Using Portable Insulation Testers for instant troubleshooting

The need for a portable Insulation tester device is felt by many industries in Indonesia to check whether there is any leakage in the electricity supply because of faulty or worn down insulation material. Needless to say that testing insulation is important to ensure safety against electrical or fire hazards as well as for preventing damage to electrical appliances, machines and installations. The insulation material may become ineffective or damaged because of following reasons:-

• Poor quality insulation
• Voltage levels beyond material’s capacity
• Extreme high or low temperatures
• High levels of moisture in work environment
• Presence of dirt, oil or corrosive vapors                

Normal human eye cannot detect improper insulation of every kind and so a need was always felt for a testing device which could give precise readings instantly and in any kind of work environment without putting the testing crew in danger. This need let to the development of device called insulation tester. In Indonesia, as well as globally, the most used, trusted and established brands are Megger Insulation Tester and Kyoritsu Insulation Tester. These devices are portable hand-held devices and give digital readings of insulation testing.

Insulation Testing Technology

The job of an insulation material is to prevent electric current coming in contact of other installations or surfaces as well as to stop any leakage and loss of current. So the transmission wire or appliances and their parts are covered with insulation material that offers resistance to the current flow from leaking out. The Insulation tester works by checking and reading the resistance levels of the insulation material at different locations of the current transmission and spots if there are any places where resistance is poor or below par. The Ohm’s law of electrical resistance is used in detecting levels of resistance. If any discrepancy is detected by smart testing devices like a Megger Insulation Tester or a Kyoritsu Insulation Tester then immediate action is taken to repair the faulty insulation by the maintenance crew. High resistance recorded by an insulation tester means the insulation is working fine and low readings indicate failing insulation. These devices use DC current generation for testing so that no harm is caused to insulation material or the appliance.

Testing scenarios

Insulation tester is used for conducting different kinds of tests under different circumstances. The insulation test or IR test is also called a “Megger” after the company which pioneered the development of Insulation testers. During the installation of a new machine, Megger Insulation tester or Kyoritsu Insulation Tester can detect bad insulation by applying DC current to the de-energized circuit. The testers have the built-in feature of generating this DC current. This test is known as the proof test. Some machines or transmission lines may be tested for resistance consistency across varying time periods. Such tests are known as “Spot reading tests”. Another insulation testing method is the “Step voltage testing” in which resistance of material is tested for different voltages and if resistance is found inconsistent, it means improper insulation. 

Conclusion

Insulation testing is a very crucial testing instrument for industrial safety and troubleshooting. It prevents harm to equipments, machines and appliances and also provides safety against electrical hazards. The main benefit of insulation testing devices is that they are hand-held and portable devices and can provide instant results on a digital screen and can generate their own DC current for insulation testing tests so that no damage is caused to appliance or machine or to its insulting material. 

Simplifying Calibration Process with Multifunction Calibrators

Calibration is a function which compares measurement of a known magnitude or correctness of a particular measuring device with measurements made from another device. The device which has known correctness is called the “standard” and the test instrument device which is to be calibrated is known as the “unit under test”. Multifunction calibrators are measuring instruments that can calibrate multiple process parameters. 

These calibrators are used for following purposes:- 

• Calibrate any process parameter
• Measure and source mA and  volts
• Measure temperature (RTDs and thermocouples), 
• Measure frequency, ohms, and pressure 
• Pulse sourcing

Extensive applications

Multifunction Calibrators have application possibilities in wide range of work environment and processes. They are used extensively in calibrating measuring instruments of various industries like Laboratories, production & manufacturing and workshops. These devices are also used by companies providing calibrating service and quality assurance to various industries. 

Features of Multifunction Calibrators 

• Portable device 
• Dual digital display 
• Adjustable Setpoints 
• Intuitive user Interface  
• Thermocouple input/output terminal 
• Generates voltage up to 750V and current up to 10A
• Overload or short-circuit protection 
• Frequency setting 
• Built-in isolated mA/V measuring channel
• Serial interface for remote controlling 
• Built in HART and documenting option 

Multifunction Calibrators are very useful as they are portable hand-held device that can be easily carried anywhere within an industrial environment or laboratories and workshops. The test unit does not need to be removed from the workplace. One single calibrator can execute calibration of multiple process parameters of measuring instruments used for Sourcing, simulating readings for electrical signals, pressure or temperature. The device has an intuitive user interface and a dual display digital screen for easy readings. Upper digital display is for volts current and pressure and lower display for temperature detectors (RTD’s), thermocouples (TC’s), frequency and resistance. Setpoints in each range allows quick increase and decrease in output. The results of calibration can be documented using HART communication protocol. 

