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  • Fluke Multimeter Review: The 283 FC Does It All

    By Sean Anderson, Fluke Application SpecialistLet’s be real—digital multimeters aren’t always thrilling to talk about. But if you’ve ever tried diagnosing a tricky electrical issue, you know how much easier life gets when your DMM is fast, accurate, and built to handle whatever you throw at it.That’s where the Fluke 283 FC comes in. This meter is more than just rugged—it’s smart, precise, and user-friendly in ways you’ll appreciate every single day.Looking for a Fluke Multimeter that...

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  • Industrial Digital Multimeters: Choose the Right Model for Your Environment

    By Sean Anderson, Fluke Application SpecialistImagine you’re on an oil rig, surrounded by salty sea spray and high winds. Or perhaps deep underground at a mine where dust threatens to impair your tools. In these environments, a standard digital multimeter (DMM) simply won’t cut it. That’s why selecting the right one that meets the stringent requirements for durability and safety that align with where you work is essential.This guide evaluates how four standout Fluke DMMs—the 87V, 87V MAX,...

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  • Temperature Calibration

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  • Pressure Calibration

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  • Flow Calibration

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  • Electrical Calibration

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  • Fluke 910 and 910R GPS Week Number Rollover Event

    MEMORANDUM FOR U.S. OWNERS AND OPERATORS USING GPS TO OBTAIN UTC TIME (211.91 KB)A recent notice from Homeland Security announces a GPS Week Number Rollover Event scheduled for April 6th, 2019. This event will affect the 910 and 910R products that were purchased before 2007.Dept. of Homeland Security Notice     What will happen?On this date, at the rollover time, some units will lose date information and display a 1999 date for reporting purposes. Frequency deviation data may not be archived within...

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  • END OF SERVICE NOTICE: Discontinued electrical calibration products

    Electrical calibrator end of service (292.58 KB)January 28, 2022To better serve you, we want to make you aware of some important dates regarding the end of extended service support periods for some discontinued calibrators and instruments. Fluke Calibration typically offers extended service support for five years after discontinuing a product’s manufacture. After the extended support period has passed, we can no longer guarantee full service/repair parts to be available, and therefore possibly...

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  • END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 5800A and 5820A

    END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 5800A and 5820A (222.96 KB)February 4, 2020To Fluke Calibration’s original 5800A and 5820A owners:Today Fluke is notifying you that the extended repair and calibration support period for the 5800A and 5820A calibrators is ending June 30th, 2020. This date is well beyond the five years of extended support Fluke Calibration offers after discontinuing a product’s manufacture (End of Life). Please see the table below for the full lifecycle of the products.Year ofFluke ModelIntroductionEnd...

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  • END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 5790A AC Measurement Standard

    END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 5790A AC Measurement Standard (206.76 KB)July 31, 2020 To Fluke Calibration’s 5790A owners: Today Fluke is notifying you that the extended repair support period for the 5790A is ending December 31, 2020, due to severe parts availability limitations. This date is well beyond the five years of extended support Fluke Calibration offers after discontinuing a product’s manufacture (End of Life). Please see the table below for the full lifecycle of the products.  Year ofFluke...

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  • END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 5700A and 5720A

    END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 5700A and 5720A (211 KB)February 5, 2020 To Fluke Calibration’s 5700A and 5720A Series owners: Today Fluke is notifying you that the extended repair support period for the 5700A Series I and II and 5720A calibrators is ending June 30th, 2020, due to severe parts availability limitations. This date is well beyond the five years of extended support Fluke Calibration offers after discontinuing a product’s manufacture (End of Life). Please see the table below for the full...

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  • END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 1590 and 1575A Super Thermometers

    END OF SERVICE NOTICE: 1590 and 1575A Super Thermometers (130.61 KB)February 20, 2020 To Fluke Calibration’s 1590 and 1575A Super Thermometer owners: It has been 10 years since the end of life for the 1590 and 1575A Super Thermometers, and Fluke is now announcing the end of service for these obsolete versions of the Super Thermometer will take place on June 30, 2020. Please see  below for the full lifecycle of the products. Fluke model: 1590Introduction: 1998End of life: January 2010End of...

