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Page 2 - Contents of Analyzer Kit

Page 3 - Getting Started; Introduction; Users; Contacting a Service Center; or call Fluke; Safety Information: Read First; edition 1000 V Measurement; Warning; identifies conditions and actions that pose; Caution; identifies conditions and actions that may

1 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 s...

Page 4 - To avoid electrical shock or fire:

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 2 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 su...

Page 5 - If Safety Features are Impaired

Getting Started If Safety Features are Impaired 3 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...

Page 6 - Subject Page; Charging Batteries, Preparing for Use.

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 4 Subject Page c Charging Batteries, Preparing for Use. 4 d Input Connections. 7 e Auxiliary Functions, Menu Navigation. 5 f SCOPE Mode. 8 g Measurements MENU. 8 h Power Quality MONITOR. 9 i Screen Symbols. 10 j Screens and Function Keys. 10 k Setting up the Analyzer, S...

Page 7 - Tilt Stand

Getting Started Tilt Stand 5 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. T...

Page 8 - Menu Navigation

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 6 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...

Page 9 - Input Connections; Figure 1. Connection of Analyzer to 3-phase

Getting Started Input Connections 7 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 loc...

Page 10 - Measuring Modes, a Quick Overview; Measuring Mode Screen Type

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 8 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 ...

Page 12 - Screen Symbols; Recording of measurement data is on.; Screens and Function Keys

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 10 Screen Symbols Symbols may appear in the upper and the lower screen areas to show the state of Analyzer and measurements. Status Indicators in the upper screen area: Time that a measurement has been going on. Format: hours, minutes, seconds. When waiting for a timed ...

Page 13 - TABLE screen; Active Measuring Mode in header.

Getting Started Screens and Function Keys 11 Each screen and its features are explained below. Read this carefully to get acquainted with all functions of your Analyzer. TABLE screen 1 3 2 2 This screen gives a quick overview of important numerical measuring values. An example is the table belonging...

Page 15 - WAVEFORM screen; Display of measured frequency.

Getting Started Screens and Function Keys 13 WAVEFORM screen An example is the Scope Waveform screen. Voltage and current waveforms are displayed similar to an oscilloscope. 2 1 3 Screen information: c The RMS values of the waveforms are displayed in the header. d Display of measured frequency. e Wa...

Page 18 - Setting up the Analyzer; Chapter 18 in the Users

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 16 Setting up the Analyzer SETUP The SETUP key gives access to a menu to configure the Analyzer for your measurements. Use the arrow keys to select the item you want to adjust: date, time, wiring configuration, nominal frequency, nominal voltage, limits, current and vol...

Page 20 - The function keys allow the following selections:

Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 18 Memory Use. MEMORY The MEMORY key gives access to a menu to SAVE, RECALL, DELETE Data and Screen copies and to PRINT. A data file includes screen, trends, tables, settings and limits. You may use cursor and zoom after recall. The function keys allow the following sel...