Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter Title
i Table of Contents Chapter Title Page General Aspects .................................................................................................1-1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1-1 Limited Warranty &...
Page 7 - Chapter 1; General Aspects; Introduction; Warranty and Liability Conditions.; Read First
1-1 Chapter 1 General Aspects Introduction This chapter informs you about a number of general and important aspects concerning the Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer (hereafter referred to as ‘Analyzer’). This concerns: • Warranty and Liability Conditions. • Declaration of Conformity. ...
Page 8 - Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 1-2 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 Analyzer and one year for its accessories. The warranty period be...
Page 9 - Declaration of Conformity
General Aspects Declaration of Conformity 1 1-3 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzers Manufacturer Fluke Industrial B.V. Lelyweg 14 7602 EA Almelo The Netherlands Statement of Conformity Based on test results using appropriate stand...
Page 10 - Shipment Note; The following items are included in your Analyzer Kit:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 1-4 Shipment Note The following items are included in your Analyzer Kit: Note: When new, the Analyzer’s rechargeable NiMH battery is not charged. Refer to Chapter 4 – Powering the Analyzer. Figure 1-1. Contents of Analyzer Kit
Page 11 - Contacting a Service Center; or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below:; Safety Information: Read First; CSA; Warning; identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user.; Caution; identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Analyzer.
General Aspects Contacting a Service Center 1 1-5 # Description 1 Power Quality Analyzer 2 Decal Set for Input Sockets 3 Hang Strap 4 Alligator Clips. Set of 5 5 Test Leads, 2.5 m. Set of 5 6 Battery Charger / Power Adapter 7 Line Plug Adapter (country dependent) 8 Getting Started Manual + CD ROM wi...
Page 13 - For the BC430 use only AC line plug adapters or AC line cords; Note
General Aspects Safety Information: Read First 1 1-7 • For the BC430 use only AC line plug adapters or AC line cords that comply with local safety regulations. Slider switch on BC430 Battery Charger / Power Adapter to select line power voltage: 115V 230V Max. Input Voltage at Voltage Banana Inputs t...
Page 15 - Chapter 2; About This Manual; information and can be used as a quick reference.; Users Manual Contents; Shipment Note, Contacting a Service Center,
2-1 Chapter 2 About This Manual Introduction This Users Manual gives full and comprehensive information on how to use the Fluke 434 and 435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzers effectively and in a safe manner. Read it carefully to learn about safe use of the Analyzer and its accessories and to take ...
Page 16 - customize measurements.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 2-2 - Logger (17) - Power Quality Monitoring (18). • Chapter 19. Cursor and Zoom: how to investigate measurement details. • Chapter 20. Setting up the Analyzer: a comprehensive explanation of adjustments to customize measurements. • Chapter 21. Using Memory, printer and PC...
Page 17 - Chapter 3; explained in a separate chapter.; If not installed, they show up in the menu in grey color.; General Measurements
3-1 Chapter 3 Features Of Fluke 434/435 Introduction The Analyzer offers an extensive and powerful set of measurements to check power distribution systems. Some give a general impression of power system performance. Others are used to investigate specific details. This chapter gives an overview on h...
Page 18 - Measuring modes to investigate details
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 3-2 Measuring modes to investigate details Phase voltages. Should be close to the nominal value. Voltage waveforms must be a sine wave that is smooth and free from distortion. Use Scope Waveform to check the waveform shape. Use Dips & Swells to record sudden voltage ch...
Page 19 - Chapter 4; Basic Operations and Menu Navigation
4-1 Chapter 4 Basic Operations and Menu Navigation Introduction This chapter deals with a number of general aspects of the Analyzer’s operation: • Tilt Stand and Hang Strap • Powering the Analyzer • Display Brightness • Locking the keyboard • Menu navigation • Display Contrast • Reset to Factory Def...
