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All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 438-II Motor Analyzer Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 438-II Motor Analyzer Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
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... be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point). The warranty period is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to extend a greater or different warranty on the date of Fluke. P.O. Warranty support is available only if...
... be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point). The warranty period is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to extend a greater or different warranty on the date of Fluke. P.O. Warranty support is available only if...
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 How to Contact Fluke 1 Safety Information 2 In The Box 2 Motor Measurements 3 Motor Setup 4 Unit Setup 6 Set Analyzer Limits 6 Trend Setup 7 Motor Analyzer Parameters 8 Mechanical Parameters 8 Electrical Parameters 9 View Analyzer Limit 9 Meter Screen 10 Trend 11 NEMA Derating Screen 12 Voltage Unbalance 12 Voltage Harmonics 13 i
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 How to Contact Fluke 1 Safety Information 2 In The Box 2 Motor Measurements 3 Motor Setup 4 Unit Setup 6 Set Analyzer Limits 6 Trend Setup 7 Motor Analyzer Parameters 8 Mechanical Parameters 8 Electrical Parameters 9 View Analyzer Limit 9 Meter Screen 10 Trend 11 NEMA Derating Screen 12 Voltage Unbalance 12 Voltage Harmonics 13 i
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438-II Users Manual ii
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Motor Analyzer Range and Accuracy 3 3. Nameplate Settings and Ranges 5 iii Motor Configurations 3 2. Motor Design Type and Characteristics Summary 4 4. List of Tables Table Title Page 1.
Motor Analyzer Range and Accuracy 3 3. Nameplate Settings and Ranges 5 iii Motor Configurations 3 2. Motor Design Type and Characteristics Summary 4 4. List of Tables Table Title Page 1.
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438-II Users Manual iv
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... optional upgrade for three wire, three-phase DELTA measurement configurations. To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. 1 Introduction The Motor Analyzer is a feature that measures mechanical power, torque, and rpm on direct-on the Fluke 438-II and available as the process operates with electrical power and power-quality measurements, the Motor Analyzer feature provides useful information...
... optional upgrade for three wire, three-phase DELTA measurement configurations. To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. 1 Introduction The Motor Analyzer is a feature that measures mechanical power, torque, and rpm on direct-on the Fluke 438-II and available as the process operates with electrical power and power-quality measurements, the Motor Analyzer feature provides useful information...
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...; Test Leads, 2.5 m + Color Coding Clips (set of 4). In The Box The Motor Analyzer Kit includes: • 438 Series II Power Quality and Motor Analyzer (Side Strap, Battery Pack BP290 -28 Wh, and 8 GB SD Wireless SD Memory Card installed) • Decals for PC Connection (USB A-to-mini USB B) • Soft Carry Case C1740 Additional kits are dangerous to the user. Use personal protective equipment (approved rubber...
...; Test Leads, 2.5 m + Color Coding Clips (set of 4). In The Box The Motor Analyzer Kit includes: • 438 Series II Power Quality and Motor Analyzer (Side Strap, Battery Pack BP290 -28 Wh, and 8 GB SD Wireless SD Memory Card installed) • Decals for PC Connection (USB A-to-mini USB B) • Soft Carry Case C1740 Additional kits are dangerous to the user. Use personal protective equipment (approved rubber...
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See Specifications in the Fluke 430 Series II Users Manual for the specifications of rated power Specification valid at full load (2-3 hours if the motor is a list of the range and accuracy of supported motors: Table 1. Notes: • Rated torque is calculated from rated power and rated speed. • Update rate of Motor Measurements is 1x per second. • Default Trend duration is a list of the Motor Analyzer-specific functions. Motor...
See Specifications in the Fluke 430 Series II Users Manual for the specifications of rated power Specification valid at full load (2-3 hours if the motor is a list of the range and accuracy of supported motors: Table 1. Notes: • Rated torque is calculated from rated power and rated speed. • Update rate of Motor Measurements is 1x per second. • Default Trend duration is a list of the Motor Analyzer-specific functions. Motor...
