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Nov 25

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Fluke introduces new, more accurate 6100B and 6105A electrical power standards 

Precise reference power and energy for instrument calibration

EVERETT, Wash. – Fluke Corporation, the global leader in electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced new, more accurate electrical power standards designed to deliver stable, precise reference power and energy for use in calibrating electrical measurement equipment.

The new Fluke 6105A and 6100B Electrical Power Standards provide the stability and accuracy required by users including national measurement institutes, instrument service and calibration firms, electronics manufacturers, power utilities and standards laboratories.

The importance of accurate power and energy measurements has increased dramatically.  Deregulation and the increasingly distributed nature of today’s power supply network mean that measurements must be made more frequently, with a higher degree of accuracy.  Global moves to smart metering and smart grid technology require better measures of electricity.  As accuracy specifications get tighter, measurement techniques become more important.

The Fluke 6100B Power Standard comfortably meets the accuracy requirements for today’s power quality testing standards.  In addition, it features improved accuracy and increased voltage channel current drive, for calibrating energy meters which take power from their voltage input.

The Fluke 6105A provides all the functionality of the 6100B, with even better accuracy to match that of the best measurement devices for sinusoidal waveforms.  The 6105A Electrical Power Standard is specifically designed to provide the accuracy required to verify the performance of secondary standards such as the Radian Research RD and RM range, the Zera EPZ303 and COM 3003; also the MTE (EMH) K2006, Calport 300, SRS PRS PWS and PTS series products.

Few systems can match the 0.007 percent (66 ppm) one-year energy accuracy provided by the 6105A for sinusoidal waveforms.  Waveforms with high harmonic distortion are also delivered with similar accuracy traceable to national and international standards.

Choosing between a 6100B or 6105A depends on the user’s accuracy requirements.  Both models meet all accuracy requirements of power quality testing to the IEC 61000-4 series of standards.  The 6100B can also be used to type test 0.1 percent to 2 percent energy meters, while the 6505A has the highest accuracy available for calibrating and type testing secondary standard energy meters and Watthour meters.

To maintain the highest accuracy for all specifications, the 6105A should be fully characterized and calibrated annually.  However, to reduce the cost of ownership, a simple-to-implement calibration adjustment regimen can maintain traceability for one-, two-, three-, or four-phase systems using a single phase power/energy meter with accuracy determined by the meter used.  This regimen can be applied to 6100B or 6105A Masters and their Auxiliary counterparts.

A Microsoft Windows® user interface makes the 6100B and 6105A easy and simple to operate.  The interface can be accessed through a combination of front panel knobs and buttons, or by connecting the user’s own mouse and keyboard.  Actions are then viewed on the high resolution, eight-inch TFT display.  Status information of all four phases is displayed, alongside more detailed information on current parameters being set or adjusted.

In addition, the 6100B and 6105A can be operated under remote control.  Where multiphase systems are operated, control of the Auxiliary devices is via the Master unit.  The 6100B and 6105A conform to the IEEE 488.1 standard and supplemental standard IEEE 488.2.  The programming language complies with the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).  Complex instrument setups can be saved and recalled within the instrument or saved and recalled from a USB storage device.

Pricing and Availability

The Fluke 6100B Power Standard is available immediately for a suggested US list price of $32,750.  The Fluke 6105A Power Standard is also immediately available for a suggested US list price of $36,480.  For more information on Fluke power standard products, visitwww.fluke.com/6105 or contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206-9090, call 800-760-4523 or e-mail fluke-info@fluke.com.

About Fluke

Fluke Corporation is a worldwide leader in precision calibration instrumentation and software for electrical, temperature, pressure, flow, and RF measurements.  Calibration products from Fluke and its Hart Scientific and DH Instruments Divisions are found in calibration facilities around the world, including National Metrology Institutes, that demand the highest levels of performance and reliability, backed by state of the art metrology and uncompromising support.  They are relied on by quality engineers, calibration technicians, and metrologists to instill confidence in the measurements that are critical to their organizations for quality, safety, reliability, and cost.  Fluke and DHI are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Nov 24

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Enhanced Fluke PPC4 pressure controller/calibrator from DHI adds lower pressure control range and new features, now up to 2,000 psi

EVERETT, Wash. – The DH Instruments Division of Fluke Corporation has announced a significant enhancement to its PPC4 precision pressure controller/calibrator product line.

PPC4 is a high performance pressure calibrator for testing pneumatic pressure instruments. It is designed to provide versatility and ease of use in calibration labs and manufacturing environments.

The maximum pressure range of the PPC4 has increased to cover the absolute pressure range of 1 kPa (0.15 psi) to 14 MPa (2,000 psi) and gauge pressure equivalent, including very low differential pressures. The patented dynamic control is further improved, extending the minimum controlled pressure down to 1 kPa. As always, PPC4 offers industry-leading control precision to ensure the lowest total uncertainty on dynamically controlled pressures, and to maximize the range covered by a single controller.

PPC4 enables users to select the user interface that best fits their application and budget. Bench top users can select the advanced graphic color display with point-and-click navigation to streamline pressure calibration and testing tasks. The advanced graphical user interface now supports 11 different languages; Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

If PPC4 spends most of its time interfaced with a computer, choose the basic front panel to minimize cost. Both interfaces include a front panel USB connection and free cockpit software for full PC-based ‘plug and play’ functionality. DHI’s COMPASS for Pressure calibration assistance software provides an advanced off-the-shelf tool to quickly automate your calibration and testing processes and handle a wide array of special requirements.

