® Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer Users Manual 4822 872 30455 April 2001, rev 2, 12-2008 © 2001-2005-2008 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Unpacking......................................................................................... 0-1 Safety Information: Read First ................................................... 0-2 Current Probe......................................................................... 0-4 1 Introducing the Fluke 43B....................................................... Powering the Fluke 43B ............................................................. Inputs ..............
Fluke 43B Users Manual 3 The Fluke 43B Does Not Start Up........................................... The Screen Remains Black..................................................... The Batteries Operate less than Six Hours ............................. FlukeView Does Not Recognize the Fluke 43B ....................... The Printer Does Not Print ...................................................... 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Specifications .....................................................................
Unpacking Unpacking The following items are included in your Fluke 43B kit:.. Figure 1.
Fluke 43B Users Manual 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.
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 • Use only test leads and test lead adapters supplied with the Fluke 43B (or safety-designed equivalents as specified in the accessory list, see Chapter 2.) • Do not use conventional exposed metal banana plug connectors. • Use only one common connection • Remove all test leads that are not in use.
Fluke 43B Users Manual 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.
Chapter 1 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 Users Manual 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.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Inputs 1 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. (red INPUT 1 shield, gray INPUT 2 shield, The Fluke 43B common inputs and black COM input) are connected internally via self-recovering fault protection.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Main Menu All functions can be easily selected from the main menu. 1 Open the main menu. 2 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.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Main Menu 1 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 Users Manual 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.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Main Menu 1 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 Users Manual Time resolution in Sags & Swells and Record modes. The modes Sags & Swells and Record basically perform similar functions. In both modes Fluke 43B plots a trend of up to two electrical parameters over time. In Sags & Swells mode the instrument plots voltage and current only. In Record mode the analyzer plots a wide variety of parameters, depending on the function that is active when the Record pushbutton is pressed.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Main Menu 1 In both Sags & Swells and Record mode the recording time can be set to ‘Endless’. This refers to the compression method that is used to generate the plot. With the recording time set to Endless, the plot will start with the 4-minute time scale, and compresses each time the plot runs off the screen. At the end of 4-minutes, the plot will compress to half-screen and the time scale changes to 8 minutes.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Instrument Setup To change the instrument’s default settings and prepare the Fluke 43B for use, follow the instructions in this section. Begin by selecting the INSTRUMENT SETUP screen from the main menu. 1 Open the main menu. 2 INSTRUMENT SETUP Setting the Date 3 DATE 4 10 5 10 Adjust the month (MM). 24 1998 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for day (DD) and year (YY). 6 24 MMDDYY Choose the date format.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Instrument Setup 1 Setting the Time 3 TIME 4 23 5 23 Adjust the hours. 45 59 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for minutes and seconds. 6 Accept the new time.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Adjusting the Contrast Adjust the contrast of the screen for optimal visibility of the screen. 1 Open the main menu. 2 INSTRUMENT SETUP 3 CONTRAST 4 CONTRAST Adjust the contrast until both black and grey squares are clearly visible. 5 Accept the new contrast. Note You can also adjust the contrast immediately after turning on the Fluke 43B by using the up and down keys.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Instrument Setup 1 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.
Fluke 43B Users Manual 7 Move to the probe settings for input 2. 8 1 mV/A (for the i-400s 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.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Instrument Setup 1 Setting up the Harmonic- and Power Function Before using the Harmonic or Power function, setup the Fluke 43B as follows: 1 Open the main MENU. 2 INSTRUMENT SETUP 3 FUNCTION PREFERENCES 4 %r %f 5 Accept the new setting. The screen closes. 6 Select FUNCTION PREFERENCES again. 7 DC .. 21 (see Table 1) (see Table 1) DC .. 33 DC .. 51 8 Accept the new setting. The screen closes. 9 Select FUNCTION PREFERENCES again.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Table 1. Harmonics- and Power Settings HARMONICS settings POWER settings %r Displays harmonics as a percentage of the total harmonic voltages (total Vrms value). FUNDAMENTAL Uses only the fundamental voltage and fundamental current for power calculations. %f Displays harmonics as a percentage of the fundamental voltage. FULL Uses the voltage and current of the full frequency spectrum for power calculations. DC..21 DC..33 DC..
Introducing the Fluke 43B Instrument Setup 1 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.
Fluke 43B Users Manual 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 RS232 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.