Page 20 - strap correctly to the Analyzer.; Powering the Analyzer; Use only the supplied Battery Charger/Power Adapter model BC430.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 4-2 A hang strap is supplied with the Analyzer. The figure below shows how to attach the strap correctly to the Analyzer. Figure 4-2. Fixing the hang strap Powering the Analyzer The Analyzer has a built-in rechargeable NiMH battery that can power it for more than 6 hours w...
Page 21 - Display Brightness; Press for 5 seconds to lock or unlock the keyboard.; Menu Navigation; for use with a certain printer type.; The SETUP menu pops up.
Basic Operations and Menu Navigation Display Brightness 4 4-3 Caution To prevent decrease of battery capacity, charge it at least twice a year. Power On/Off: Press to power up or down with the last setup configuration. The welcome screen shows what Analyzer settings are currently in use. At power on...
Page 22 - Display Contrast
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 4-4 Highlight baudrate: . Adjust the required transmission speed. Highlight the Printer type you want to use: . ENTER Press to confirm the selection. F5 Press to return to the next higher menu SETUP USER PREF. This menu is the starting point for many adjustments such as Di...
Page 23 - Chapter 5; Display Information
5-1 Chapter 5 Display Information Introduction The Analyzer uses five different screen types to present measuring results in the most effective way. The features these screens have in common are explained in this chapter. Details that are specific for a certain measuring mode are presented in the ch...
Page 24 - Phase Colors
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 5-2 Phase Colors Measuring results belonging to different phases are presented with individual colors. If - for a certain phase - voltage and current are displayed simultaneously, the voltage color has a dark tone and the current has a light tone. The set of phase colors c...
Page 25 - Screen information common for all screen types
Display Information Screen information common for all screen types 5 5-3 Screen information common for all screen types Refer to Figure 5-1, item A ... F A Measuring mode: the active measuring mode is shown in the screen header. B Measuring values: main numerical measuring values. Background colors ...
Page 27 - Chapter 6; wiring configuration; Input Connections
6-1 Chapter 6 Input Connections Introduction This chapter explains how to make connection to the power distribution system under test and how to adjust the Analyzer settings. Check that the Analyzer setup meets the characteristics of the system under test and the accessories that are used. This conc...
Page 28 - For a 3-phase system make the connections as shown in Figure 6-2.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 6-2 Figure 6-1. Mounting the decals for voltage and current inputs De-energize power systems before making connections whenever possible. Always use appropriate equipment for personal protection. Avoid working alone and work according to the warnings listed in Chapter 1, S...
Page 31 - Chapter 7; Scope Waveform and Phasor; To access the Scope Waveform screen:; Available function keys:
7-1 Chapter 7 Scope Waveform and Phasor Introduction Scope mode shows voltages and currents in the power system under test by means of waveforms or vector diagram. Also numerical values are shown such as phase voltages, phase currents, frequency, and phase angles between voltages and currents. Scope...
Page 32 - Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update.; Scope Phasor; To access the Phasor screen:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 7-2 F4 Switch between voltage readout per phase (A/L1,B/L2,C/L3,N) or phase-to-phase (AB,BC,CA) for 3-phase Y configuration. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Cursor. When the Cursor is on, the waveform values at the Cursor are displayed in the screen header...
Page 33 - Tips and Hints
Scope Waveform and Phasor Tips and Hints 7 7-3 Tips and Hints Scope Waveform gives a clear view of current and voltage waveform shapes. Voltage waveforms in particular should be smooth and sinusoidal. If you see voltage distortion, it is a good idea to check the harmonics display. The rms voltages a...
Page 35 - Chapter 8; recording is visible in the Trend screen.
8-1 Chapter 8 Volts/Amps/Hertz Introduction Volts/Amps/Hertz displays a Meter screen with important numerical measuring values. The related Trend screen shows the changes over time of all values in the Meter screen. Meter screen To access the VOLTS/AMPS/HERTZ Meter screen: c MENU d ENTER The Meter s...
