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Fluke Calibration offers instrument repair and calibration services for electrical and RF calibration equipment through our accredited calibration laboratories in Everett, Washington (see our Authorized Service Centers page for service outside of the US). Our prices are competitive and our turnaround times are excellent.Equipment types include:Frequency countersMulti-product and multifunction calibratorsVoltage, current and resistance calibratorsProcess calibratorsStandard resistorsZener reference...

DH Instruments pressure and flow calibration is part of Fluke CalibrationDH Instruments (DHI) was founded in 1980 with one objective: to provide superior calibration solutions through innovative technology, first rate service, and uncompromisingly metrological integrity.  Now, under the Fluke Calibration name, those values and the DH Instrument commitment to excellence remain the same.DH Instruments customers include metrologists, engineers, technicians, researchers, and quality professionals worldwide...

Hart Scientific temperature calibration is part of Fluke CalibrationHart Scientific has been a member of the metrology community for over 30 years. Now, under the Fluke Calibration name, it continues to be a leading manufacturer of temperature calibration and measurement equipment. Our experience in temperature calibration goes back 30 plus years and, as Fluke Calibration, we will still be here 30 years from now.Our customers include metrologists, engineers, technicians, researchers, and quality...

Fluke experts show you how to calibrate a pressure rotameter including a step-by-step rotameter calibration procedure, calibration curve, and tips.

In metrology, what do you do when your curve-fitting software program doesn’t work because you’re dealing with a non-linear equation? Learn here.

Read this short blog post to learn how Fluke Calibration technical support works and get some tips on how to prepare for your tech support call.

You can bet there is a lot of test and measurement equipment onboard Curiosity. As a test and measurement professional, I’d like to tell you about some of the things I find especially interesting.

The triple point of argon (83.8058 K ) is one of the most commonly used fixed points for the calibration of standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRTs) at temperatures below 273.16 K. It’s a defining fixed point of the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). Fluke Calibration recently designed a new Triple Point of argon system with the goal in mind of achieving both efficiency and accuracy in calibrating SPRTs.

This page contains links to resources to help you learn more about using MET/CAL Plus Calibration Management Software Version 8.0, especially if you have downloaded the trial version of the software.

Lunar reconnaissance is not possible without the precise testing and measurement activity that calibration professionals know so well. Read more here.

Learn how to improve your experience when arranging repair or calibration services for Fluke lab calibration equipment and other instruments.

Another NCSLI conference is in the books. This year, the metrology faithful (and budget funded!) once again gathered to gain knowledge through tutorials and technical presentations, contribute to the industry through attendance of committee meetings, talk to vendors at the exhibition, network with some of the world’s experts in metrology and spend time with old friends. There were so many great things happening that I didn’t even have time to compose a single tweet!

 On this page, you will find links to WebEx and PowerPoint downloads and other information related to the seminars on using reference multimeters for precision measurements.ResourcesApplication NotesMaximizing Your Reference Multimeter, Minimizing Measurement UncertaintiesMigrating from dc voltage dividers to modern reference multimetersCharacterizing & Disciplining Electrical Calibrator Intrumentation to Improve Test Accuracies & Measurement UncertaintiesPrecision in Practice: Achieving the Best...

Have recent changes to the SI got you wondering what you need to change? See our recommendations including one to keep those fixed-point cells for a while.

MET/SUPPORT Gold calibration procedures are moving to a new and improved platform. Access the procedures now and in the future at cubyt.io.

Read how one person got into a calibration & metrology career the non-traditional way, what he does, how he helps customers, and why he loves his job.

To ensure safety and correct performance, existing procedures must be converted to the new FSCs. No device mapping between existing 55xx series calibrator FSCs (5502E/A, 5520, 5522A) and the new 5540A, 5550A, and 5560A hardware will be available.

Get the quickest answers and fixes when calibration software errors pop up.

Ensure accuracy with SPRT probe and temperature probe calibration. Learn how to validate these precise temperature measurement devices for various industries.

The transconductance amplifier (TA) is a widely used, stable, and accurate source of electrical current. TA’s are commonly used for testing and calibration of current sensors such as shunts, current transformers (CT’s), and Rogowski coils. The TA is also used in basic research applications requiring accurate and stable source of current.

When buying calibration asset management software, it's wise to consider 1) workload, 2) reporting, 3) recall information you'll need access to, and 4) the...

