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® Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer Users Manual EN April 2006, rev. 3, Dec. 2008 © 2006, 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporat io n, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands All product name s are trademarks of thei r respective co mpanies.[...]

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i Table of Contents Chapter Title Page General Aspects ................................................................................................. 1-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1-1 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liabi lity .....................[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual ii Input Connections .............................................................................................. 6-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 6-1 Input Connections .............................................................[...]

Contents (continued) iii Transients ........................................................................................................... 14-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 14-1 Waveform Display ...........................................................[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual iv Tips and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 22-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 22-1 Cleaning the Analyzer an d its Accessories .....................................[...]

1-1 Chapter 1 General Aspects Introduction This chapter informs you about a number of general and im portant aspects concerning the Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analy zer (hereafter referred to as ‘Analy zer’). This concerns: • Warranty and Liability Conditions. • Declaration of Conformity. • Shipment Note: Survey of items that[...]

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 peri od begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repa[...]

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 standards, the product is in conformity with Electromag[...]

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[...]

General Aspects Contacting a Service Center 1 1-5 # Description 1 Power Quality Analyz er 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 / Pow er Adapter 7 Line Plug Adapter (country depen dent) 8 Getting Started Manual + CD ROM with Us ers Manua l and Getting Started Manual (m[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 1-6 See explanation in manual Direct Current Safety Approval Earth Double Insulation (Protection Class) Conformité Européenne Alternating Current Recycling information Disposal information Do not apply aroun d or remove from hazardous live conductors. Do no dispose of this product as unsorted munici pal waste. Go to Flu[...]

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 to Ground: Input A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N to Gro[...]

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2-1 Chapter 2 About This Manual Introduction This Users Manual gives full and comprehens ive information on how to use the Fluke 434 and 435 Three Phase Power Quality Analy zers effectively and in a safe manner. Read it carefully to learn about safe use of the Analyzer and its accessories and to take full advantage of all measuring modes. The Analy[...]

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: how to save, recall and delete screenshots[...]

3-1 Chapter 3 Features Of Fluke 434/435 Introduction The Analyzer offers an extensive and powe rful set of measurements to check power distribution systems. Some give a general impression of power system performance. Others are used to investigate specific deta ils. This chapter gives an overview on how to perform measurements in a logical order. T[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 3-2 Measuring modes to investigate details Phase voltages. Should be close to the nominal value. Voltage waveforms m ust be a sine wave that is smooth and free from distor tion. Use Scope Waveform to check the waveform shape. Use Dips & Swells to reco rd sudden voltage changes. Use Transients mode to capture voltage a[...]

4-1 Chapter 4 Basic Operations and Menu Navigation Introduction This chapter deals with a number of gene ral 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 Defaults Tilt Stand and Hang Strap T[...]

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 t he hang strap Powering the Analyzer The Analyzer has a built-in rech argeable NiMH battery that can power it for more than 6 hours when fully charged. When powered by the battery, [...]

Basic Operations and Menu Navigatio n 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 a single beep can be heard. To save battery powe[...]

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 Display Contrast Adjustment and Reset to Factory Def[...]

5-1 Chapter 5 Display Information Introduction The Analyzer uses five different screen typ es 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 me asuring mode are presented in the chapter explaining that mode. The screen header is[...]

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 t one. The set of phase colors can be chosen via the SETUP key and function key F[...]

Display Information Screen information common for all scre en 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 differ per phase and for voltage or current. If C[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 5-4 E Status line: following information a ppears on the screen. How to adjust these items is explained in Chapte r 20 – General Se ttings. Following information is given: Date of Analyzer’s real time clock. Dat e for mat may be month-day-year or day-month-year. Time of day or cursor time. Nominal line voltage and fre[...]

6-1 Chapter 6 Input Connections Introduction This chapter explains how to make connecti on to the power distribution s ystem under test and how to adjust the Analyzer settings. Check that the Analyzer set up meets the characteristics of the system under test and the accessories that are used. This concerns: • wiring configuration • nominal freq[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 6-2 Figure 6-1. Mounting the decals for voltage and current inputs De-energize power systems before making c onnections whenever possible. Always use appropriate equipment for pe rsonal protection. Avoid working alone and work according to the warnings listed in Chapter 1, Safety Information. For a 3-phase system make the[...]

Input Connections Input Connections 6 6-3 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 Chapter 20, General Settings. Scope Waveform and Phasor display are useful to check if voltage leads and current clamps are connected co[...]

