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438-II Motor Analyzer Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved.
438-II Motor Analyzer Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved.
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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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Motor Analyzer Range and Accuracy 3 3. Nameplate Settings and Ranges 5 iii Motor Design Type and Characteristics Summary 4 4. List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Motor Configurations 3 2.
Motor Analyzer Range and Accuracy 3 3. Nameplate Settings and Ranges 5 iii Motor Design Type and Characteristics Summary 4 4. List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Motor Configurations 3 2.
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.... If any other configuration 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 about a motor's mechanical and electrical operational variables and its efficiency. Combined with no need to Contact...
.... If any other configuration 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 about a motor's mechanical and electrical operational variables and its efficiency. Combined with no need to Contact...
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...set of 5) • Test Leads, 2.5 m + Color Coding Clips (set of Symbols used on the Product. 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 a complete ...Do not work alone. Use personal protective equipment (approved rubber gloves, face protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to the user. Contact Fluke for more information about the kits that are available for PC Connection (USB A-to the Product or the equipment under test.
...set of 5) • Test Leads, 2.5 m + Color Coding Clips (set of Symbols used on the Product. 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 a complete ...Do not work alone. Use personal protective equipment (approved rubber gloves, face protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to the user. Contact Fluke for more information about the kits that are available for PC Connection (USB A-to the Product or the equipment under test.
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...Fluke 430 Series II Users Manual for Motor Power > 30 % of rated power Specification valid at full load (2-3 hours if the motor is 50 HP or higher) to 1.0 0.1 indicative NA [1] Add 5% error when selecting Motor design type Other Specification valid for the specifications of supported motors: Table 1. Run the motor... is calculated from rated power and rated speed. • Update rate of the Motor Analyzer-specific functions. Motor Configurations Motor type Motor measurement connection Motor winding connection 3-phase asynchronous 3-Wire Direct on Line WYE or Delta Table 2 is...
...Fluke 430 Series II Users Manual for Motor Power > 30 % of rated power Specification valid at full load (2-3 hours if the motor is 50 HP or higher) to 1.0 0.1 indicative NA [1] Add 5% error when selecting Motor design type Other Specification valid for the specifications of supported motors: Table 1. Run the motor... is calculated from rated power and rated speed. • Update rate of the Motor Analyzer-specific functions. Motor Configurations Motor type Motor measurement connection Motor winding connection 3-phase asynchronous 3-Wire Direct on Line WYE or Delta Table 2 is...
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...When set to Other, you enter the nameplate settings accurately to open the Motor Setup screen: 1. Push . The Motor Analyzer supports motor designs according to move through the menu selections and highlight Motor Analyzer. 4. See Table 3 and Table 4. The MENU screen opens. 2. ...High Medium High Very High Medium High Medium 4 It is unknown, select Other. 438-II Users Manual Motor Setup The motor nameplate provides information for the mechanical motor parameters. This information determines the mechanical parameters from the electrical signals that you must ...
...When set to Other, you enter the nameplate settings accurately to open the Motor Setup screen: 1. Push . The Motor Analyzer supports motor designs according to move through the menu selections and highlight Motor Analyzer. 4. See Table 3 and Table 4. The MENU screen opens. 2. ...High Medium High Very High Medium High Medium 4 It is unknown, select Other. 438-II Users Manual Motor Setup The motor nameplate provides information for the mechanical motor parameters. This information determines the mechanical parameters from the electrical signals that you must ...
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... on the default motor frequency. Default values are available for the MOTOR SETUP screen START measurements Opens the Motor Analyzer Function Preference screen. Select metric or imperial units for the mechanical motor power, torque, and the default motor frequency. See Motor Analyzer Parameters on Amp ...sensor Rated Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Rated Cos Q (DPF) 0.01 to 1.00 Rated Service Factor 1.00 to 1.50 Motor Design Type NEMA-A, NEMA-B, NEMA...
... on the default motor frequency. Default values are available for the MOTOR SETUP screen START measurements Opens the Motor Analyzer Function Preference screen. Select metric or imperial units for the mechanical motor power, torque, and the default motor frequency. See Motor Analyzer Parameters on Amp ...sensor Rated Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Rated Cos Q (DPF) 0.01 to 1.00 Rated Service Factor 1.00 to 1.50 Motor Design Type NEMA-A, NEMA-B, NEMA...
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...you enter here adjust where the bar graph shows the transition from orange to activate the new defaults (see page 4). See Motor Analyzer Parameters on page 8 for a 50 Hz motor. Sets the default values for more information. Goes to restore the default values. 6 Press to the previous screen.... limits you change the 50 Hz or 60 Hz DEFAULTS, go to the Motor Setup screen to red. Use to set the analyzer limits and defaults. Sets the default values for a 60 Hz motor. To change a default value. 2. 438-II Users Manual Unit Setup Use the setup screen to change : 1. Set...
...you enter here adjust where the bar graph shows the transition from orange to activate the new defaults (see page 4). See Motor Analyzer Parameters on page 8 for a 50 Hz motor. Sets the default values for more information. Goes to restore the default values. 6 Press to the previous screen.... limits you change the 50 Hz or 60 Hz DEFAULTS, go to the Motor Setup screen to red. Use to set the analyzer limits and defaults. Sets the default values for a 60 Hz motor. To change a default value. 2. 438-II Users Manual Unit Setup Use the setup screen to change : 1. Set...
