Articles from Fluke Corporation

OEMs, technicians, and installers are optimistic about solar's future, many believe the industry is hindered by gaps in data and understanding smart technology

New LinkIQ Duo combines cable, Wi-Fi, and network testing in one easy-to-use solution

High resolution iSee camera enables electricians, HVAC technicians and contractors to access thermal imaging with their smart phone, for accurate temperature measurement on the go, or in hard-to-reach places.

The New Fluke 283 FC True-RMS CAT III 1500 V Digital Multimeter and a283 FC Wireless Current Clamp provide the safety and accuracy to work in high-voltage solar environments with capabilities that streamline technician workflows

Fluke Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation [NYSE: FTV] and a global leader in test and measurement instruments, today announced the launch of the PVA-1500 Series I-V curve tracer, designed to empower utility-scale solar technicians with speed, accuracy, and streamlined testing operations for effective service and maintenance. This innovative tool addresses the critical need for efficient and reliable PV array testing, ultimately optimizing performance and maximizing ROI.

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?

Tracing and troubleshooting wiring issues can be a frustrating, time consuming — and sometimes dangerous — job. The new Fluke 2052 Advanced and 2062 Advanced Pro Wire Tracers accurately and safely troubleshoot energized and de-energized wires in residential, commercial, and industrial environments up to CAT IV 600 V — the highest protection available on any wire tracer.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 26 workers died from exposure to electricity in 2020 while 56 percent of workplace injuries were caused by direct exposure to electricity — injuries caused by direct contact with the power source, such as direct contact with a live electrical wire or when the victim is struck by an electrical arc.

Inspecting large conveyor systems to troubleshoot potential issues can be an inefficient and complex task. The Fluke ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager with the new MecQ™ Mode allows maintenance technicians to quickly scan large areas and visually pinpoint technical issues before they become critical. With the Fluke ii910, technicians can now see what they can’t hear to easily identify problems across large conveyor systems.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 30 million children suffer acute malnutrition with eight million of those severely wasted. World Metrology Day 2023 celebrates the science of measurement by bringing attention to the increasing challenges of climate change and the global distribution of food and the role accurate measurement plays in improving the food chain.

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In 1948, the John Fluke Engineering Company was founded in a basement workshop in Springfield, Conn. A U.S. Navy World War II veteran and graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John Fluke pioneered a highly accurate benchtop power meter which was first sold to General Electric. That modest beginning 75 years ago is the foundation from which Fluke Corporation has risen to become the world leader in reliable, rugged test and measurement tools and software.

Setting up and managing thermal imaging (TI) maintenance programs, with thousands of images covering myriad assets, can be a struggle for managers as well as technicians. Baseline Team — the new standard in thermography workflows — helps TI teams automate their work, route execution, and reporting to optimize asset maintenance.

Misalignment causes at least half of all damage to rotating machinery, but instead of fixing the problem, teams often just treat the symptoms of misalignment by replacing bearings, couplings, and seals because they think alignment takes too long. The new Fluke 831 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool makes shaft alignment easy with an intuitive guided user interface that enables quick and complete shaft alignment without advanced training or complicated programs.

Fluke Corp. has donated 75 tools to Lee College in honor of long-time Fluke engineer Bob Greenberg, who passed away in February 2022. Greenberg, who was considered the “Godfather of Clamp Meters,” served as the product planner for clamp meters as well as the 50 Series Digital Thermometer. In his more than 30 years in the Fluke engineering and product planning groups, he exemplified customer care and understanding customer needs.

More than 1,000 vocational students from 57 countries and regions are demonstrating their skills and competing head-to-head to be the best in the world at WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition. Fluke Corp. is a Global Industry Partner of this global skills event that promotes and celebrates vocational education. Fluke’s tools and equipment are utilized at the event to ensure accuracy and precision throughout the competitions.

Workplace safety is something everyone agrees is important, yet there can be significant differences in the perception of how adequate safety measures are and the optimum amount of emphasis they are given in the organization. Fluke Corporation’s third annual Electrical Safety Survey seeks to identify trends in sentiment and perception of workplace safety, including responsibilities, culture, training, and the role of technology.

Power quality measurements can be complex to set up and frustrating when critical events are missed. The new Fluke® 1770 Series Three-Phase Power Quality Analyzers eliminate the complexities of power quality logging, troubleshooting, and analysis with automatic measurements, a straightforward user interface and setup, best-in-class specifications, and a simplified reporting platform.

As more electric vehicle charging stations are installed to meet the growing demand, the need to ensure stations are operating properly and safely takes on new urgency. One of the first of its kind in North America, the new Fluke FEV100 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Test Adapter tests the safety and performance of level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle AC charging stations (EVSEs) with type 1 connectors.

Fluke Corporation introduces the Fluke® 393 FC CAT III 1500 V True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex, the world’s only 1500 V CAT III, IP54 rated, thin jaw clamp meter. With its CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 600 V safety rating, the 393 FC provides exceptional safety for work in DC environments up to 1500 volts, like solar arrays, wind power, electric railways, and datacenter battery banks for uninterruptible power supplies. The thin jaw allows it to be used in combiner boxes, inverters, and tight spaces making it ideal for solar energy applications.

New energy technologies, like solar, require specialized test tools to efficiently provide critical measurements. The new Fluke IRR1-SOL Irradiance Meter has been designed from the ground up to simplify the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of photovoltaic arrays by measuring irradiance, temperature, inclination, and direction of the solar array with a single handheld tool.