Fluke Delivers Unmatched Safety to Solar Professionals With Tools Specifically Designed For High-voltage Solar Environments
Fluke introduces the 283 FC Solar Digital Multimeter and a283 FC True-RMS Wireless Clamp, designed for solar professionals working in high-voltage environments. The 283 FC Digital Multimeter offers CAT III 1500 V DC safety rating, enhancing safety and productivity. Key features include:
- Precise voltage measurements
- 60 A AC/DC current measurements
- Visual and audio polarity indicators
- User-defined limit gauge
- Multimeter readiness self-check
- Large backlit display and illuminated keypad
The a283 FC wireless current clamp measures AC and DC current up to 60 A, with a thin jaw for cramped spaces. Both tools integrate with Fluke Connect™ for cloud storage and enhanced troubleshooting capabilities.
Fluke presenta il multimetro digitale solare 283 FC e la pinza amperometrica wireless A283 FC True-RMS, progettati per professionisti del solare che operano in ambienti ad alta tensione. Il multimetro digitale 283 FC offre una classe di sicurezza CAT III 1500 V CC, migliorando la sicurezza e la produttività. Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Misurazioni di tensione precise
- Misurazioni di corrente AC/DC fino a 60 A
- Indicatori di polarità visivi e audio
- Gauge di limite definibile dall'utente
- Auto-verifica della prontezza del multimetro
- Display grande retroilluminato e tastiera illuminata
La pinza amperometrica wireless A283 FC misura corrente AC e DC fino a 60 A, con una ganascia sottile per spazi ristretti. Entrutti gli strumenti si integrano con Fluke Connect™ per l'archiviazione in cloud e per migliori capacità di risoluzione dei problemi.
Fluke presenta el multímetro digital solar 283 FC y la pinza de corriente inalámbrica A283 FC True-RMS, diseñados para profesionales solares que trabajan en entornos de alta tensión. El multímetro digital 283 FC ofrece una clasificación de seguridad CAT III 1500 V CC, mejorando la seguridad y la productividad. Las características clave incluyen:
- Mediciones de voltaje precisas
- Mediciones de corriente AC/DC hasta 60 A
- Indicadores de polaridad visuales y de audio
- Medidor de límite definido por el usuario
- Autocomprobación de la preparación del multímetro
- Pantalla grande retroiluminada y teclado iluminado
La pinza de corriente inalámbrica A283 FC mide corriente AC y DC hasta 60 A, con una mandíbula delgada para espacios reducidos. Ambas herramientas se integran con Fluke Connect™ para almacenamiento en la nube y capacidades mejoradas de solución de problemas.
플루크가 고전압 환경에서 작업하는 태양광 전문가를 위해 설계된 283 FC 태양광 디지털 멀티미터와 A283 FC True-RMS 무선 클램프를 소개합니다. 283 FC 디지털 멀티미터는 CAT III 1500 V DC 안전 등급을 제공하여 안전성과 생산성을 향상시킵니다. 주요 기능은 다음과 같습니다:
- 정밀 전압 측정
- 60 A AC/DC 전류 측정
- 시각 및 음성 극성 표시기
- 사용자 정의 한도 게이지
- 멀티미터 준비 상태 자체 점검
- 대형 백라이트 디스플레이 및 조명 키패드
A283 FC 무선 전류 클램프는 협소한 공간에서도 사용할 수 있는 얇은 클램프를 통해 60 A까지의 AC 및 DC 전류를 측정합니다. 두 도구 모두 Fluke Connect™와 통합되어 클라우드 저장 및 향상된 문제 해결 기능을 지원합니다.
Fluke présente le multimètre numérique solaire 283 FC et la pince de courant sans fil A283 FC True-RMS, conçus pour les professionnels du solaire travaillant dans des environnements à haute tension. Le multimètre numérique 283 FC offre une classification de sécurité CAT III 1500 V CC, améliorant la sécurité et la productivité. Les fonctionnalités clés incluent :
- Mesures de tension précises
- Mesures de courant AC/DC jusqu'à 60 A
- Indicateurs de polarité visuels et audio
- Jauge de limite définie par l'utilisateur
- Auto-vérification de l'état de préparation du multimètre
- Grand affichage rétroéclairé et clavier éclairé
La pince à courant sans fil A283 FC mesure le courant AC et DC jusqu'à 60 A, avec une mâchoire fine pour les espaces restreints. Les deux outils s'intègrent à Fluke Connect™ pour le stockage dans le cloud et des capacités de dépannage améliorées.
Fluke stellt das 283 FC Solar Digitalmultimeter und die A283 FC True-RMS Wireless Zange vor, die für Solarprofis in Hochspannungsumgebungen entwickelt wurden. Das 283 FC Digitalmultimeter bietet eine CAT III 1500 V DC Sicherheitsbewertung, die die Sicherheit und Produktivität erhöht. Zu den Hauptfunktionen gehören:
- Präzise Spannungsmessungen
- 60 A AC/DC Strommessungen
- Visuelle und akustische Polaritätsanzeiger
- Benutzerdefiniertes Grenzwertmessgerät
- Selbstprüfung der Einsatzbereitschaft des Multimeters
- Großes beleuchtetes Display und beleuchtete Tastatur
Die A283 FC kabellose Stromzange misst AC- und DC-Strom bis zu 60 A und ist mit einem dünnen Kiefer für enge Räume ausgestattet. Beide Geräte integrieren sich mit Fluke Connect™ für Cloud-Speicherung und verbesserte Fehlersuche.
