Fluke Process Instruments

Fluke has announced the availability of its 2009 Test Tools Catalogue. The free, 114 page, full-colour catalogue contains the latest information about the continuously expanding line of rugged and reliable Fluke test tools, together with useful information about the new Fluke web portals of interest to electricians, engineers and maintenance technicians. A free copy may be requested via the Fluke Web site at www.fluke.co.uk, via email to industrial@uk.fluke.nl by telephone on 020 7942 0700.

Fluke is offering a new Electricians Kit as a complete solution to testing and verifying domestic and commercial electrical installations. The Fluke 1652B/PKit comprises the latest high productivity Fluke 1652B Multifunction Installation Tester, which offers automatic RCD testing and a remote probe; a Fluke T120 2-pole Tester, which features a 1999 digit LCD display and LED bargraph to indicate voltages from 12V to 690V AC/DC and a patented three-phase rotation detection system; and a Fluke SM200 Socket Tester, with 3 vivid bi-colour LEDs and an audible buzzer which indicate missing earth, live/earth reverse, live/neutral reverse, missing neutral or live faults.

Fluke has introduced the new Fluke 287/FVF industrial electronics monitoring Combo Kit comprising a true-rms Fluke 287 Electronics Logging Multimeter, FlukeView® Forms software, which enables comparisons with previous recordings and professional reporting, and a Fluke 80BK-A Thermocouple probe. The Fluke 287 can log multiple sessions unattended in the field. Advanced data logging with TrendCapture helps to track down elusive, intermittent, electronics problems faster than before.

Fluke has extended its successful programme of “hands-on” Power Quality Training Seminars and Thermal Imaging Training Seminars through 2009 at locations around England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Fluke has reduced the list price of the Fluke 718 1G, 30G, 100G and 300G Pressure Calibrators - from over £1800, down to £1470. The handheld Fluke 718 offers a compact, lightweight, total pressure calibration solution for transmitters, gauges and switches.

Fluke is offering a free Thermal Imaging InfoPack which includes a comprehensive overview of Fluke’s easy-to-use thermography tools, a ‘Thermal imaging in industrial applications’ DVD, a CD packed with Application Notes, a full version of Fluke SmartView™ 2.0 software - featuring the first 3D imaging capability in the industry - and more. The latest Fluke thermal imagers, including the Fluke Ti25, Fluke Ti10, Fluke TiR1 and Fluke TiR, deliver more durability and performance at a lower price than ever before, bringing the benefits of thermography to the toolboxes of everyday technicians and contractors across a wide range of industries.

Fluke has unveiled the Fluke Challenge, an interactive video game set in an imaginary industrial workplace that makes it fun learning how Fluke thermal imaging technology helps solve system maintenance problems. Fluke Challenge conveys a sense of reality you can see and feel. The game is set in gritty industrial equipment rooms and there is a supervisor nearby to check progress. To try the Fluke Challenge, go to www.fluke.co.uk/ti and click on the Fluke Challenge Game icon.

Fluke now includes free with all Thermal Imagers a new, easier-to-use, version of its SmartView™ software, featuring the first 3D imaging capability in the industry and new options for optimising and organising thermal images and creating professional reports, as well as a valuable, in-depth training programme. The latest Fluke thermal imagers, including the Fluke Ti25, Fluke Ti10, Fluke TiR1 and Fluke TiR, deliver more durability and performance at a lower price than ever before, bringing the benefits of thermography to the toolboxes of everyday technicians and contractors across a wide range of industries.

Fluke has added two new models to its range of Colour ScopeMeter®s. As well as an Industrial Bus Health Test capability, the Fluke 225C (200 MHz, 2.5 GS/s) and Fluke 215C (100 MHz, 1 GS/s) include all the features of Fluke’s market-leading 199C and 199C Colour ScopeMeters, making these instruments the signal analysis tool of choice for engineers working on electronic and electrical systems.

Fluke has introduced two new pocket-size professional-grade laser distance measuring tools that are fast and easy to use. While offering the most advanced measuring technology with buttons positioned for one-handed measurements, addition, subtraction, area, volume and other calculations can all be simply computed on the large displays.