Learn about Robert Haines, Technology Development Manager at Fluke Calibration, voyage of discovery throughout his calibration career.

Get tips for automating your lab with calibration automation software. Get more done more accurately with less experienced staff who learn as they go.

Temperature metrology experts from Fluke Calibration attended Tempmeko 2019 and provide an overview of the top 5 topics covered there, including some photos.

Follow the steps as we demonstrate how to link a documenting process calibrator to a drywell to calibrate a 4-20 mA transmitter and probe in a system.

Writer’s block isn’t limited to metrologists, of course – it’s a universal problem that people in many professions face (even writers). Here are a few simple tips that can help you on your way to greater visibility and respect in your career.

If you outsource pressure calibration, you may benefit by bringing it in house. Read 3 things to consider when bringing pressure calibration in-house.

See 5 ways to ensure precise measurements in oil & gas custody transfer & see how one calibrator can calibrate the involved pressure & temperature transmitters.

Learn the questions you should ask before you buy a temperature calibration bath. Learn the 4 key specifications that should be customized for your application.

Table of ContentsWhy is calibration important?The importance of calibration in the futureDifferent perspectives on the significance of calibrationThe benefits and purpose of calibrationWhat are the costs and risks of not calibrating?Summary / TL;DRWhy is calibration important?Calibration is important because it helps ensure accurate measurements, and accurate measurements are foundational to the quality, safety and innovation of most products and services we use and rely on every day.Few people realize...

a.anchor { scroll-margin-top: 100px; scroll-snap-margin-top: 100px; } Calibration is configuring and verifying a measuring instrument's accuracy to ensure its readings match a known standard. It’s a foundational practice across healthcare, electronics, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring.Instruments naturally experience wear, drift, and environmental impact over time, which can compromise their performance. Calibration restores their accuracy and ensures consistent, reliable operation that...

World Metrology Day 2013A message from Fluke Chief Corporate Metrologist Jeff GustScientists and engineers dedicated to metrology (the science of measurements) celebrate May 20 as World Metrology Day. On May 20 1875, representatives from seventeen nations signed an international treaty to coordinate weights and measures activities internationally and to support the development of the metric system. The theme for World Metrology Day 2013 is “Measurements in daily life.” In keeping with this year’s...

Fluke Calibration 5080 / CAL calibration software for 5080A multi-product calibrator can quickly calibrate a wide range of analog & digital workload accurately.

6105A and 6100B electrical power calibrator from Fluke Calibration has high accuracy for calibrating secondary standard energy meters & type test applications.

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The Fluke Calibration 96040A RF Reference Source enables you to simplify your RF calibration system by replacing many of the instruments and accessories that make up your current system.

SPRT from Fluke Calibration are highly stable, have low drift rates, and can be used over a wide range of temperature. Request a product quote today.

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Fluke Calibration’s Black Stack thermometer readout is one of the most versatile, cost-effective & accurate readouts in the world. Learn more.

The Fluke Calibration 5730A High Performance Multifunction Calibrator is the culmination of years of engineering development, customer research and industrial design, to bring to market the new “gold standard” in electrical multifunction calibration.

The “manufacturing” process here relies on “shots” of laser energy focused on a target the size of a BB.The product: a nuclear reaction six times hotter than the core of the sun . . . and a growing understanding of fusion reactions that could one day free the planet from dependence on dwindling fossil fuels.Here at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at California’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, scientists are working to create nuclear fusion reactions that unleash more energy...

There are a few instruments used to perform infrared (IR) thermometer and IR imager calibration. These instruments fall into two categories, cavities and flat-plates. To calculate the uncertainty in using these instruments, the temperature uniformity must be known. This is especially true with flat-plates. This uncertainty may be given in an instrument’s specification. However, there is not a standardized test method to test the uniformity of a flat-plate calibrator as there is with other classes...

Ground faults can be a frequent and persistent issue for any size solar installation or PV array. They can impact system health and reduce productivity. Learn what they are, how to find them, and how to repair them efficiently.

Fluke's next generation expert series thermal camera with 1024 x 768 resolution.

Anyone who works with electrical or electromechanical equipment knows that safety is important. But defining specifically how to achieve a safe work environment requires a broader perspective. There are all kinds of rules and standards governing best practices in the workplace that professionals must learn and follow. And there are standards for the tools used by those professionals to do their job. But when it comes right down to it, where does the buck stop when it comes to safety? To heat the...