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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 numeri cal values are shown such as phase voltages, phase currents, frequency, and phase angles between voltages and currents. Scope Waveform To access the Scope Waveform screen: c [...]

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. Positioning the Cursor across the left or right[...]

Scope Waveform and Phasor Tips and Hints 7 7-3 Tips and Hints Scope Waveform gives a clear view of curre nt 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 rm s voltages and frequency should be close to their nominal va[...]

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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 screen gives an overview of voltages and currents i[...]

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 HOLD to RUN invokes a menu to select immediate (NO[...]

Volts/Amps/Hertz Tips and Hints 8 8-3 Zoom. Allows you to expand or shrink t he disp lay vertically or horizontally to view details or to fit a complete graph within th e screen area. Zoom and Cursor are operated by the arrow keys and explained in Chapter 19. Offset and Span of the Trends are auto rangi ng for a good displa y in most cases, but the[...]

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9-1 Chapter 9 Dips & Swells Introduction Dips & Swells records Dips, Interruptio ns, 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 m ay va ry from a half cycle to a few seconds as defined in EN61000-4-30. The Analyzer allo ws you [...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 9-2 Figure 9-2. Characteristics of a voltage swell During an Interruption the voltage sinks we ll below its nominal value. In three phase systems an interruption begins when the voltage on all phases are below threshold and ends when one phase is equal to or above the interruption threshold plus hysteresis. The trigger co[...]

Dips & Swells Trend 9 9-3 Steady time V oltage tole rance Normal voltag e V oltage step Steady time Transition time V oltage 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 you to see cause and effect of deviations. Function k[...]

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 arrow keys to Cursor or Zoom operation. F4 Access to E[...]

Dips & Swells Tips and Hints 9 9-5 The following Abbreviations and Sy mbols 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 downwards Available function keys: F3 Switch between NO[...]

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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 can be considered as a combina tion of various sin[...]

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 because there always is a certain amount of distortio[...]

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 measurem ent. Meter screen To access the Harmonics Meter screen: f F3 The Meter screen display shows 8 measur ements per phase. U[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 10-4 Available function keys: F1 Assign up/down arrow keys to select a row from the Meter screen for Trend display. F2 Cursor on/off. F3 Assign arrow keys to Cursor or vertical Zoom operation. F4 Return to Meter screen. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switching from HOLD to RUN invokes a menu to select im[...]

11-1 Chapter 11 Power & Energy Introduction Power & Energy displays a Meter screen w ith all impo rtant 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 energy meters with a pulse output. For power calcul[...]

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 rm s voltage and current), reactive power (kVAR, the reactive component of apparent power caused by phase shift betwee n AC current and voltage in inductors and capacitors), power f[...]

Power & Energy Meter screen 11 11-3 F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 Figure 11-1. Verification of an energ y meter with pulse output 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. F3 Switch Energy popup screen on. F4 Access Trend screen. For description see b[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 11-4 Available function keys: F2 Pulse count mode on/off. F3 Switch Energy popup screen off. F4 Manual pulse count. For description see above. F5 Reset for Energy screen. Trend To access the Power & Energy Trend screen: g F4 The figures in the Meter screen are instantane ous values that update constantly. Changes in t[...]

Power & Energy Trend 11 11-5 Available function keys: F1 Assign up/down arrow keys to select a row from the Meter screen for Trend display. The selected row is displayed in the screen header. F2 Cursor on/off. F3 Assign the arrow keys to Cursor or Zoom operation. F4 Return to Meter screen. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switch[...]

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 t here ar e times that the transformer is overloaded. You can transfer loads to other transformers , stagger the timing of loads, or if necessary replace the transformer with a l[...]

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 magnitude of voltage variations into an ‘annoyance fa[...]

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-param eters Dc, Dmax, and TD (acc. to EN61000-3-3) are displayed in the Meter sc[...]

Flicker Trend 12 12-3 Trend To access Flicker Trend screen: g F4 The parameters in the Meter screen update ove r 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 Tre nds from each row in the Meter screen are displayed one at a time. Pre[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 12-4 Tips and Hints Use the PF5 flicker trend and half-cycle voltage or current trends to find the sourc e of flicker. Press function key F1 to assign the arrow keys to selection of flicker, voltage, and current trends. The 10 min (Pst) uses a longer measuring period to eliminate the influence of random voltage variations[...]

