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Fluke 434 Getting Started

Three phase power quality analyzer
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Fluke 434/435
Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer
Getting Started
EN
April 2006
© 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 ® Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832) ® Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer Getting Started April 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Contents of Analyzer Kit...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    +1-888-993-5853 in the U.S. and Canada +31-40-2675200 in Europe This Getting Started manual provides basic information +1-425-446-5500 from other countries. on the Fluke 434 and 435 Three Phase Power Quality Safety Information: Read First Analyzers. Fluke 435 has additional features such as Mains The Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer - Signaling, Logging, 0.1 % voltage input accuracy acc.
  • Page 4 Do not insert metal objects into connectors. adapters as supplied with the Analyzer, or • Use only the power supply, Model BC430 indicated as suitable for the Fluke 434/435 (Battery Charger / Power Adapter). Analyzer. • Before use check that the selected/indicated •...
  • Page 5 Getting Started If Safety Features are Impaired Before use, inspect the test leads for mechanical damage Max. Voltage at Current BNC Inputs (See marking): and replace damaged test leads! Input A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N to GND:..42 V peak If the Analyzer or its accessories appear to be impaired or Voltage ratings are given as “working voltage”.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fluke 434/435 Getting Started Charging the Batteries and Preparing Subject Page for Use Charging Batteries, Preparing for Use. At delivery, the installed rechargeable NiMH batteries Input Connections. may be empty. To reach full charge they must be charged for at least 4 hours with the Analyzer turned off: Auxiliary Functions, Menu Navigation.

  • Page 7: Tilt Stand

    Getting Started Tilt Stand Tilt Stand The Analyzer has a tilt stand that allows viewing the screen at an angle when placed on a flat surface. With Auxiliary Functions the tilt stand folded out, the optical port at the right side of Power on/off, Brightness adjustment, and Locking the the Analyzer can be accessed.
  • Page 8 Fluke 434/435 Getting Started Brightness: Use the up/down arrow keys to Press to dim or brighten the backlight. highlight ‘Date’. The current date Dimmed brightness saves battery shown. power. For extra brightness keep Press to access the DATE ADJUST ENTER pressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 9: Input Connections

    Getting Started Input Connections Input Connections The Analyzer has 4 BNC-inputs for current clamps and 5 banana-inputs for voltages. Self-adhesive decals are supplied corresponding to wiring color codes used in the USA, Canada, Continental Europe, the UK, and China. Stick the decals that fit to your local wiring codes around the current and voltage inputs.

  • Page 10: Scope Mode

    Fluke 434/435 Getting Started Measuring Modes, a Quick Overview This section gives an overview of all measuring modes. The Analyzer’s screen information and use of function keys is explained in more detail in the next two chapters. SCOPE SCOPE MODE. The following features are available:...
  • Page 11 Getting Started Measuring Modes, a Quick Overview Measuring Mode Screen Type Representation of Measuring Results Cursor/Zoom Flicker Meter screen Numerical values: Short/Long term flicker, Dc, Dmax, TD No / No Trend Trend over time of values in the Meter screen Yes / Yes Unbalance Meter screen...

  • Page 12: Power Quality Monitor

    Fluke 434/435 Getting Started MONITOR POWER QUALITY MONITOR. The following features are available: Measuring Mode Screen Type Representation of Measuring Results Cursor/Zoom Bar Graphs Via start menu: overview of key Power Quality metries. Detailed Yes / No Main screen information available under function keys F1 (V rms), F2...

  • Page 13: Screen Symbols

    Getting Started Screen Symbols Screen Symbols Battery/Line power indication. During battery operation the battery charge Symbols may appear in the upper and the lower screen condition is displayed. areas to show the state of Analyzer and measurements. Keyboard locked. Press ENTER 5 Status Indicators in the upper screen area: seconds to unlock/unlock.

  • Page 14: Screens And Function Keys

    Fluke 434/435 Getting Started Screen information: Screens and Function Keys Active Measuring Mode in header. The Analyzer has five different screen types to show measuring results. Each screen type is arranged to Status Indicators and Status Line. present data in the clearest way. Phases are indicated with individual colors.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Screens and Function Keys Function keys: TREND screen. Assigns up/down arrow keys to select a row from the Meter screen to be displayed as a trend. The selected row is indicated in screen header. CURSOR ON/OFF. Assigns the arrow keys to CURSOR or ZOOM operation.
  • Page 16 Fluke 434/435 Getting Started WAVEFORM screen Function keys: An example is the Scope Waveform screen. Voltage and Selection of waveform set to be current waveforms are displayed similar to an displayed: V displays all voltages, A oscilloscope. displays all currents. A (L1), B (L2), C...
  • Page 17 Getting Started Screens and Function Keys PHASOR screen. Function keys: Shows phase relation between voltages and currents in a Selection of data set to be displayed. vector diagram. An example is the Scope Phasor screen: Return to Scope Waveform screen. Switches between HOLD and RUN.
  • Page 18 Fluke 434/435 Getting Started You can use a pre-defined set of limits or define your Extreme values of the bar graph under own. An example of a pre-defined set of limits is that the cursor. Use the left and right arrow according to the EN50160 standard.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Analyzer, Setup

    Getting Started Setting up the Analyzer Setting up the Analyzer Use the arrow keys to select and adjust the selected item. SETUP Press F5 to confirm the selection and to return to the SETUP menu. Note: Limits gives access to submenus to recall, customize, and save 6 sets of Power Quality criteria.

  • Page 20: Memory Use

    Fluke 434/435 Getting Started PRINT. A data file includes screen, trends, Meter Phase Identification/Colors, Printer screens, settings and limits. You may use cursor and type, RS232 interface, Auto display zoom after recall. dimming, Memory configuration, reset to FACTORY DEFAULTS, USER ID, MEMORY display CONTRAST.

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