Page 36 - Trend
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 8-2 Available function keys: F1 Switch between voltage readout per phase (A/L1,B/L2,C/L3,N) or phase-to-phase (AB,BC,CA) for 3-phase Y configuration. F4 Access to the Trend screen. For description see below. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switching from H...
Page 39 - Chapter 9
9-1 Chapter 9 Dips & Swells Introduction Dips & Swells records Dips, Interruptions, Rapid Voltage Changes, and Swells. Dips (Sags) and Swells are fast deviations from the normal voltage. Magnitude may be ten up to hundreds of volts. Duration may vary from a half cycle to a few seconds as def...
Page 41 - events are listed in sequence.; To access to the Dips & Swells Trend screen:
Dips & Swells Trend 9 9-3 S t e a d y t i m e Voltage tolerance Normal voltage Voltage step Steady time Transition time Voltage tolerance Maximum voltage change Rate of change Figure 9-4. Characteristics of a rapid voltage change In addition to the voltage, current is also recorded. This allows ...
Page 42 - Assign the arrow keys to Cursor or Zoom operation.; Events Tables; To access the Dips & Swells Events Tables:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 9-4 The screen builds up from the right side of the screen and the corresponding values are displayed in the screen header. Available function keys: F1 Assign up/down arrow keys to select the voltage or current channels to be displayed. F2 Cursor on/off. F3 Assign the arro...
Page 43 - The following Abbreviations and Symbols are used in the tables:; when both voltage and current drop.
Dips & Swells Tips and Hints 9 9-5 The following Abbreviations and Symbols are used in the tables: Abbreviation Description Symbol Description CHG Rapid Voltage Change Rising voltage edge DIP Voltage Dip Falling voltage edge INT Voltage Interruption Change upwards SWL Voltage Swell Change downwa...
Page 45 - Harmonics; To access to the Harmonics Bar Graph screen:
10-1 Chapter 10 Harmonics Introduction Harmonics measures and records harmonics and interharmonics up to the 50 th . Related data such as DC components, THD (Total Harmonic Distortion), and K-factor are measured. Harmonics are periodic distortions of voltage, current, or power sinewaves. A waveform ...
Page 46 - Access the Meter screen screen.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 10-2 e ENTER The Bar Graph display shows the percentage contribution of each of the components related to the full signal. A signal without distortion should show a 1 st harmonic (= the fundamental) at 100 % while the others are at zero: in practice this will not occur bec...
Page 47 - Meter screen; To access the Harmonics Meter screen:; To access the Harmonics Trend screen:
Harmonics Meter screen 10 10-3 F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switching from HOLD to RUN invokes a menu to select immediate (NOW) or TIMED start time which allows you to define start and duration of the measurement. Meter screen To access the Harmonics Meter screen: f F3 The Meter ...
Page 49 - To access the Power & Energy Meter screen:
11-1 Chapter 11 Power & Energy Introduction Power & Energy displays a Meter screen with all important power parameters. The related Trend screen shows the changes over time of all measuring values in the Meter screen. Fluke 434/435 can also display energy usage and offers verification of ene...
Page 50 - key and function key F3 – FUNCTION PREF. See Chapter 20, FUNCTION
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 11-2 e ENTER The Meter screen displays power data for each phase and in total: real or active power (kW), apparent power (kVA, the product of rms voltage and current), reactive power (kVAR, the reactive component of apparent power caused by phase shift between AC current a...
Page 54 - especially if you measure current harmonics in your system.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 11-6 Tips and Hints Power mode can be used to record apparent power (kVA) of a transformer over several hours. Look at the Trend and find out if there are times that the transformer is overloaded. You can transfer loads to other transformers, stagger the timing of loads, o...
Page 55 - Flicker; To access the Flicker Meter screen:
12-1 Chapter 12 Flicker Introduction Flicker quantifies the luminance fluctuation of lamps caused by supply voltage variations. The algorithm behind the measurement meets EN61000-4-15 and is based on a perceptual model of the human eye / brain sensory system. The Analyzer converts duration and magni...