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  • Pressure Calibration and Repair Services

    Fluke Calibration offers pressure calibration and repair services in the United States through our accredited calibration laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona and Everett, Washington. Our prices and turnaround times are competitive, and our quality and capabilities are unmatched.Complete an online request for service form.Service Request (RMA)Need help submitting an online Service Request (RMA)? Watch this brief Quick Start Video. We've also prepared a Getting Started Guide.For more information about...

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  • Temperature Calibration and Repair Services

    IntroductionFluke Calibration provides calibration and repair services for the former Hart Scientific line of temperature calibration equipment. Calibration and repair services for baths and industrial calibrators are provided in Everett, Washington, while digital thermometer readouts, 4180 and 4181 infrared calibrators, temperature probes (SPRTs, PRTs, thermistors, reference thermocouples) and other reference standards are calibrated and serviced in American Fork, Utah.Complete an online request...

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  • Flow Calibration and Repair Services

    Fluke Calibration offers flow calibration and repair services in the US through our accredited calibration laboratory in Phoenix, Arizona. Our prices and turnaround times are competitive, and our quality and capabilities are unmatched.Complete an online request for service form.Service Request (RMA)Need help submitting an online Service Request (RMA)? Watch this brief Quick Start Video. We've also prepared a Getting Started Guide.For more information about these services or to request a quote call...

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  • Electrical and RF Calibration and Repair Services

    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...

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  • DH Instruments (DHI), Ruska Instruments, Pressurements and the Fluke Calibration brand

    Ruska Instruments, founded in 1944 in Houston, Texas, grew from a small manufacturer of PVT (pressure, volume, temperature) instrumentation to a leading global manufacturer of precision laboratory pressure instrumentation.  Its deep tradition of pressure metrology makes it a household name in National Metrology Institutes and in other worldwide organizations with demanding pressure calibration needs.  The Ruska brand features primary pressure standards, transfer standards, air data test sets, accessories,...

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  • DH Instruments (DHI) Pressure and Flow Calibration

    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...

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  • Ruska pressure calibration

    Ruska pressure calibration is part of Fluke CalibrationRuska has been a leading global manufacturer of pressure calibration instrumentation since 1944. Now, as part of Fluke Calibration, Ruska continues to offer highly accurate primary pressure standards, transfer standards, and air data test sets. Every Ruska instrument undergoes a battery of tests to make sure it meets or exceeds its performance parameters. An accredited calibration report comes with every instrument.How Ruska products fit within...

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  • Pressurements deadweight testers and comparison test pumps calibration

    Pressurements pressure calibration is part of Fluke CalibrationPressurements pressure calibration products, originally from Pressurements, Ltd in the United Kingdom, include a comprehensive series of instruments for the accurate measurement of pressure. Versatile, easy to use, and extremely accurate, these instruments include hydraulic deadweight testers and combined pressure and vacuum deadweight testers. In addition, Pressurements comparison test pumps are also now manufactured and sold through...

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  • Hart Scientific Temperature Calibration

    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...

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  • National Instruments LabView® driver for Fluke data acquisition instruments

    National Instruments LabView® driver for Fluke data acquisition instruments (.zip)This driver is compatible with these Fluke data acquisition products:2680 Series Data Acquisition Systems2640A NetDAQ Data Acquisition Unit2645A NetDAQ Data Acquisition Unit

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  • Why did my temperature sensor fail calibration?

    Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.

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  • COMPASS® for Pressure Version 4 Release Notes

    Download COMPASS® for PressureVersion 4 Releases4.2 (2012.07.27)ADDCP-115%4COMPASS for Pressure now supports the calibration functions of CalTool for RPTs. This functionality allows users to fully adjust and report calibration results for supported Fluke products. Sample tests are included with COMPASS that support automated collection of as received data and as left data with an adjustment in between. Review the CalTool for RPTs application note for details. The COMPASS CalTool implementation supports...

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  • CalTool for RPTs Free Utility

    CalTool for RPTs Free Utility (57.61 MB)TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCalTool™ for RPTs Free Utility1.10.0.252021.05.11PG7000, PPC2, PPC2+, PPC2 AF, PPC3, PPC4, PPCK, PPCK+, RPM1, RPM3, RPM4, PPCH, PPCH-G, molbox1, molbox RFMCalTool for RPTs uses an on line HTML help system that is installed with the program. Install and run CalTool then select the [Help] menu to access the help system.(Note: As a result of PC specific security settings the help may not display correctly when viewed over the Internet....

