheaper, more secure and more reliable distributed energy electric power system.

Learn how for some use cases, a telephoto, macro or wide angle lens can prove invaluable. Plus, find out why ‘smart lenses' are better than the alternative.

How to LOTO a PV system. Guidance for electrical safety in solar power plants, PV installation and solar panel safety considerations.

A thermal imaging program is a powerful tool in both preventive maintenance and when troubleshooting critical equipment; both of which can save time and money. Adding thermal imaging inspections is a huge upgrade in your ability to detect and fix issues before unexpected downtime occurs. Thermal imaging in your business Working in maintenance, you already have broad experience with many types of equipment and failure scenarios. Your experience, combined with a thermal camera and some basic training,...

Rugged, dustproof IP67 outer shell for the most extreme work sites. Measure up to 1000 V ac and dc.

Solar energy expert guidance on how to design and commission a photovoltaic system for maximum performance including longevity of equipment, safety and ROI.

Using Fluke tools for energy efficiency and cost savings. How the Figge Art Museum automated their HVAC control systems, reduced energy consumption and saved on annual energy costs

Versatile, three-phase Fluke Connect-compatible power loggers for conducting energy, load and power quality studies.

Maximize your laser level operating time up to 3x with PLS RBP5 Rechargeable single battery pack. The RBP5 is compatible with our newest point, line and combination laser levels; PLS 3G, 3R, 5G, 5R, 6G, 6R, 180G, 180R. Only comes with battery.

Maximize your laser level operating time up to 3x and eliminate alkaline battery purchases with the PLS RBP5 Rechargeable Battery Pack. The RBP5 is compatible with our newest point, line and combination laser levels; PLS 3G, 3R, 5G, 5R, 6G, 6R, 180G, 180R

Insulated hand tools provide critical safety protection for electricians and technicians who work with live electrical equipment.

The competition honors innovative products that increase efficiency and safety of mechanical and electrical installations EVERETT, Wash., May 8, 2019 – The Fluke® T6-1000 Electrical Tester won the 2019 Best New Product Award in the Protective Tools, Hardware, and Equipment category at the Mécanex/Climatex/Expolectriq/Éclairage (MCEE) Show held in Montréal in April. The MCEE New Products Competition recognizes the most innovative products that increase the efficiency and safety of mechanical...

.super-custom html { font-family: sans-serif; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; } .super-custom body { margin: 0; } .super-custom article, .super-custom aside, .super-custom details, .super-custom figcaption, .super-custom figure, .super-custom footer, .super-custom header, .super-custom hgroup, .super-custom main, .super-custom menu, .super-custom nav, .super-custom section, .super-custom summary { display: block; } .super-custom audio, .super-custom canvas, .super-custom...

PLS laser levels are durable professional-grade tools that are made for construction environments. When dropped from a high enough distance, even the most rugged laser level glass can break. Stay on schedule with PLS replacement window glass inserts.

PLS laser levels are durable professional-grade tools that are made for construction environments. When dropped from a high enough distance, even the most rugged laser level glass can break. Stay on schedule with PLS replacement window glass inserts.

PLS laser levels are durable professional-grade tools that are made for construction environments. When dropped from a high enough distance, even the most rugged laser level glass can break. Stay on schedule with PLS replacement window glass inserts.

PLS laser levels are durable professional-grade tools that are made for construction environments. When dropped from a high enough distance, even the most rugged laser level glass can break. Stay on schedule with PLS replacement window glass inserts.

Minimize job site delays by using this quick in-field windows replacement. Replacement glass only for the PLS 6R red combination point and cross line laser.

Minimize job site delays by using this quick in-field windows replacement. Replacement glass only for the PLS 6G green combination point and cross line laser.

Minimize job site delays by using this quick in-field windows replacement. Replacement glass only for the PLS 5G green 5-point laser.

Minimize job site delays by using this quick in-field windows replacement. Replacement glass only for the PLS 5R red 5-point laser.

Ergonomic handles offer maximum torque and safety.

Why Connected Reliability?

As the wind energy industry evolves, so does the wind technician community. Learn how a unique wind tech community shares troubleshooting and solutions online.

At the end of April 2005, Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington suffered catastrophic failure of two power filters associated with their chair lifts.

For three years in a row, a particularly large three-phase motor would fail twice a year. The facility maintenance manager called in both the electrical contractor and the motor manufacturer, who pointed fingers at each other but failed to resolve anything on site.

Because power quality issues are difficult to pinpoint, clients often reach the wrong conclusions about their power issues. That often leads to expensive solutions that don't actually correct the underlying problem.

Electricians are discovering that the new Fluke 345 goes beyond simply monitoring voltage or current. It displays waveforms and harmonics, performs power measurements for power-factor evaluations, measures inrush current, and logs data over time for later analysis.