13-1 Chapter 13 Unbalance Introduction Unbalance displays phase relations between voltages and currents. Measuring results are based upon the fundamental frequency com ponent (60 or 50 Hz usi ng method of symmetrical components). In a 3-phase power sy stem, the phase shift between voltages and between currents should be close to 120 ° . Unbalance [...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 13-2 The Meter screen shows all relevant nu merical values: negative voltage unbalance percentage, zero sequence voltage unbalance percentage (in 4-wire systems), negative current unbalance percentage, zero sequence current unbalance percentage (in 4-wire systems), fundamental phase voltage, freque ncy, fundamental phase [...]

Unbalance Phasor 13 13-3 to define start and duration of the measurem ent. Cursor. When the Cursor is on, the Trend valu es 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 you to expand or shrink t he disp lay vertically o[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 13-4 Available function keys: F1 Selection of signals to be displayed: V displays all voltages, A displays all currents. A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N (neutral) give simultaneous display of phase voltage and current. F3 Return to Meter screen. F4 Access to trend screen. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switchi[...]

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 dips, swells, interruptions, current swells and trans[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 14-2 e ENTER f F3 g F5 In the Start menu you can choose a trigger ev ent 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: Voltage Transient, Voltage Swell, Voltage Dip, [...]

Transients Tips and Hints 14 14-3 Available function keys: F1 Selection of waveform set to be displa yed: V displays all voltages, A displays all currents. A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N (neutral) give simultaneous display of phase voltage and current. F2 Access submenu for Cursor and Zoom operation. F3 Assign up/down arrow keys to browse through all ca[...]

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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 the start-up current in induction motors can be ten[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 15-2 e ENTER f F3 Use the arrow keys in the Start menu to adju st the trigger limits: expected inrush time, nominal current, threshold, and hysteresis. The maximum current determines the vertical height of the current display windows. Threshold is the current level that triggers the trend capture. The inrush time is the t[...]

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/dow n 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 default values of the trigger limits (expected i[...]

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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 ofte n carry control signals to switch appliances on and off remotely (also known as ripple control). These control signals have a frequency that is higher than the normal [...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 16-2 d e ENTER f F3 g F5 The traces build up from the right side. Readings in the header correspond to the m ost recent values plotted on the right. With the up/down arrow keys you can select readout as a percentage of nominal line voltage or as a 3 second average voltage (V3s). The Neutral conductor is not used for Main [...]

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. Switching from HOLD to RUN invokes a menu to select Immed[...]

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 mi d of screen and located on the selected event. 2. Press Function key F5 to view the Trend part showing the most recent measuring values. Cursor and Zoom can be s[...]

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 res olution. The readings are observed during adjustable time intervals. At the end of the interval the min, max, and average values of all reading[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-2 e ENTER The set of readings to be logged is select able in the menu under function ke y F1 – SETUP READINGS. With the up/down arrow keys you can select five sets of predefined readings (Default 1 – 5) and two sets of user definable readings (User 1, 2). Table 17-1 gives an overview of the readings available under[...]

Logger Start Menu 17 17-3 Figure 17-3. Vfund av ailable 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 upwards with function key F3 – MOVE[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-4 Table 17-1. Overview of readin gs available for Default 1 ... 5 Default 1 Volt Default 2 Volt & Amp Default 3 Volt & Amp & Power Default 4 Volt & Amp & Power & Harm. Default 5 Monitor Readings V rms V rms V rms V rms V rms V pk V pk V pk V pk A rms CF Volt CF Volt CF Volt CF Volt THD V ½ cycl[...]

Logger Trend 17 17-5 Available function keys in Start menu: F1 Access to Readings Select menu. F2 Access to the menu to define the name of the file with logging data. F3 Access to the menu to clear the memory reserved for logging data. F5 Start of the logging and access to Logging Trend screen. Trend To access the Logger Trend screen: f F5 All read[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-6 trace in the viewing area. Zoom and Cursor ar e operated by the arrow keys and explained in Chapter 19. Offset and Span of the Trends are auto rangi ng for a good displa y in most cases, but they are adjustable when require d. The adjustment menu is reached via the SETUP key and function key F3 - FUNCTION PREF. See C[...]

Logger Events 17 17-7 In Normal mode major event characteristics ar e listed: start time, duration, and voltage magnitude. Detail shows details of threshold crossings per phase. The following Abbreviations and Sy mbols are used in the tables: Abbreviation Description Symbol Description CHG Rapid Voltage Change Rising voltage edge DIP Voltage Dip Fa[...]