Measurement tools for accurate measuring of PH and humidity

PH meter is an Alat Ukur or a measuring tool used to measure the PH levels, or to be precise the acidity or alkalinity levels of the tested liquid. The pH meter is an electronic device that consists of a measuring probe which is actually a glass rod with a bulb at the bottom. This bulb contains the sensors that pick up the PH measurements. The probe is connected to an electronic meter which displays the measurements made by the sensor on a digital screen. Because there are different kinds of liquids to be tested, there is a need for Kalibrasi of the PH meter before each test to make it more accurate and dependable. 

Calibration process of pH meter

The calibration of pH meter requires at the minimum two liquid solutions which are also called “standard buffer solutions”. These buffers should be so chosen so as to cover the probable range of pH value span of liquid being measured or tested.  The pH level span ranges from pH 4 levels to pH 10 levels with pH 7 being the zero count. The Kalibrasi meter has two control buttons for setting buffer reading points and a third one for setting or adjusting temperatures. The liquid which is being tested for its pH value should be tested against a buffer reading of zero point (pH 7) and the second buffer at either towards the pH 4 or pH 10 points as per expected or probable PH value. 

Step #1 - Switch on the pH meter and let it warm up

Step #2 - Select the two pH buffer points, first being zero and the other at a point greater than the sample liquid either towards the pH 4 reading or pH 10 reading. 

Step #3 - Bring sensor temperature and the buffer solution temperature to uniform levels

Step #4 - Insert the electrode probe of pH Alat Ukur into the first buffer solution and allow the reading to stabilize. 

Step #5 - Set the pH meter to the pH value of the first buffer at decided temperature. 

Step #6 - After recording the zero buffer reading, the probe should be wiped with distilled water and rinsed with liquid of next buffer solution and again insert the probe after stabilizing probe and solution temperatures. 

Step #7 - After the calibration of PH meter at two buffer points is successfully done, the electrode’s probe may be rinsed and cleaned with sample solution and then accurate pH measurement of the sample solution can be taken. 

Humidity measuring tools

Alat Ukur Kelembaban or humidity measurement tools are required to measure percentage of water present in any given substance. A moisture meter is the instrument which is used for measuring moisture or humidity of a substance. Kelembaban measuring may be required in wood or paper product industries or in the food and agriculture industry. For example, Alat Ukur Kelembaban can be used in agriculture to find out the levels of humidity in grains of wheat, rice, corn, tobacco, hay etc.  Correct measurements of humidity are crucial in maintaining quality of food products. 

The Applications of Fluke power quality analyzer

Thermal imagers are very popular today due to one simple reason which is their wide applicability. These imagers can be used at many different places and can prove to be very beneficial. In terms of introduction, the work of these imagers is to convert thermal energy in to color so that a scene or an object can be studied and understood. Over the years, many science fiction and action movies as well as documentaries have shown these imagers and that is most of the people are already familiar with them. Now these imagers are also used as fluke power quality analyzer because they can be very efficiently used for the analysis of many different things such as buildings.

For analysis purpose many different models are taken in use such as 435, 43B, harga, jual and much more. These thermal imagers are used for the purpose of inspection of homes and for auditing energy. This way the building can be analyzed for any kind of damage caused by moisture, or for heat loss as well as other flaws which can prove costly in the long run. The imagers that are used as power quality analyzer are a little different from the conventional imagers. The difference is that in contrast to conventional imagers, they don’t need to have large range of temperatures but in thermal sensitivity needs to be higher in them.

When the fluke power quality analyzer is used for mechanical and electrical inspection, it is very helpful in preventing any big damage to electrical as well as mechanical devices. This is because when these devices get damaged due to factors like overloading, extreme wear or faulty parts the analyzer can point it out very easily so that these damages can be rectified much in advance before they become elaborate. This way they save any device owner from big damages. For this work the imager needs to have high resolution and sensitivity. 