The PLS HV2R red beam rotary lasers are designed for the construction job site, offering a rugged ergonomic design and simplified controls. The HV2R emits a laser line in the horizontal or vertical plane. The HV2R rotary lasers also emit a point from the top when placed in the vertical position. The HV2R lasers are ideal for use by general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers in both interior and exterior applications.

The H2 is a horizontal only rotary laser. The H2 is easy-to-use and fully self-leveling, designed for interior and exterior layout projects.

B3 Electric Case Study Blog Post

Vibration screening helps maintenance and reliability teams avoid rotating machine failure.

Soil Resistivity Measurement

Fall-of-Potential Measurement

Grounding Basics

How to measure ground resistance. When conducting a grounding audit of a central office there are three different measurements required.

Electrical Glossary

Glossary of Vibration Terms

To use vibration sensors, many maintenance and reliability personnel believe they have to be a vibration expert. For some sensors, this may be true. However, for the 3561 FC Vibration Sensors paired with Fluke Connect™ Condition Monitoring (FCCM) software, expertise is not required.

The basic functions of a thermal camera are not difficult to master. With some basic training and practice, you can learn what the buttons are for, how to navigate the menus, how to focus, and how to capture images.

Professional 320 x 240 Thermal Imager. Smartest, most intuitive user interface. Increased thermal sensitivity to capture the smallest differences. Latest technology for on-screen clarity.

Fluke announces enhancements that make it easier for technicians, engineers and electricians to get to root cause faster EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 15, 2017 – When diagnosing problems, capturing and displaying small temperature variances makes all the difference. The new Fluke® Ti450 and Ti480 PRO Series Infrared Cameras have increased thermal sensitivity to capture minute differences and the latest Fluke technology for on-screen clarity to make it easy to visualize issues in the field. With the enhanced...

Fluke 3560 FC wireless sensor provides continuous, automated vibration screening to monitor equipment health EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 5, 2017 – Vibration screening is one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent equipment failures or downtime, but performing vibration analysis can be complex. Vibration monitors typically require special training, third-party experts, or are too expensive to use on most equipment leaving significant gaps in maintenance programs. The new Fluke® 3560 FC Vibration...

The Fluke Ti450 PRO introduces a leading-edge visual infrared experience in a professional 320 x 240 thermal imager.

Get a leading-edge visual infrared experience in a professional 640 x 480 thermal imager.

New products increase electrical motor efficiency and reduce down time EVERETT, Wash., April 27, 2017 – Fluke and Veros Systems have entered into an agreement to collaborate on asset performance and condition monitoring technologies, with the goal of increasing visibility into the efficiency and reliability of electric motor driven machines. The Fluke 438-II Power Quality and Motor Analyzer is the first tool to result from that collaboration. Fluke is the leading provider of power quality instrumentation...

Competition combines education, technology, and business enabling students to demonstrate their advanced skills in using IIoT technology to improve operational efficiency EVERETT, Wash., April 24, 2017 – Fluke Corporation announces the finalists in the 2016 Fluke Connect® Student Contest, which tests the skills, innovation, and business application of student teams enrolled in two and four year colleges, universities, trade/tech schools, and apprenticeship programs in the United States. Student...

Fluke reliability solutions are recognized for improving plant efficiency and productivity Everett, Wash., April 5, 2017 – Fluke® Condition Monitoring and eMaint® CMMS have taken top honors in the Plant Engineering 2016 Product of the Year Awards. Fluke Conditioning Monitoring was the winner in the Maintenance Tools & Equipment category, and eMaint CMMS took top prize in the Maintenance Software category. This is the sixth honor for eMaint CMMS, the fourth for Fluke Condition Monitoring and...

Whether you're building automobiles or electronic components, processing food, maintaining electrical systems, or making plastic, temperature inspection using infrared (IR) cameras and spot thermometers is becoming one of the quickest, safest ways to accurately inspect electrical, electronic, mechanical, HVAC, and process control systems.

Open fork measurement without touching a live wire

The Fluke 1732 and 1734 delivers easy to use three phase power measurements for identifying energy waste, overloaded circuits and routine load studies.

If you or your company are looking for ways to build more electrical skills, consider this two-hour online course on Digital Multimeter Basics from Fluke. We developed this course to help multimeter users get more out of their meters. Whether you use a multimeter for basic electrical installation and commissioning, repairs and troubleshooting, or your own personal work, the information in this course will help you get the job done. Using a multimeter to measure voltage is fairly straight forward,...

The Fluke® TiX560 Infrared Camera has taken the top prize in the Hardware – Test, Measurement, Calibration category of the Control Engineering 2016 Engineers’ Choice Awards.

Fluke Corp. is presenting a technical session at the Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair 2015 Nov. 18-19 at McCormick Place West in Chicago. “An Overview of Asset Management and Predictive Maintenance” will be presented from 1:00-2:00pm on both days of the fair in Room W476 by Tony Shockey, Thermography Services Manager, and Ashish Guttedar, Senior Product Manager for Fluke.

