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General| Product type | Power & motor quality analyzer |
|---|---|
| Dips/interruptions | Yes |
| Voltage measurement resolution | 0.01 V |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP51 |
| Display diagonal | - \ |
| Display resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Display technology | LCD |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3000 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 12000 m |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 45 % |
| Mini-USB ports quantity | 1 |
| Input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Provides general and important aspects concerning the Fluke Analyzer.
Details the warranty terms and limitations of liability for the Analyzer and accessories.
Lists the items included in the Analyzer Kit and notes on battery charging.
Provides information on how to locate and contact a Fluke authorized service center.
Crucial safety guidelines, warnings, and precautions for using the Analyzer.
Recommendations for the safe use, storage, and handling of the Li-ion battery pack.
Explains the manual's purpose and how to use it effectively and safely.
Provides a summary of the manual's chapters and their content.
Introduces the extensive and powerful measurement features of the Analyzers.
Explains how to check connections and general measurement principles.
Details various measuring modes for investigating specific power system issues.
Explains how measuring values are logged and managed in meter screens.
Covers general aspects of the Analyzer's operation and menu navigation.
Describes the use of the tilt stand and how to attach the hang strap.
Instructions on powering the Analyzer using battery or AC adapter.
Step-by-step guide for installing and replacing the battery pack.
Information on using the SD Memory Card for data storage.
Guide for adjusting general settings when powering on for the first time.
How to adjust the display backlight for optimal visibility.
Procedure to lock the keyboard to prevent unintended operation.
Explains how to navigate through the Analyzer's menus using keys.
How to adjust the display contrast to personal preference.
Instructions on how to reset all Analyzer settings to factory defaults.
Explains how measuring results are presented using different screen types.
Details on how phase colors are presented and can be customized.
Brief descriptions of each screen type and their purpose.
Explains common elements like measuring mode, values, and status indicators.
Explains how to connect to the power distribution system and adjust settings.
Details on the BNC and banana inputs and decal placement for wiring codes.
Explains how Scope mode shows voltages and currents via waveforms or vector diagrams.
Details on accessing and using the oscilloscope-style waveform display.
Explains the phasor screen for phase relation between voltages and currents.
Tips for interpreting waveform and phasor displays for correct connections.
Describes the Meter screen for numerical values and Trend screen for time-based changes.
Overview of voltages, currents, frequency, and Crest Factor in the meter screen.
Shows changes over time of values recorded in the meter screen.
Lists threshold crossings of phase voltages and event characteristics.
Guidance on interpreting voltage, frequency, and crest factor readings.
Explains recording of Dips, Interruptions, Rapid Voltage Changes, and Swells.
Shows voltage and current trends over time for Dips and Swells.
Lists events like threshold crossings, with details like start time and duration.
Interpreting dips and swells to identify potential power distribution system issues.
Explains measurement of harmonics, THD, K-factor, and their causes.
Displays percentage contribution of harmonic components in a bar graph.
Shows many measurements grouped per phase for harmonics analysis.
Shows how harmonics and related parameters vary over time.
Guidance on interpreting harmonic data and its impact on equipment.
Explains Meter and Trend screens for power parameters and energy usage.
Displays real power, apparent power, reactive power, and energy measurements.
Shows changes over time of power and energy values from the meter screen.
Guidance on interpreting power factor, reactive power, and energy efficiency.
Helps determine where energy losses occur and their impact on the energy bill.
Explains how to access and use the Energy Loss Calculator screen.
Details the measurements and abbreviations used in the Energy Loss meter screen.
Guidance on optimal power system utilization and loss reduction methods.
Measures inverter efficiency and energy delivery from DC to AC conversion.
Displays measurements related to inverter efficiency, including Wdc, Wac, and Hz.
Shows the trend of inverter efficiency measurements over time.
Displays phase relations between voltages and currents using symmetrical components.
Shows phase relations in a vector diagram, with numerical values for unbalance.
Displays relevant numerical values for voltage and current unbalance percentages.
Shows changes over time for unbalance values recorded in the meter screen.
Guidance on interpreting voltage and current unbalance and their effects.
Explains capturing surge currents that occur when loads come online.
Records and displays current and voltage trends after an inrush event occurs.
Advice on checking peak currents, duration, and impact on system stability.
Displays a bar graph screen showing whether power quality parameters meet requirements.
Shows bar graphs for RMS voltages, Harmonics, Flicker, DIPS, etc.
