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Installing photovoltaic (PV) systems is a key stride toward embracing renewable energy, which is crucial for reducing carbon footprints and fostering sustainable energy use. Starting with a detailed site assessment to evaluate solar potential and optimal setup, the process ensures efficiency and compliance from the get-go. This article walks you through the basics of PV system installation, focusing on the practical steps from mounting modules to connecting the inverter to the electrical grid, and...

Acoustic imaging technology has emerged as a transformative tool in various industries, offering a novel approach to sound analysis. It provides precise visual representations of sound sources, contributing significantly to industrial maintenance, enhancing reliability, and ensuring safety. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of acoustic imaging, its industrial applications, and the benefits it offers. Understanding Acoustic Imaging Technology Acoustic imaging technology excels at...

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...

Use the 1586A Super-DAQ to automate temperature sensor calibration The 1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner provides a unique feature for automating sensor calibration that can greatly increase your lab productivity—without a PC and software. When the Super-DAQ is connected to a Fluke Calibration dry-well or fluid bath, it can control the temperature source to run the calibration automatically. You simply program the number of set-point temperatures and their values, select a scan sequence,...

With ratio accuracy as good as 0.06 ppm (0.000015 °C) the Fluke Calibration Super-Thermometer is sure to become a highly valued instrument in your calibration laboratory. It is an ideal choice for applications that previously required the use of complex and expensive bridges, such as calibrating SPRTs, PRTs, and thermistors. 10 reasons to choose the Super Thermometer for your high accuracy temperature measurements. 1. Accurate enough for the primary lab, economical enough for the secondary lab...

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Optimize Solar Performance: PVA-1500HE2 PV Analyzer, 393 FC Clamp Meter & 87V Multimeter

Optimize Solar Performance: PVA-1500HE2 PV Analyzer & 1537 Insulation Tester 2500V

Optimize Solar Performance: PVA-1500HE2 PV Analyzer & TiS75+ Thermal Camera

Optimize Solar Performance: PVA-1500HE2 PV Analyzer, 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter, 393 FC Clamp Meter & 87V Multimeter

Measure and display I-V curves up to 1500V/30A, with advanced PV modeling, rapid sweeps, wireless setup, and automated data management.

Get faster precision laser alignment for industrial machines.

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...

When you buy from an authorized Fluke distributor or directly from Fluke, you benefit from the original manufacturer’s warranty. Learn how to protect yourself from grey market products and counterfeit Fluke tools.

For more information: Barbara Ellis (425) 446-4949 barbara.ellis@fluke.com The next generation of wireless vibration monitoring is here! Fluke Reliability introduces the Fluke 3563 Analysis Vibration Sensor: reveal machine fault causes quickly to prevent equipment downtime Everett, Wash., June 24, 2021 – Fluke Reliability, an operating company of Fluke Corporation, is proud to announce its newest product, the Fluke 3563 Analysis Vibration Sensor system. Vibration monitoring helps maintenance...

Eliminate the complexities of three-phase power quality logging, troubleshooting, and analysis.

Compressed gases come with inherent risks no matter the industry, but for hospitals, the risks are even greater due to the nature of the business. Besides healing patients, healthcare facilities are constantly trying to mitigate risk. Learn how hospitals keep patients and employees safe around compressed gas systems. Same gases, different uses Gases distributed for human use (patient care) are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as pharmaceuticals, which means they require a...

Partial discharge definition. Learn how partial discharge occurs, causes of partial discharge and 4 main types of partial discharge.

Everything you need to know about how to use the Fluke ii900 acoustic imaging camera. Learn about the easy-to-use acoustic camera features and functions as well as tips for getting the most out of the tool.

The annual Fluke Safety Survey seeks to identify trends in sentiment on a variety of workplace safety-related topics. The survey is in its fourth year and trends on select questions are included in this report. Only 29% of workers believe most companies provide adequate electrical safety training In the 2023 survey, 29% of workers responded either strongly agree or agree that more training, or a different kind of training is needed at most companies. Over the four years of data collection, more...