Page 56 - Activate the popup screen with maximum D-parameters.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 12-2 d e ENTER Flicker is characterized by: short term severity Pst (measured over 1 min for fast feedback), short term severity Pst (measured over 10 min) and a long term severity Plt (measured over 2 hours). This data and also the related D-parameters Dc, Dmax, and TD (a...
Page 57 - To access Flicker Trend screen:
Flicker Trend 12 12-3 Trend To access Flicker Trend screen: g F4 The parameters in the Meter screen update over time. They are recorded whenever the measurement is on. Trend displays the changes in these values over time. All values in the Meter screen are recorded, but the Trends from each row in t...
Page 59 - Unbalance; . Unbalance mode offers a Meter screen, a; To access the Unbalance Meter screen:
13-1 Chapter 13 Unbalance Introduction Unbalance displays phase relations between voltages and currents. Measuring results are based upon the fundamental frequency component (60 or 50 Hz using method of symmetrical components). In a 3-phase power system, the phase shift between voltages and between ...
Page 61 - to define start and duration of the measurement.; Phasor; To access the Unbalance Phasor screen:
Unbalance Phasor 13 13-3 to define start and duration of the measurement. Cursor. When the Cursor is on, the Trend values at the Cursor are displayed in the screen header. Moving the Cursor off the left or right side of the screen brings the next of six screens into the viewing area. Zoom. Allows yo...
Page 63 - Transients; To access the Transients Waveform screen:
14-1 Chapter 14 Transients Introduction The Fluke 434/435 Analyzer can capture waveforms at high-resolution during a variety of disturbances. The Analyzer will give a snapshot of the voltage and current waveforms at the precise time of the disturbance. This allows you to see the waveforms during dip...
Page 64 - FUNCTION PREFerences.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 14-2 e ENTER f F3 g F5 In the Start menu you can choose a trigger event or a combination of trigger events, transients (Volt) and current (AMP) trigger level, and Immediate or Timed start of the measurement. The Analyzer may be set up to capture waveforms each time it sees...
Page 67 - Inrush; To access the Inrush Trend screen:
15-1 Chapter 15 Inrush Introduction Inrush Currents can be captured by Fluke 434/435. Inrush Currents are surge currents that occur when a large, or low-impedance load comes on line. Normally the current will stabilize after some time when the load has reached normal working condition. For example t...
Page 69 - Assign arrow keys to Cursor or Zoom operation.
Inrush Tips and Hints 15 15-3 Use Cursor and Zoom to investigate details of the recorded Trends. Selection of channels to be displayed is done with the up/down arrow keys. Press function key F1 to assign the arrow keys to this. Via the SETUP key and function key F3 - FUNCTION PREF you can set up the...
Page 71 - Mains Signaling; Mains Signaling is a function available in the; To access the Mains Signaling trend screen:
16-1 Chapter 16 Mains Signaling Introduction Mains Signaling is a function available in the Fluke 435 . In the Fluke 434 it is available as an option. Power distribution systems often carry control signals to switch appliances on and off remotely (also known as ripple control). These control signals...
Page 73 - Events Table
Mains Signaling Events Table 16 16-3 Available function keys: F1 Assign up/down arrow keys to select a set of trends and the belonging readout. F2 Cursor on/off. F3 Assign the arrow keys to Cursor or Zoom operation. F4 Access to Events tables. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switchi...
Page 74 - Two ways to access Trend:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 16-4 Two ways to access Trend: 1. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight an event in the table. To access Trend press the ENTER key. The Cursor is on, in the mid of screen and located on the selected event. 2. Press Function key F5 to view the Trend part showing the most ...
Page 75 - Logger; Logger is a function available in the; Start Menu; To access the Logger Start Menu:
17-1 Chapter 17 Logger Introduction Logger is a function available in the Fluke 435 . In the Fluke 434 it is available as an option. Logger gives you the possibility to store multiple readings with high resolution. The readings are observed during adjustable time intervals. At the end of the interva...