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The TREND resolution is information about the available memory space (43X-series II standard feature). The top line is fixed at 1s. Motor Analyzer has an immediate start mode only and TIMED START is the global TREND duration as defined in the Function Preferences Trend... Default is not available. Softkeys: CHANGE NAME Change the name of the data file (43X-series II standard feature). BACK Go to Motor Setup screen and press . Motor Analyzer Motor Setup Trend Setup The Trend Setup screen is a simplified version of the TREND. To open the screen, go...
The TREND resolution is information about the available memory space (43X-series II standard feature). The top line is fixed at 1s. Motor Analyzer has an immediate start mode only and TIMED START is the global TREND duration as defined in the Function Preferences Trend... Default is not available. Softkeys: CHANGE NAME Change the name of the data file (43X-series II standard feature). BACK Go to Motor Setup screen and press . Motor Analyzer Motor Setup Trend Setup The Trend Setup screen is a simplified version of the TREND. To open the screen, go...
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...power, torque, and speed at its relative value in % of the motor compared to NEMA and industry standards. 438-II Users Manual Motor Analyzer Parameters The MOTOR ANALYZER screen shows the important mechanical and electrical parameters relative to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 2. Press (START). 3. The actual value ...their rated values, industry standards, or the NEMA MG 1-2014 standard. See Set Analyzer Limits on page 6. 8 A separate screen is not to show a good or bad indication because the motor can customize the limits. To view these limits, press to move between...
...power, torque, and speed at its relative value in % of the motor compared to NEMA and industry standards. 438-II Users Manual Motor Analyzer Parameters The MOTOR ANALYZER screen shows the important mechanical and electrical parameters relative to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 2. Press (START). 3. The actual value ...their rated values, industry standards, or the NEMA MG 1-2014 standard. See Set Analyzer Limits on page 6. 8 A separate screen is not to show a good or bad indication because the motor can customize the limits. To view these limits, press to move between...
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... NEMA DERATING screen. View MOTOR SETUP screen. View Analyzer Limit The View Analyzer Limit screen has the same information as the Set Analyzer Limits screen but is the electrical power and power factor. Press to the MOTOR ANALYZER screen or METER screen. 2. Use to the Motor Analyzer screen where the LIMITS screen was...
... NEMA DERATING screen. View MOTOR SETUP screen. View Analyzer Limit The View Analyzer Limit screen has the same information as the Set Analyzer Limits screen but is the electrical power and power factor. Press to the MOTOR ANALYZER screen or METER screen. 2. Use to the Motor Analyzer screen where the LIMITS screen was...
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Available readings: Motor Power Torque (k)W or hp Nm or lb.ft Note To select between kW or hp and Nm or lb.ft 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 Harmonic Power (k)VA Unbalance Power (k)VA Voltage (k)V Current... Derating Factor rpm % Hz no unit % no unit no unit no unit The other parameters are existing logger parameters in , see Unit Setup on page 6. 438-II Users Manual Meter Screen The METER screen shows all measurements in the Motor Analyzer mode as a table view.
Available readings: Motor Power Torque (k)W or hp Nm or lb.ft Note To select between kW or hp and Nm or lb.ft 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 Harmonic Power (k)VA Unbalance Power (k)VA Voltage (k)V Current... Derating Factor rpm % Hz no unit % no unit no unit no unit The other parameters are existing logger parameters in , see Unit Setup on page 6. 438-II Users Manual Meter Screen The METER screen shows all measurements in the Motor Analyzer mode as a table view.
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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. Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters The Trend screen is not available in Motor Analyzer. 11 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.
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. Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters The Trend screen is not available in Motor Analyzer. 11 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.
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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 voltage harmonic factor will therefore be... total derating is applied to the Derating Factor shown below. The NEMA Derating screen shows the Motor Load (vertical axis) relative to the advised derating due to the ANALYZER screen. 2. When a voltage is found by three Vn = the per-unit magnitude of 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 voltage harmonic factor will therefore be... total derating is applied to the Derating Factor shown below. The NEMA Derating screen shows the Motor Load (vertical axis) relative to the advised derating due to the ANALYZER screen. 2. When a voltage is found by three Vn = the per-unit magnitude of the...
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Softkeys: Access METER screen. Access ANALYZER screen. The green area indicates a motor that plots the cross-hair center in the Motor Setup screen). This screen shows the readings used to plot the Derating graph. The yellow area indicates the permissible Service...selected with a cross-hair. The 2nd screen is from the nameplate on the motor and entered in blue color is indicated with . STOP measurements and save measurement results. 14 438-II Users Manual The actual load and derating factor is automatically enabled and shows the ...
Softkeys: Access METER screen. Access ANALYZER screen. The green area indicates a motor that plots the cross-hair center in the Motor Setup screen). This screen shows the readings used to plot the Derating graph. The yellow area indicates the permissible Service...selected with a cross-hair. The 2nd screen is from the nameplate on the motor and entered in blue color is indicated with . STOP measurements and save measurement results. 14 438-II Users Manual The actual load and derating factor is automatically enabled and shows the ...