Fluke 434, 433 User Manual

EN
August 2004

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Fluke 433/434

Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer

Getting Started

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Fluke 434

Getting Started

Introduction

This Getting Started manual provides basic information
on the Fluke 433 and 434 Three Phase Power Quality
Analyzers. Fluke 434 has additional features such as
Interharmonics, Transients, Energy Usage, Inrush
Currents, extra memory to store Screens and Data,
FlukeView software, and an optical isolated interface
cable.
For complete operating instructions, refer to the Users
Manual on the accompanying CD-ROM.

Contacting a Service Center

To locate a Fluke authorized service center, visit us on
the World Wide Web at: www.fluke.com or call Fluke
using any of the following phone numbers:

[phone] in the U.S. and Canada
[phone] in Europe
[phone] from other countries.

Safety Information: Read First

The Fluke 433/434 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer ­hereafter referred to as “Analyzer” - complies with:

• ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994.

• EN/IEC61010-1 2

Category III, 600 V Measurement Cat IV, Pollution
Degree 2.

• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1-04 (including
approval).

Use the Analyzer and its accessories only as specified in
the Users Manual. Otherwise, the protection provided by
the Analyzer and its accessories might be impaired.

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose
hazard(s) to the user.

A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may
damage the Analyzer.

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Warning

To avoid electrical shock or fire:

• Review the entire manual before use of

the Analyzer and its accessories.

• Avoid working alone.

• Do not operate the Analyzer around

explosive gas or vapor.

• Use only insulated current probes, test

leads and adapters as supplied with the
Analyzer, or indicated as suitable for the
Fluke 433/434 Analyzer.

• Before use, inspect the Analyzer, voltage

probes, test leads and accessories for
mechanical damage and replace when
damaged. Look for cracks or missing
plastic. Pay special attention to the
insulation surrounding the connectors.

• Remove all probes, test leads and

accessories that are not in use.

• Always connect the Battery Charger /

Power Adapter first to the AC outlet
before connecting it to the Analyzer.

• Use the ground input only to ground the

Analyzer and do not apply any voltage.

• Do not apply input voltages above the

rating of the instrument.

• Do not apply voltages in excess of the

marked ratings of the voltage probes or
current clamps.

• Do not use exposed metal BNC or

banana plug connectors.

• Do not insert metal objects into

connectors.

• Use only the power supply, Model BC430

(Battery Charger / Power Adapter).

• Before use check that the

selected/indicated voltage range on the
BC430 matches the local line power
voltage and frequency. If necessary set
the slider switch of the BC430 to the
correct voltage.

• For the BC430 use only AC line plug

adapters or AC line cords that comply
with local safety regulations.

Max. Input Voltage at Voltage Banana Inputs to

ground:

Input A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N to GND: ..........................

.......................................... 1000 V Cat III, 600 V Cat IV

Max. Voltage at Current BNC Inputs (See marking):

Input A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N to GND: ..........42 V peak

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If Safety Features are Impaired

Voltage ratings are given as “working voltage”. They
should be read as V ac rms (50-60 Hz) for AC sine
wave applications and as V dc for DC applications.

Measurement Category IV refers to the overhead or
underground utility service of an installation. Cat III refers
to distribution level and fixed installation circuits inside a
building.

Note

To accommodate connection to various line
power sockets, the BC430 Battery Charger /
Power Adapter is equipped with a male plug that
must be connected to a line plug adapter
appropriate for local use. Since the Charger is
isolated, you can use line plug adapters with or
without a protective ground terminal.
The 230 V rating of the BC430 is not for use in
North America. A line plug adapter complying
with the applicable National Requirements may
be provided to alter the blade configurations for
a specific country.

If Safety Features are Impaired

If the Analyzer is used in a manner not specified by
the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
Analyzer may be impaired.

Before use, inspect the test leads for mechanical damage
and replace damaged test leads!

If the Analyzer or its accessories appear to be impaired or
not functioning properly, do not use it and send it in for
repair.

Reference to Manual Sections

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Subject Page

c Charging Batteries, Preparing for Use. 4

d Input Connections. 7

e Auxiliary Functions, Menu Navigation. 5

Charging the Batteries and Preparing
for Use

At delivery, the installed rechargeable NiMH batteries
may be empty. To reach full charge they must be charged
for 4 hours with the Analyzer turned off:

• use only the supplied Battery Charger/Power Adapter

f SCOPE Mode. 8

g Measurements MENU. 8

• before use check that the BC430 voltage and

h Power Quality MONITOR. 9

i Screen Symbols. 10

• connect the battery charger to the AC outlet.

j Screens and Function Keys. 10

• connect the battery charger to the POWER

k Setting up the Analyzer, SETUP. 16

l MEMORY Use. 18

SAVE Screens. 17

Before making any measurements, set the Analyzer up
for the line voltage, frequency, and wiring configuration of
the power system you want to measure. This is explained
in section ‘Setting up the Analyzer’.

When using your Analyzer for the first time, you must set
it up for the measurements you want to make. Section
‘Setting up the Analyzer’ gives an overview of items to be
adjusted.

model BC430.

frequency range match the local line power range
(refer to figure below). If necessary set the slider
switch of BC430 to the correct voltage.

ADAPTER input on the top side of the Analyzer.

115V 230V

Caution

To obtain maximum capacity of the battery,
charge the batteries at least twice a year.

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