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18-1 Chapter 18 Power Quality Monitoring Introduction Power Quality Monitoring or System Monitor displa ys a Bar graph scre en. This screen shows whether important Power Quality para meters meet requirements. Parameters include: 1. RMS voltages 2. Harmonics 3. Flicker 4. Dips/Interruptions/Rapid Voltage Changes/Swells (DIRS) 5. Unbalance/Frequency/[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-2 A / L 1 B / L2 C / L3 A / L 1 B / L2 PER PHASE C / L3 A / L 1 B / L2 C / L3 DIPS INTERRUPTIONS RAPID VOL T AGE CHANGES SWEELS UNBALANCE FREQU ENCY MAINS SIGNALING ALL PHASE S Figure 18-1. Power Quality Monito r Main Screen The length of a bar increases if the related parameter is further away from its nominal value. [...]

Power Quality Monitoring Introduction 18 18-3 The meaning of the bar graphs with a wide base and a narrow top is explained be low. By way of example this is done for the RMS vo ltage. This voltage for instance has a nominal value of 120 V with a tolerance of + and – 15% (tolerance range between 102 … 138 V). The momentary RMS voltage is constan[...]

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 Interva l V rms 3, one for each phase Probability 1 00 %: upper & lower limit Probability x % : upper & lower limit 10 minutes Harmonics 3, one for each phase Probability 1 00 %: upper li[...]

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 t he Cursor on a particular Bar Graph. Measuring data belonging to the bar is shown in the screen header. Detailed measurement data is av ailable under th[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-6 The following Abbreviations and Sy mbols are used in the tables: Abbreviation Meaning Symbol Meaning CHG Rapid Voltage Change High value of 100 % limit has been violated DIP Voltage Dip Low value of 100 % limit has been violated INT Voltage Interruption High value of x % limit has been violated SWL Voltage Swell Lo w[...]

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 the Trend part showing the most recent measuring [...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-8 Bar Graph Screen Figure 18-4. Bar Graph Scre en The main system monitor display shows the worst harmonic for each of the three phases. Function key F2 brings up a screen with Bar Gr aphs showing the percentage of time each phase spent within limits for 25 harmonics and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Each Bar Graph [...]

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. Cu rsor and Zoom have a certain amount of interaction and are both operated by the arrow keys. The Cursor is a vertical line that can be positioned on a point on a Waveform, Tre[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 19-2 Figure 19-3. Wav eform display with cursor and zo om 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 le ft/right arrow keys to move the Cursor horizontally along the waveforms. The value of the waveform s at the Cursor is displayed in the[...]

Cursor and Zoom From Events Table to Trend Display wit h Cursor On 19 19-3 Figure 19-6. Tre nd display with cursor a nd zoom on The Function keys F1, F2, and F3 and the a rrow 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 horizontally along the trends. The value of[...]

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 Harm onics display as shown in Figure 19.7 is used. Cursor and Zoom for other Bar Graph displays function i dentically. Figure 19-7. C[...]

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 Voltage 120 V or 230 V Nominal Frequenc y 60 Hz or 50 H[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-2 Figure 20-1. Welcome scre en at power-on The Settings are grouped in four functional sec tions and are explained accordingly in four sections of this manual chapter: • General Settings: Date, Time, GPS time synchronization, wiring Configuration, nominal Voltage, nominal Frequency, curre nt and voltage probe type, i[...]

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. Read below how to make adjustments: 1 User name/addre[...]

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 Analy zer to the characteristics of current clamps and voltage leads. The default selection is valid f[...]

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 item can be adjusted when you press the ENTER key.[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-6 g F5 An information screen shows up that informs you on how to connect the An alyzer to the power system under test. When done press F5. h F5 Return to Setup entry screen. The new configuration is indicated behind Config. and the belonging configuration sym bol is shown on the right side of the screen.[...]

Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFeren ces 20 20-7 FUNCTION PREFerences To access the FUNCTION PREFerences menus: SETUP SETUP 1. F3 ENTER 2. 3. F1 F3 F4 13 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 F1 14 FUNCTION PREFerences allows you to customize data presentation of measuring functions. This concerns for instance Offset and Span of Trend and Wavefo[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-8 Measuring Function/ Screen Type Measuring Data to be adju sted Settings Type 1. Scope Waveform/Phasor Volt, Amp (separate for Phase and Neutral) Range, Persistence On/Off Phasor rotation/Phase sequence, Angle +/- 2. Volts/Amps/Hertz Trend Volt (Peak), Amp (Peak), CF, (separate for Phase and Neut ral), Hz Offset + Spa[...]

Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFeren ces 20 20-9 14 F2 – AGGREGation INTERVAL: access to the menu to choose between a 3 seconds aggregation interval of 150/180 c ycles (50/60 Hz) or a 200 ms interval of 10/12 c ycles (50/60 Hz). This feature is used for rms based readings in: Volts/Am ps /Hertz, Power & Energy, Harmonics Table (Volt, Amp[...]

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 times to return to the Volts/Amps/Hertz trend screen[...]

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 Ph ase Identification and Colors, Printer and RS-232 settings, Auto shut-off, Memory Conf iguration, definition of User name/address (as shown in en[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-12 2 Phase Colors: use the function keys F1 ... F4 to choose colors as used in the USA, EU, UK, or according to IEC. Or define your own set of colors: use the up/down arrow keys to select a phase and use the left/right arrow keys to select a color. Press function key F5 – OK to confirm. 3 Printer: Use the arrow keys [...]

Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments 20 20-13 Limits Adjustments To navigate the Limits Setup me nus: SETUP SETUP 1. F1 F3 F4 F5 1 6 7 F2 1. 2. 0...9 A...Z ENTER 3. 2. 1. F5 2. 1. F5 2. 3 2 3. F5 4. 5 4 1. F5 3. 2. F1 F2[...]

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 Limits is the entry menu. It shows the main setti[...]

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 adjust able): each with adjustable upper a nd lower limit. Harmonics For each harmonic 2 Probabil it y percentages ([...]

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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: the Analyzer also has memories to st ore setups.[...]

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 ke ys: the up/down keys for character selection and the left/right keys for character position. Spaces are inserted with Function key F3. How to recall,[...]

Using Memory, Printer, and PC Use of Printer and PC 21 21-3 Recalling and deleting Scr eenshots 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 or NEXT to view other files. Files are grouped i[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 21-4 Figure 21-1. Location of op tical 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 baudr ate can be adjusted as follows: press the SETUP key, then Function key F4 – USER PR EF[...]

Using Memory, Printer, and PC Use of Printer and PC 21 21-5 Figure 21-3. Analyzer, printer DPU-41 4, and printer adapter cable P AC91 Note The Analyzer is adjustable to different baudrates for PC and printer.[...]

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22-1 Chapter 22 Tips and Maintenance Introduction This chapter covers basic maintenance proce dures that can be performed by the user. For complete service, disassembly, repair, an d calibration information, see the Service Manual. You will find the part number of the Service Manual in section ‘Parts and Accessories’ in this chapter. Cleaning t[...]

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 instrument calibration is indicated in the menu. [...]

Tips and Maintenance Troubleshooting 22 22-3 Optional Accessories. Item Ordering Code Logger Functions for Fluke 434 (Mains Si gnaling, Logging). Fluke-434/Log Optical Isolated RS-232 Cable PM9080 GPS Synchronization Unit GPS430 Print Adapter for Parallel Printers PAC91 Optical Isolated Trigger Probe (to test energy meters) ITP120 AC Current Clamp [...]

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. • Press the left or right arrow key for five[...]

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 accesso ries. The Analyzer meets the specified accuracy 30 minutes an[...]

