Fluke 433 User manual

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Fluke 433/434
Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer
Getting Started
EN
August 2004
© 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands
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Contents of Analyzer Kit
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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 2nd edition 1000 V Measurement
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
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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
cCharging Batteries, Preparing for Use. 4
dInput Connections. 7
eAuxiliary Functions, Menu Navigation. 5
fSCOPE Mode. 8
gMeasurements MENU. 8
hPower Quality MONITOR. 9
iScreen Symbols. 10
jScreens and Function Keys. 10
kSetting up the Analyzer, SETUP. 16
lMEMORY 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’.
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
model BC430.
•before use check that the BC430 voltage and
frequency range match the local line power range
(refer to figure below). If necessary set the slider
switch of BC430 to the correct voltage.
•connect the battery charger to the AC outlet.
•connect the battery charger to the POWER
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.
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.

Getting Started
Tilt Stand
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Tilt Stand
The Analyzer has a tilt stand that allows viewing the
screen at an angle when placed on a flat surface. With
the tilt stand folded out, the optical port at the right side of
the Analyzer can be accessed.
Hang Strap
A hang strap is supplied with the Analyzer. The figure
below shows how to attach the strap correctly to the
Analyzer.
Auxiliary Functions
Power on/off, Brightness adjustment, and Locking the
keyboard are explained below:
Power On/Off:
The Analyzer powers up or down with
its last setup configuration. Power-on is
indicated by a single beep.

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Brightness:
Press to dim or brighten the backlight.
Dimmed brightness saves battery
power. For extra brightness keep
pressed for 5 seconds.
Contrast adjustment of the display is explained in the next
section as a part of ‘Menu Navigation’.
Lock keyboard for unattended measurements:
ENTER
Press for 5 seconds to lock ( ) or
unlock the keyboard.
Reset of the Analyzer to factory default settings is
explained in section ‘Setting up the Analyzer’.
Menu Navigation
Selection of measuring functions and adjustment of
settings is done via screen menus. How to use these
menus is illustrated below.
As an example setting the Date of the Real Time Clock
and Contrast adjustment are explained:
Date adjustment:
SETUP
The SETUP menu pops up.
Use the up/down arrow keys to
highlight ‘Date’. The current date
shown.
ENTER
Press to access the DATE ADJUST
submenu.
Highlight ‘Day’.
Adjust the Date.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the
preferred date representation:
Day/Month/Year or Month/Day/Year.
F5
Press function key F5 three times to
confirm the selections and to return to
the SETUP menu.
Contrast adjustment:
F4
Press function key F4 to access the
submenu where CONTRAST can be
adjusted.
Adjust CONTRAST to your preference.
F5
Press repeatedly to move upwards
through the menus.

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Input Connections
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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, Continental Europe, the UK,
and China. Stick the decals that fit to your local wiring
codes around the current and voltage inputs.
De-energize power systems before making connections
whenever possible. Avoid working alone and work
according to the warnings listed in section ‘Safety
Information’.
For a 3-phase system make the connections as shown in
Figure 1. First put the current clamps around the
conductors of phase A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), and N(eutral).
The clamps are marked with an arrow indicating the
correct signal polarity.
Next make the voltage connections: start with Ground
and then in succession N, A (L1), B (L2), and C (L3). For
correct measuring results, always connect the Ground
input. Always double-check the connections. Make sure
that current clamps are secured and completely closed
around the conductors.
Figure 1. Connection of Analyzer to 3-phase
distribution system
For single phase measurements, use current input A (L1)
and the voltage inputs Ground, N(eutral), and phase A
(L1).
A (L1) is the reference phase for all measurements.
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’.

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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:
Measuring Mode Screen Type Representation of Measuring Results Cursor/Zoom
Scope Waveform Waveform Oscilloscope display of voltage/current + numerical values. Yes / Yes
Scope Phasor Vector Diagram Voltage/current phase relation + numerical values No / No
MENU
MEASUREMENTS MENU. Measuring Functions accessible via the MENU key. The following features are available:
Measuring Mode Screen Type Representation of Measuring Results Cursor/Zoom
V/A/Hz Table Numerical values: voltage, current, frequency, crest factor. No / No
Trend Trend over time of values in the table. Yes / Yes
Dips & Swells Trend Trend over time with fast update rate: Voltage/current. Yes / Yes
Table Records events that violate limits: normal/detailed tables
available.
No / No
Harmonics Bar Graphs Voltage/current/power harmonics, interharmonics, THD, DC Yes/ No
Table Numerical values of a set of (inter)harmonics No / No
Power & Energy Table Numerical values: Active power/Apparent power/ Reactive
power /Power factor/Displacement power factor/
Voltage/Current/Energy usage, Energy meter output pulse count
No / No
Trend Trend over time of the values in the table Yes / Yes