Fluke 43B Application Guide

Fluke 43B
Applications Manual
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Delta connection or floating systems
For delta systems, the procedure is more complex. Use the following
procedure to calculate the Power Factor for a 3-phase grounded delta
connected motor or for floating sources.
1 Open the main menu.
2
3
Make connections to phase 1 and 3 as shown below. Run the motor
under normal full load (power factor decreases at less than full load).
 Write down the true power reading (kW
1
) from phase 1 to 3.
 Write down the apparent power reading (kVA).
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 POWER
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Fluke 43B Specifications

General

Category	Power Quality Analyzer
Interface	RS-232
Volts AC/DC	Yes
Ohms	Yes
Continuity	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
Capacitance	Yes
Harmonics Measurement	Up to 51st harmonic
Display	LCD
Battery Life	Approximately 6 hours
Weight	1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
Data Storage	Yes
Amps AC/DC	0.1 to 1000 A (with clamp)
Power Measurement	W, VA, VAR, PF
Dimensions	50 mm
Current Measurement Range	Via current clamp accessories (not built-in)