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Fluke 434 User Manual

Fluke 434
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Fluke 434/435
Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer
Users Manual
EN
April 2006, rev. 3, Dec. 2008
© 2006, 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Table of Contents

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Fluke 434 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Current Probei400s
Harmonic MeasurementUp to 50th harmonic
HarmonicsTHD, individual harmonics
TransientYes
DisplayColor LCD

Summary

General Aspects

Limited Warranty and Liability

Details the warranty terms and limitations of liability for the Fluke product.

Contacting a Service Center

Provides information on how to contact Fluke authorized service centers.

Safety Information: Read First

Crucial safety instructions and warnings for using the Analyzer.

Features Of Fluke 434/435

General Measurements

Describes basic measurements like voltage, current, and frequency.

Measuring Modes for Detailed Investigation

Explains various modes for investigating specific power quality details.

Basic Operations and Menu Navigation

Powering the Analyzer

Details on how to power the Analyzer using battery or adapter.

Menu Navigation

Explains how to navigate through the Analyzer's menus.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Steps to reset Analyzer settings to their factory default values.

Input Connections

Analyzer Input Connections

Details on the BNC and banana inputs for voltage and current.

Scope Waveform and Phasor

Scope Waveform Display

Oscilloscope-style display of voltage and current waveforms.

Harmonics

Introduction to Harmonics Measurement

Measures and records harmonics, interharmonics, THD, and K-factor.

Power & Energy

Introduction to Power & Energy

Displays power parameters and energy usage verification.

Power & Energy Meter Screen

Shows real, apparent, and reactive power data per phase and total.

Flicker

Introduction to Flicker Measurement

Quantifies luminance fluctuation caused by supply voltage variations.

Unbalance

Introduction to Unbalance Measurement

Displays phase relations between voltages and currents.

Transients

Introduction to Transients

Captures high-resolution waveforms during disturbances.

Inrush

Introduction to Inrush Current

Captures surge currents occurring when loads come online.

Mains Signaling

Introduction to Mains Signaling

Analyzes control signals for switching appliances remotely.

Logger

Introduction to Logger Function

Allows storing multiple readings with high resolution.

Power Quality Monitoring

Introduction to Power Quality Monitoring

Displays a bar graph showing power quality parameters.

Power Quality Monitor Main Screen

Shows performance of RMS voltages, harmonics, flicker, DIRS, and unbalance.

Setting up the Analyzer

General Settings Configuration

Adjusting date, time, GPS, wiring, voltage, frequency, and probes.

FUNCTION PREFerences Adjustment

Customizing display, harmonics, power, flicker, and transient settings.

USER PREFerences Customization

Customizing phase colors, printer, RS-232, auto-off, and contrast.

Limits Adjustments for Power Quality

Saving, recalling, and defining limits for power quality monitoring.

Using Memory, Printer, and PC

Using Analyzer Memory

Ways to store measuring results: screenshots, datasets, and logger data.

Memory Operations

Saving, recalling, viewing, deleting, and printing datasets/screenshots.

Using Printer and PC for Data Transfer

Connecting Analyzer to PC or printer for data transfer.

Tips and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance for resolving common problems with the Analyzer.

Specifications

Electrical Measurements Specifications

Detailed specifications for voltage and current inputs.

Measurement Modes

Overview of all available measurement modes and parameters.

Accuracy, Resolution, and Range

Technical details on measurement accuracy, resolution, and range.

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