® Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Quality Analyzer Users Manual EN April 2006, rev. 3, Dec. 2008 © 2006, 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation, All righ
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
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-6 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 PREFerences20 20-7 FUNCTION PREFerences To access the FUNCTION PREFerences menus: SETUPSETUP1.F3ENTER2.3.F1 F3
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-8 Measuring Function/ Screen Type Measuring Data to be adjusted Settings Type 1. Scope Waveform/Phasor Volt, Amp (sepa
Setting up the Analyzer FUNCTION PREFerences20 20-9 14 F2 – AGGREGation INTERVAL: access to the menu to choose between a 3 seconds aggregation i
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
Setting up the Analyzer USER PREFerences20 20-11 USER PREFerences To access the USER PREFerences menus: SETUPSETUP1.ENTER3.F1 F3 F47 89 11F4F26F
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
Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments20 20-13 Limits Adjustments To navigate the Limits Setup menus: SETUPSETUP1.F1 F3 F4 F5167F21.2.0...9A
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-14 Limits Adjustments is used to save, recall, and define sets of limits for: • Power Quality Monitoring. • Dips/Inter
Setting up the Analyzer Limits Adjustments20 20-15 7 Press Function key F5 – BACK to return to the SETUP entry menu. Setup of Monitor Limits,
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
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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
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 b
Using Memory, Printer, and PC Use of Printer and PC21 21-3 Recalling and deleting Screenshots and Datasets: d F1 Available function keys for
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 21-4 Figure 21-1. Location of optical interface When started, FlukeView software scans the PC ports to find the connected
Using Memory, Printer, and PC Use of Printer and PC21 21-5 Figure 21-3. Analyzer, printer DPU-414, and printer adapter cable PAC91 Note The Ana
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22-1 Chapter 22 Tips and Maintenance Introduction This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. For complete
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
Tips and Maintenance Troubleshooting22 22-3 Optional Accessories. Item Ordering Code Logger Functions for Fluke 434 (Mains Signaling, Logging).
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 1-6 See explanation in manual Direct Current Safety Approval Earth Double Insulation (Protection Class) Conformité E
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 rem
23-1 Chapter 23 Specifications Introduction Performance Characteristics Fluke guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values within the t
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-2 Electrical Measurements The following specifications of the instrument are verified using the “implementation verifica
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-3 DISPLAY MODES Waveform display Available in Scope and Transient mode Captures 8 waveforms simult
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-4 MEASUREMENT MODES Scope Vrms, Arms, Vcursor, Acursor, Vfund, Afund, Hz, V phase angles, A phase angles Volts/Amps/Her
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-5 ACCURACY, RESOLUTION AND RANGE Volt/Amps/Hertz Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Vrms(AC+DC)
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-6 Harmonics Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Harmonic order (n) DC, 1..50 Grouping: Harmonic groups according to
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-7 Power and Energy Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Watt (VA, VAR) Fluke 435 Fluke 434 1.0
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-8 Transient capture Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy Volts cursor reading rms reading ± 6000 Vpk 10 … 1000 Vrm
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-9 Dips & Swells mode Sampling 100/1202 readings/sec continuous sampling per channel Recording
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 sa
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-10 Logger mode Sampling Combination of 5 readings/sec and 100/1202 readings/sec continuous sampling per channel depend
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-11 MEASUREMENT METHOD Vrms, Arms 10/122 or 150/180 (selectable) cycle contiguous non overlapping in
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 23-12 Mains Signaling Measurement are based on: either the corresponding 10/12-cycle r.m.s. value interharmonic bin or th
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-13 Memory Screens 50 screen memories Data 10 data memories for storing data including recordings
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
Specifications Electrical Measurements23 23-15 ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) Compliance with Fluke 434/435, including standard accessor
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1 Index —1— 150/180 cycle, 5-3, 20-8 —3— 3 s, 5-3, 20-8 —A— A range, 20-4 Accessories, 1-1 Active power, 11-2 Aggregation interval, 5-3, 20-8 Appa
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 2 Fluke 435, 3-1 Freq, 20-4 Frequency nominal, 5-4 Full, 11-1 Function Preferences, 20-7 Fundamental, 11-1 —G— Getting St
Index (continued) 3 Signaling, 16-1 Single phase, 6-2 Sliding reference voltage, 9-1 Softkeys, 5-4 Span, 20-7 Standard parts, 22-2 Status indic
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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 434 and 435 Three P
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 2-2 - Logger (17) - Power Quality Monitoring (18). • Chapter 19. Cursor and Zoom: how to investigate measurement details.
3-1 Chapter 3 Features Of Fluke 434/435 Introduction The Analyzer offers an extensive and powerful set of measurements to check power distribution
Fluke 434/435 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 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.
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 434/435 Users Manual 4-4 Highlight baudrate: . Adjust the required transmission speed. Highlight the Printer type you want to use: . EN
5-1 Chapter 5 Display Information Introduction The Analyzer uses five different screen types to present measuring results in the most effective way
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 5-2 Phase Colors Measuring results belonging to different phases are presented with individual colors. If - for a certain p
Display Information Screen information common for all screen types 5 5-3 Screen information common for all screen types Refer to Figure 5-1, i
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 5-4 E Status line: following information appears on the screen. How to adjust these items is explained in Chapter 20 – Gen
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 434/435 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 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
Scope Waveform and Phasor Tips and Hints 7 7-3 Tips and Hints Scope Waveform gives a clear view of current and voltage waveform shapes. Voltage
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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 s
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) fo
Volts/Amps/Hertz Tips and Hints 8 8-3 Zoom. Allows you to expand or shrink the display vertically or horizontally to view details or to fit a c
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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
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Fluke 434/435 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 Steady timeVoltage toleranceNormal voltageVoltage stepSteady timeTransition timeVoltage toleranceMaximum voltage
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.