Hundreds of thousands of new High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power systems are being built across the country, from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to electric vehicle charging stations (EVSEs). How do electricians stay safe while working on them? In this webinar for EC&M Magazine, sponsored by Fluke, senior power engineer and expert electrical safety trainer Tommy Northcutt discusses what every electrician should know about HVDC power system safety. 1. Why is HVDC technology growing? PVs and...

Learn how acoustic imaging cameras detect leaks, leak source factors and properties, leak type classification and leak rate quantification.

The difference between an oscilloscope and a digital multimeter (DMM) is simply stated as pictures vs. numbers. Learn more, including when to use each.

The 744 does the work of several tools - sourcing, simulating and measuring pressure, temperature, and electrical signals in one rugged, hand-held device.

Thermal imaging software to analyze data and create reports from data your thermal camera.

Grid connected photovoltaic systems are growing in importance as sustainable energy sources. The DC power of the solar panels is converted into an AC power by inverters. These are transformerless and, besides generating AC current, also inject a small DC Current. Excessive DC current injection into an AC network can cause problems like transformer saturation, however, which will cause additional losses and reduce transformer lifetime. For measuring these DC components, we need a Power Quality Analyzer...

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Microgrids combine solar, wind, battery, and diesel/natural gas generators to form a shared supply for local demand. Benefits include energy management independence and security for local communities.

At Fluke, our commitment to quality is the foundation of our success. We are dedicated to delivering products and services that meet or exceed the highest quality standards in the industry, as defined by ISO requirements, customer expectations, and our own corporate values. Our practices reflect our commitment to customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of excellence across our operations worldwide.Fluke Corporate Quality Manuals and PoliciesQuality ManualsFluke Corporate Quality...

Why choose the Fluke T6 Electrical tester? Read 9 things to love about the first electrical tester that performs AC current, AC voltage and frequency up to 1000 V AC without test leads.

Many facilities, such as power plants or production facilities, depend on a strong preventive maintenance program. These programs are essential to keep processes running safely and efficiently.

Keep your tools together and within reach in your tool bag.

Oscilloscopes sample signals as they change over time and then plot those signals on a display. The amplitude of the signal is plotted on the vertical axis and time is displayed on the horizontal.

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Learn the difference between single-phase and 3-phase power supplies, including uses and configurations.

What if there were a leak detection technology that could pinpoint the precise location of a leak from up to 50 meters away? The Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager, a “gamechanger” in the pursuit of finding compressed air leaks.

What is power factor and why is it important? Learn how to calculate the power factor formula, each component of the equation, and why it matters.

What is the difference between an insulation tester and a megohmmeter? Compare insulation meters, testers, megohmmeters, and meggers to learn about what's best for your needs.

Troubleshooting motors and drives

Check voltage, continuity, and current with one rugged tool.

Learn how infrared cameras measure heat signatures and use color palettes, spatial resolution, and proper focus to create a thermal image.

CNX 3000 wireless test tool field trial by electrical contractor AECI in industrial facilities: trouble call applications

Read success stories from ONSITE PC Assitance owner Robert Johns. Working on mostly low voltage equipment for home offices and small-to-medium business, Johns uses the Fluke 116 to measure for low voltage, auto-ranging and min/max temperature.

Astronomers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia have been working in Antarctica's interior since 1996. In collaboration with astronomers from France, Italy and the United States, they're seeking the perfect location for the next generation of deep-space telescopes.

Case Study: Insulation Resistance

Fluke News Plus Predictive Maintenance Archive Articles

Earth ground testing increases the reliability of equipment performance and reduces safety risk. Why testing is needed, what's a good ground, testing methods.

How to measure output voltage from a VFD to a motor

Troubleshooting motor and drive problems such as single-phasing (losing one of the phase voltages) and flashover currents to outer bearings.

Measuring linear distances

Today's Fluke Corporation is a sophisticated, diversified company with an international reputation. How did this big-time company, with down-home values, come to be located in small-town Everett, Washington? It's all about coming home…

Evaluating harmonics that cause overheating and waveform flat-topping in transformers, switchgear, and wiring; using Fluke ScopeMeter® 123 and FlukeView®.

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Beyond the basics: Have you ever wondered about the efficiency of your fireplace?

Examine six areas when deciding on the best insulation resistance tester for the application. Consider the equipment to be tested, test voltage requirements, the testing environment, other possible uses, the experience level.

