Specifications: Fluke 438-II Power Quality Analyzer & Motor Analyzer
Amps (accuracy excluding clamp accuracy)
Drive Measurement Details | ||||
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Motor Type | 3 phase asynchronous (induction) | |||
Power Source | Variable Frequency Drive | |||
Motor Frequency Range | 40Hz to 70Hz | |||
Over/Under Voltage from Nominal V/f Curve (%) | -15% to +15% | |||
Carrier Frequency Range | 2.5kHz–20kHz | |||
Variable speed drive technology that is covered by the 438-II | ||||
Inverter Type | VSI only (voltage controlled) * | |||
Control Method | V/f control, open-loop vector, closed loop vector, drives with encoders. | |||
Frequency | 40 to 70 Hz | |||
* VSI drives are the most common drives. The alternative CSI drives are used in higher power applications. | ||||
Variable speed drive technology NOT covered by the 438-II | ||||
Inverter Type | CSI (current source inverter) | |||
Motors type | Synchronous (DC, stepper, permanent magnet etc.) | |||
Motor Frequency | <40 and >70 Hz | |||
Mechanical specifications | ||||
Mechanical measurements can be performed on direct online motors with a 3 wire connection. | ||||
Motor measurement | ||||
Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Default limit | |
Mechanical motor Power | 0.7 kW to 746 kW 1 hp to 1000 hp | 0.1 kW 0.1 hp | ±3% 1 ±3% 1 | 100% = rated power 100% = rated power |
Torque | 0 Nm to 10 000 Nm 0 lb ft to 10 000 lb ft | 0.1 Nm 0.1 lb ft | ±5% 1 ±5% 1 | 100% = rated torque 100% = rated torque |
rpm | 0 rpm to 3600 rpm | 1 rpm | ±3% 1 | 100% = rated rpm |
Efficiency | 0% to 100% | 0.10% | ±3% 1 | NA |
Unbalance (NEMA) | 0% to 100% | 0.10% | ±0.15% | 5% |
Harmonics Voltage Factor (NEMA) | 0 to 0.20 | 0.1 | ±1.5% | 0.15 |
Unbalance Derating Factor | 0.7 to 1.0 | 0.1 | indicative | NA |
Harmonics Derating Factor | 0.7 to 1.0 | 0.1 | indicative | NA |
Total NEMA Derating Factor | 0.5 to 1.0 | 0.1 | indicative | NA |
Notes: | Supports motor design types NEMA A, B, C, D & E and IEC type H and N. Rated torque is calculated from rated power and rated speed. Update rate of Motor Measurements is 1x per second. Default Trend duration is 1 week. | |||
1Add 5% error when selecting Motor design type Other Specification valid for Motor Power > 30% of rated power Specification valid at stable operating temperature. Run the motor for at least 1 hour at full load (2-3 hours if the motor is 50 HP or higher) to obtain stable temperature | ||||
Product Specifications | ||||
Volt | Model | Measurement Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
Vrms (AC + DC) | 1 V to 1000 V phase to neutral | 0.01 V | ±0.1% of nominal voltage 1 | |
Vpk | 1 Vpk to 1400 Vpk | 1 V | 5% of nominal voltage | |
Voltage Crest Factor (CF) | 1.0 > 2.8 | 0.01 | ±5% | |
Vrms½ | 0.1 V | ±0.2% of nominal voltage | ||
Vfund | 0.1 V | ±0.1% of nominal voltage | ||
Amps (AC + DC) | i430-Flex 1x� | 5 A to 6000 A | 1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts |
i430-Flex 10x | 0.5 A to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 1x | 5 A to 2000 A | 1A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 10x | 0.5 A A to 200 A (AC only) | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
Apk | i430-Flex | 8400 Apk | 1 Arms | ±5% |
1mV/A | 5500 Apk | 1 Arms | ±5% | |
A Crest Factor (CF) | 1 to 10 | 0.01 | ±5% | |
Amps½ | i430-Flex 1x | 5 A to 6000 A | 1 A | ±1% ±10 counts |
i430-Flex 10x | 0.5 A to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±1% ±10 counts | |
1mV/A 1x | 5 A to 2000 A | 1 A | ±1% ±10 counts | |
1mV/A 10x | 0.5 A A to 200 A (AC only) | 0.1 A | ±1% ±10 counts | |
Afund | i430-Flex 1x | 5 A to 6000 A | 1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts |
i430-Flex 10x | 0.5 A to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 1x | 5 A to 2000 A | 1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 10x | 0.5 A A to 200 A (AC only) | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
Hz | ||||
Fluke 434 @ 50 Hz Nominal | 42.50 Hz to 57.50 Hz | 0.01 Hz | ±0.01 Hz | |
