Fluke 434 User Manual

® Fluke 433/434 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer Users Manual EN August 2004 © 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in the Net

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 1-4 Shipment Note The following items are included in your Analyzer Kit: Note: When new, the Analyzer’s rechargeable NiMH

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 20-2 Proceed as follows to activate the Advanced Functions: • Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP entry menu. • Press

Tips and Maintenance Troubleshooting20 20-3 Optional Accessories. Item Ordering Code Advanced Functions for Fluke 433 (Interharmonics, Transien

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 20-4 Screen remains black. Make shure that the Analyzer is on: at power-on you should hear a double beep. If the screen rem

21-1 Chapter 21 Specifications Introduction Performance Characteristics Fluke guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values within the t

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-2 Electrical Measurements The following specifications of the instrument are verified using the “implementation verifica

Specifications Electrical Measurements21 21-3 RMS Voltage Selected Nominal Voltage (Vnom) Measurement Range (CF ≤ 1.4 at full scale) Resolution

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-4 Measurement Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Relative Amplitude 0.0 ... 100.0 % 0.1 % ± 0.1 % ± n x 0.1 %,

Specifications Electrical Measurements21 21-5 Voltage Interrupts Settings Adjustment Range Resolution Additional Information Interrupt Threshol

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-6 Measurements Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy RMS voltage in Transient Function 10 ... 1000 Vrms 1 Vrms ± 2.

Specifications Electrical Measurements21 21-7 RMS Current Selected Clamp Sensitivity Measurement Range ( CF ≤ 2.8 at full scale) Resolution Acc

General Aspects Contacting a Service Center 1 1-5 # Description 1 Power Quality Analyzer 2 Decal Set for Input Sockets 3 Hang Strap 4 Alliga

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-8 Inrush Current Settings Adjustment Range Resolution Additional Information Inrush Threshold level 0 ... 999 % of Ino

Specifications Electrical Measurements21 21-9 POWER MEASUREMENT RMS Power (Total or Fundamental) W, VA, VAR Ranges: V∗1 V∗10 V∗100 V∗1000 0.1 m

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-10 PF, DPF, COSΦ: Measurement Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy (excl. Clamp error) Power Factor 0.00 ... 1.00

Specifications Trend Recording21 21-11 Energy Whr, VAhr, VARhr Ranges: V∗1 V∗10 V∗100 V∗1000 0.1 mV/A 000.0 kWhr ... 200.0 GWhr 0.000 MWhr ...

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-12 Dips and Swells Item Specification Resolution 25ms, 50ms, 100ms, 200ms, 500ms, 1s, ... , 450d Duration 90s, 180s, 6

Specifications Display21 21-13 Display Item Specification Additional Information Type LCD color ¼ VGA Liquid Crystal Display color version Vi

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-14 Printers and Interface Item Specification Additional Information Type RS-232, optically isolated To be used with inte

Specifications Mechanical21 21-15 Mechanical Item Customer Specification Additional Information Height x Width x Depth 256 x 169 x 64 mm 10.

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 21-16 Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Item Customer Specification Additional Information Emission and Immunity EN-

1 Index —A— A range, 18-4 Accessories, 1-1 Active power, 11-2 Apparent power, 11-2 —B— Banana Inputs, 6-1 Bar Graph screen, 5-2 Battery Charger, 1

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 1-6 See explanation in manual Double Insulation (Protection Class) Disposal information Earth Recycling information

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 2 Harmonics, 10-1 Hx, 16-5 Hysteresis, 9-1, 15-2 —I— Inductive load, 11-2 Inputs, 6-1 Inrush currents, 15-1 Inrush time,

Index (continued) 3 Time, 5-3, 18-3 Transients, 14-1 Trend screen, 5-2 Trigger conditions, 18-7 Troubleshooting, 20-3 —U— U, Unstable, 5-3 Unba

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General Aspects Safety Information: Read First 1 1-7 Slider switch on BC430 Battery Charger / Power Adapter to select line power voltage: 115V

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2-1 Chapter 2 About This Manual Introduction This Users Manual gives full and comprehensive information on how to use the Fluke 433 and 434 Three P

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 2-2 • Chapter 18. Setting up the Analyzer: a comprehensive explanation of adjustments to customize measurements. • Chapte

3-1 Chapter 3 Features Of Fluke 433/434 Introduction The Analyzer offers an extensive and powerful set of measurements to check power distribution

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 3-2 Measuring modes to investigate details Phase voltages. Should be close to the nominal value. Voltage waveforms must be

4-1 Chapter 4 Basic Operations and Menu Navigation Introduction This chapter deals with a number of general aspects of the Analyzer’s operation: •

Fluke 433/434 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.

Basic Operations and Menu Navigation Display Brightness 4 4-3 Caution To prevent decrease of battery capacity, charge it at least twice a year.

