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  • How to Maximize Bifacial Solar Module Performance Using Advanced I-V Curve Testing

    By Will White, Fluke Solar Application SpecialistOptimizing the efficiency of bifacial solar modules through precise I-V curve measurement is key to maximizing energy yield and return on investment (ROI) for solar professionals. Compared to traditional monofacial modules, bifacial solar modules have gained popularity in the solar industry due to their ability to capture sunlight from both sides, potentially increasing energy yield.Despite these advancements, the capacity rating under Standard Test...

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  • Understanding Dry-Block Calibrators: Precision and Reliability in Temperature Calibration

    A dry-block calibrator is a tool for calibrating temperature measurement devices. Unlike other calibration methods, dry-block calibrators use a dry-well to provide a stable and uniform temperature source, making them ideal for accurate temperature calibration. These devices are critical in ensuring that temperature sensors and thermometers provide correct readings, vital in various industries where precise temperature control is required. In this article, we’ll discuss how dry-block calibrators...

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  • Calibrating an oscilloscope for trigger operation

    Learn how to effectively calibrate your oscilloscope's trigger operation with our detailed guide. Enhance measurement accuracy and reliability for better outcomes.

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  • Fluke 283 FC CAT III 1500V Digital Multimeter

    The Fluke 283FC Solar Digital Multimeter, True-RMS CAT III 1500V is ideal for solar power systems, ensuring safety and accuracy.

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  • ADCS-601 Air Data Calibration Standard

    The Fluke Calibration ADCS-601 is a fully automated reference level Air Data Calibration Standard for the verification and calibration of air data range instruments, in particular Air Data Test Sets (ADTS).

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  • How to Measure I-V Curves in Harnessed PV Arrays

    Harnessed PV arrays are solar installations where multiple strings of photovoltaic (PV) modules are connected in parallel upstream of the inverter, reducing the number of combiner boxes and associated wiring. This configuration offers cost savings, but it also poses challenges for performance testing. In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up, calibrate, and analyze I-V curves using advanced tools like the Fluke PVA-1500, and discover best practices for optimizing performance in harnessed PV arrays....

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  • 5522A Multi-Product Calibrator

    5522A is a resistance calibrator that calibrates a wide variety of electrical test equipment, provides reverse power protection and is remarkably affordable.

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  • 9100 Universal Calibration System

    9100 from Fluke Calibration is the world’s best value multiproduct calibrator can calibrate over 15 different equipments including power meter, insulation tester and oscilloscopes.

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  • 4322 Automated Pressure Calibration System

    The 4322 Automated Pressure Calibration System calibrates almost any pressure gauge, transducer, transmitter or switch—including vacuum, compound, absolute & high-pressure devices.

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  • 280 Series Waveform Generators

    280 series waveform generators from Fluke Calibration are highly sophisticated 12-bit arbitrary generators capable of recreating virtually any waveform.

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  • Release: MET/TEAM version 3.0.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.0)

    Release: MET/TEAM version 3.0.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.0) (.iso)Documents:MET/TEAM version 3.0.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.0) (.pdf)MET/TEAM 3.0.0 ReadMe (.pdf)MET/CAL 10.2.0 ReadMe (.pdf)MET/TEAM Installation Guide (Updated for version 3.0) (.pdf)Current MET/TEAM Customers: What you need to know prior to updatingThe MET/TEAM version 3.0.0 and MET/CAL version 10.2.0 release is a a major update to MET/TEAM and MET/CAL software. This update includes new features, improvements, bug fixes, and minor...

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  • MET/TEAM® v3.3.0 and MET/CAL® v11.0.0 Software Trial

    Release: MET/TEAM version 3.1.1 (with MET/CAL version 10.5.0) (.iso)Documents:MET/CAL 10.5.0 Readme (.pdf)MET/TEAM Installation Guide (.pdf)MET/TEAM 3.1.1 Readme (.pdf)Update Instructions for MET/TEAM 3.1.1 and MET/CAL 10.5.0 (.pdf)This update is not for MET/CONNECT Customers. Current MET/TEAM Customers: What you need to know prior to updatingThe MET/TEAM version 3.1.1 release is a a minor update to MET/TEAM software. This update includes new features, improvements, bug fixes, and minor updates.You...