Shows changes over time of measuring values for power quality parameters.
Lists events that occurred during the measurement with date/time and phase.
Displays strongest harmonics and percentage of time spent within limits.
Guidance on performing quality checks over long periods and troubleshooting.
Quantifies luminance fluctuation caused by supply voltage variations.
Characterizes flicker by instantaneous, short, and long term severity.
Shows changes over time for flicker parameters and related data.
Guidance on finding flicker sources and interpreting Pst and Plt values.
Captures high-resolution waveforms during disturbances like dips, swells, and transients.
Shows voltage and current waveforms captured during disturbances.
Guidance on identifying and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions caused by transients.
Functions as an 8-channel scope recorder for high-resolution waveforms.
Accesses the Power Wave recording function.
Displays recorded half-cycle RMS values for voltage, current, and power.
Displays recorded waveforms from the Trend screen area of interest.
Monitoring sudden load changes and their influence on voltage and current waveforms.
Detects control signals on power distribution systems for remote appliance control.
Shows trends of control signals over time, selectable as voltage percentage or average.
Lists events of control signals occurring during measurement, with details.
Essential to know control signal frequencies in advance for capture.
Allows logging of multiple readings with high resolution at adjustable intervals.
Select interval time, readings to log, duration, and start method.
Displays all current readings logged by the logger function.
Shows trends of logged readings, allowing selection of trend sets.
Lists all threshold crossings of phase voltages recorded by the logger.
Provides measurements useful for shipboard installations, complying with MIL-STD-1399-300B.
Overview of voltage, current, and frequency measurements for shipboard use.
Shows changes over time for shipboard V/A/Hz measurements.
Lists events like dips and swells occurring during shipboard measurements.
Explains how to use Cursor and Zoom to investigate display details.
How to use the cursor and zoom features on waveform displays.
How to use the cursor and zoom features on trend displays.
Transitioning from an events table to a trend display with the cursor active.
How the cursor operates on bar graph displays for data investigation.
Explains how to make personal setups to meet specific user requirements.
Adjusting general settings like language, frequency, and voltage.
Overview of settings displayed on the welcome screen at power-on.
Customizing language, phase settings, display, and factory defaults.
Customizing functions related to measurements, scaling, and preferences.
Saving, recalling, and defining limits for Power Quality Monitoring and events.
Explains how to save, view, rename, delete data, and set up PC communication.
Details the four types of data that can be stored in the Analyzer's memory.
How to capture, save, recall, rename, and delete screenshots.
Accessing menus to save, recall, view, delete, and print datasets and screenshots.
Covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user.
Instructions for cleaning the Analyzer and its accessories safely.
Recommendations for storing the Analyzer for extended periods.
Guidance on maintaining battery health for optimal performance.
Information on installing future optional expansions for the Analyzer.
Lists user-replaceable parts and accessories available for the Analyzer.
Solutions for common problems like the Analyzer not starting or screen issues.
Overview of the document's specifications section.
Lists the Fluke Analyzer models covered by the specifications.
Details the guaranteed numerical properties and accuracy of the Analyzer.
Information on environmental conditions affecting the Analyzer's performance.
Details safety standards and design requirements for the Analyzer.
Technical specifications for voltage and current inputs, bandwidth, and sampling.
Describes power measurement and energy loss calculation methods used in Fluke instruments.
Details algorithms based on Unified Method and IEEE1459 standard.
Explains calculation of losses due to resistance, harmonics, and unbalance.
Splits power measurement into components like Full, Fundamental, Harmonic, Unbalance.
Explains the method to resolve unbalanced 3-phase systems into symmetrical components.
Details calculation of active power, both phase and system, including fundamental.
Calculates fundamental powers using FFT results and phase angle.
Details calculation of apparent power, phase and system, from RMS values.
Calculates fundamental apparent power using RMS voltage and current.
Explains calculation of fundamental reactive power using phase angle.
Calculates total disturbance power due to harmonics.
Measures unbalance power on system level from fundamental apparent power.
Indicates system effectiveness using full spectrum power and apparent power.
Calculates DPF and Cosine Phi from fundamental power components.
Details line power loss and residual power loss calculations.
Explains the alternative arithmetic method for system power calculation.
Describes how to install drivers for PC communication via USB interface.
Provides a step-by-step guide for installing Fluke USB and Serial Port drivers.
Details the memory devices and security procedures for the Analyzer.
Summarizes memory content behavior at power-off and security measures.