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  • CalTool for Analog Free Utility

    CalTool for Analog Free Utility (.exe)TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCalTool™ for Analog Free Utility1.00TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCalTool™ for Analog Free Utility1.002003.01.27molbox1 (w/MFC option installed) & MFC-CBHelp File IncludedInstructions:Download and run the file. The installation program will prompt you through the process.DescriptionCalTool™ for Analog is used to calibrate the analog circuits of molbox1 and MFC-CB. CalTool for Analog is PC based application that assists in the calibration...

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  • 9940 IO Toolkit v1.0

    Connect the instrument to an available RS-232 port and start the IO Toolkit software.

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  • COMPASS® for Pressure Software

    COMPASS® for Pressure Calibration Software is a universal platform for all of your pressure calibration software needs.

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  • COMPASS® for Flow software

    COMPASS® for Flow is a fully customizable macro-enabled mass flow calibration software package based on the COMPASS® for Pressure software platform.

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  • 2680A-APSW | Fluke DAQ 5.0 Application Software

    Fluke DAQ is a powerful configuration and application software that drives the NetDAQ and 2680 Series data acquisition products.

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  • 2680A-904 Trend Link v10, 14 day Demo Download

    2680A-904 Trend Link v10, 14 day Demo Download (.zip)Version 10.0Posted April 6, 2015File size: 61.6 MBDescriptionThis is a full-featured Fluke version of Trend Link (2680A-904) by Canary Labs for use with Fluke DAQ V6.0 (2680A-APSW) for use with data acquisition and temperature scanning products (2638A, 1586A, 2640A, 2645A, 2680A, 2686A).This is a 14 calendar-day demonstration program. The download includes the application, user guide (English) and product training tutorial by Canary Labs under...

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  • How to Accurately Calibrate a Hygrometer

    Get step-by-step instructions on how to accurately calibrate a hygrometer or other humidity sensor including why it’s important, techniques, and tips.

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  • 6 ways to maximize instrumentation calibration success

    To minimize plant downtime and keep operations up and running, follow this guidance to ensure smooth instrumentation calibration.

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  • Temperature and pressure, nuclear fusion calibration at the National Ignition Facility

    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...

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  • 10 reasons you need a 1594A or 1595Aa Super-Thermometer

    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 labThe...

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  • Fluke Thermal Imaging: The Key to Meeting NFPA 70B Standard

    The NFPA changed its recommended practice for electrical equipment maintenance to a standard. This means that proper maintenance is now required to keep electrical systems safe and reliable for workers. The purpose of NFPA 70B is to safeguard persons, property, and processes from risks associated with electrical equipment malfunction or failure. Maintenance is crucial for achieving this goal.Fluke Ti480 PRO Infrared Camera is one of many Fluke thermal imagers available to help technicians comply...

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  • How to trace electrical wires in walls

    A quality wire tracer saves time and gets more precise readings when tracing wiring and identifying breakers. This is how to set up a wire tracer to work properly and deliver accurate results.

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  • Fluke FEV300 EV Charging Station Test Adapter Kit: 1664 FC Installation Tester and Type 2 Connector

    Complete kit allows you to efficiently test to all local regulations without opening the charging station.

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  • Fluke FEV300 EV Charging Station Test Adapter

    Check ground fault, insulation of wires, voltage and duty cycle all in one adapter.

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  • Fluke FEV300 EV Charging Station Test Adapter Kit: Type 1 & 2 Connectors

    Designed to test function and safety of EV charging stations mode 3 for AC charging.

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  • Top 10 solar installation and maintenance tools

    Solar power is one of the world’s fastest growing sources of energy. The industry and those who support it through services and related hardware and software are improving and innovating at a rapid pace.

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  • What is the future of industrial measurement?

    Whether you’re holding a Fluke meter or not, measurement is a part of everyday life. In many ways, precision measurement is more a part of our lives than we’re aware of. From atomic clocks and precision satellites communicating to offer reliable GPS in your car or on your phone, even down to the phone itself. The science of measurement keeps our every day running, but it also plays a large role in industrial measurement, asset maintenance, and the future of factories. Era of digital transformation...

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  • Thank you for registering your product

    Please contact the Fluke Service Organization or the distributor in your country for instructions for the return of your ‘Affected Product’ for a free repair of your product. For contact details please visit this page: https://www.fluke.com/en/where-to-buy. Please provide your own shipping container (packages that have hazardous material or dangerous goods warnings should not be used). Your repaired product will be returned to your shipping address. If you have more than 20 units, please fill...