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  • PPC4 Pressure Controller / Calibrator

    Fluke Calibration offers pressure transducer calibration, and portable pressure calibrators that are rugged, reliable, versatile, and include flash memory for software updates.

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  • COMPASS for Pressure Calibration Software Download/Upgrade

    COMPASS for Pressure Basic (.exe)Additional Downloads:COMPASS for Pressure Basic, Demo (.exe)COMPASS for Pressure Basic, Upgrade (.exe)COMPASS for Pressure Enhanced (.exe)COMPASS for Pressure Enhanced, Demo (.exe)COMPASS for Pressure Enhanced, Upgrade (.exe)TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCOMPASS®for Pressure™5.2.102024.05.21FPG8601, PG7000, PPC2, PPC2+, PPC2 AF, PPC3, PPC4, PPCH, PPCK, PPCK+, RPM3, RPM4, 7050, 7052, 7250, 7252, 7350, 7615, 7750, 7010, 7215, 2465, 2456, 2271A, 6270A, 8270A, 8370A,Third...

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  • Update: MET/CONNECT version 1.3.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.3)

    Update: MET/CONNECT version 1.3.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.3) (.zip)Documents:MET/CONNECT 1.3.0 Installation Guide (.pdf)MET/CONNECT 1.3.0 Readme (.pdf)MET/CAL 10.2.3 Readme (.pdf)Current MET/CONNECT Customers: What you need to know prior to updatingThe MET/CONNECT version 1.3.0 and MET/CAL version 10.2.3 release is an update to previous MET/CONNECT and MET/CAL software. This update includes bug fixes and minor updates.You must be running MET/CONNECT version 1.2.0 before upgrading to version 1.3.0.This...

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  • Update: MET/CONNECT version 1.2.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.2)

    Update: MET/CONNECT version 1.2.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.2.2) (.zip)Documents:MET/CAL 10.2.2 readme (.pdf)MET/CONNECT 1.2.0 readme (.pdf)MET/CONNECT 1.2.0 Installation Guide (.pdf)Current MET/CONNECT Customers: What you need to know prior to updatingThe MET/CONNECT version 1.2.0 and MET/CAL version 10.2.2 release is an update to previous MET/CONNECT and MET/CAL software. This update includes bug fixes and minor updates.You must be running MET/CONNECT version 1.1.0 before upgrading to version 1.2.0.This...

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  • Update: MET/CAL version 10.2.2 for MET/TEAM version 3.0.0

    Update: MET/CAL version 10.2.2 for MET/TEAM version 3.0.0 (.zip)This update is not for MET/CONNECT Customers. The MET/CONNECT version of this release is available with the MET/CONNECT 1.2.0 installer.Current MET/TEAM Customers:MET/CAL version 10.2.2 release is an update to previous MET/CAL software. This update includes bug fixes and minor updates.Do not manually uninstall the previous version. If you do this before attempting to install this version, you may lose other information and files.If you...

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  • RPM4-E-DWT v1.00c Embedded Software

    RPM4-E-DWT v1.00c Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHE-DWT1.00c2014.08.06RPM4-E-DWTInstructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an model number ending in "-AF", it requires specific "-AF" embedded...

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  • RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF Embedded Software

    RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHNOT FOR USE WITHRPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF™1.00c2012.05.01RPM4-E-DWT-AFDo NOT use with NON "-Af"RPM4-E-DWT Models!Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If...

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  • RPM4-AF v1.00b Embedded Software

    RPM4-AF v1.00b Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHNOT FOR USE WITHRPM4-AF™1.00b2010.09.22RPM4-AFDo Not use with RPM4, RPM4-AD or RPM4-EDWT or RPM4 in ADCS!Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product...