- Introduction of new products tailored for the growing solar industry
- Enhanced safety features with CAT III 1500 V DC rating
- Improved efficiency and productivity for solar professionals
- Integration with Fluke Connect™ for cloud storage and data analysis
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The introduction of Fluke's 283 FC Solar Digital Multimeter and a283 FC True-RMS Wireless Clamp represents a significant advancement in solar industry testing equipment. These tools address critical safety concerns in high-voltage solar environments, particularly for utility-scale PV arrays.
Key features like the CAT III 1500 V DC safety rating, Staubli MC4 test leads and the ability to measure up to 1500 V DC cater specifically to the growing utility-scale solar sector. The wireless current clamp, measuring up to 60 A AC/DC, enhances safety by allowing non-contact measurements.
The integration with Fluke Connect™ and cloud storage capabilities signifies a shift towards data-driven troubleshooting in solar maintenance. This could potentially improve efficiency and reduce downtime in large-scale solar operations.
While this product launch is noteworthy for the solar industry, its direct impact on Fluke's parent company, Fortive (FTV), may be in the short term. However, it positions Fluke strongly in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, which could contribute to long-term growth for Fortive.
The new Fluke 283 FC True-RMS CAT III 1500 V Digital Multimeter and a283 FC Wireless Current Clamp provide the safety and accuracy to work in high-voltage solar environments with capabilities that streamline technician workflows
Eindhoven, Netherlands, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, announces the introduction of the Fluke 283 FC Solar Digital Multimeter and the Fluke a283 FC True-RMS Wireless Clamp which enable Solar professionals to work more confidently, without compromising safety in high voltage environments such as a testing individual panels, strings or invertors in a utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) array.
The new 283 FC Digital Multimeter from Fluke is designed to enhance safety and increase productivity, while also providing technicians with accurate, reliable, and repeatable results.
The Fluke 823 FC/PV Solar Kit includes CAT III 1500 V DC safety rated accessories that enable technicians to work confidently in high-voltage environments. With Staubli MC4 test leads, professionals can quickly make reliable, secure connections to modules or strings to test DC voltage up to 1500 V DC, well suited to utility operations.
The TL175-HV CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V rated silicone test leads offer flexibility for testing voltage, millivoltage, resistance, continuity, and capacitance on inverters, combiner boxes, PV arrays, and individual PV modules.
"Our digital multimeters are renowned for their exceptional accuracy, durability, and safety features making them the preferred choice of professionals across various industries for reliable and precise measurement,” said Jason Waxman, President of Fluke Corporation. “The Fluke 283 FC is uniquely positioned to cater to this market with both CAT III 1500 and CAT IV 1000 ratings prioritizing features that increase efficiency safety and reliability. It’s a powerful all-in-one tool for solar professionals."
Fluke 283 FC/PV Key Features and Benefits:
- Highly Accurate Measurements: Provides precise voltage measurements for accurate frontline troubleshooting.
- 60 A AC/DC Current Measurements: Safely troubleshoot individual strings of modules with the a283 FC wireless current clamp.
- Visual and Audio Polarity Indicators: Help prevent accidental module wiring issues.
- User-Defined Limit Gauge: Quickly make go/no-go troubleshooting decisions.
- Unique Multimeter Readiness Self-Check: Ensures your meter is ready to test, providing confidence.
- Large bright backlit display and illuminated keypad: ideal for working in dark environments.
The a283 FC True-RMS wireless current clamp simplifies the troubleshooting process without compromising safety and reliability. It measures both AC and DC current up to 60 A, ensuring precise readings for solar installations, electrical systems, and industrial equipment. Its thin jaw is designed specifically for cramped spaces like combiner boxes or inverters. Prioritizing safety at every step, the non-contact design allows for safe connections without touching live wires, plus wireless connectivity eliminates the hassle of tangled wires, allowing for measurements from a safe distance.
With the Fluke 283 FC digital multimeter and a283 FC wireless current clamp, technicians can measure voltage and current simultaneously and automatically calculate VA power. This feature eliminates the need to change the measurement setup, providing seamless and efficient data collection in the field.
Utilizing Fluke Connect™ with the Fluke Cloud Storage capability provides 283 FC users with an enhanced troubleshooting experience by allowing the 283 FC to transmit measurements to a smartphone or tablet for detailed analysis that is uploaded to the cloud.
For more information on the Fluke 283 FC True-RMS Solar Digital Multimeter and a283 FC Wireless Current Clamp, please visit Fluke 283 FC.
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About Fluke: Fluke’s mission is to be the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. The company’s products are used by technicians and engineers in service, installation, maintenance, manufacturing test, and quality functions in a variety of industries throughout the world. Founded in 1948, Fluke has offices in 13 European countries and distributes its products to over 100 countries around the globe. The company’s European revenues contribute approximately 40 per cent of worldwide sales. Fluke’s headquarters are located in Everett, Washington State and the company employs over 2,500 people internationally. Its European sales and service headquarters are located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website at http://www.fluke.com.
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