A Fluke article about back-up batteries’ health. Link here Healthy batteries should maintain a capacity above 90 % of the manufacturer’s rating; most manufacturers recommend replacing the battery if it falls below 80 %.
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App note: Understanding the arc flash boundary
Fluke’s article about safety from arc flashes. Link here The arc flash boundary is the minimum “safe” distance from exposed energized conductors or circuit parts that has the potential for an arc flash. Arc fault incidents happen daily in the United States. Take the proper steps to ensure your safety before taking any measurements, especially […]
App note: What are Hall Effect (ac, dc) clamp meters?
Fluke article on Hall Effect used on clamp meters. Link here Hall Effect clamp meters can measure both ac and dc current up to the kilohertz (1000 Hz) range. Like current transformer types, Hall Effect clamp meters use rigid iron jaws to concentrate the magnetic field that encircles the conductor being measured. Unlike current transformer […]
App note: How to clean your Fluke tools
Fluke’s tips on how to clean your test tools. Link can be found here. Reopening the world in the wake of a pandemic brings new health and safety concerns. Much of the emphasis has been on personal hygiene, such as hand washing, social distancing, and face covering. But as industries begin to open, a new […]
App note: Anatomy of a high-quality meter
An application note from Fluke on best characteristics of a high-quality multimeters. Link here The hazards of working with electricity aren’t new, of course. But as electronic and electrical systems become increasingly complex, the dangers of measuring its flow have increased and unprepared technicians can suddenly be faced with a simple job gone bad. The […]
App note: Ten dumb things smart people do when testing electricity
Tips from Fluke on things we could not resist doing or forgetting when doing electricity works. Link here. Anyone who makes their living by working with electricity quickly develops a healthy respect for anything with even a remote chance of being “live.” Yet the pressures of getting a job done on time or getting a […]