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 4-4 Menu Navigation Most of the Analyzer functions are menu operated. Arrow keys are used to navigate through menus. The Fu

5-1 Chapter 5 Display Information Introduction The Analyzer uses five different screen types to present measuring results in the most effective way

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 5-2 Phase Colors Measuring results belonging to different phases are presented with individual colors. If for a certain pha

Display Information Screen information common for all screen types 5 5-3 C Status indicators. The following symbols may appear on the screen t

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6-1 Chapter 6 Input Connections Introduction This chapter explains how to make connection to the power distribution system under test and how to ad

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 6-2 Figure 6-1. Mounting the decals for voltage and current inputs De-energize power systems before making connections whe

Input Connections Input Connections 6 6-3 Before making any measurements, set the Analyzer up for the line voltage, frequency, and wiring confi

i Table of Contents Chapter Title Page General Aspects...

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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

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 7-2 F4 PERSISTence ON memorizes all waveform variations on screen. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Cursor

8-1 Chapter 8 Volts/Amps/Hertz Introduction Volts/Amps/Hertz displays a table with important numerical measuring values. The related Trend screen s

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 8-2 Available function keys: F4 Access to the Trend screen. For description see below. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of sc

Volts/Amps/Hertz Tips and Hints 8 8-3 Tips and Hints Voltage and frequency should be close to the nominal values of for example 120 V, 230 V, 4

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9-1 Chapter 9 Dips & Swells Introduction Dips & Swells records Dips, Interruptions, Rapid Voltage Changes, and Swells. Dips (Sags) and Swel

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 9-2 Figure 9-2. Characteristics of a voltage swell During an Interruption the voltage sinks well below its nominal value.

Dips & Swells Trend 9 9-3 VOLTAGETOLERANCEVOLTAGETOLERANCESTEADY TIMEVOLTAGESTEPTRANSITIONTIMETIMEVOLTAGE STEPTRANSITION TIMESTEADY TIMERAP

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Fluke 433/434 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.

Dips & Swells Tips and Hints 9 9-5 The following Abbreviations and Symbols are used in the tables: Abbreviation Description Symbol Descri

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10-1 Chapter 10 Harmonics Introduction Harmonics measures and records harmonics and interharmonics (Fluke 434) up to the 50th. Related data such as

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 10-2 e ENTER The Bar Graph display shows the percentage contribution of each of the components related to the full signa

Harmonics Table10 10-3 Table To access the Harmonics Table screen: f F3 The table display shows 8 measurements per phase. Using the SETUP ke

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 10-4 F3 Assign arrow keys to Cursor or vertical Zoom operation. F4 Return to table screen. F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN o

11-1 Chapter 11 Power & Energy Introduction Power & Energy displays a table with all important power parameters. The related Trend screen s

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 11-2 e ENTER The table displays power data for each phase and in total: real or active power (kW), apparent power (kVA,

Power & Energy Trend11 11-3 To access the Energy popup table: f F3 Available function keys: F2 Pulse count mode on/off. F3 Switch Energy

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Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 11-4 PREFerences. With the demand interval set to OFF the Trend functions as usual with automatic horizontal scaling. Avail

12-1 Chapter 12 Flicker Introduction Flicker quantifies the luminance fluctuation of lamps caused by supply voltage variations. The algorithm behin

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 12-2 d e ENTER Flicker is characterized by: short term severity Pst (measured over 1 min for fast feedback), short te

Flicker Trend12 12-3 Trend To access Flicker Trend screen: g F4 The parameters in the table update over time. They are recorded whenever the

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 12-4 Tips and Hints Use the PF5 flicker trend and half-cycle voltage or current trends to find the source of flicker. Press

13-1 Chapter 13 Unbalance Introduction Unbalance displays phase relations between voltages and currents. Measuring results are based upon the funda

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 13-2 The table screen shows all relevant numerical values: negative voltage unbalance percentage, zero sequence voltage unb

Unbalance Phasor13 13-3 Cursor. When the Cursor is on, the Trend values at the Cursor are displayed in the screen header. Moving the Cursor off

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 13-4 unbalance should not exceed 10 %. In case of too high unbalance, use other measuring modes to further analyze the powe

14-1 Chapter 14 Transients Introduction The Fluke 434 Analyzer can capture waveforms at high-resolution during a variety of disturbances. The Analy

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Fluke 433/434 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, trans

Transients Tips and Hints14 14-3 F3 Assign up/down arrow keys to browse through all captured screens. F4 Persistence on memorizes all waveform v

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15-1 Chapter 15 Inrush Currents Introduction Inrush Currents can be captured by Fluke 434. Inrush Currents are surge currents that occur when a lar

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 15-2 e ENTER f F3 Use the arrow keys in the Start menu to adjust the trigger limits: expected inrush time, maximum c