Resistance is measured using analog or digital multimeters. These tools also measure current, voltage, and more for various applications. Why measure resistance? To determine the condition of a circuit or component. The higher the resistance, the lower the current flow, and vice versa. In general, the resistance of components used to control circuits (such as switches and relay contacts) starts out very low and increases over time due to factors such as wear and dirt. Loads such as motors and solenoids...

Knowing the value of inrush current helps technicians locate startup problems

Locate potential mechanical problems in conveyors and partial discharges in electric grids.

Testing medical gases and piping systems in healthcare facilities and hospitals presents multiple challenges for maintenance teams. Learn why efficient leak detection is critical.

How to perform risk assessments when using Energized Electrical Work Permits (EEWPs). Anyone working with electricity is responsible for electrical safety and identifying hazards.

Learn which calibration tools are best for improving optimization and quality in process manufacturing plants including chemical processing, nuclear power, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper.

Watch Fluke electrical safety videos. Avoid dangerous arc flash explosion accidents and other deadly industrial electrical shock hazards. Select the right PPE, design and test standards, NPFA PPE table method.

Arc flash vs arc blast. When an arc fault occurs, the result is a massive electrical explosion. The light and heat emitted by the explosion is known as the arc flash, and the pressure wave is known as the arc blast.

The arc flash boundary is the minimum “safe” distance from exposed energized conductors or circuit parts that has the potential for an arc flash. The required arc-rated clothing and PPE increases rapidly as a worker approaches the potential source of an arc flash

This comprehensive article gives information on the amount of training a thermographer should have in different industries, and what the better educational courses cover.

A thermal imaging program is a powerful tool in both preventive maintenance and when troubleshooting critical equipment; both of which can save time and money. Adding thermal imaging inspections is a huge upgrade in your ability to detect and fix issues before unexpected downtime occurs. Thermal imaging in your business Working in maintenance, you already have broad experience with many types of equipment and failure scenarios. Your experience, combined with a thermal camera and some basic training,...

Seeing a motor’s heat signature under normal operating conditions—with at least 40 % of design load—can tell you a lot about its condition.

Solar installer jobs are in high demand. Learn how to become a solar panel PV installer or solar energy technician and join the growing renewable energy industry.

Robust desktop and mobile phone software is an important aspect of thermal inspection workflows. Thermography software can help enhance and clarify images, add analysis and share professional-looking reports in applications spanning mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment, building diagnostics and more. It’s important to note that analyzing thermographic imagery accurately requires special training to consider emissivity of objects and other factors like background temperature and relative...

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Recommended Practices for Health and Safety Programs, a 50-person plant typically can increase productivity by 13% and save more than $265,000 in faulty products by implementing a rigorous safety and health program.

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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.

As wind turbine technician jobs are growing, and new wind tech schools are popping up to provide training. Fluke has the tools to help wind turbine technicians troubleshoot wind energy problems.

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How Continental Carbonics Products used a Fluke thermal camera and thermal multimeter to implement a reliability program at their dry ice plants.

One would be hard-pressed to find a facility manager who doesn’t want maintenance operations to run as smoothly as possible. Detecting signs of motor components failure becomes easier when combined with a preventive vibration program.

Identifying the severity of a problem by looking at data can be difficult. Color-coded, varying severity alarms enable maintenance managers to make better data-driven decisions.

There are many ways to prioritize assets in a maintenance routine. Most approaches are incomplete or create more problems than they solve. Learn how to prioritize your asset maintenance routine based on value impact to ensure better uptime and resource efficiency.

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Maintenance professionals may not realize how using vibration sensors can improve facility efficiency. Learn about which industrial sectors can benefit from vibration sensors.

Proportional smart control valves play critical roles in process industries. Accurately assessing valve performance, however, can be a cumbersome routine.

Motor drives are a ubiquitous technology for transforming the constant voltage from the main ac power supply into a voltage that varies to control motor torque and speed ideal for motors that are driving mechanical equipment loads.