Page 77 - Press function key F5 – START to start logging.
Logger Start Menu 17 17-3 Figure 17-3. Vfund available for logging Removing a selected reading: Use the arrow keys to highlight the reading to be removed from the ‘Selected’ column. Press function key F4 – REMOVE to remove the reading. You can highlight a reading in the ‘Selected’ column and move it...
Page 80 - To access the Logger Meter screen:; Events; To access the Logger Events Table screen:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-6 trace in the viewing area. Zoom and Cursor are operated by the arrow keys and explained in Chapter 19. Offset and Span of the Trends are auto ranging for a good display in most cases, but they are adjustable when required. The adjustment menu is reached via the SETUP ...
Page 83 - Power Quality Monitoring; RMS voltages
18-1 Chapter 18 Power Quality Monitoring Introduction Power Quality Monitoring or System Monitor displays a Bar graph screen. This screen shows whether important Power Quality parameters meet requirements. Parameters include: 1. RMS voltages 2. Harmonics 3. Flicker 4. Dips/Interruptions/Rapid Voltag...
Page 85 - average crosses the tolerance range.
Power Quality Monitoring Introduction 18 18-3 The meaning of the bar graphs with a wide base and a narrow top is explained below. By way of example this is done for the RMS voltage. This voltage for instance has a nominal value of 120 V with a tolerance of + and – 15% (tolerance range between 102 … ...
Page 86 - Power Quality Main Screen; To access the Power Quality Main screen:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-4 The table below gives a survey of the aspects of Power Quality Monitoring: Parameter Available Bar Graphs Limits Averaging Interval V rms 3, one for each phase Probability 100 %: upper & lower limit Probability x %: upper & lower limit 10 minutes Harmonics 3, ...
Page 87 - the Function keys F2 and F3:
Power Quality Monitoring Events Table 18 18-5 d F5 Power Quality Monitoring is reached via the MONITOR key and a menu for Immediate or Timed start. With the left/right arrow keys you can position the Cursor on a particular Bar Graph. Measuring data belonging to the bar is shown in the screen header....
Page 89 - Trend Display
Power Quality Monitoring Trend Display 18 18-7 Two ways to access Trend: 1. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight an event in the table. To access Trend press the ENTER key. The Cursor is on, in the mid of screen and located on the selected event. Zoom is set to 4. 2. Press Function key F4 to view...
Page 90 - Bar Graph Screen; Access to events table.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-8 Bar Graph Screen Figure 18-4. Bar Graph Screen The main system monitor display shows the worst harmonic for each of the three phases. Function key F2 brings up a screen with Bar Graphs showing the percentage of time each phase spent within limits for 25 harmonics and ...
Page 91 - Cursor and Zoom; Horizontal Zoom is available for Waveform and Trend.; Cursor on Waveform Displays; screen header shows the RMS values of the displayed waveforms.
19-1 Chapter 19 Cursor and Zoom Introduction This chapter explains how to use Cursor and Zoom to display and investigate details of Waveform, Trend, and Bar Graph displays. Cursor and Zoom have a certain amount of interaction and are both operated by the arrow keys. The Cursor is a vertical line tha...
Page 92 - displayed in the screen header as shown in Figure 19.2.; Cursor on Trend Displays; with the most recent measuring values.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 19-2 Figure 19-3. Waveform display with cursor and zoom on Press Function key F2 to obtain a subset with keys to control Cursor and Zoom: • Press F3 to switch the Cursor on. Use the left/right arrow keys to move the Cursor horizontally along the waveforms. The value of the...
Page 93 - brings the next screen within the viewing area.; From Events Table to Trend Display with Cursor On
Cursor and Zoom From Events Table to Trend Display with Cursor On 19 19-3 Figure 19-6. Trend display with cursor and zoom on The Function keys F1, F2, and F3 and the arrow keys are used to operate Cursor and Zoom: • Operate F2 to switch the Cursor on. Use the left/right arrow keys to move the Cursor...