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 input voltage 1000 Vrms Nominal Voltage range 50?[...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-3 DISPLAY MODES Waveform display Available in Scope and Tr ansient mode Captures 8 waveforms simultaneousl y Display update rate 5x per second Up to 10/12 times horizontal zoom Cursors: Single vertical line sho wing min, max, avg reading at cursor pos ition. Phasor Shows real time phasor diagram Availabl[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-4 MEASUREMENT MODES Scope Vrms, Arms, Vcursor, Acursor, Vf und, 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, magnitude and phase identification with programmab le t[...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-5 ACCURACY, RESOLU TION 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 Vpk 1 V 5% of nominal voltage Voltage [...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-6 Harmonics Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Harmonic order (n) DC, 1..50 Grouping: Harmonic groups accor ding to IEC 61000-4-7 Inter-Harmonic order Off, 1..49 Grouping: Harmonic and Interharm onic subgroups according to IEC 61000-4-7 Filtering When measur ing harmonics with interharmonics off, harmonics gr oup is[...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-7 Power and Energ y Measur ement Range Resolution Accuracy Watt (VA, VAR) Fluke 435 Fluke 434 1.0 … 20.00MW 1 1.0 … 20.00MW 1 0.1 … 1 kW 1 0.1 … 1 kW 1 ± 1% ± 10 counts 3 ± 1.5% ± 10 counts 3 kWh 6 (kVA 6 , kVAR 6 ) 00.00 kWhr…200.0 GWhr 1 00.00 kWhr…200.0 GWhr 1 0.01 Xhr….100 Whr 1 0.0[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-8 Transient capture Measurement Range Resolutio n 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 Ran ge Resolution Accurac y Arms (AC+DC) 0.000 … 20. 00 kArms 1 0.00[...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-9 Dips & Swells mode Sampling 100/120 2 readings/sec contin uous sampling per channe l Recording time From 90 sec with 25msec display resolutio n up to 450 days with 3 hr display resolution. Zoom Up to 12x horiz ontal zoom Memory 3600 min, max and avg points for each readi ng Duration 90 s 180 s 6 mi[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-10 Logger mode Sampling Combination of 5 readi ngs/sec and 100/120 2 readi ngs/sec continuous sampling per channel depending on the parameter measured Recording time Depends on selected readings and averaging time Zoom T wo zoom positions, display all or 1x Memory User configurable shared memory, upt to 15 MB on Fluke [...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-11 MEASUREMENT METHOD Vrms, Arms 10/12 2 or 150/180 (selectable) c ycle cont iguous non overlap ping 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 c ycle interval with 40µs sample resolution V Crest Factor Measures[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-12 Mains Signaling Measurement are bas ed on: either the correspon di ng 10/12-cycle r.m.s. value interharmonic bin or the rms of t he four nearest 10/12-c ycle rms value interharmonic bins per IEC 61000-4-30 Limit setup for Monitor mode fol lows EN50160 “Meistercurve” Time Synchronisation Optiona l GPS430 timesync[...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-13 Memory Screens 50 screen memories Data 10 data memor ies for storing data including r ecordings 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 adminis trat or (programmable via Fluk eView), 2 user locations Real-time clock[...]

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 (incl uding c CSA us approval), UL std No 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General requ irements, Rated: 600V CAT IV 1000V[...]

Specifications Electrical Measurements 23 23-15 ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (E MC) Compliance with Fluke 434/435, including stan dard accessories, conforms to the EEC directive 2004/108/EC for EM C immunity as defined by EN- 61326- 1:2006 , with the addition of the table belo w Frequency No Visible Disturbance Disturbance < 0.5 % Disturbance [...]

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1 Index —1— 150/180 cycl e, 5-3, 20-8 —3— 3 s, 5-3, 2 0-8 —A— A range, 20-4 Accessories, 1-1 Active power, 11-2 Aggregation i nterval, 5-3, 20- 8 Apparent powe r, 11-2 Auto On/Of f, 20-7 —B— Banana Inp uts, 6-1 Bar Graph screen, 5-2 Battery C harger, 1- 6 Battery Condition, 22-1 Battery save, 20-12 BNC Inputs, 6-1 Brightness, 4 -3 ?[...]

Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 2 Fluke 435 , 3-1 Freq, 20-4 Frequency no minal, 5-4 Full, 11-1 Function Preferences, 20-7 Fundamental , 11-1 —G— Getting Started, 2-1 GPS signal, 5- 4 GPS Time , 20-2 —H— Hang Strap, 4-1 Harmonics, 10 -1 , 18-6 Hysteresis, 9-1, 15-2 —I— Inductive load, 11 -2 Inputs, 6-1 Inrush currents , 15-1 Inrush time, 15 [...]

Index (continued) 3 Signaling, 1 6-1 Single phase, 6-2 Sliding reference voltag e, 9-1 Softkeys, 5-4 Span, 20-7 Standard parts, 22-2 Status indicato rs, 5-3 Status line, 5-4 Stickers, 6- 1 Storage, 22-1 Stretch display , 19-1 Swells, 9-1 SWL, 9-5, 17- 7, 18-6 Symbols, 5- 3, 18-6 System Monitor, 18-1 Sytem Monitor, 3-1 —T— Meter screen, 5-2 Tech[...]

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