Fluke MDA-550 Motor Drive Analyzer provides clear diagrams of the proper setup, pre-defined test procedures and step-by-step instructions to save time and help streamline troubleshooting elevator motor drives.

This application note explains how to use the MDA-550 Motor Drive Analyzer and a shaft voltage probe to measure motor shaft voltage discharge events.

As California approaches a state-wide mandate to add solar to all new residential construction, the skilled labor gap and solar installation expertise will be top of mind.

The basic functions of a thermal camera are not difficult to master. With some basic training and practice, you can learn what the buttons are for, how to navigate the menus, how to focus, and how to capture images.

Thermal imaging, at its most basic, gives you the ability to spot problems early from a safe distance, simply by scanning the area with an infrared camera (also called a thermal imager).

With the recent release of the 2018 edition of the NFPA 70E standard, many users are finding it challenging to interpret what it says and prioritize where they should focus their attention. The short answer is that the entire 70E standard is important; not just one chapter, article or section.

If you or your company are looking for ways to build more electrical skills, consider this two-hour online course on Digital Multimeter Basics from Fluke. We developed this course to help multimeter users get more out of their meters. Whether you use a multimeter for basic electrical installation and commissioning, repairs and troubleshooting, or your own personal work, the information in this course will help you get the job done. Using a multimeter to measure voltage is fairly straight forward,...

Most machines have rotating parts, and rotating parts vibrate. Measuring how and how much those parts vibrate can tell you a lot about the health of a machine.

Prevent electrocution with electrical PPE requirements and learn the four types of PPE for electrical work.

Today, test tools using Herschel's infrared discovery enable technicians in many fields—electricians; plant technicians; heating, ventilation and plumbing contractors; and automotive technicians—to detect and fix problems otherwise invisible.

MacDonald-Miller standardized on the Fluke 902 Clamp Meter when it came out several years ago.

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA – It’s a catchphrase for aircraft maintenance crews the world over -- “Keep ‘Em Flying.” The helicopter maintenance crews at the Fort Indiantown Gap base of the Pennsylvania National Guard live it every day. These technicians care for one of the largest fleets of helicopters in the U.S. Army. They make sure the nearly 50 choppers are in pristine shape when the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) trains, deploys overseas or respond to disasters. They also keep the...

Adventurer Nik Halik used Fluke Ti450 and TiX560 Infrared Cameras to measure temperatures of the Marum Volcano's roiling lava - from inside the caldera.

The Motor and Drive Troubleshooting online course is designed to help maintenance professionals better understand the electrical, electronic and mechanical aspects of motor-drive system health. This course will help you better evaluate and troubleshoot three categories of common motor/drive issues: erratic, repeating, and preventable faults and failures. Constantly troubleshooting the same or similar motor and drive problems can not only be a headache, it can severely impact uptime and the cost of...

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The 1502A and 1504 reference thermometers will read RTDs, PRDs, and thermistor sensors. Primary temperature standards, secondary temperature standards, fixed-point cells, water triple points, SPRTs, calibration baths, dry-block calibrators and temperature metrology training can also be found on this site.

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The largest 5.7in touchscreen LCD for a 320x240 IR camera, easy target navigation w/ a 180⁰ rotating lens & LaserSharp® Auto Focus let you instantly capture an in-focus image.

Supplemental Curriculum for Practical Measurement Application Training from the Fluke Learning Library Bridge the gap between theory and application with materials designed to explain what measurement to take in which situation, with which kind of test tool, and how to use the information you gather. Online Training Courses FREE, 4-Hour self-paced topics include: Digital Multimeter Basics Electrical Measurement Safety Insulation Resistance Motor & Drive Troubleshooting Learning and Troubleshooting...

Duane Smith - Product Specialist for Digital Multimeters Working closely with development teams at Fluke, Duane has been instrumental in helping define new features and functions for digital multimeters. As a proponent for the voice of the customer, he has 30+ years of experience interfacing with Fluke customers to help develop solutions to customers' application or measurement needs. Duane has authored and published numerous articles and is a recognized industry expert in the use and function...

