Motors and drives, the key components of any facility, are used everywhere and can be prone to a number of unseen problems.
Blog
Fresh, frequent news and information about test and measurement from Fluke experts and field professionals. You’ll find tips, how-to, updates, and experiences via text, audio, video, slideshows, and e-magazines in flip book format.
Top stories
The electrical power issues that most frequently affect industrial plants include voltage sags and swells, harmonics, transients, and voltage and current unbalance.
Fluke experts get to the heart of your maintenance and measurement questions with tips and tricks—in less than a minute.
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.
Most problems with single-phase motors involve the centrifugal switch, thermal switch, or capacitor(s). If the problem is in the centrifugal switch, thermal switch, or capacitor, the motor is usually serviced and repaired. However, if the motor is more than 10 years old and less than 1 HP, the motor is usually replaced. If the motor is less than 1/8 HP, it is almost always replaced.
With the push to energy independence and renewable energy sources, HVAC technicians need to know how to troubleshoot photovoltaic systems
Recent stories
See the differences between the Fluke ii900 vs ii910 Acoustic Imaging Cameras in terms of both specifications and functionality.
Learn about Fluke acoustic imaging camera technology. Behind the scenes interview with Fluke engineer who led the development of this new ultrasonic leak detection technology.
