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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. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 438-II Motor Analyzer Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation.
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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 Design Type and Characteristics Summary 4 4. Motor Configurations 3 2. Nameplate Settings and Ranges 5 iii List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Motor Analyzer Range and Accuracy 3 3.
Motor Design Type and Characteristics Summary 4 4. Motor Configurations 3 2. Nameplate Settings and Ranges 5 iii List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Motor Analyzer Range and Accuracy 3 3.
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.... To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. 1 Introduction The Motor Analyzer is a standard feature on -line asynchronous motors. It 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...
.... To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. 1 Introduction The Motor Analyzer is a standard feature on -line asynchronous motors. It 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...
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...face protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to the Product or the equipment under test. 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) &#...438-II Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that include Flexible 6000 A AC Current Probes (set of 5) • Power Adapter • Regional Power Cord • Safety Information (Multi-Language) • CD-ROM with local and national safety codes. Contact Fluke...
...face protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to the Product or the equipment under test. 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) &#...438-II Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that include Flexible 6000 A AC Current Probes (set of 5) • Power Adapter • Regional Power Cord • Safety Information (Multi-Language) • CD-ROM with local and national safety codes. Contact Fluke...
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...; Default Trend duration is a list of supported motors: Table 1. Motor Analyzer Motor Measurements Motor Measurements Table 1 is 1 week. 3 Table 2. See Specifications in the Fluke 430 Series II Users Manual for at least 1 hour at stable operating temperature. Run the motor for the specifications of the Motor Analyzer-specific functions. Motor Configurations Motor type Motor measurement connection Motor winding connection 3-phase asynchronous 3-Wire Direct on...
...; Default Trend duration is a list of supported motors: Table 1. Motor Analyzer Motor Measurements Motor Measurements Table 1 is 1 week. 3 Table 2. See Specifications in the Fluke 430 Series II Users Manual for at least 1 hour at stable operating temperature. Run the motor for the specifications of the Motor Analyzer-specific functions. Motor Configurations Motor type Motor measurement connection Motor winding connection 3-phase asynchronous 3-Wire Direct on...
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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 consider an additional error of +5 % for the measurement algorithm. To open the Motor Setup screen. 5. Use to enter the motor... nameplate parameters. Use to move through the menu selections and highlight Motor Analyzer. 4. It is unknown, select Other. Push...
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 consider an additional error of +5 % for the measurement algorithm. To open the Motor Setup screen. 5. Use to enter the motor... nameplate parameters. Use to move through the menu selections and highlight Motor Analyzer. 4. It is unknown, select Other. Push...
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... 8. 5 Sets the default values defined in the Function Preferences screen (see UNIT SETUP). Starts the Motor Analyzer function. See Motor Analyzer Parameters on the default motor frequency. Softkeys: Select UNIT SETUP screen Select TREND SETUP screen Select ... 1 kW 1 hp 1 rpm 1 V 0.1 A - - 0.01 0.01 - - - Motor Analyzer Motor Setup Table 4. Default values are available for the MOTOR SETUP screen START measurements Opens the Motor Analyzer Function Preference screen. The defaults depend on Amp sensor Rated Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Rated Cos...
... 8. 5 Sets the default values defined in the Function Preferences screen (see UNIT SETUP). Starts the Motor Analyzer function. See Motor Analyzer Parameters on the default motor frequency. Softkeys: Select UNIT SETUP screen Select TREND SETUP screen Select ... 1 kW 1 hp 1 rpm 1 V 0.1 A - - 0.01 0.01 - - - Motor Analyzer Motor Setup Table 4. Default values are available for the MOTOR SETUP screen START measurements Opens the Motor Analyzer Function Preference screen. The defaults depend on Amp sensor Rated Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Rated Cos...
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... 60 Hz DEFAULTS, go to the Motor Setup screen to set the analyzer limits and defaults. See Motor Analyzer Parameters on page 8 for a 60 Hz motor. Press to red. To change a default value. 2. Sets the default values for more information. Goes to change : 1. Use to the previous screen. 438-II Users Manual Unit Setup Use the...
... 60 Hz DEFAULTS, go to the Motor Setup screen to set the analyzer limits and defaults. See Motor Analyzer Parameters on page 8 for a 60 Hz motor. Press to red. To change a default value. 2. Sets the default values for more information. Goes to change : 1. Use to the previous screen. 438-II Users Manual Unit Setup Use the...