At Fluke Corporation, your safety is our top priority. This free, self-paced, online course describes the electrical dangers you may face in the workplace, the safety standards to protect you and the best practices involved with test tool safety. Making a mistake while working on a high-energy electrical system can deliver a deadly blow to anyone who fails to take the right safety precautions. That’s why, at Fluke Corporation, your safety is our top priority. Objective In this 4-hour online course...

The VT04 Visual IR Thermometer Maintenance Kit includes the VT04 and 1507 Insulation Resistance Tester – two products that are ideal for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

The VT04 Visual IR Thermometer Maintenance Kit includes the VT04 and 1507 Insulation Resistance Tester – two products that are ideal for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

The VT04 Visual IR Thermometer HVAC Kit includes the VT04, a 902 Clamp Meter and a 116 Digital Multimeter to troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC problems.

A diode is a semiconductor device that essentially acts as a one-way switch for current.

Vibration can result from a number of conditions, acting alone or in combination. Keep in mind that vibration problems might be caused by auxiliary equipment, not just the primary equipment.

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

Capacitance is the ability of a component or circuit to collect and store energy in the form of an electrical charge.

Voltage is the pressure from an electrical circuit’s power source that pushes charged electrons (current) through a conducting loop, enabling them to do work such as illuminating a light.

Duty cycle is the ratio of time a load or circuit is ON compared to the time the load or circuit is OFF.

Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.

Sometimes vibration in industrial equipment is a symptom or even a cause of trouble; other times, it is part of normal machine operation.

Read harrowing true stories about extreme testing experiences with Fluke tools.

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Case Study: Insulation Resistance

Predictive maintenance (PdM) programs monitor equipment condition, with the goal of identifying problems in advance and avoiding equipment failure. One powerful tool for monitoring rotating equipment is thermal imaging.

All mine sites have grounded electrical systems, so that in the event of a lightning strike or utility overvoltage or ground fault, the current would be able to find a safe path to earth or the neutral of the transformer.

Late on a Sunday afternoon the Kern County Fire Department responded to a call at a store on Rosedale Highway in Bakersfield, California. Crews found that a row of solar panels on the roof had caught fire. Some of the panels were still live when the crew arrived, so the fire crew had to take extra precautions until electrical power could be disconnected.

If you find a circuit that shows voltage when there should be none, be careful what you do next. Creating an arc is unsafe and could get you fired or much worse. Be safe. Determine whether the voltage is induced by nearby, energized cables or if it is being backfed from an unknown source.

The Fluke 416D and 411D laser distance meters measure distance to a target up to 60 m (200 ft) away using the unit's laser spot, and can do a quick calculation of area (square feet/meters) and volume. Accuracy is up to 1.5 mm (1/16 in).

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.

Electricity is a force of nature, the same around the world.So it's probably no surprise that electricians and maintenance techs from Canada to Australia and Pakistan to the Philippines share many of the same experiences, and learn the same lessons - and sometimes learn them the hard way.

Perhaps you've been an electrician for a while. Or maybe you're just starting out. No matter how much experience you have, it's always good to spend a few minutes thinking about how to end the day in the same shape as you started it—without any injuries.

Electrical safety requirements for using digital multimeters per OSHA and NFPA 70E

Avoiding incidents and investigations through prevention and protection

You could call this a factory, but you've never seen a plant like this before. 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. "

Power factor correction capacitors reduce energy costs by avoiding the premium rates that utilities charge when power factor falls below specified values.

Troubleshooting the most common power quality problems—voltage distortion and harmonics. Tools needed, types of problems

Pressure calibration can be challenging in the best of environments. Working in an area that has the potential for explosion takes the degree of difficulty to another level—one where the technician needs proper training and equipment.

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.

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.

In my role as a consultant and trainer, I spend a lot of time working with facility maintenance personnel. Recently I was recently given a formidable task by the maintenance leadership of the plant services shop of a large university.