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  • RPM4-AD v1.00f Embedded Software

    RPM4-AD v1.00f Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHNOT FOR USE WITHRPM4-AD™1.00f2010.12.28RPM4-ADDo NOT use with NON "-AD" (Air Data)RPM4 ModelsInstructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an...

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  • RPM4 v1.01I Embedded Software

    RPM4 v1.01I Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHNOT FOR USE WITHRPM4™1.01I2019.04.28RPM4Note: If you have a special RPM4model use these links:RPM4-AD™RPM4-AF™RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF™RPM4-E-DWT™Please contact our Calibration and Repair department at 602.773.4782 if you recently upgraded to version 1.01f or plan to upgrade from 1.01f to another version. The upgrade path from 1.01f may cause a potentially significant metrological error.Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select...

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  • Release: MET/TEAM version 3.1.1 (with MET/CAL version 10.5.0)

    Release: MET/TEAM version 3.1.1 (with MET/CAL version 10.5.0) (.iso)This update is not for MET/CONNECT Customers. Current MET/TEAM Customers: What you need to know prior to updatingThe MET/TEAM version 3.1.1 release is a a minor update to MET/TEAM software. This update includes new features, improvements, bug fixes, and minor updates.You may upgrade from either version 3.0.0 or 3.1.0 directly to version 3.1.1.Upgrading from version 3.0.0 or 3.1.0 of MET/TEAM will not require you to re-request your...

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  • Release: MET/TEAM version 3.1.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.5.0)

    Release: MET/TEAM version 3.1.0 (with MET/CAL version 10.5.0) (.iso)Documents:MET/TEAM 3.1.0 Readme (.pdf)MET/CAL 10.5.0 Readme (.pdf)MET/TEAM Installation Guide (.pdf)Update Instructions for MET/TEAM 3.1.0 and MET/CAL 10.5.0 (.pdf)This update is not for MET/CONNECT Customers. The MET/CONNECT version of this release is available here.Current MET/TEAM Customers: What you need to know prior to updatingThe MET/TEAM version 3.1.0 and MET/CAL version 10.5.0 release is a a major update to MET/TEAM and...

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  • 8270A and 8370A Modular High-Pressure Controllers / Calibrators

    These pneumatic high-pressure controllers calibrate a wide workload of pressure sensors, covering 2X the pressure ranges at 2X the speed of other controllers.

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  • 6331/7341/7381 Deep-Well Compact Baths

    Calibration baths from Fluke Calibration offer high stability, flexibility , and are a preferred choice of National Metrology Institutes. Contact us today for more information.

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  • COMPASS® for Pressure Version 4 Release Notes

    Download COMPASS® for PressureVersion 4 Releases4.2 (2012.07.27)ADDCP-115%4COMPASS for Pressure now supports the calibration functions of CalTool for RPTs. This functionality allows users to fully adjust and report calibration results for supported Fluke products. Sample tests are included with COMPASS that support automated collection of as received data and as left data with an adjustment in between. Review the CalTool for RPTs application note for details. The COMPASS CalTool implementation supports...

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  • COMPASS® for Pressure Version 3 Release Notes

    Download COMPASS® for PressureVersion 3 Releases3.00.43 (SP1) (2011.02.11)ADDCP-802Support PG7000 and PG9000 models that respond with FLUKE as the manufacturer.CHGCP-793An automated PG7000/PG9000 system with a PPC and AMH will use ATM as the minimum pressure when exercising in a test that is run in Absolute by ATM.3.00.42 (SP1) (2010.07.07)ADDCP-689Support alternate units of measure and temperature references for the Piston Cylinder effective area.ADDCP-775Added new instruments to the default database.CHGCP-786When...

