Cranes
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“I would use the Fluke 233 on overhead bridge and gantry
cranes. There are many times a reading must be taken on a
moving crane. The only way to get such a reading is to have
a man “ride” the crane, which is very unsafe. Also, there are
many times when the control panel is in a location that pre-
vents the operating technician to see the moving equipment,
also very unsafe. This meter could very possibly save lives.”
T.T., Texas
“It would be nice to hook the Fluke 233 up to an overhead
hoist, remove the display and be a safe distance away from
the high voltage in the relay box. I could hook the meter up
to check the amperage draw on the contactor coils to find
intermittent problems when the coils get warm. Right now I
have been using my Fluke 87V with 25 foot extension leads
to perform this task. Not the safest, but the only way I can
do the testing that needs to be done. Another great applica-
tion is testing the electrical circuits and coils on the mobile
cranes. Most of the time there is no operator to run the unit
while I watch the meter. With this meter that problem would
be solved.” R.A., North Dakota
“This meter would be great when working on Tower Cranes.
It would allow the operator to monitor the power coming
into the crane as he is operating the crane. We sometimes
have issues with the power supply on our cranes and this
would be an easy way for us to monitor the power supply.”
C.E., Wisconsin
“Sometimes taking motor current readings on an overhead
crane can be very troublesome. With this meter I could attach
a current probe and then attach the probe to a motor lead in
the electrical panel. Then when I am clear of the crane, I can
run the crane. With the remote display I can safely monitor
the current readings from a safe location. Whether a crane
runs on AC or DC power the risk of electrocution is always a
present hazard. Thank you for creating the tools I need to do
my job safer.” L.M., Indiana
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