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... Medium Medium Starting Torque Medium Medium High Very High Medium High Medium Breakdown Torque High Medium High Very High Medium High Medium 4 Push to NEMA and IEC design types. See Table 3 and Table 4. To open the Motor Setup screen. 5. The Motor Analyzer supports motor designs according to change the page view. 3. It is unknown, select Other. Table 3. Push . 438-II Users Manual Motor Setup The motor...
... Medium Medium Starting Torque Medium Medium High Very High Medium High Medium Breakdown Torque High Medium High Very High Medium High Medium 4 Push to NEMA and IEC design types. See Table 3 and Table 4. To open the Motor Setup screen. 5. The Motor Analyzer supports motor designs according to change the page view. 3. It is unknown, select Other. Table 3. Push . 438-II Users Manual Motor Setup The motor...
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... 0.01 - - - Use (UNIT SETUP) to open the setup screen to 1000 V Rated Current Depends on the default motor frequency. Select metric or imperial units for the nameplate settings and ranges. Nameplate Settings and Ranges Required from motor nameplate Range Rated Power 746 W to 746 kW 1 hp to 1000 hp Rated Speed 231 rpm to 3599 rpm Rated Voltage 208 V to configure these...
... 0.01 - - - Use (UNIT SETUP) to open the setup screen to 1000 V Rated Current Depends on the default motor frequency. Select metric or imperial units for the nameplate settings and ranges. Nameplate Settings and Ranges Required from motor nameplate Range Rated Power 746 W to 746 kW 1 hp to 1000 hp Rated Speed 231 rpm to 3599 rpm Rated Voltage 208 V to configure these...
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... red. Use to change the 50 Hz or 60 Hz DEFAULTS, go to the Motor Setup screen to the previous screen. 438-II Users Manual Unit Setup Use the setup screen to restore the default values. 6 Set Analyzer Limits You can adjust the default limit values that show the system performance in various bar graphs. Press to set the analyzer limits and defaults. Goes to activate the new defaults...
... red. Use to change the 50 Hz or 60 Hz DEFAULTS, go to the Motor Setup screen to the previous screen. 438-II Users Manual Unit Setup Use the setup screen to restore the default values. 6 Set Analyzer Limits You can adjust the default limit values that show the system performance in various bar graphs. Press to set the analyzer limits and defaults. Goes to activate the new defaults...
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Motor Analyzer Motor Setup Trend Setup The Trend Setup screen is a simplified version of the data file (43X-series II standard feature). BACK Go to Motor Setup screen and press . To open the screen, go to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 7 The top line is not available. Motor Analyzer has an immediate start mode only and TIMED START is information about...
Motor Analyzer Motor Setup Trend Setup The Trend Setup screen is a simplified version of the data file (43X-series II standard feature). BACK Go to Motor Setup screen and press . To open the screen, go to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 7 The top line is not available. Motor Analyzer has an immediate start mode only and TIMED START is information about...
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... Parameters screen shows power, torque, and speed at nominal load. 438-II Users Manual Motor Analyzer Parameters The MOTOR ANALYZER screen shows the important mechanical and electrical parameters relative to move between the screens for electrical and mechanical parameters. Use to their rated values, industry standards, or the NEMA MG 1-2014 standard. To view these limits...
... Parameters screen shows power, torque, and speed at nominal load. 438-II Users Manual Motor Analyzer Parameters The MOTOR ANALYZER screen shows the important mechanical and electrical parameters relative to move between the screens for electrical and mechanical parameters. Use to their rated values, industry standards, or the NEMA MG 1-2014 standard. To view these limits...
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... information as the Set Analyzer Limits screen but is the electrical power and power factor. STOP measurements and save measurement results. The only allowed action is (OK or BACK) to go to the MOTOR ANALYZER screen or METER screen. 2. Use to NEMA MG1. To change the information: 1. It shows the voltage unbalance and harmonics...
