Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer Getting Started EN June 2005 © 2001-2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Fluke 43B Getting Started PLACING ORDERS AND GETTING ASSISTANCE To locate an authorized service center, visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.fluke.com or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below: +1-888-993-5853 in U.S.A.
Getting Started Unpacking Unpacking The following items are included in your Fluke 43B kit:.. Figure 1.
Fluke 43B Getting Started Safety Information: Read First Read the safety information before using the Fluke 43B. Specific warning and caution statements, where they apply, will be found throughout the manual. A “Warning” identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. A “Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Fluke 43B.
Getting Started Safety Information: Read First Warning Do the following to avoid electrical shock or fire if a Fluke 43B is connected to more than 42 V peak (30 V rms): common input x Use only test leads and test lead adapters supplied with the Fluke 43B (or safety-designed equivalents as specified in the accessory list, see Users Manual.) x Do not use conventional exposed metal banana plug connectors. x Use only one common connection x Remove all test leads that are not in use.
Fluke 43B Getting Started The terms ‘Isolated’ or ‘Electrically floating’ are used in this manual to indicate a measurement in which the Fluke 43B COM (common, also called ground) is connected to a voltage different from earth ground. The term “Grounded” is used in this manual to indicate a measurement in which the Fluke 43B COM (common) is connected to an earth ground potential.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Powering the Fluke 43B To power the Fluke 43B from a standard AC outlet, perform steps 1-3. For battery power, see Chapter 2. 1 Plug the power adapter into the AC outlet. 2 Connect the power adapter cable to the Fluke 43B (see Figure 2). Figure 2. Powering the Fluke 43B 3 Turn the Fluke 43B on. The opening screen will appear on the display (see Figure 3). Note If the Fluke 43B does not turn on, the batteries may be dead.
Fluke 43B Getting Started Figure 3. Opening Screen The screen shows which test leads or probes you should use on the inputs. Note that in the screen shown in Figure 3, for example, you should use TEST for voltage measurements and a 1 mV/A current probe for current measurements. LEADS 4 6 Continue.
Getting Started Inputs Inputs Figure 4. Measurement Connections INPUT 1: Use the red test lead on input 1 ( COM Use the black test lead on the COM input ( : ). COM). Use these inputs for all voltage measurements, and for Ohm, continuity, diode capacitance and temperature measurements. The Fluke 43B common inputs (red INPUT 1 shield, gray INPUT 2 shield, and black COM input) are connected internally via self-recovering fault protection. INPUT 2: Use the i400s AC current probe on input 2 ( ).
Fluke 43B Getting Started Main Menu All functions can be easily selected from the main menu. 1 2 Open the main menu. VOLTS/AMPS/HERTZ (for example) INRUSH CURRENT OHMS / CONTINUITY / CAPACITANCE Measures inrush current and inrush time (motor start-ups). Measures resistance, diodes, continuity and capacitance (DMM). TEMPERATURE SCOPE Measures temperature with optional temperature probe. Dual channel oscilloscope: Volts on input 1 and Amps on input 2.
Getting Started Main Menu VOLTS / AMPS / HERTZ POWER Gives a fast overview of Volts, Amps and Hertz. Shows all power readings in one screen. HARMONICS SAGS & SWELLS Measures up to 51 harmonics. Shows dips and surges as short as one cycle. With time stamp. TRANSIENTS Captures and stores up to 40 voltage transients.
Fluke 43B Getting Started Volts / Amps / Hertz This function simultaneously shows the voltage and current signal. Also the Crest factor is shown. Use this function to get a first impression of the voltage and current signal before examining the signal in more detail with the other functions. With the ENTER key you can toggle between Volts / Amps / Hertz, Power, and Harmonics functions.
Getting Started Main Menu Sags & Swells Sags and swells measures fast deviations (from one cycle to a few seconds) from the normal voltage signal, and displays current simultaneously. The results are plotted on the screen as a graph. The graph shows the minimum and maximum values at each point of the graph. The SAGS & SWELLS function is particularly useful to record flicker. SAG Transients Transients are fast spikes on the voltage (or current) signal.
Fluke 43B Getting Started Selecting Probes For standard operation, use the red test lead on input , the black test lead on COM and the current clamp on input . If you are using other test leads or probes, you must change the probe settings accordingly. 1 Open the main MENU. 2 INSTRUMENT SETUP 3 PROBES Select the type of probe you are going to use on input 1. For all applications in the Applications Guide, you must use test leads.
Getting Started Selecting Probes 7 8 Move to the probe settings for input 2. 1 m V /A (for the i400s current probe) 9 Accept the probe settings for input 2. Note Select 1V/A when using testleads on input [2] in the Scope Mode. A reading of 1A then equals 1V.
Fluke 43B Getting Started Selecting a Language You can choose between English and other languages. To change the language for example into Spanish, do the following: Note Combinations of languages (one or more) depend on the version ordered. 1 Open the main MENU. 2 INSTRUMENT SETUP 3 LANGUAGE 4 5 ESPAÑOL (for example) Accept the new language. All text on the display immediately changes to the new language.
Getting Started Using FlukeView Software Using FlukeView Software This section explains how to connect the Fluke 43B to a PC for use with the ® ® FlukeView Power Quality Analyzer software or to create reports in MS-Word . Use the Optically Isolated USB Cable on the optical port to connect the Fluke 43B to a PC (see Figure 5). Figure 5. Connecting a Computer Note For information about how to install and use the FlukeView software, please read the FlukeView SW43W Users Manual as supplied on CDROM.
Fluke 43B Getting Started Resetting the Fluke 43B To restore the Fluke 43B to its factory settings and return to the opening screen, reset the Fluke 43B. Resetting does not clear screen memories. Turn the Fluke 43B off and proceed as follows: 1 Press and hold. 2 Press and release. The Fluke 43B turns on, and you should hear a double beep, indicating that the reset operation was successful. Figure 8. Resetting the Fluke 43B (3) Release the HOLD key.