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  • COMPASS for molbox PC Based Software Download/Upgrade

    COMPASS for molbox PC Based Software Demo (.exe)COMPASS for molbox PC Based Software Upgrade (.exe)TITLEVERUSE WITHCOMPASS®for molbox™4.062010.10.28TITLEVERUSE WITHCOMPASS®for molbox™4.062010.10.28molbox1, molbox1+, molbox RFMDescriptionThis download file provides 100 hours of fully functioning use of COMPASS for molbox. Licensed users can download this file to upgrade from a previous version of COMPASS for molbox.  SummaryCOMPASS for molbox is a complete flow calibration software package...

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  • COMPASS for Flow PC Based Software Download/Upgrade

    COMPASS for Flow PC Based Software (.exe)Additional Downloads:COMPASS for Flow, PC Based Software, Demo (.exe)COMPASS for Flow, PC Based Software, Upgrade (.exe)Patch to use COMPASS for Flow 4.0 with MET/TRACK 7.3 SP1 (.zip)Patch to use COMPASS for Flow 4.0 with MET/TRACK 8.X (.zip)TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCOMPASS®for Flow™5.1.0molbox1, molbox1+, molbox1+S, molbox RFM, MFC-CB, MFC SwitchboxCOMPASS for Flow uses an on line HTML help system that is installed with the program. Install and run COMPASS...

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  • CalTool for RPTs Free Utility

    CalTool for RPTs Free Utility (57.61 MB)TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCalTool™ for RPTs Free Utility1.10.0.252021.05.11PG7000, PPC2, PPC2+, PPC2 AF, PPC3, PPC4, PPCK, PPCK+, RPM1, RPM3, RPM4, PPCH, PPCH-G, molbox1, molbox RFMCalTool for RPTs uses an on line HTML help system that is installed with the program. Install and run CalTool then select the [Help] menu to access the help system.(Note: As a result of PC specific security settings the help may not display correctly when viewed over the Internet....

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  • 9640A Firmware Upgrade

    9640A-LPNX Firmware Upgrade (.exe)Additional Downloads:9640A-LPN Firmware Upgrade (.exe)9640A Firmware Upgrade (.exe)Documents:96xxx Firmware Release Notes v 3.21 (.doc)9640A RF Reference Source Firmware Upgrade9640A RF Reference Source Firmware UpgradeThere are three different firmware updates available for the 9640A product range. Instruments can only be updated with firmware at the same major firmware version. That is instruments with 1.xx can only have another version of 1.xx installed on it,...

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  • The Essential Guide to Air Quality Monitors: Ensuring Healthy Indoor Environments

    Discover the importance of air quality monitors in maintaining healthy indoor environments. Learn how these devices work, their benefits, and tips for choosing the right one to ensure clean air in your home or office.

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  • Community Solar: The Power of Going Solar Together

    In the United States, a staggering 75% of households, nearly 90 million, lack access to solar power. These individuals face various barriers, including not owning property (such as house and apartment renters), having roofs unsuitable for installing solar panels, or living in homes with roofs that receive insufficient sunlight. Even among those who own rooftops suitable for solar power, over a third hesitate to embrace solar energy due to the substantial upfront costs, which is a significant deterrent...

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Shaft Alignment: Ensuring Precision and Efficiency in Machinery

    What is Shaft Alignment? Shaft alignment is a crucial process in maintaining and operating various types of machinery, including pumps, motors, and fans. It involves aligning the rotational centers of mechanical shafts to ensure they form a straight line. Proper alignment is essential for the efficient operation of rotating machinery. Misalignment, even at minimal levels, can lead to significant issues, such as increased vibration, premature wear of parts, and, ultimately, machine failure. Why is...

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  • The technologies shaping the next frontier of solar

    Solar power is growing in the US, with solar PV making up 54% of new electricity capacity in Q1 2023. As the global urgency for clean power generation recognizes, technological breakthroughs unlock unprecedented potential for a sustainable future. This article discusses five new technologies that enhance solar energy and make it more accessible and eco-friendlier. These technologies include agrivoltaics, floating solar arrays, high-powered microinverters, automated robotic installation, and next-gen...

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  • How do wire tracers work?