... information as the Set Analyzer Limits screen but is the electrical power and power factor. STOP measurements and save measurement results. The only allowed action is (OK or BACK) to go to the MOTOR ANALYZER screen or METER screen. 2. Use to NEMA MG1. To change the information: 1. It shows the voltage unbalance and harmonics...
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... Power (k)VA Unbalance Power (k)VA Voltage (k)V Current (k)A Volt THD%x % Amp THD%x % Unbalance % 10 438-II Users Manual Meter Screen The METER screen shows all measurements in the 430 Series-II: Active Power (k)W Apparent Power (k)VA Reactive Power (k)var Power Factor no unit Cos φ/DPF no unit The other parameters are existing logger parameters in the Motor Analyzer mode as a table view. Available readings: Motor Power...
... Power (k)VA Unbalance Power (k)VA Voltage (k)V Current (k)A Volt THD%x % Amp THD%x % Unbalance % 10 438-II Users Manual Meter Screen The METER screen shows all measurements in the 430 Series-II: Active Power (k)W Apparent Power (k)VA Reactive Power (k)var Power Factor no unit Cos φ/DPF no unit The other parameters are existing logger parameters in the Motor Analyzer mode as a table view. Available readings: Motor Power...
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STOP measurements and save measurement results. Note The Power Quality EVENT capture function is the standard trend function from the 43X-Series II that shows the recorded measurement data over time. Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters The Trend screen is not available in Motor Analyzer. 11 Trend Softkeys: to scroll through the METER screen. Opens the ANALYZER screen. Opens the TREND screen. Opens the MOTOR SETUP screen.
STOP measurements and save measurement results. Note The Power Quality EVENT capture function is the standard trend function from the 43X-Series II that shows the recorded measurement data over time. Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters The Trend screen is not available in Motor Analyzer. 11 Trend Softkeys: to scroll through the METER screen. Opens the ANALYZER screen. Opens the TREND screen. Opens the MOTOR SETUP screen.
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... the line voltages applied to the characteristics of voltage unbalance will result. The following derating curve is recommended by NEMA for the application of induction motors to a polyphase induction motor are unbalanced, the permissible motor load should be derated. A small percentage of the power system. 438-II Users Manual NEMA Derating Screen NEMA has guidelines for motors with normal starting...
... the line voltages applied to the characteristics of voltage unbalance will result. The following derating curve is recommended by NEMA for the application of induction motors to a polyphase induction motor are unbalanced, the permissible motor load should be derated. A small percentage of the power system. 438-II Users Manual NEMA Derating Screen NEMA has guidelines for motors with normal starting...
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Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters Voltage Harmonics Harmonic currents are introduced when the line voltages applied to the motor include voltage components at frequencies other than the fundamental frequency, the rated power of the motor operating at a particular load and per -unit magnitude of the supply (50 Hz or 60 Hz). The Harmonic Voltage Factor (HVF) is applied to the...
Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters Voltage Harmonics Harmonic currents are introduced when the line voltages applied to the motor include voltage components at frequencies other than the fundamental frequency, the rated power of the motor operating at a particular load and per -unit magnitude of the supply (50 Hz or 60 Hz). The Harmonic Voltage Factor (HVF) is applied to the...
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.... The red area indicates the overload area for the motor. This screen shows the readings used to plot the Derating graph. STOP measurements and save measurement results. 14 The 2nd screen is selected with a cross-hair. Softkeys: Access METER screen. Access ANALYZER screen. A 'persistence' function that operates within rated limits. 438-II Users Manual The actual...
.... The red area indicates the overload area for the motor. This screen shows the readings used to plot the Derating graph. STOP measurements and save measurement results. 14 The 2nd screen is selected with a cross-hair. Softkeys: Access METER screen. Access ANALYZER screen. A 'persistence' function that operates within rated limits. 438-II Users Manual The actual...