Fluke 434 @ 60 Hz Nominal | 51.00 Hz to 69.00 Hz | 0.01 Hz | ±0.01 Hz | |
Power | ||||
Watts (VA, var) | i430-Flex | max 6000 MW | 0.1 W to 1 MW | ±1% ±10 counts |
1 mV/A | max 2000 MW | 0.1 W to 1 MW | ±1% ±10 counts | |
Power Factor (Cos j/DPF) | 0 to 1 | 0.001 | ±0.1% @ nominal load conditions | |
Energy | ||||
kWh (kVAh, kvarh) | i430-Flex 10x | Depends on clamp scaling and V nominal | ±1% ±10 counts | |
Energy Loss | i430-Flex 10x | Depends on clamp scaling and V nominal | ±1% ±10 counts Excluding line resistance accuracy | |
Harmonics | ||||
Harmonic Order (n) | DC, 1 to 50 Grouping: Harmonic groups according to IEC 61000-4-7 | |||
Inter-Harmonic Order (n) | OFF, 1 to 50 Grouping: Harmonic and Interharmonic subgroups according to IEC 61000-4-7 | |||
Volts % | f | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.1% |
r | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.4% | |
Absolute | 0.0 to 1000 V | 0.1 V | ±5% 1 | |
THD | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±2.5% | |
Amps % | f | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.1% |
r | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.4% | |
Absolute | 0.0 to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±5% ±5 counts | |
THD | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±2.5% | |
Watts % | f or r | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±n x 2% |
Absolute | Depends on clamp scaling and V nominal | — | ±5% ±n x 2% ±10 counts | |
THD | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±5% | |
Phase Angle | -360° to +0° | 1° | ±n x 1° | |
Flicker | ||||
Plt, Pst, Pst (1 min) Pinst | 0.00 to 20.00 | 0.01 | ±5% | |
Unbalance | ||||
Volts % | 0.0% to 20.0% | 0.1% | ±0.1% | |
Amps % | 0.0% to 20.0% | 0.1% | ±1% | |
Mains Signaling | ||||
Threshold Levels | Threshold, limits and signaling duration is programable for two signaling frequencies | — | — | |
Signaling Frequency | 60 Hz to 3000 Hz | 0.1 Hz | ||
Relative V % | 0% to 100% | 0.10% | ±0.4% | |
Absolute V3s (3 second avg.) | 0.0 V to 1000 V | 0.1 V | ±5% of nominal voltage | |
General Specifications | ||||
Case | Design Rugged, shock proof with integrated protective holster Drip and dust proof IP51 according to IEC60529 when used in tilt stand position Shock and vibration Shock 30 g, vibration: 3 g sinusoid, random 0.03 g 2 /Hz according to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 | |||
Display | Brightness: 200 cd/m 2 typ. using power adapter, 90 cd/m 2 typical using battery power Size: 127 x 88 mm (153 mm/6.0 in diagonal) LCD Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels Contrast and brightness: user-adjustable, temperature compensated | |||
Memory | 16GB Wi-Fi SD card for standard models or 8GB SD card for /INTL models (SDHC compliant, FAT32 formatted), up to 32GB optionally. Screen save and multiple data memories for storing data including recordings (dependent on memory size). | |||
Real-Time Clock | Time and date stamp for Trend mode, Transient display, System Monitor and event capture | |||
Environmental | ||||
Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +40°C; +40°C ~ +50°C excl. battery | |||
Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ +60°C | |||
Humidity | +10°C ~ +30°C: 95% RH non-condensing +30°C ~ +40°C: 75% RH non-condensing +40°C ~ +50°C: 45% RH non-condensing | |||
Maximum Operating Altitude | Up to 2,000 m (6666 ft) for CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) for CAT III 600 V, CAT II 1000 V Maximum storage altitude 12 km (40,000 ft) | |||
Electro-Magnetic-Compatibility (EMC) | EN 61326 (2005-12) for emission and immunity | |||
Interfaces | Mini-USB-B, Isolated USB port for PC connectivity SD card slot accessible behind instrument battery | |||
Warranty | 1 year | |||
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1. ±5% if ≥ 1% of nominal voltage ±0.05% of nominal voltage if < 1% of nominal voltage 2. 50Hz/60Hz nominal frequency according to IEC 61000-4-30 3. 400Hz measurements are not supported for Flicker, Mains Signaling and Monitor Mode 4. For nominal voltage 50 V to 500 V |