Fluke 43B User Manual

Fluke 43B
Users Manual
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Batteries
Charging the Batteries
At delivery, the NI-MH batteries must be charged. When fully charged, the
batteries typically provide 6 hours of use.
When the Fluke 43B is powered by the battery, the battery icon at the top of the
screen informs you about the condition of the battery. The battery symbols are:
. The symbol appears when there is less than five
minutes of operating time left.
Use the setup as shown in Figure 9 to charge the batteries and power the
instrument. To charge the batteries more quickly, turn off the Fluke 43B.
Figure 8. Charging the Batteries
Note
No damage will occur to the instrument if you leave it charging for long
periods, e.g. during the weekend.

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)