Fluke 43B Application Guide

Fluke 43B
Applications Manual
2
How to use this Manual
The applications in this manual are grouped in
five chapters.
Chapter 1 contains basic measurements.
Start with this chapter to get acquainted with
the Fluke 43B and with this manual.
Chapter 2 contains applications related to
problems with receptacle loads and
transformers.
Chapter 3 contains applications related to
lighting systems.
Chapter 4 focusses completely on motors and
motor drives.
Chapter 5 explains the scope functions.
To find an application related to the functions
in the main menu, look up the page numbers
in the figure.
Conventions Used
G Ground
N Neutral
1 Phase 1
2 Phase 2
3 Phase 3
VOLTS / AMPS / HERTZ
Pages: 6,7,8,38,40,51,53
POWER
Pages: 24,33,47,48
HARMONICS
Pages: 21,22,29,32,50,52

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)