PPC4 uses DHI’s exclusive, individually characterized, quartz reference pressure transducer (Q-RPT) modules for increased precision and reduced measurement uncertainty. The AutoRange™ feature supports infinite ranging, automatically optimizing all aspects of operation for the exact range of the device being calibrated. It is rugged enough for mobile applications and standard shipment without special packaging.

For more information on the enhanced PPC4 and other pressure and flow calibration products from DHI, visit www.dhinstruments.com. To contact the DH Instruments Division of Fluke Corporation, call (602) 431-9100, or email dhi@fluke.com.

About Fluke

Fluke Corporation is the leader in precision calibration instrumentation and software for electrical, temperature, pressure, flow, and RF measurements. Calibration products from Fluke and its Hart Scientific and DH Instruments Divisions are found in calibration facilities around the world, including National Metrology Institutes, that demand the highest levels of performance and reliability, backed by state of the art metrology and uncompromising support. They are relied on by quality engineers, calibration technicians, and metrologists to instill confidence in the measurements that are critical to their organizations for quality, safety, reliability, and cost. Fluke and DHI are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Nov 9

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Twenty-one schools receive Fluke weatherization test instruments through Fluke Grant Program

Fluke thermal imaging cameras will strengthen teaching programs

EVERETT, Wash. – Twenty-one educational institutions in Canada and the U.S. will receive advanced infrared imaging cameras worth a total of more than $100,000 from Fluke Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, through the Fluke Education Grant Program.

Each winning school will receive one Fluke Thermal Imager kit including software, two rechargeable batteries, charger, operation manual and USB adapter. These Fluke imagers are designed for inspecting building envelopes to spot leaks and find places where energy is being lost. For more on Fluke thermal imagers and other test tools for weatherization, home and commercial energy audits and building inspections, visit theFluke Weatherization website.

The Fluke Weatherization Grant Program, announced in July 2009, drew applications from more than 100 high schools, community colleges, universities and training programs across the U.S. and Canada. Winners were chosen by a review committee of industry professionals who examined many program elements, including the breadth of course offerings and the types and numbers of certificates and degrees conferred.

“It is a privilege to contribute to training the young technicians who will keep our homes and businesses warm, comfortable and energy-efficient in the future,” said Kirsten Paust, General Manager, Fluke Thermography. “We were extremely impressed by the quality and depth of these programs. These advanced Fluke test instruments will help make them even better.”

Interest in energy conservation, home energy inspections and weatherization services has soared in the wake of the energy price spike of 2008 and passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which expands federal financial assistance for weatherizing the homes of low-income citizens and includes a training and technical assistance program for training contractors.

The winning schools and training programs are:

Advanced Technology Institute                                                         Virginia Beach, Va.

Astracor, Inc                                                                                       Alexandria Va.

Augusta Electrical JATC                                                                    Fairfield, Maine

Bluegrass Community & Technical College                                       Lexington, Ky.

Caldwell Community College                                                            Boon, N.C.

Building Science Academy                                                                Sparta, Mich.

Building Service 32BJ Thomas Shortman

Training Scholarship & Safety Fund                                                  New York

California Building Performance Contractors Association                Oakland, Calif.

Center for Sustainable Energy/Bronx Community College/

City University of New York                                                             Bronx, New York

City Service LLC/dba EnergySmart.us.com Waxahachie Texas

Coastal Training Consultants                                                              Charleston, S.C.

Community College of Baltimore County                                          Baltimore

Energy Conservation Training Co.                                                     Portland, Ore.

EnergyLogic Inc.                                                                                Berthoud, Colo.

Habitat for Humanity International                                                    Atlanta

HFM BOCES Career & Tech Center –

Fulton Montgomery Community College                                           Johnstown, N.Y.

Home Energy Concepts Corp.                                                            McMinnville, Tenn.

Home Performance Training                                                               Tonawanda, N.Y.

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning                Toronto, Ontario

John S & Jas L Knight Green Jobs Training Center,

Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia, Inc.                           Philadelphia

Professional Home Inspection Institute                                              Madison, S.D.

Fluke is contributing portable thermal imagers with outstanding image quality. Thermal imagers detect heat patterns or temperature changes in objects. These patterns or changes allow the user to discover problems effectively and efficiently. Users can capture up to 150 high quality infrared images and easily prepare reports from their PC.

These Fluke thermal imagers are optimized for roofing inspections, moisture (mold) detection, electrical inspections and energy audits. Each unit comes with two rechargeable batteries and a charger. The thermal imaging cameras that Fluke is contributing have an estimated value of $5,000. They are demonstrator (used) units that have been inspected and tested for proper operation.

For more on the full range of Fluke thermal imaging products, visit www.fluke.com/thermography or contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206-9090, call 800-760-4523 or e-mail thermography@fluke.com or visit http://www.fluke.com/thermography.

Enter the Fluke Big Game Sweepstakes and be eligible to win a trip for two to the “Big Game,” February 7, 2010 in Miami. Package includes airfare, lodging for up to three nights and rental car. Contest is limited to licensed contractors or individuals in a professional trade. Entrants must be a resident of the U.S. age 21 or older to be eligible. Sweepstakes ends December 31, 2009. See official rules athttp://www.fluke.com/footballsweeps.

About Fluke

Fluke Corporation is the leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install, troubleshoot, and manage industrial electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control as well as conducting building restoration and remediation services. Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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