® Fluke 433/434 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer Getting Started EN August 2004 © 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in The Netherlands All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Contents of Analyzer Kit F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Fluke 434
Getting Started Introduction Safety Information: Read First 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 software, and an optical isolated interface cable. For complete operating instructions, refer to the Users Manual on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started Warning • To avoid electrical shock or fire: • • • • • • • • • 2 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 supplied with the Analyzer, or indicated as suitable for the Fluke 433/434 Analyzer.
Getting Started If Safety Features are Impaired 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. Cat III refers to distribution level and fixed installation circuits inside a building.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 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, SETUP. 16 l MEMORY Use. 18 SAVE Screens.
Getting Started Tilt Stand 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. Auxiliary Functions Hang Strap Power On/Off: A hang strap is supplied with the Analyzer. The figure below shows how to attach the strap correctly to the Analyzer.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started Brightness: Press to dim or brighten the backlight. Dimmed brightness saves battery power. For extra brightness keep pressed for 5 seconds. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight ‘Date’. The current date shown. ENTER Contrast adjustment of the display is explained in the next section as a part of ‘Menu Navigation’. Press to access the DATE ADJUST submenu. Highlight ‘Day’. Adjust the Date.
Getting Started Input Connections 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 local wiring codes around the current and voltage inputs. De-energize power systems before making connections whenever possible.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 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 Mode Scope Waveform Scope Phasor MENU Screen Type Waveform Vector Diagram Cursor/Zoom Yes / Yes No / No MEASUREMENTS MENU. Measuring Functions accessible via the MENU key.
Getting Started Measuring Modes, a Quick Overview Measuring Mode Flicker Unbalance Screen Type Table Trend Table Transients Trend Vector Diagram Waveform Inrush Current Trend MONITOR Cursor/Zoom No / No Yes / Yes No / No Yes / Yes No / No Yes / Yes Yes / Yes POWER QUALITY MONITOR.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started 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 start, time counts down with prefix -. Horizontal ZOOM on. Measurement may be unstable. E.g. for frequency readout during absence of voltage at reference phase A (L1).
Getting Started Screens and Function Keys Each screen and its features are explained below. Read this carefully to get acquainted with all functions of your Analyzer. TABLE screen c Active Measuring Mode in header. d Status Indicators and Status Line. e Table with Measuring values. Contents depends on measuring mode, number of phases, and wiring configuration. 1 2 Function keys: F4 Access to the TREND screen. For description see below. F5 Switches between HOLD and RUN of waveform update.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started Function keys: TREND screen. 1 F1 Assigns up/down arrow keys to select a row from the table to be displayed as a trend. The selected row is indicated in screen header. F2 CURSOR ON/OFF. F3 Assigns the arrow keys to CURSOR or ZOOM operation. Moving the cursor across the extreme left or right of the screen makes the next screen out of a maximum of 6 visible. ZOOM allows you to expand or shrink the display to view details or to see the complete graph within the screen area.
Getting Started Screens and Function Keys WAVEFORM screen An example is the Scope Waveform screen. Voltage and current waveforms are displayed similar to an oscilloscope. Function keys: F1 Selection of waveform set to be displayed: V displays all voltages, A displays all currents. A (L1), B (L2), C (L3), N (neutral) gives simultaneous display of voltage and current of the selected phase. F2 Switches to submenu for CURSOR and ZOOM operation. F3 Switches to the Scope Phasor screen.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started PHASOR screen. Function keys: Shows phase relation between voltages and currents in a vector diagram. An example is the Scope Phasor screen: F1 Selection of data set to be displayed. F3 Return to Scope Waveform screen. F5 Switches between HOLD and RUN. 1 3 2 BAR GRAPH screen. An example is the bar graph screen for Power Quality Monitoring. This screen gives a quick indication if important Power Quality parameters meet requirements.
Getting Started Screens and Function Keys You can use a pre-defined set of limits or define your own. An example of a pre-defined set of limits is that according to the EN50160 standard. Power Quality Monitoring is accessible via the MONITOR key and a menu for immediate or timed start. Measuring values of the bar graph under the cursor are displayed in the header of the screen. c Extreme values of the bar graph under the cursor. Use the left and right arrow key to move the cursor to another bar graph.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started Setting up the Analyzer Use the arrow keys to select the item you want to adjust: date, time, wiring configuration, nominal frequency, nominal voltage, limits, current and voltage probe type. User ID is adjusted under F4 USER ID. SETUP ENTER Press ENTER to reach the selected adjustment menu. Use the arrow keys to select and adjust the selected item. The SETUP key gives access to a menu to configure the Analyzer for your measurements.
Getting Started Save screens. F1 Displayed information language. F2 Information on Analyzer Version, Options and Calibration date. F3 Offset, span and other settings to optimize measurements. Adjustment during a measurement is possible to enable better viewing of trends and waveforms. F4 Phase Identification/Colors, Printer type, RS232 interface, Auto display off, reset to FACTORY DEFAULTS, USER ID, display CONTRAST. F5 Confirm the selections and return to the previous measurement. Save screens.
Fluke 433/434 Getting Started Memory Use. The function keys allow the following selections: F1 Access to a submenu to recall/delete screens or data. F3 Saves the current measurement as a Data file. F4 Prints current screen. F5 Return to the last measurement. 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.