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  • ARTICLE : TenneT solve communication turbulence at Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    Operator: Roel van Hees, Operational Maintenance EngineerCompany: TenneT TSO BVApplication: Addressing corona discharge issues affecting rail clamps at a substation in the Netherlands that were causing communication issues at Rotterdam The Hague AirportResult: Communication between the airport control tower and pilots is now back to normal. Any potential safety issues were averted.When TenneT got a call from the Dutch Radiocommunication Agency to investigate an issue at one of its substations that...

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  • How to avoid buying Grey Market Fluke Tools

    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.

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  • eMaint CMMS Recognized in 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Asset Management Software

    Everett, Washington, February 25, 2020-- Fluke Reliability today announced that its eMaint Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) has been awarded the 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice distinction for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software. "We are honored to be recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice solution,” said Ankush Malhotra, Vice President and General Manager of Fluke Reliability. “Great customer relationships are paramount to us, so to be...

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  • Fluke C37XT Protective EVA Hard Tool Case

    Durable EVA foam case and divider to safely carry most multimeters

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  • Fluke C11XT Protective EVA Hard Tool Case

    Durable EVA foam case with pockets to safely carry most smaller multimeters and accessories

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  • What Industrial Plants Can Learn From Hospitals: Compressed Gas Systems

    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 usesGases distributed for human use (patient care) are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as pharmaceuticals, which means they require a prescription...

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  • The history of the multimeter

    Who invented the multimeter? From galvanometers and voltmeters to digital multimeters with thermal imaging and wireless functionality. Fluke multimeter model history.

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  • What causes a transformer to fail?

    Symptoms of power quality issues include vibration, excessive buzzing or humming and overheating. Technicians should occasionally check the power of transformers that supply nonlinear loads, such as variable frequency drives (VFDs) or switching power supplies. Doing so ensures operation within acceptable limits. Transformers are deeply critical to the reliability of the grounding system. During your transformer inspection, use temperature as a guide to check for excessive radiant heat and stay alert...

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  • Fluke 787 vs 789

    See the key differences between the Fluke 787 vs 789 as determined by Fluke engineers. What are the key feature and spec differences? See the comparison here.

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  • How to Use Fluke Connect™ software with the Fluke 377 FC and Fluke 378 FC FieldSense™ clamp meters

    Fluke Connect software on the 377 FC and 378 FC clamp meters allows you to record, analyze, and share results with others. Trend data for preventive maintenance.

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  • How to use the power quality indicator on the 378 FC clamp meter

    Detect basic 3 phase power quality issues with the versatile Fluke 378 FC clamp meter for industrial electricians. Increase productivity and safety without test leads.

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  • Building a Machine Health Monitoring Matrix

    Baseline and trend your machine health monitoring in one place to analyze and troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently.

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  • 5 tips for a successful IIoT program

    By Brian HarrisonAccording to a Fluke 2019 survey, roughly 50 percent of maintenance and reliability professionals were actively planning Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives.This survey preceded the challenges brought about by COVID-19. At the time, more than half of the teams interviewed found the IIoT process to be more complicated than anticipated because of an essential prerequisite—collaboration with other teams and departments. Despite the business disruption caused by the pandemic,...

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  • Why ruggedness matters in a clamp meter

    Fluke engineers its clamp meters to withstand a high degree of unconventional use—as a wedge, makeshift pliers, nutcracker, whatever a tech might dream up in a moment of need.

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  • Calibrating and Testing RTD Sensors

    Temperature transmitter calibrations are often performed without taking into account temperature sensor performance. For many processes this has been an acceptable practice, although the sensor typically contributes more errors than the transmitter. This practice can be problematic for critical process measurements or those that need a higher degree of confidence or accuracy. Testing the transmitter and its respective process sensor together provides a more complete test. If performed with the proper...

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  • Automating Temperature Calibration at the Bench

    See the advantages of automating temperature calibration, different ways to achieve automation, and the general steps required. Plus, see related resources.

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  • Automating Transmitter And Sensor Calibrations

    Temperature transmitter calibrations are often performed without taking into account temperature sensor performance. For many processes this has been an acceptable practice, although the sensor typically contributes more errors than the transmitter. This practice can be problematic for critical process measurements or those that need a higher degree of confidence or accuracy. Testing the transmitter and its respective process sensor together provides a more complete test. If performed with the proper...