Introducing the Fluke 43B Using a Printer 1 Using a Printer This section describes how to connect a printer and how to setup the Fluke 43B for the connected printer. Connect the Fluke 43B to a parallel printer as shown in Figure 7. • Use the Print Adapter Cable (PAC91, optional). Figure 6. Connecting a Parallel Printer Note Some printers are designed for use with Windows only. These printers are not compatible with the Fluke 43B.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Selecting a Printer Type Before using a printer, configure the instrument for the type of printer you will be using and its speed. 1 Open the main MENU. 2 INSTRUMENT SETUP 3 PRINTER Select the speed of your printer. Consult the manual that came with your printer to find the optimal baud rate. 4 9600 Baud (Required for PAC91) 5 Accept the new baud rate. The screen closes. 6 Select PRINTER again. Select the type of printer.
Resetting the Fluke 43B 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 7. Resetting the Fluke 43B Release the HOLD key.
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Chapter 2 Maintenance Cleaning and Storage Cleaning the Fluke 43B Clean the Fluke 43B with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Do not use abrasives, solvents or alcohol. These may damage the text on the Fluke 43B. Storing the Fluke 43B When storing the Fluke 43B, even for extended periods of time, it is not necessary to remove the battery pack. However, the batteries will gradually decharge. To keep the batteries in optimal condition, charge the batteries periodically (once per month).
Fluke 43B Users Manual Batteries Charging the Batteries At delivery, the NI-MH batteries must be charged. When fully charged, the batteries typically provide 6 hours of use. When the Fluke 43B is powered by the battery, the battery icon at the top of the screen informs you about the condition of the battery. The battery symbols are: . The symbol appears when there is less than five minutes of operating time left. Use the setup as shown in Figure 9 to charge the batteries and power the instrument.
Maintenance Batteries 2 Extending Battery Operation Time Charging the batteries when they are not completely empty reduces the battery operating time for the Fluke 43B. To keep the batteries in optimal condition, observe the following guidelines: • Operate the Fluke 43B on batteries until the symbol appears at the top of the screen. This indicates that the batteries are very low and that they need to be recharged. • To extend battery operation time, you can refresh the batteries.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Replacing the Ni-MH Battery Pack It should not usually be necessary to replace the battery pack. If you do want to replace the battery pack, follow the instructions below. Warning To avoid electrical shock, remove test leads and probes before opening the battery access cover. 1 Disconnect test leads and probes both at the source and at the Fluke 43B. 2 Locate the battery access cover on the bottom rear. Loosen the screw with a flat-blade screwdriver.
Maintenance Batteries 2 Figure 9.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Ordering Codes The following tables list the user-replaceable parts for the Fluke 43B. For additional optional accessories, see the ScopeMeter Accessories booklet. To order replacement parts or additional accessories, contact your nearest service center.
Maintenance Ordering Codes 2 Item (Cont’d) Ordering Code Optically Isolated RS232 USB Adapter/Cable OC4USB FlukeView® Power Quality Analyzer software on CD-ROM SW43W Hard Carrying Case C120 Manuals Additional manuals can be downloaded from www.fluke.com ® FlukeView User Information Ordering Code ® English, German, French + FlukeView Power Quality Analyzer software on CD-ROM 2728587 Service Manual Ordering Code English www.fluke.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Troubleshooting The Fluke 43B Does Not Start Up • The batteries may be dead. Charge the batteries first: power the Fluke 43B with the power adapter without turning it on. After about 15 minutes, try turning on the Fluke 43B again. The Screen Remains Black • Make sure that the Fluke 43B is turned on. • There might be a problem with the contrast. Turn the Fluke 43B off and on again. Now use the up and down keys to adjust the contrast.
Chapter 3 Specifications Introduction Safety Characteristics The Fluke 43B has been designed and tested in accordance with the following standards: ANSI/ISA 82.02-01, IEC/EN61010-1-2001, CAN/CSA C22.2 No 61010-1-04 (including cCSAus approval), UL std No 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General requirements.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Safety Specifications Safety Characteristics Designed and tested for measurements on 600 V rms Measurement Category III, Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with: • EN/IEC 61010-1:2001 • ANSI/ISA S82.02-01 • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1-04 (including cCSAus approval), • UL std No 61010-1 Measurement Category III refers to distribution level and fixed installation circuits inside a building.
Specifications Function Specifications 3 Function Specifications For all specifications, probe specifications must be added. Electrical functions Specifications are valid for signals with a fundamental between 40 and 70 Hz. Minimum input voltage .................................................................. 4 V peak-peak Minimum input current.................................................. 10 A peak-peak (1 mV/A) Input bandwidth..................................
Fluke 43B Users Manual Harmonics (continued) Phase ............................................................................fund. ±3° ... 51st ± 15° K-factor (in Amp and Watt) ................................................................... ± 10 % Sags & Swells Recording times (selectable) ................... 4 minutes to 8 days, endless (16 days) Readings V rms actual, A rms actual (cycle by cycle calculation)...... ±(2 % + 10 counts) V rms max, A rms max .............................................