    A professional-grade wire tracer helps electricians trace wiring through walls, under floors, and in tight spaces without time-consuming guesswork. Here we explain how a wire tracer works to help an electrician locate a fault quickly and what they should look for when selecting a wire tracer for their tool kit.

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  • 5 Electrical Problems That Require a Power Quality Meter

    There are five vital measurements that could be causing problems in your electrical distribution system that you may be missing even with a True-rms digital multimeter. While the digital multimeter is a valuable and indispensable tool for the electrical professional, it does have limitations. A multimeter may be able to alert you to one of these five issues, but be prepared to use a power quality analyzer to dig in further and uncover these hidden potential problems. Those measurements are: 1. Harmonic...

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  • Guide to Using FieldSense in the 377 FC and 378 FC Clamp Meter

    Best ways to use the 377 FC and 378 FC clamp meter, how FieldSense technology works and ideal applications for front-line technicians and electricians.

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  • How to use the power quality indicator on the 378 FC clamp meter

    Detect basic 3 phase power quality issues with the versatile Fluke 378 FC clamp meter for industrial electricians. Increase productivity and safety without test leads.

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  • Safe Electrical Panel Measurements with a Measurement Window

    The need to measure three-phase electrical systems has become increasingly important, especially for simple energy surveys, more complex power quality troubleshooting, or overall electrical performance studies on individual electrical equipment such as transformers and motors. However, taking three-phase measurements can be dangerous as you need to open electrical panels and put on proper personal protective equipment (PPE). The top risks can carry severe penalties, whether it's personal injury or...

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  • Oscilloscope vs multimeter: choosing the right tool for testing and troubleshooting

    The difference between an oscilloscope and a digital multimeter (DMM) is simply stated as pictures vs. numbers. Learn more, including when to use each.

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  • How to choose the right clamp meter for your job

    Fluke’s assortment of clamp meters has been engineered to address a wide variety of needs, from routine tasks to specialty projects.

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  • From Test Tools to Face Shields: How Fluke is Adapting to Assist in the Fight Against COVID-19

    Learn how Fluke shifted resources to meet the global demand for PPE face shields in the fight against COVID-19.

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  • How calibration improves optimization

    Learn which calibration tools are best for improving optimization and quality in process manufacturing plants including chemical processing, nuclear power, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper.

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  • Wind Effects on Thermal IR Images

    Understand the effects of wind on thermography. Forced convection can come in the form of wind, a fan or even a pump, and the result of this forced convection will affect the target temperature.

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  • Fluke Norma 6000 Series Portable Power Analyzers

    Get accurate, precise measurements. Portable, lightweight power analyzer with 10 hours of battery life.

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  • What causes a transformer to overheat?

    Transformer infrared inspections can show you abnormal thermal overload patterns in cooling tubes which can be escalated for troubleshooting.

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  • Renewable energy: Maintenance and health of battery storage systems

    Importance of investing in battery storage systems health and maintenance.

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  • A closer look at germanium lenses for thermal cameras

    Learn how to choose the right IR lens for your thermal camera and why germanium is used in thermal camera lenses.

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  • The 7 Best Tools for Electricians in 2024

    We recently asked electricians what they considered their top 5 essential tools—there were a few ties, so we’re sharing their top 7.

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  • Fluke CPAK Magnetic Hanging Tool Pouch

    Keep your tools together and within reach in your tool bag.

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  • Preventive maintenance vs predictive maintenance vs proactive maintenance

    What is the difference between preventive maintenance vs predictive maintenance programs? Learn how to move from a reactive to a proactive maintenance program.

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  • Fluke PQ400 Electrical Measurement Window

    The Fluke PQ400 gives you access to the critical power quality and energy data you need, all while decreasing testing time and helping you to maintain safety.

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  • The Fluke energy management edge

    Get ahead of the curve with these innovative tools, expert tips, and more

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  • Case study: Network Hub Failure

    Ever fixed something and still not solved the problem? Sometimes multiple deficiencies can all cause the same symptoms.