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  • How to reach manufacturing excellence with OEE benchmarks

    Highly successful manufacturing plants rank high in availability, performance, and quality. A plant’s most substantial capital investments are in their facilities and equipment, and most manufacturing systems are built to meet a specific capacity level that meets demand. This is why capacity maintenance is critical to the success, and competitiveness, of manufacturing plants today.The more efficiently a company can produce a product, the more products it can produce at a lower cost which results...

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  • What matters in custody transfer

    Custody transfer operations in the oil and gas business requires some of the most precise measurements in all of industry. As part of custody transfer, technicians routinely calibrate all the pressure and temperature transmitters involved in the flow of oil and gas as well as the pressure in the pipelines and related equipment themselves.Fluke offers both handheld and desktop precision pressure calibrators and test gauges accurate and rugged enough for gas and custody applications. Plus, many of...

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  • How to calibrate a temperature sensor in the field

    Pairing a Fluke dry well with a handheld documenting calibrator allows for a complete field temperature sensor calibration solution.

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  • Tank level measurement and inspections using thermal imaging

    Discover how to use a thermal camera for tank level measurement and inspection. See practical tips for getting the best thermal readings.

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  • Easy-to-install Fluke sensors help you track conditional change

    Continuously monitoring asset health is critical to avoiding unplanned downtime. Fluke devices help you track conditional change 24/7 and are easy to install.

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  • Manual approach to pressure switch testing

    Accurate calibration of pressure switches is a critical step in ensuring process quality and the safe operation of equipment. The setup is like pressure gauge calibration except now a voltage or continuity across a set of switch contacts needs to be read either by a digital multimeter or the calibrator. The purpose of the calibration is to detect and correct errors in the set point and dead band of the pressure switch. Calibrators can save you time by reducing steps and reducing the amount of equipment...

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  • Hand pumps and pressure test gauges for field pressure testing

    It's important to select the proper pump and gauge to match the testing application at hand—a good guideline is the testing device should be 4-10 times more accurate than the device being tested.

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  • Documenting approach to pressure switch testing

    Classic methods for pressure switch testing have been superseded with the introduction of new pressure test tools. Today most pressure switches are tested with a pressure gauge mounted to a pump to supply and measure pressure, and a digital multimeter set to continuity to verify the opening and closing of the switch. The technician or electrician making the test is required to interpret the pressure applied to the switch when the continuity beeper sounds indicating contact closure of the switch....

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  • Calibrating at the bench with a pressure comparator

    A pressure comparator is a convenient instrument for bench pressure calibration. Bench calibrations are performed to maintain reference conditions and to obtain the lowest possible uncertainties. The bench is also a convenient place to inspect, adjust, and repair the devices under test.

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  • Calibrating at the bench with a deadweight tester

    A deadweight tester is a proven method of pressure calibration that is usually chosen for bench applications when accuracy and reliability are the top requirements. Calibrations are performed at the bench for convenience and to maintain reference conditions.

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  • Calibrating a HART Smart Pressure Transmitter

    Verifying and documenting the performance and adjusting a HART smart pressure transmitter can require a bucket full of tools. Performing this task with a HART enabled calibrator like the Fluke 754 simplifies the task and reduces what you need to carry.

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  • Fluke Connect Condition Monitoring Dashboard provides insight at a glance

    When you have insight into the overall health of your asset portfolio, you can determine how best to allocate your resources. In the past, gaining that insight was a process in and of itself. Now, the Fluke Connect™ Condition Monitoring (FCCM) Dashboard gives you a concise view on a single screen.Leveraging FCCM data, the dashboard provides a snapshot of facility trends, recent alarms and activities, and the status of individual vibration sensors and power monitoring sensors. You can gauge the...

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  • How to find the root cause of intermittent production stops

    How to find the root cause of production line stoppage and reduce downtime in manufacturing.

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  • Keep those motors running: electric motor maintenance preventing downtime

    Automotive customers have zero tolerance for bad parts and therefore, electric motor maintenance needs utmost care. One of our customers, CNP Myszkow, coats small parts for the automotive industry. After dip spin painting, they heat-treat the parts in a tunnel furnace. This is divided into several areas, each with different temperatures. An electric motor drives a fan in each area to ensure stable temperatures since temperature stability relates strongly to final product quality. Any changes from...