The Right Way to Carry out Calibration of pH Meter

PH meter are a very important measurement tool and seeks applications in a lot of different processes, like you can use it in your hydroponic system. However before you can balance your system you will need to calibrate it. Calibration of pH meter is very important else you will not get the correct reading. Therefore, you need to calibrate your pH meter almost every week. In the case of the meter not being calibrated, no matter for what work you are using your meter, it will surely go wrong. Such as in the case of a hydroponic system, an uncalibrated meter is sure to not only damage your plants but in extreme cases even kill them.

Therefore you need to know the basics of kalibrasi pH metercalibration. For the starters you will need calibration solutions which would be two in number. Basically a digital meter that requires just a single solution for calibration is generally not a very good meter. Therefore when you use two calibration solutions then the pH of them should be 7 and 4 respectively. Now the next thing that is required by you would be three big sized glasses or even three plastic containers would also work for you. These containers should be big enough that you can immerse your pH probe.

Out of three, one container is used for holding water so that you can rinse your pH probe for calibration. You will keep the pH 7 solution in the second container and the pH 4 solution in the third. Also you should check your meter for cracks salt, algae, or other impurities. If you find any impurity as such you can use a cotton swab to clean the probe. Once this whole setup is complete you can easily carry out the calibration process. This is a very important measurement tool but without calibration you cannot get the correct reading therefore you need to do the calibration perfectly. 

The Working principle of Fluke thermal imager

Thermal imaging imager is something that everyone has seen in their life in movies and documentary but is not aware of its real name that is thermal imaging imager. In movies you would have definitely seen the imagers that tell about the presence of humans or animals in dark by sensing their body heat. Actually, these imagers transform heat or thermal energy in to color or visible light so that a particular scenario or an object can be analyzed. In this process, the image that is derived is known as thermo gram and the analysis of this image is done through a process called as thermograph.

Basically many companies manufacture these thermal imaging imagers and fluke is one of the leading ones in its manufacturing. There are many variations or different models available such as TI400, TI32, TI300, TI125, 43B and many more. Now to understand which model would be the most suited one for you, you need to understand the working of the imager. As you would be already aware that all objects radiate some amount of thermal energy and the imager detects this energy with the help of a sensor called micro bolometer. Basically, this micro bolometer is found in all the models such as TI132 or TI125 and is actually an arrangement of pixels. These pixels are made using a lot of different kind of compounds and the most common ones are vanadium oxide and amorphous silicon.

When the thermal energy of an object is sensed by the fluke thermalimager, the material of the pixels gets heated and this leads to a change in the electrical resistance. Consequently, the resistance is measured and the value obtained is then converted in to a temperature value. Once the value has been obtained, then the next step is the generation of a thermo gram. Each temperature value is given a color or a shade and then accordingly the thermo gram is prepared. 

Tridinamika Successfully Achieved ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System

A new historical story for Tridinamika to continue realizing its dream as a center of instrument and measuring devices in Indonesia. After believed by many well-known brands in the world of measuring tools, Tridinamika is ready to be a company that is transformed every day to become better. We make every effort to make improvements in the internal section of Tridinamika. After approximately one year of preparation in the improvement of the quality management system accompanied by Sentra Transforma one ISO consultants in Indonesia, we do a lot of preparation to make improvements to achieve the quality management system standard.

After making various preparations, it was the time for Tridinamika to bring external ISO auditor. Tridinamika invite external ISO Auditor for SGS Indonesia. Both Auditor teams from SGS, Mr. Rizamarro and Mr. Arie Nugroho present to conduct an audit or examine the suitability of the system to the standardization of ISO 9001: 2008. The audit was quite exhausting both body and mind, since this is the point of the assessment team's hard work over the years.

The Auditor conducts an audit in several departments of Tridinamika, right at 17:00 P.M. The auditor teams represented by Mr. Rizamarro announce the results of the audit. "After conducting an audit of all departments today, we did not find any Major findings, thus Tridinamika is eligible to receive ISO 9001: 2008", said Chairman of the Auditors who inevitably greeted with thunderous applause from the management and leaders of the department also present in the meeting announcement.