Page 94 - Cursor on Bar graph Displays; right screen end brings the next screen within the viewing area.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 19-4 d ENTER Press ENTER to obtain trend display with the cursor on and positioned on the highlighted event in the table. Cursor on Bar graph Displays As an example the Three-phase Voltage Harmonics display as shown in Figure 19.7 is used. Cursor and Zoom for other Bar Gra...
Page 95 - Setting up the Analyzer; If desired the settings in the table can be changed by the user.
20-1 Chapter 20 Setting up the Analyzer Introduction The SETUP key accesses menus to view and change Analyzer settings. At delivery the Analyzer is adjusted to settings that match your local situation and the supplied accessories. The table below gives an overview: Setting Preset Value Nominal Volta...
Page 96 - FUNCTION PREFerences:
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-2 Figure 20-1. Welcome screen at power-on The Settings are grouped in four functional sections and are explained accordingly in four sections of this manual chapter: • General Settings: Date, Time, GPS time synchronization, wiring Configuration, nominal Voltage, nominal...
Page 97 - General Settings; To access the General Settings menus:; Read below how to make adjustments:
Setting up the Analyzer General Settings 20 20-3 General Settings To access the General Settings menus: 1 SETUP SETUP ENTER 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 10 9 11 12 13 2. 4. F4 3. The actual settings are shown in the SETUP entry screen. Use the key operations described above to change an item. Rea...
Page 98 - F5 – BACK: return to last active measuring mode.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-4 6 Freq: adjustment of Nominal Frequency. Use the up/down arrow keys to select 60 or 50 Hz. Press Function key F5 – OK to confirm. 7 Limits: see section Limits Settings. 8 Clamp, A range, V scale: adjustment of the Analyzer to the characteristics of current clamps and ...
Page 99 - Use the arrow keys to highlight 3
Setting up the Analyzer General Settings 20 20-5 Below you will find a step-by-step example on how to change wiring configuration to 3-phase Wye IT (IT = Interrupted Terra = Interrupted Ground). c SETUP The active configuration is indicated behind Config. Config is highlighted indicating that this i...
Page 101 - FUNCTION PREFerences; To access the FUNCTION PREFerences menus:
Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFerences 20 20-7 FUNCTION PREFerences To access the FUNCTION PREFerences menus: SETUP SETUP 1. F3 ENTER 2. 3. F1 F3 F4 13 15 16 12 3 456 7 89 10 11 11 12 F1 14 FUNCTION PREFerences allows you to customize data presentation of measuring functions. This concerns for...
Page 103 - F4 - ALL DEFAULT: resets all settings in this menu to factory default.; Press SETUP to access setup entry screen.; Press the ENTER key to access trend scaling.
Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFerences 20 20-9 14 F2 – AGGREGation INTERVAL: access to the menu to choose between a 3 seconds aggregation interval of 150/180 cycles (50/60 Hz) or a 200 ms interval of 10/12 cycles (50/60 Hz). This feature is used for rms based readings in: Volts/Amps/Hertz, Pow...
Page 104 - Press function key F4 to select AUTO OFF.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-10 g F4 Press function key F4 to select AUTO OFF. h Use the left/right arrow keys to decrease the Voltage offset. i Use the up/down arrow keys to select Volt span adjustment. Use the left/right arrow keys to increase the Voltage span. j F5 Press function key F5 three ti...
Page 105 - USER PREFerences; To access the USER PREFerences menus:
Setting up the Analyzer USER PREFerences 20 20-11 USER PREFerences To access the USER PREFerences menus: SETUP SETUP 1. ENTER 3. F1 F3 F4 7 8 9 11 F4 F2 6 F4 10 USER PREFerences allows you to customize Phase Identification and Colors, Printer and RS-232 settings, Auto shut-off, Memory Configuration,...