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  • How to use a phasor diagram?

    When you perform an energy or power quality survey you need to measure days or weeks of data, imagine the disappointment if when you return to the logger after that time you discover that you have failed to capture the correct measurements. The support teams at Fluke all too often get calls from users who don’t understand the measurements they have logged, usually they think the instrument is at fault. Usually though the problem is due to the user making a connection error, this can be due to incorrect...

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  • Voltage fluctuations, flicker and power quality

    Flickering lights can have an adverse effect on health, causing fatigue, lack of concentration, migraines and in some cases, epileptic shock. The severity of reaction and sensitivity varies from person to person. Some people can see a higher rate of flickering light than others. Fluorescent lamps can occasionally develop a fault that can cause them to have noticeable flicker.While health effects are a main concern, the production line of an industrial plant can also be affected. Workers can feel...

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  • Your Fluke Energy Analyze Plus software can be accessed using the link below.

    .super-custom .button { color: #fff; background-color: #369; border: 1px solid #003b78; } .super-custom .fluke-icon { margin-right: 20px; font-size: 2.2rem; } .super-custom #social-media a { color: #212121; text-decoration: none; } Download Now » For additional details on Fluke Power Quality click here, or call Fluke with any questions about which Power Quality tool is right for you! 1-877-355-1839. Join the Fluke Community You’ll get: Fluke discounts, promotions and the latest news Innovative...

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  • Arc flash vs arc blast

    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.

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  • Understanding the arc flash boundary

    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

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  • Korean Consent to the Collection and Use of the Personal Information

    .top{ line-height:1.4; font-size: 1.1em } Fluke Korea Co., Ltd. collects and uses your personal information as below. Information to be Collected Product/Service Information Requests Required Items: First Name, Last Name, Company, E-mail address, Telephone Number, Country and Postal Code Product Registration Required Items: Purchased Product, Serial Number, Purchase Date, Salutation, First Name, Last Name, E-mail address, Telephone Number, Product Owned By, Company, Street Address, City,...

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  • Five tips for taking quality thermal images

    The quality of a thermal image is much more than just aesthetics. It is critical to pinpointing specific areas of concern. A simple way to look at it is: IMAGE QUALITY = focus + optics + spatial resolution (pixels + field of view)

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  • How to inspect a motor with a thermal imager

    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.

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  • Fluke 87V MAX True-rms Digital Multimeter

    Rugged, dustproof IP67 outer shell for the most extreme work sites. Measure up to 1000 V ac and dc.

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  • Fluke ISO Accreditation Certificates and QMS Documents

    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...

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    Avoid these top 3 solar hazards and learn how to work safer when maintaining PV systems. You need to know the control measures to take and how to plan for a safe work environment.

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  • What is true-RMS?

    The need for true-RMS meters has grown as the possibility of non-sinusoidal waves in circuits has greatly increased in recent years. Some examples include variable speed motor drives, electronic ballasts, computers, HVAC, and solid-state environments.

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  • Fluke Tools + Future of Wind Power and Solar Energy

    Watch this video to how Fluke tools are supporting the future of solar energy, wind power and renewable energy.

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  • Case study: See how the 438-II Motor Analyzer is building an underwater fan club

    Watch the video to see how the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium uses the Fluke 438-ii power quality analyzer and motor analyzer to reduce water and energy use.

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  • 9 Things You’ll Love About the Fluke T6-1000 PRO Electrical Tester

    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.

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  • The 7 Best Tools for Electricians in 2024

    We recently asked electricians what they considered their top 5 essential tools—there were a few ties, so we’re sharing their top 7.

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  • How to read a waveform on an oscilloscope

    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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  • What is the safest way to work in the danger zone? Don’t.

    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 single-phase and three-phase power?

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

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    Find out how air leak detection equipment prevents downtime for a 150,000 square foot plant that runs approximately 400 tools on compressed air, produced by a 200-horsepower compressor.

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  • What is power factor? How to Calculate Power Factor Formula

    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.

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  • Best Non-Contact Voltage Tester

    A guide to choosing the best electrical and voltage tester from Fluke for your needs. Built for electricians, maintenance managers, facility technicians and homeowners, learn about which voltage detectors in the Fluke VoltAlert line are right for you.

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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.

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