Specifications Function Specifications 3 Scope Input Impedance Input 1 ............................... 1 MΩ // 12 pF (± 2 pF). With BB120: 20 pF ± 3 pF Input 2 ............................... 1 MΩ // 10 pF (± 2 pF). With BB120: 18 pF ± 3 pF Horizontal Time base modes (selectable) ..............................................Normal, Single, Roll Ranges (selectable within modes) In Normal................................................................................. 5 s to 20 ns/div In Single shot.......
Fluke 43B Users Manual Scope readings The accuracy of all scope readings is valid from 18 °C to 28 °C with relative humidity up to 90 % for a period of one year after calibration. Add 0.1 x (the specified accuracy) for each °C below 18 °C or above 28 °C. More than one waveform period must be visible on the screen. V DC, A DC ........................................................................... ±(0.5 % + 5 counts) V AC and V AC+DC (True RMS) input 1 DC to 60 Hz..........................................
Specifications Function Specifications 3 Meter Ohm Ranges .......................................................... 500.0Ω to 5.000 MΩ, 30.00 MΩ ±(0.6 % + 5 counts) Max. Measurement Current.................................................................. 0.5 mA Measurement Voltage at open circuit .......................................................< 4V Diode Accuracy............................................................................... ±(2 % +5 counts) Max. Measurement Current...............
Fluke 43B Users Manual Miscellaneous Display Useful screen area ...............................................72 x 72 mm (2.83 x 2.83 in) Resolution ............................................................................. 240 x 240 pixels Backlight.................................................... Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL) Power External Power Adapter.................................................................................... PM8907 Input Voltage ......................................
Specifications Environmental Conditions 3 Environmental Conditions Environmental ........................................................... MIL-PRF 28800F, Class II Temperature During operation........................................................0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) While stored ........................................................... -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) Humidity During operation: 0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F)....................................................
Fluke 43B Users Manual Electromagnetic Immunity The Fluke 43B, including standard accessories, conforms to the EEC directive 2004/108/EC for EMC immunity as defined by EN-61326-1:2006, with the addition of the following tables. Disturbance with STL120 and i400s • Volts / amps / hertz • Resistance, Capacitance • Power • Harmonics Table 1 No visible disturbance E= 1 V/m E = 3 V/m 80 MHz - 1 GHz 1.4 GHz to 2.0 GHz 2.0 GHz to 2.7 GHz E = 10 V/m 5 mV - 500 V/div 5 mV - 500 V/div 5 mV - 500 V/div n.a n.
Specifications Current Probe i400s 3 Current Probe i400s Safety Specifications Category Rating: CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V per EN/IEC61010-1, Pollution Degree 2. : Tested to US and Canadian standards for compliance to UL 61010-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-2-32-04 : EN 61010-2-32:2002 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Acc.
Fluke 43B Users Manual Common Mode Voltage: 1000 V ac rms from earth ground, in compliance with EN61010-1 Input Load Impedance (of host instrument): > 1MΩ in parallel with up to 47 pF Maximum Non-destructive Current: 1000 A Duty Cycle: 0.5 A to 400 A continuous Influence of Adjacent Conductor: < 9.0 mA/A Influence of Conductor Position in Jaw Opening: ±1.0 % of reading +0.05 A General Specifications Output Cable Length: 2.
Declaration of Conformity 3 Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer Manufacturer Fluke Industrial B.V.
Fluke 43B Users Manual LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years for the Test Tool and one year for its accessories. The warranty period begins on the date of shipment.Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days.
Index —%— —D— %f (setting), 20 %r (setting), 20 Date, Setting, 14 Default Settings, 25 Diode Function, 8 Dips, measuring, 9 —A— Accessories, 1, 32 AUTO, 1/2 AUTO, 39 —B— Battery Charging, 28 Extending Operation Time, 29 Operation Time, 42 Replacing, 30 Battery Refresh, 29, 42 Baud Rate, 24 —F— Flukeview Software, 22 Fundamental (setting), 20 —H— Harmonics Function, 9 Setup, 20 Specifications, 37, 38 Harmonics Function, 10 —C— —I— Case Contents, 1 Category Current Probe, 46 Fluke 43B, 36 Charging
Index(continued) Menu Key, 8 —O— Ohm / Continuity / Capacitance Function, 8 Opening Screen, 6 Operating Time, 42 Optional Accesories, 32 Ordering Codes, 32, 33 —P— Parallel Printer, 23 Power Function, 9, 10 Setup, 20 Specifications, 37 Power Adapter, 5 Powering, 5 Preferences, 19 Print Key, 24 Printer, 23, 24 Printing, 24 Probe Setup, 17 Problems, 34 —R— Record, 41 Record Key.