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 up to the 50th. Related data such as DC componen
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 signa
Harmonics Meter screen10 10-3 F5 Switch between HOLD and RUN of screen update. Switching from HOLD to RUN invokes a menu to select immediate (NO
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 Curs
11-1 Chapter 11 Power & Energy Introduction Power & Energy displays a Meter screen with all important power parameters. The related Trend s
Contents (continued) iii Transients ...
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
Power & Energy Meter screen11 11-3 F1F2F3F4F5 Figure 11-1. Verification of an energy meter with pulse output Available function keys: F1 Sw
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 des
Power & Energy Trend11 11-5 Available function keys: F1 Assign up/down arrow keys to select a row from the Meter screen for Trend display. T
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
12-1 Chapter 12 Flicker Introduction Flicker quantifies the luminance fluctuation of lamps caused by supply voltage variations. The algorithm behin
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 te
Flicker Trend12 12-3 Trend To access Flicker Trend screen: g F4 The parameters in the Meter screen update over time. They are recorded whene
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 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
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Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 13-2 The Meter screen shows all relevant numerical values: negative voltage unbalance percentage, zero sequence voltage unb
Unbalance Phasor13 13-3 to define start and duration of the measurement. Cursor. When the Cursor is on, the Trend values at the Cursor are disp
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
14-1 Chapter 14 Transients Introduction The Fluke 434/435 Analyzer can capture waveforms at high-resolution during a variety of disturbances. The A
Fluke 434/435 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 Available function keys: F1 Selection of waveform set to be displayed: V displays all voltages, A displays all
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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, o
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 15-2 e ENTER f F3 Use the arrow keys in the Start menu to adjust the trigger limits: expected inrush time, nominal c
Inrush Tips and Hints15 15-3 Use Cursor and Zoom to investigate details of the recorded Trends. Selection of channels to be displayed is done wi
1-1 Chapter 1 General Aspects Introduction This chapter informs you about a number of general and important aspects concerning the Fluke 434/435 Th
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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 optio
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 mos
Mains Signaling Events Table16 16-3 Available function keys: F1 Assign up/down arrow keys to select a set of trends and the belonging readout. F
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
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 yo
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-2 e ENTER The set of readings to be logged is selectable in the menu under function key F1 – SETUP READINGS. With t
Logger Start Menu17 17-3 Figure 17-3. Vfund available for logging Removing a selected reading: Use the arrow keys to highlight the reading to b
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-4 Table 17-1. Overview of readings available for Default 1 ... 5 Default 1 Volt Default 2 Volt & Amp Default 3 Volt
Logger Trend17 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 fi
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
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 17-6 trace in the viewing area. Zoom and Cursor are operated by the arrow keys and explained in Chapter 19. Offset and Span
Logger Events17 17-7 In Normal mode major event characteristics are listed: start time, duration, and voltage magnitude. Detail shows details of
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18-1 Chapter 18 Power Quality Monitoring Introduction Power Quality Monitoring or System Monitor displays a Bar graph screen. This screen shows whe
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-2 A / L1B / L2C / L3A / L1B / L2 PER PHASEC / L3A / L1B / L2C / L3DIPSINTERRUPTIONSRAPID VOLTAGE CHANGESSWEELSUNB
Power Quality Monitoring Introduction18 18-3 The meaning of the bar graphs with a wide base and a narrow top is explained below. By way of examp
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 Aver
Power Quality Monitoring Events Table18 18-5 d F5 Power Quality Monitoring is reached via the MONITOR key and a menu for Immediate or Timed s
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-6 The following Abbreviations and Symbols are used in the tables: Abbreviation Meaning Symbol Meaning CHG Rapid Volta
Power Quality Monitoring Trend Display18 18-7 Two ways to access Trend: 1. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight an event in the table. To ac
General Aspects Declaration of Conformity 1 1-3 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for Fluke 434/435 Three Phase Power Qualit
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 18-8 Bar Graph Screen Figure 18-4. Bar Graph Screen The main system monitor display shows the worst harmonic for each of t
19-1 Chapter 19 Cursor and Zoom Introduction This chapter explains how to use Cursor and Zoom to display and investigate details of Waveform, Tren
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 19-2 Figure 19-3. 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 On19 19-3 Figure 19-6. Trend display with cursor and zoom on The Function keys F
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.
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
Fluke 434/435 Users Manual 20-2 Figure 20-1. Welcome screen at power-on The Settings are grouped in four functional sections and are explained accord
Setting up the Analyzer General Settings20 20-3 General Settings To access the General Settings menus: 1SETUPSETUPENTER1.2345678F1 F2 F3 F4 F510
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
Setting up the Analyzer General Settings20 20-5 Below you will find a step-by-step example on how to change wiring configuration to 3-phase Wye
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