Inrush Currents Inrush Trend Display15 15-3 THRESHOLD(= TRIGGER)} HYSTERESISpretriggerDURATIONinrush timet35 s1 12.3 A2 12.3 A3 1.5 A

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 15-4 Tips and Hints Check the peak currents and their duration. Use the Cursor for readout of momentary values. Check if fu

16-1 Chapter 16 Power Quality Monitoring Introduction Power Quality Monitoring or System Monitor displays a Bar graph screen. This screen shows whe

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 16-2 12345A / L1B / L2C / L3A / L1B / L2C / L3A / L1B / L2C / L3DIPSINTERRUPTIONSRAPID VOLTAGE CHANGESSWEELSUNBALANCEFREQUE

Power Quality Monitoring Introduction16 16-3 average from these measuring values across 10-minute observation periods. The 10-minute averages ar

1-1 Chapter 1 General Aspects Introduction This chapter informs you about a number of general and important aspects concerning the Fluke 433/434 Th

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 16-4 Power Quality Main Screen To access the Power Quality Main screen: c MONITOR d F5 Power Quality Monitoring is re

Power Quality Monitoring Events Table16 16-5 Events Table Figure 16-2. Events Table The events table shows the events that occurred during the

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 16-6 Two ways to access Trend: 1. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight an event in the table. To access Trend press the

Power Quality Monitoring Bar Graph Screen16 16-7 Bar Graph Screen Figure 16-4. Bar Graph Screen The main system monitor display shows the worst

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17-1 Chapter 17 Cursor and Zoom Introduction This chapter explains how to use Cursor and Zoom to display and investigate details of Waveform, Tren

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 17-2 Figure 17-3. Waveform display with cursor and zoom on Press Function key F2 to obtain a subset with keys to control C

Cursor and Zoom From Events Table to Trend Display with Cursor On.17 17-3 Figure 17-6. Trend display with cursor and zoom on The Function keys

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 17-4 d F5 Press F5 to obtain trend display with the cursor on and positioned on the highlighted event in the table. Curs

18-1 Chapter 18 Setting up the Analyzer Introduction The SETUP key accesses menus to view and change Analyzer settings. At delivery the Analyzer is

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 1-2 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-2 Figure 18-1. Welcome screen at power-on The Settings are grouped in four functional sections and are explained accord

Setting up the Analyzer General Settings18 18-3 General Settings To access the General Settings menus: 1SETUPSETUPENTER1.2345678F1 F2 F3 F4 F510

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-4 6 Freq: adjustment of Nominal Frequency. Use the up/down arrow keys to select 60 or 50 Hz. Press Function key F5 – OK

Setting up the Analyzer General Settings18 18-5 Below you will find a step-by-step example on how to change wiring configuration to 3-phase Wye

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-6 g F5 An information screen shows up that informs you on how to connect the Analyzer to the power system under test.

Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFerences18 18-7 FUNCTION PREFerences To access the FUNCTION PREFerences menus: SETUPSETUP1.F3ENTER2.3.F1 F3

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-8 Measuring Function/ Screen Type Measuring Data to be adjusted Settings Type 1. Scope Waveform Volt, Amp (separate fo

Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFerences18 18-9 The example below shows stepwise how to adjust offset and span of a Volts/Amps/Hertz trend a

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-10 h Use the left/right arrow keys to decrease the Voltage offset. i Use the up/down arrow keys to select Volt spa

Setting up the Analyzer USER PREFerences18 18-11 USER PREFerences To access the USER PREFerences menus: SETUPSETUP1.ENTER3.F1 F3 F46 7 8 9F4F2

General Aspects Declaration of Conformity 1 1-3 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 433/434 Three Phase Power Qualit

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-12 2 Phase Colors: use the function keys F1 ... F4 to choose colors as used in the USA, EU, UK, or according to IEC. Or

Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments18 18-13 Limits Adjustments To navigate the Limits Setup menus: SETUPSETUP1.1.F1 F3 F4 F5167F22.0...9A

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 18-14 Limits Adjustments is used to save, recall, and define sets of limits for: • Power Quality Monitoring. • Dips/Inter

Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments18 18-15 6 View Monitor Limits menu. This menu has the same structure as the Edit Monitor Limits menu

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19-1 Chapter 19 Using Memory, Printer, and PC Introduction This chapter explains how to save screens and data into the Analyzer’s memory and how to

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 19-2 Memory Operations The MEMORY button accesses menus to save, recall, view, delete and print datasets and screenshots. W

Using Memory, Printer, and PC Use of Printer and PC19 19-3 Available function keys for recall and delete: F1 Return to main menu. F2 Access to t

Fluke 433/434 Users Manual 19-4 the up/down arrow keys and ENTER. Then adjust the baudrate with the left/right arrow keys and leave the menu with F5 -

20-1 Chapter 20 Tips and Maintenance Introduction This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. For complete