Page 107 - Limits Adjustments; To navigate the Limits Setup menus:
Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments 20 20-13 Limits Adjustments To navigate the Limits Setup menus: SETUP SETUP 1. F1 F3 F4 F5 1 6 7 F2 1. 2. 0...9A...Z ENTER 3. 2. 1. F5 2. 1. F5 2. 3 2 3. F5 4. 5 4 1. F5 3. 2. F1 F2
Page 108 - Power Quality Monitoring.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-14 Limits Adjustments is used to save, recall, and define sets of limits for: • Power Quality Monitoring. • Dips/Interruptions/Rapid Voltage Changes/Swells. The entry menu is available in the selected information language. Read below how to do this: 1 Adjust Monitor Lim...
Page 109 - Press Function key F5 – BACK to return to the SETUP entry menu.
Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments 20 20-15 7 Press Function key F5 – BACK to return to the SETUP entry menu. Setup of Monitor Limits, a survey of adjustments. Limits Adjustments Voltage 2 Probability percentages (100 % and adjustable): each with adjustable upper and lower limit. Harmonics F...
Page 111 - setups is explained in Chapter 20 Setup.; Using memory; A copy of the current screen can be stored. Symbol for screenshots:; Making a Screenshot; Press this key to make a screenshot.
21-1 Chapter 21 Using Memory, Printer, and PC Introduction This chapter explains how to save screens and data into the Analyzer’s memory and how to view, rename and delete them. The second part of the chapter explains how to setup the Analyzer for communication with a PC, laptop, and printer. Note: ...
Page 112 - next section ‘Memory Operations’.; Memory Operations; keys to highlight a particular to be viewed.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 21-2 screenshot is saved as a file with date and time when saved. This occurs via a menu to define a name for the file to be saved. Name definition is done with the arrow keys: the up/down keys for character selection and the left/right keys for character position. Spaces ...
Page 113 - Recalling and deleting Screenshots and Datasets:; Use of Printer and PC; about its features. Power Log as supplied with
Using Memory, Printer, and PC Use of Printer and PC 21 21-3 Recalling and deleting Screenshots and Datasets: d F1 Available function keys for recall and delete: F1 Return to main menu. F2 Access to the menu where you can view the highlighted screen shots and data sets. Use the Function keys PREVious...
Page 114 - must be adjusted correctly.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 21-4 Figure 21-1. Location of optical interface When started, FlukeView software scans the PC ports to find the connected Analyzer. It is not necessary to adjust baudrate of PC and Analyzer. For other applications communication baudrate can be adjusted as follows: press th...
Page 117 - Tips and Maintenance; Accessories’ in this chapter.; Cleaning the Analyzer and its Accessories; to form on the magnetic poles.; Storing the Analyzer
22-1 Chapter 22 Tips and Maintenance Introduction This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. For complete service, disassembly, repair, and calibration information, see the Service Manual. You will find the part number of the Service Manual in section ‘Parts ...
Page 118 - Parts and Accessories; Standard Accessories.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 22-2 Proceed as follows to activate the Advanced Functions: • Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP entry menu. • Press Function key F2 to enter the VERSION & CALIBRATION menu. This read- only menu indicates the options already activated. Also the date of the last ins...
Page 119 - Optional Accessories.; Troubleshooting; Analyzer does not start up.
Tips and Maintenance Troubleshooting 22 22-3 Optional Accessories. Item Ordering Code Logger Functions for Fluke 434 (Mains Signaling, Logging). Fluke-434/Log Optical Isolated RS-232 Cable PM9080 GPS Synchronization Unit GPS430 Print Adapter for Parallel Printers PAC91 Optical Isolated Trigger Probe...
Page 120 - Screen remains black.
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 22-4 Screen remains black. Make shure that the Analyzer is on: at power-on you should hear a double beep. If the screen remains black, you might have a problem with the screen contrast. Proceed as follows to change Contrast: • Press the SETUP key. • Press Function key F4. ...