Continuing with its 60th Anniversary celebrations, Fluke is offering 4 money-saving Industrial Maintenance Kits suitable for engineers, electricians and technicians tasked with everyday troubleshooting tasks within an industrial environment. Offering savings up to 27% over individual product purchases until 31st December 2008, each kit comprises a set of rugged and reliable handheld tools ideal for carrying out a range of electrical and thermal measurement functions, all stowed in a rugged tool bag.

Fluke has announced new Fluke 719 Electric Pressure Calibrators. These high-performance, lightweight devices feature a built-in electric pressure pump that make it possible to quickly calibrate and test pressure devices with one hand.

Fluke is offering a free Pressure Module to purchasers of a Fluke HART® Documenting Process calibrator. The easy-to-use Fluke 744 is ideal for calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting sensors, transmitters and other instruments with or without HART communication; it sources, simulates and measures pressure, temperature and electrical signals and provides excellent frequency source resolution, all in one rugged, hand-held device. The Fluke 744 automates calibration procedures and captures data for documentation – enabling the meeting of rigorous standards and regulations like ISO 9000, FDA and EPA.

Fluke is offering a free 3-fold approach to electricians and electrical engineers involved in troubleshooting the causes of poor power quality in industrial electrical installations and equipment. Overlooked or unforeseen, power quality problems may lead to unscheduled downtime, product waste and equipment failure, as well as risks to personal safety and excessive power costs. The 1-2-3 approach includes a free DVD, a web-based or local hands-on seminar and an online information library of Case Studies and Application Notes. Fluke offers a complete range of rugged Power Quality tools for single and three-phase systems, offering a choice of solutions for pinpointing power problems faster.

Fluke offers an ideal solution for troubleshooting CAN-bus signal errors in automotive applications. As well as enabling detailed signal measurements, the rugged Fluke 125 Industrial ScopeMeter® features a Bus Health mode function which gives a clear Good/Bad indication for the electrical signals on a CAN-bus and other buses.

Fluke offers an affordable approach to industrial condition monitoring with a Fluke 289/FVF Combo Kit comprising a true-rms Fluke 289 Industrial Logging Multimeter plus FlukeView Forms software, which enables comparisons with other recordings and professional reporting. This enables diagnosis, for example, of problems in electronics, plant automation, power distribution and electromechanical equipment.

Fluke is offering a money saving Fluke 87V/i410 Combo Kit which combines a Fluke 87V Digital Multimeter (DMM) with a Fluke i410 Current Clamp in a soft carry case. Saving 29% over buying the items separately, the kit offers a CAT IV 600V safety-rated, true-rms DMM with unmatched high performance, accuracy and diagnostic functions especially for adjustable-speed motor drives and other electrically noisy equipment, together with a CAT III 600V clamp meter for readings up to 400A AC or DC.

Over the years, Fluke has built a solid reputation for rugged and reliable high performance test tools. With a rich history spanning 60 years in test and measurement, Fluke has become one of the most trusted brands distinguished by innovation, design, precision and safety. Every Fluke tool speaks volumes about the company’s planning, engineering and application expertise: it shows in every detail from the innovative electronics and award winning design to the safety engineering and quality of workmanship. Innovation, ruggedness and reliability are exemplified by the latest Fluke Ti10/25 Thermal Imagers, Fluke 287/9 true-RMS Digital Mulitimeters, Fluke 566/8 Multipurpose Thermometers and Fluke 771 Process Clamp Meters.

Fluke has launched a new portal on its website to help prevent costly, unplanned, industrial downtime. By visiting www.fluke.co.uk/industrial plant maintenance engineers and technicians will find practical information designed for troubleshooting potential problems throughout a plant.

Fluke has introduced a new, easy-to-use true-RMS digital multimeter designed to help utility electrical contractors and industrial electricians to quickly diagnose electrical problems. It meets the latest safety standards and offers a special function which enables users to simultaneously test for voltage or continuity.