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  • How Adjustable Speed Drives Affect Power Distribution

    Adjustable speed drives (ASDs) can be both a source and a victim of poor power quality.

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  • Troubleshooting Power Harmonics: Basic Troubleshooting Using Multimeters and Current Clamps

    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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  • What you need to know about emissivity and infrared energy

    .video-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .video-container iframe, .video-container object, .video-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Using a Fluke infrared camera, it's important to understand the relevance of emissivity to temperature measurement calculation. Transcript: All objects radiate infrared energy. The quantity of energy radiated is based on the actual surface temperature...

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  • What kind of thermal imager focus system do you need?

    In infrared imaging, precise focus means a lot more than just getting a clear image. It can mean the difference between catching or overlooking a problem.

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  • 3 asset diagnostic challenges condition monitoring helps solve

    Limited resources can make monitoring all vital plant equipment difficult, if not impossible. That’s where a condition monitoring system with wireless sensors monitoring comes in.

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  • Five ways FieldSense technology can help you work safer

    Fluke FieldSense™ technology offers a safer way to measure voltage by isolating the measurement tool from the voltage source under test. This reduces the risk of electrical shock and arc flash. Through the principle of galvanic isolation FieldSense allows electricians and technicians to measure voltage without exposing themselves to contact points with live voltage. Instead, a FieldSense-enabled test tool such as the Fluke T6-1000 PRO senses the electrical field in the open fork and measures the...

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  • Top 10 Changes to 2018 NFPA 70E Safety Standards for Electricians

    With the recent release of the 2018 edition of the NFPA 70E standard, many users are finding it challenging to interpret what it says and prioritize where they should focus their attention. The short answer is that the entire 70E standard is important; not just one chapter, article or section.

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  • Case study: Remote power monitoring helps prevent football power failures

    Filmwerks International is one company that has implemented a better way to monitor utility power for their backup UPS systems and generators

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  • Fluke 2638A/05 Hydra Series III 22-Channel Data Acquisition System

    The Fluke 2638A/05 Hydra Series III continues the Hydra Series legacy of precision, multi-channel data acquisition.

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  • Causes and effects of harmonics in electrical power systems

    Power quality is an estimate of how stable the electrical system is, often this is described as “power quality health.” This is measured on three-phase electrical systems using instrumentation that considers several variables. Troubleshooting power quality issues will help your facility save money by optimizing energy use and protect equipment from future damage. The first step to evaluating power quality is to capture data from equipment, infrastructure, and the service panel. The primary effects...

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  • Fluke 820-2 LED Stroboscope

    Identifying the running speed of rotating equipment can be difficult, but the Fluke 820-2 LED Stroboscope simplifies the process allowing you to perform stop motion diagnostics without actually stopping, or making contact, with the machine you are working on.

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  • Fluke TiS75 Infrared Camera

    With 320x240 resolution and manual focus, the TiS75 produces professional quality images to make it easy to both see and solve the problem.

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  • Fluke Calibration P3100 Hydraulic Deadweight Testers

    The highly accurate, quick and easy to use oil operated P3100 hydraulic deadweight testers are available in single or dual piston formats for increased operating ranges.

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  • Fluke 9132/9133 Portable Infrared Calibrator with Blackbody Source

    Our portable IR calibrators provide stable blackbody targets for calibrating noncontact IR thermometers from –30 °C to 500 °C

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  • From screwdrivers to testers: Vibration analysis comes of age

    Most machines have rotating parts, and rotating parts vibrate. Measuring how and how much those parts vibrate can tell you a lot about the health of a machine.

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  • Make better energy consumption decisions

    The Fluke 1738 Advanced Three-Phase Power Logger automatically captures and logs more than 500 power quality parameters to give electricians and technicians more visibility into the data needed to make better power quality and energy consumption decisions.