Page 121 - Specifications; Performance Characteristics
23-1 Chapter 23 Specifications Introduction Performance Characteristics Fluke guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values within the tolerances stated. Numerical values without tolerances are typical and represent the characteristics of an average instrument excluding accessories. The An...
Page 122 - Electrical Measurements; INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-2 Electrical Measurements The following specifications of the instrument are verified using the “implementation verification” table 3 as specified in 61000-4-30 chap-6-2. INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Voltage inputs Number of inputs 4 (3 phases + neutral) DC coupled Maximum inp...
Page 123 - DISPLAY MODES
Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-3 DISPLAY MODES Waveform display Available in Scope and Transient mode Captures 8 waveforms simultaneously Display update rate 5x per second Up to 10/12 times horizontal zoom Cursors: Single vertical line showing min, max, avg reading at cursor position. ...
Page 124 - MEASUREMENT MODES
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-4 MEASUREMENT MODES Scope Vrms, Arms, Vcursor, Acursor, Vfund, Afund, Hz, V phase angles, A phase angles Volts/Amps/Hertz Vrms, Vpk, V Crest Factor, Arms, Apk, A Crest Factor, Hz Dips and Swells Vrms½, Arms½ Captures up to 1000 events with date, time, duration, magnitud...
Page 125 - ACCURACY, RESOLUTION AND RANGE
Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-5 ACCURACY, RESOLUTION AND RANGE Volt/Amps/Hertz Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Vrms(AC+DC) Fluke 435 Fluke 434 1…600 Vrms 600…1000 Vrms 1…1000 Vrms 0.01 Vrms 0.01 Vrms 0.1 Vrms ± 0.1% of nominal voltage ± 0.1% ± 0.5% of nominal voltage Vpk 1…1400 ...
Page 128 - TREND RECORDING
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-8 Transient capture Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Volts cursor reading rms reading ± 6000 Vpk 10 … 1000 Vrms 1 V 1 V ± 15% of cursor reading± 2.5% of Vnominal Minimum detect duration 5 µs Sampling rate 200kS/s Inrush mode Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Ar...
Page 131 - MEASUREMENT METHOD
Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-11 MEASUREMENT METHOD Vrms, Arms 10/12 2 or 150/180 (selectable) cycle contiguous non overlapping intervals using 500/416 2 samples per cycle in accordance with IEC 61000-4-30 Vpeak, Apeak Absolute highest sample value within 10/12 2 cycle interval with 4...
Page 132 - WIRING COMBINATIONS
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-12 Mains Signaling Measurement are based on: either the corresponding 10/12-cycle r.m.s. value interharmonic bin or the rms of the four nearest 10/12-cycle rms value interharmonic bins per IEC 61000-4-30 Limit setup for Monitor mode follows EN50160 “Meistercurve” Time S...
Page 133 - MECHANICAL
Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-13 Memory Screens 50 screen memories Data 10 data memories for storing data including recordings Logger User configurable shared memory, up to 15 MB on Fluke 435, Up to 7 MB on Fluke 434 4 Limit templates 2 preprogrammed, 2 administrator (programmable via...
Page 134 - SAFETY; ENVIRONMENTAL
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-14 COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO (CMRR) CMRR >60 dB SAFETY Compliance with IEC/EN61010-1-2001, CAN/CSA C22.2 No 61010-1-04 (including c CSA us approval), UL std No 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1...
Page 137 - Index
1 Index —1— 150/180 cycle, 5-3, 20-8 —3— 3 s, 5-3, 20-8 —A— A range, 20-4 Accessories, 1-1 Active power, 11-2 Aggregation interval, 5-3, 20-8 Apparent power, 11-2 Auto On/Off, 20-7 —B— Banana Inputs, 6-1 Bar Graph screen, 5-2 Battery Charger, 1-6 Battery Condition, 22-1 Battery save, 20-12 BNC Input...