Monday, December 21, 2015

Power Quality Analyzers

Engineers often come across complicated issues related to power distribution. When a device or machine does not work to its optimum or a circuit keeps tripping under load, one of the suspects when the usual possibilities are ruled out is the quality of the signal. 

Power quality analyzers from Fluke or other manufacturers are used to study various electrical parameters such as flicker, inrush current, imbalances between current and voltage. These devices are also excellent tools to measure harmonic currents, voltage value swells and dips, amperage and most importantly the voltage. The huge amounts of data collected by the technician will help him point to a cause of the problem and take necessary remedial steps.

Power Quality Analyzers from Fluke are usually inbuilt with several safety features. Vendors such as Tridinamika have an excellent selection of analyzer devices for all kinds of use and serve most of Indonesia.

There is a lot of planning involved before the actual analysis is undertaken. An experienced engineer will usually make a sketch of the circuit and mark out the measurement points. The data need to be read and interpreted accurately; else the entire exercise will be futile. Usually the data can be transferred to a device such as laptop for a detailed analysis later. The latest generation of power quality analyzers come with several inbuilt features that help the engineer identify many issues immediately. It is important that the technician exploits all the features of the device to get the best analytical result. 

Multifunction Calibrator

Calibrators are great scientific tools that can be used to calibrate an amazing range of parameters. They can measure and calibrate signals ranging from temperature, electrical frequency, pressure and so on. A multifunction calibrator is usually a hand held device and is very compact. 

Usually these devices come with simple to operate buttons and knobs, and menus that are easy to understand and use. Some of the leading manufacturers of quality calibrators such as Fluke, Agilent, Tektronix, Comsys, Cometech and Kanomax are available with Tridinamika, among the leading suppliers of measuring and testing instruments in Indonesia.

If the calibrator is intended for field use, you need to check if the device of your choice will be suitable for continued hand held use, provided the range of calibration parameters and features you are looking for are limited. Else, you might need to opt for bench calibrators that have much more features, but may not be suitable for outdoor or hand held use. Based on the end application, you will have a variety of choices. 

Without a multifunction calibrator, most of the current generation of high tech devices will not work optimally. With Indonesia being among the leading base for high technology manufacturing in Asia, you will find that multifunction calibrators are in high demand across the country. With dealers such as Tridinamika capable of supplying these devices in most of the cities within the country, the manufacturing industry in Indonesia has been thriving. Indonesian products are now in great demand across the globe. 

Friday, December 18, 2015

Fluke Clamp Meter

A clamp meter can be used to measure the current passing through any circuit. Fluke clamp meters with its rugged design can measure even difficult to access circuits using the clamp with the help of flexible coils. Even closed areas and bundled wires can be measured with fluke meters. The device has a jaw. When clamped on to an electric circuit (eg wire), the current passing through is measured without disconnecting the circuit.

Fluke clamp meters have several applications and is a must have accessory for electricians, HVAC technicians, repair engineers and maintenance engineers. With a clamp meter, engineers can work on electro mechanical systems and undertake preventive maintenance as well as scheduled maintenance. Electricians also use fluke meters during installation and also to monitor work of trainees.  These devices are an excellent tool in trouble shooting and now many choices are available from reputed vendors such as Tridinamika. 

A clamp meter often tells in addition to a volt meter why a machine is not working properly. Fluke meters are good at measuring surges while starting a machine and cancel the noise, giving valuable information to the engineer. He will be able to tell if the surge is within the operating range with the help of a clamp meter. 

With several built in safety features, most of the current generation devices will ensure that the user has minimal interaction with a live circuit. With test tools, the data can be relayed wirelessly to the user’s smart phone, an important feature to have if the user would like to share the data with a remote diagnostic team.