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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 . The top line is the global TREND duration as defined in the Function Preferences Trend ... space (43X-series II standard feature). The TREND resolution is not available. Softkeys: CHANGE NAME Change the name of the normal TIMED START screen. To open the screen, go to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 7 You can adjust the duration of the TREND. Motor Analyzer has an immediate start...
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 . The top line is the global TREND duration as defined in the Function Preferences Trend ... space (43X-series II standard feature). The TREND resolution is not available. Softkeys: CHANGE NAME Change the name of the normal TIMED START screen. To open the screen, go to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 7 You can adjust the duration of the TREND. Motor Analyzer has an immediate start...
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438-II Users Manual Motor Analyzer Parameters The MOTOR ANALYZER screen shows the important mechanical and electrical parameters relative to NEMA and industry standards. This screen also shows the efficiency (ratio between electrical power supplied and mechanical power delivered) in % of the motor compared to move ...NEMA MG 1-2014 standard. To view these limits, press to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 2. Go to open the screen: 1. The actual value for electrical and mechanical parameters. See Set Analyzer Limits on page 6. 8 A separate screen is not to move between the...
438-II Users Manual Motor Analyzer Parameters The MOTOR ANALYZER screen shows the important mechanical and electrical parameters relative to NEMA and industry standards. This screen also shows the efficiency (ratio between electrical power supplied and mechanical power delivered) in % of the motor compared to move ...NEMA MG 1-2014 standard. To view these limits, press to the MOTOR SETUP screen. 2. Go to open the screen: 1. The actual value for electrical and mechanical parameters. See Set Analyzer Limits on page 6. 8 A separate screen is not to move between the...
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... between the screens for electrical and mechanical parameters. View Analyzer Limit The View Analyzer Limit screen has the same information as the Set Analyzer Limits screen but is (OK or BACK) to go to the Motor Analyzer screen where the LIMITS screen was activated. To change the... information: 1. Use to stop the process. 9 Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters Electrical Parameters The ...
... between the screens for electrical and mechanical parameters. View Analyzer Limit The View Analyzer Limit screen has the same information as the Set Analyzer Limits screen but is (OK or BACK) to go to the Motor Analyzer screen where the LIMITS screen was activated. To change the... information: 1. Use to stop the process. 9 Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters Electrical Parameters The ...
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438-II Users Manual Meter Screen The METER screen shows all measurements in , see Unit Setup on page 6. 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 Motor Analyzer mode as a table view. Speed Efficiency Frequency Harmonics (HVF) NEMA Unbalance...
438-II Users Manual Meter Screen The METER screen shows all measurements in , see Unit Setup on page 6. 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 Motor Analyzer mode as a table view. Speed Efficiency Frequency Harmonics (HVF) NEMA Unbalance...
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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. Trend Softkeys: to scroll through the METER screen. Opens the ANALYZER screen. Opens the TREND screen. Opens the MOTOR SETUP screen. Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters The Trend screen is not available in Motor Analyzer. 11
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. Trend Softkeys: to scroll through the METER screen. Opens the ANALYZER screen. Opens the TREND screen. Opens the MOTOR SETUP screen. Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters The Trend screen is not available in Motor Analyzer. 11
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...voltage unbalance or voltage harmonics (horizontal axis). 13 Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters Voltage Harmonics Harmonic currents are introduced when the line voltages applied to the motor include voltage components at the fundamental frequency applied. The temperature of the motor operating at a particular load and per -unit... harmonic frequency The total derating is applied to Harmonics. 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 voltage...
...voltage unbalance or voltage harmonics (horizontal axis). 13 Motor Analyzer Motor Analyzer Parameters Voltage Harmonics Harmonic currents are introduced when the line voltages applied to the motor include voltage components at the fundamental frequency applied. The temperature of the motor operating at a particular load and per -unit... harmonic frequency The total derating is applied to Harmonics. 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 voltage...
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.... This screen shows the readings used to plot the Derating graph. The green area indicates a motor that plots the cross-hair center in the Motor Setup screen). Softkeys: Access METER screen. Access ANALYZER screen. 438-II Users Manual The actual load and derating factor is indicated with . STOP measurements and...
.... This screen shows the readings used to plot the Derating graph. The green area indicates a motor that plots the cross-hair center in the Motor Setup screen). Softkeys: Access METER screen. Access ANALYZER screen. 438-II Users Manual The actual load and derating factor is indicated with . STOP measurements and...