Curb explosive potential with intrinsically safe tools. For those who work in industries where flammable materials are present—such as petrochemical and pharmaceutical plants, oil platforms, refineries, pipelines, and mining—the potential for an explosion is a daily reality. All it takes is a flammable material coming into contact with air and an ignition source.

Cogeneration - also known as combined heat and power or CHP - is the process of generating electricity and usable heat at the same time. The term has a modern, "green energy" ring to it, but cogeneration has been around since Edison's Pearl Street Station used heat from its turbines to warm the buildings of lower Manhattan in the 1880s.

With energy savings, there's intent and then there's plan. Industrial facilities in the United States show a sustained interest in energy management. That's the intent: Reduce overall energy usage or sustain usage but increase the amount produced per kW used.In manufacturing, a plan will only stick if it has both the wisdom of experience guiding the vision and the ROI numbers to back up the effort. But in energy, there just isn't the body of research out there for an industrial plant manager to use to set baselines for what "reasonable" energy usage looks like in a manufacturing facility.

Kiln-drying wood is a 24/7 process. That is why Zena Forest Products mill owner Ben Deumling was so anxious to ensure that the new dry kiln he was setting up was as energy-efficient as possible. Deumling started with a 24-foot kiln built from a repurposed refrigerated shipping container, and installed a set of three ¼-horsepower single-phase fans to move the warm air over the wood.

You may have read about the new Smart Grid currently in development by various manufacturers, utilities and government agencies worldwide. At the highest level, the idea behind the Smart Grid is to add far more "intelligent" devices to the transmission of high voltage across a large power grid such as the continental U.S.

Now that budgets and staff are smaller, it's not uncommon for management to ask for justification before authorizing tool purchases. The key phrase here is return on investment (ROI), or how long will it take to save enough money, using the tool, to cover the cost of purchasing the tool.

Since its introduction nearly 40 years ago, the 555 timer IC and its companion 556 dual timer have inspired hobbyists, technicians, inventors, engineers, and many others who love to experiment with electronic circuits. An Internet search on "555 timer" yields millions of hits. Using "555 timer projects" as the search phrase yields more than 800,000 hits.

The 975 gathers ten fundamental IAQ parameters: Temperature, Humidity, Dew Point Temperature, Web Bulb Temperature, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Air Velocity, Air Volume, and Percentage of Outdoor Air (calculated from temperature or CO2). This application note reviews those parameters and the associated functions on the 975. For more detailed information, see other app notes from the Fluke HVAC/IAQ library.

Learn how the Fluke ScopeMeter® 190-202 portable oscilloscope, used by scientist Will Crampton and the crew on location in Suriname to measure the voltage of an electric eel.

This final installment of the five-part series about using portable oscilloscopes covers how to "capture" waveforms that do not occur in a repeating and predictable way. You can view Part 4 of this series, Capturing and Analyzing Waveforms with a Portable Oscilloscope. You can also view the complete webinar with audio and animations at the Fluke Training Center.

Oscilloscope and multimeter fundamentals, and where each of these devices excels, are covered in part one of this five-part series adapted from The ABCs of Oscilloscopes webinar.

Part 2: Signal Input and Processing

Part 3 of this five-part series describes how to trigger an oscilloscope so it displays a signal the way you want, and how the oscilloscope's inputs are isolated. You can view the preceding installment of this series, Signal Input and Processing. You can also view the complete webinar with audio and animations at the Fluke Training Center.

Part 4 of this five-part series describes capturing and analyzing waveforms with a portable oscilloscope, answering that key question, "How do I know if a waveform is good or bad?". You can view Part 3 of this series, Triggering and Isolation. You can also view the complete webinar with audio and animations at the Fluke Training Center.

Testing and comparing air quality in two homes for ventilation system effectiveness, using a Fluke 985 Particle Counter: particulates, formaldehyde, other VOCs

Software UpdateIMPORTANT NOTICESThe Viewer software may or may not work on all computersSometimes the Viewer software installs and works fineSometimes the customer’s software / IT group can get it workingSometimes the customer’s software / IT group can not get it workingAll of the 810 features / capabilities will function properly without the Viewer software810 Viewer software allows users to transfer data / results from 810 to the PC to view what is on the 810, backup the database, and print...

Download Fluke thermal imaging software for Fluke thermal cameras. Get the most out of your thermography program with thermal image processing software.

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