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  • Case study: Circuit board hot spots

    Ensuring that a soon-to-be-launched prototype printer works without any hiccups when it reaches consumer hands is an already daunting task. But when you're doing this for the world's largest printer manufacturer, the task takes on an entirely different magnitude.

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  • How to measure electricity from a safe distance

    How to measure electricity from a safe distance

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  • Inspect moving machinery by putting the 'freeze' on

    New stroboscope helps frontline mechanical troubleshooting teams precisely measure machine rotation and oscillation without shutting down the equipment.

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  • Have you ever wondered about the efficiency of your fireplace?

    Beyond the basics: Have you ever wondered about the efficiency of your fireplace?

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  • Understanding Vibration Monitoring and Analysis

    Vibration testing for condition-based maintenance, to reduce costs and production losses. Mechanics of testing, analyzing roller bearing faults.

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  • How to come home safely at the end of the day

    Electrical safety requirements for using digital multimeters per OSHA and NFPA 70E

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  • A behind-the-scenes look at product innovation at Fluke

    Fluke News Plus Research Archive Articles

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  • Tough Places, Tough Tools

    Out on the job site, concrete finishers stand ready to shape wet ready-mix into a new stretch of highway. Mixer trucks are lined up at the concrete batch plant,waiting to take on their loads. But hold on—an electrical problem has shut down the plant. It's time to call Keithly Electric.

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  • Case study: Texas power consultant keeps uninterruptible power supplies up and running

    Critical systems run smoothly with regular maintenance and reliable tools Everybody knows that consistent, dependable electrical power is critical to any plant's function. But perhaps even more critical is a reliable uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system. UPS systems are the silent partners that just sit and wait until there's a break in power. At that point, the UPS system is the most important system in the plant. It has to be ready to spring into action in milliseconds to keeps things running for anywhere from seconds to hours.

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  • Moving from reactive to predictive maintenance

    Fluke News Plus Predictive Maintenance Archive Articles

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  • What is the relationship between oscilloscope bandwidth and waveform rise time?

    The formula can be stated in two ways, depending on what you're looking for. It is usually applied to the leading edge of a pulse in a dynamic system and is related to resistor-capacitor filter time constants and settling times.

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  • Five problems you will never uncover with a digital multimeter

    The importance of investing in the right set of tools to monitor power quality issues, and prevent them in the future, can't be emphasized enough. Fluke offers an extensive range of excellent power meters and other power quality tools for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and long-term recording and analysis in industrial applications and utilities.

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  • Multimeter measurements on adjustable speed drives utilizing the new Fluke 87V DMM

    In the past, motor repair meant dealing with traditional three-phase motor failures that were largely the result of water, dust, grease, failed bearings, misaligned motor shafts, or just plain old age. But motor repair has changed in a big way with the introduction of electronically controlled motors, more commonly referred to as adjustable speed drives (ASDs).

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  • Measuring air velocity with the Fluke 975 AirMeter™: Using the Velocity Probe

    Air velocity is a key parameter in evaluating airflow system performance. As part of basic testing, adjusting and balancing of HVAC air distribution systems, most HVAC technicians now use an anemometer to measure air velocity at grilles-registers-diffusers, within a duct, or in open spaces.

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  • Troubleshooting web-based HVAC control system networks

    Scenarios showing how to prevent system failures and downtime caused by HVAC network problems.

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  • Chasing "ghost" trips in GFCI-protected circuits

    This issue of "Solid Ground" talks about ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), why they are necessary, and how to troubleshoot GFCI-protected circuits.

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  • Earth ground testing for mine sites with Fluke 1625

    All mine sites have grounded electrical systems, so that in the event of a lightning strike or utility overvoltage or ground fault, the current would be able to find a safe path to earth or the neutral of the transformer.

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  • Improve your team productivity when working on variable air volume (VAV) systems

    In my role as a consultant and trainer, I spend a lot of time working with facility maintenance personnel. Recently I was recently given a formidable task by the maintenance leadership of the plant services shop of a large university.

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  • Breaking new ground without breaking the loop

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