Infrared measurement adds important and often revealing data to certain types of R&D analysis, but it hasn't always been easy to incorporate these measurements into experiments and reports. To close that gap, Fluke Corp. has introduced a new software feature that integrates high-resolution thermal data from the company's TiX580, TiX560, TiX1000, TiX660, TiX640 and TiX620, infrared cameras with National Instruments' LabVIEW and MathWorks' MATLAB software, leveraging the strength of those powerful platforms and making it easy to add high-resolution infrared data, video and images to R&D analysis and reporting.

Fluke® Condition Monitoring and the Fluke® 279 FC Thermal Multimeter are finalists in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category of the Plant Engineering 2016 Product of the Year Awards. The awards honor new products that help professionals do their jobs smarter, safer, more efficiently, and more productively as chosen by the magazine's subscribers.

Constantly troubleshooting the same motor and drive problem is not only annoying, it has a serious impact on uptime and the cost of doing business. But all too frequently, technicians lack the diagnostics skills necessary to troubleshoot the problem.

The Fluke 1630-2 FC Stakeless Earth Ground Clamp is a heavy-duty clamp jaw that allows you to test the grounding components of equipment in hard-to-reach spaces.

Fluke Connect® Assets has won the Gold Award in the Apps for Engineers category in the Consulting-Specifying Engineering 2016 Product of the Year Awards. The awards recognize the best products in the HVAC, fire/life safety, electrical, and plumbing systems engineering markets.

Fluke Corporation, the world leader in electronic test tools and software, has acquired eMaint Enterprises, LLC, a global leader in computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). eMaint’s award-winning software platform is used by more than 50,000 maintenance professionals in 55 countries providing asset management solutions in multiple markets including food processing, healthcare, facilities, fleet, services, manufacturing, and more. No further details were announced.

Chief Architect and Director of Product Management for Fluke Connect, John Neeley, will be a panelist at Smart Industry 2016, to be held at The Drake Hotel, Chicago, September 26-28. Together with Fluke customer Linamar Corporation, Neeley will demonstrate the benefits of adopting wireless, mobile condition based maintenance technology. The “Mobile Worker Enablement” panel, part of the Cloud and Mobility track at the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) show, will be held at 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 27th.

Water treatment system managers and technicians will get a first look at the new Fluke Condition Monitoring system at the 89th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) to be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, September 24-28. Fluke will be showing Fluke Condition Monitoring and an assortment of Fluke Connect wireless test tools for hands-on evaluations at booth 8320.

Fluke Corp. introduces the new Fluke® TiX620 Infrared Camera, joining the TiX640, TiX660 and TiX1000 models as part of the Fluke Expert Series. The TiX620 is an ideal infrared camera for the experienced thermographer. Its 640 x 480 resolution provides high measurement accuracy and 5.6 inch high-resolution LCD screen affords a premium in-field viewing experience making identification of problem spots quicker and easier. The large screen enables thermographers to identify issues and edit images directly on camera while still in the field — reducing time in the office that was previously spent optimizing images and generating reports.

The Fluke® 902 FC True-rms HVAC Clamp Meter has won the Gold Award in the Testing and Monitoring Products category in the 13th annual Dealer Design Awards sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News (ACHR-The News) magazine. The awards were chosen by an independent panel of HVAC contractors.

Fluke Connect® Assets and the Fluke® TiX560 Infrared Camera and have taken the top prizes in the Software (Maintenance Management) and Cameras and Imaging Equipment categories respectively in the 2016 EC&M Product of the Year Awards.

Fluke Connect® Assets won the Gold Award in the Apps for Engineers category of the Plant Engineering 2015 Product of the Year Awards.

EVERETT, Wash., April 7, 2016 – Thermal imagers are invaluable to help quickly troubleshoot electrical equipment, panels, and transformers but electricians and maintenance technicians often don’t have access to one when they need it. Fluke announces the 279 FC TRMS Thermal Multimeter, the first test tool to integrate a full-featured true RMS (TRMS) digital multimeter (DMM) with a thermal camera in one device to speed troubleshooting. The 279 FC allows technicians to quickly and safely check...

Troubleshooting an electrical panel overheating problem from unusual causes; testing with the power on, ruling out harmonics—and the resolution.

Seven-piece set for performing 3- and 4-pole fall-of-potential testing that measures the ability of the earth ground system or individual electrode to dissipate energy from the site.

This powerful software provides a suite of tools that views, optimizes, annotates, and analyzes IR thermal images and videos. It also generates fully customizable and professional-looking reports with the push of a button or in a few easy steps.

CV300 infrared window – less than 5 minute install and grounding, torture tested with quick-turn or security keyed access.