Atec Fluke-1760 - Manual (Page 2)

Fluke Corporation Fluke 1760 Three-Phase Power Quality Recorder Topas
Applications
Detailed disturbance analysis — Perform high-
speed transient analysis and uncover the root cause
of equipment malfunction for later mitigation and
predictive maintenance. The fast transient option,
with its 6000 V measurement range, allows capture
of very short impulses, such as lightning strikes.
Class-A quality-of-service compliance — Validate
incoming power quality at the service entrance.
With Class-A compliance, the Fluke 1760 allows
undisputable verification.
Event correlation at multiple locations —
Utilizing GPS time synchronization, users can
quickly detect where a fault occurred first, either
inside or outside the facility.
Simultaneous measurement of independent
power systems — Built with Galvanic separation
and dc coupling of voltage inputs, the instrument
can conduct complete measurements on dissimilar
power systems. For example, the Fluke 1760 can
troubleshoot UPS systems by simultaneously record-
ing the battery voltage and power output.
Power quality and power load studies — Assess
baseline power quality to validate compatibility
with critical systems before installation, and verify
electrical system capacity before adding loads.
Fully Class-A compliant
The Fluke 1760 is fully compliant with the new
IEC 61000-4-30 Class-A standard, which defines
the measurement methods required for each power
parameter in order to obtain reliable, repeatable,
and comparable results. With the GPS time
synchronization accessory, data recorded with
multiple instruments can be correlated with
Class-A precision.
Individual trigger settings provide flexibility
when capturing events, rms values, wave-
forms, and fast transients. The instrument
runs with default settings, so that the user
does not need to set triggers in standard
applications. Individual settings can be
stored for next time.
What is Class-A conformity?
Power quality measurement is a relatively new, and quickly
evolving field. There are hundreds of manufacturers around the
world with unique measurement methodologies. Whereas basic
single- and three-phase electrical measurements, like rms volt-
age and current were defined long ago, many power quality
parameters were not previously defined, forcing manufactur-
ers to develop their own algorithms. With so much variation
between instruments, electricians tend to waste too much time
trying to under-stand an instrument’s capabilities and measure-
ment algorithms instead of understanding the quality of the
power itself!
The new IEC 61000-4-30 Class-A standard takes the guess-
work out of selecting a power quality instrument. The standard
IEC 61000-4-30 defines the measurement methods for each
parameter to obtain reliable, repeatable, and comparable re-
sults. In addition, the accuracy, bandwidth, and minimum set
of parameters are all clearly defined.