With this, Tridinamika declared successful in achieving ISO 9001: 2008 for the category "Trading and Distribution Test and Measurement Product" at UKAS certification body which is on par with the various other world-class companies.

"We as a member of the management would like to thank you for the success that we achieve ISO 9001:2008, thanks to the outstanding teamwork. But this is all just the beginning, so our job is to maintain consistency and continue to improve and be better ", said Mrs. Krismawati, Management Representative of Tridinamika.

ISO certification is the first that will complement our commitment to continue to improve customer service.

We also would to say thank you to all parties that made this ISO Certified possible. Hopefully this will become a starting point for us to continually provide the best for our customers and stakeholders.

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Insulation Tester Features: What should you look for before buying an insulation tester

The insulation tester is very handy equipment which is often used to check the insulation of a cable. It is mostly used b electricians and technicians, but since it is a very easy to use item, normal people can use it too and check the insulation of the cables at home. The main problem while choosing insulation testers is the fact that there are so many companies available in the market. It becomes really difficult for the person to choose one which will best suit their purpose. 

Kyoritsu Insulation Tester

You should be very careful while choosing a Kyoritsu Insulation Tester, because it may or may not suit your purpose. You have to know all the Insulation Tester Features to decide which one you should buy. This article will give you a general idea about the best possible ways to buy an insulation tester. Here is what you should keep in mind:

1. First, make a list of the insulation materials that need to be tested by the equipment. Also check the equipment’s nominal voltage rating. This will give an idea about the number of testing that the item can do at a specific time.

2. Don’t forget to keep in mind the testing environment as well as the other possible uses of the insulation tester. Keeping this in mind will help you decide the best additional features that you should have while selecting the insulation tester.

3. The primary concern while selecting the insulation tester is the voltage ratings. This is because of the voltage rating is not kept in mind, and the insulation tester is used on something which it is not compatible with, then the entire equipment will burn out.

Hence, it is important to take care of the above points when you are trying to buy an insulation tester.

Seminar Industrial Tridinamika – Fluke National Customer Summit 2014

“Predictive Maintenance and Effective Troubleshooting Solution”

On Thursday (04/09/2014) PT Tridinamika Jaya Instrument cooperate with Fluke to hold an activity titled Fluke National Customer Summit 2014. Topic in the event was discussed about "Predictive Maintenance and Troubleshooting Effective Solution". Located in the building Jakarta Design Center (JDC), seminar was attended by over 200 people who came from various fields companies as well as from various regions in Indonesia. This seminar presents a speaker that is Mr. Jeremy Ang, who is the Product Marketing Manager of Fluke from Singapore. He came to Indonesia in particular to convey materials about predictive maintenance at a seminar held by Tridinamika.

Registration process opened at 08.00 . Event was opened with a welcoming speech, delivered by Mr. Cipto Utomo as representatives from Tridinamika that explains the development business Tridinamika until the establishment of cooperation with Fluke. After that, Mr. Amit Kumar Sharma as the representatives fluke also introduce team fluke who attended the event that day and provide a description of the product as well as the relationship between the Fluke Fluke with Tridinamika that goes well over the years. Seminar consists of 3 materials to discuss predictive maintenance, some electrical, mechanical, production system, power quality, until about effective troubleshooting solution. Discussion who speaks fluent English usage by Mr. Jeremy Ang did not make the participants have difficulty in listening to and enthusiastic was also seen from seriousness participants in explanation to listen to him. And once in a while the participants also invited to play games to return warm the atmosphere and enthusiastic in listening to the presentation that delivered by the speaker.

The seminar also invited the participants to better understand the use of Fluke and its application in the job. Futher question asked of participants were quickly answered by Mr. Jeremy Ang so that participants can understand in detail regarding the use of the tool the Fluke.

Session demo of the product is session most awaited by audience because can directly try tool which is being performed. Mr. Jeremy Ang with team of Tridinamika to provide information on Fluke products and they also provide solutions to problems that prompted the audience that can be overcome with Fluke products.

The seminar concluded with a photo session by the Tridinamika, Fluke, and the seminar participants. A Questioner that were distributed participants welcomed where many of the participants said seminar took place and it is very good and demanded that seminar like this so that it is more often held.

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Tridinamika on Indonesian Power Exhibition 2014

Tridinamika on Indonesian Power Exhibition 2014

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