by Ann Withanee — February 11, 2011—Technicians working on hazardous equipment and high-voltage circuits deserve every advantage to complete their electrical test and measurement jobs safely, says Fluke Corporation. The introduction of test tools—a new family of Fluke clamp meters and a new four-channel hand-held oscilloscope are engineered to give electricians and maintenance technicians new ways to work safely and reduce their exposure to electrical shock.
Industrial and commercial electricians often work in 480 volt electrical environments that pack enormous transient surge potential and pose a significant threat of arc flash and shock. The new Fluke test tools meet and exceed tough international standards for safe use in such environments.
And some go even further, by enabling technicians who must test live circuits to do their jobs at a distance from electrically hazardous installations.
The Fluke 381, 376, 375 and 374 current clamps and iFlex current probes are rated for use in measurement category IV environments (CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000 V) as defined by safety standards in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The detachable display of the new Fluke 381 Clamp Meter enables technicians to see measurements remotely—up to 33 feet away from the equipment they are testing. They can even see readings when the test circuit is enclosed in an equipment cabinet.
The new Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II handheld portable oscilloscopes are the first four-channel scopes designed for harsh industrial environments. Not only are they rated as dust- and drip-proof, but they are also the first hand held oscilloscopes safety rated for CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V environments.
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is a world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and distributes in more than 100 countries. More information on the entire new Fluke clamp line is on the company’s Web site.
