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Harmonics can be the source of a number of mysterious problems.This application note discusses getting to the root of the problem, what the effects of harmonic currents are, troubleshooting tools and solving the problems. |
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Get 32-page, in-depth overview of basic power quality troubleshooting. This guide discusses overall safety, getting started and the first steps. Then discusses Facility Distribution Systems and Three-Phase Loads. |
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To determine whether it's the load, the motor, or the drive that is causing problems, it helps to proceed systematically. Find out where to start, determining over and undervoltage problems with the adjustable speed drive and how huge energy savings can be had by identifying the different loads. . |
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Three quick measurements, all taken quickly at one outlet, provide you with a solid understanding of the building's electrical supply. Find how what these measurements are and what information they can provide. |
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Voltage sags, tripping breakers, overheated electrical panels, and excessive voltage levels are all indications of possible trouble in an electrical distribution system. This article outlines a step-by-step process for locating and fixing potential trouble spots. |
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The need to manage power is never more critical than when power prices skyrocket and power quality becomes suspect. This application note details the procedures for using Fluke power quality analyzers for average watt measurements and converting those to watt-hours. |
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Determine the costs of prevention and remediation - and then compare those to the costs of poor power quality. This comparison will allow you to justify the investment needed to fix power quality problems. |
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You asked and Fluke answered. For several years, tool users have told Fluke they needed a three-phase Power Quality Analyzer to audit and troubleshoot critical power applications. Find out more about the features and measurements and how well the 430 works at troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. |
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Preventative maintenance contracts are on the rise. Can you handle all of your electrical measurement needs? Learn more about using the right tools and how to build your business with the Fluke 430 Series Power Quality Analyzers. |
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Adjustable speed drives (ASDs) can be both a source and a victim of poor power quality. Understand how ASDs can affect and be affected by load, view line-side measurements and harmonic solutions. |
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Lighting is a major load for many large facilities. Evaluating these circuits is important for both energy conservation and power quality. |
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Walk through the inspection of a lightning protection system. Learn what the two main requirements of protection are. |
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This paper discusses how electrical noise is created, where it occurs, types of coupling mechanisms and how to identify them when troubleshooting. |
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Factors such as transformer loading, harmonic spectrum, total harmonic distortion, the K-factor and ground currents commonly cause overheating and transformer failures. Discover solutions to these problems. |
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Many power quality problems show up at the branch circuit level. Our primary focus with troubleshooting at the receptacle level is to determine if the Line-Neutral (L-N) voltage available is of sufficient stability and amplitude to supply the needs of the load(s). Read how... |
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Survey after survey has concluded that the great majority of PQ problems originate in the facility. That's because the facility's own loads are causing problems. Read this bottom-up troubleshooting procedure flow to help you. |
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These specific instructions focus on four predictive maintenance measurements and two power consumption measurements that can help you uncover costs, protect equipment from damaging conditions, reduce unscheduled downtime and improve system performance. |
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This overview outlines some of the most common predictive maintenance methods, explains how to determine the potential cost savings of maintenance improvements, walks you through a predictive maintenance process and lists the relevant standards. |
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You may already be using predictive maintenance (PdM) techniques on your motors and drives. But how often do you inspect the power to your equipment? By adding basic power quality measurements to production equipment maintenance procedures you can head off unexpected failures in both production equipment and your power system. |
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The Fluke 345 combines a clamp meter, power quality meter, oscilloscope and a data logger in one. Get the basics on waveform views, harmonics, power measurements, inrush current and logging. |
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The Fluke 345 combines a clamp meter, power quality meter, oscilloscope and a data logger in one. Get the basics on waveform views, harmonics, power measurements, inrush current and logging. |
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With the inconsistencies of user installations or public distribution systems, the possibility of faults occurring remains undeniable and unpredictable. The help your contingency supply systems, read through these step-by-step tests for pre-installation, combined and maintenance tests. |
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Paul Swanson, a lead electrician at the Regional Justice Center for King County in Washington, gets to beta test the Fluke 345. Find out who the clamp meter was built for, how it works and why it works better than a digital multimeter. |
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A pro-active approach to troubleshooting and solving power quality problems can save considerable time and money in terms of preventing unplanned downtime, damaged production, unnecessarily high energy bills, and even fines for 'polluting' the upstream supply. |