By Will White, Fluke Solar Application SpecialistOptimizing the efficiency of bifacial solar modules through precise I-V curve measurement is key to maximizing energy yield and return on investment (ROI) for solar professionals. Compared to traditional monofacial modules, bifacial solar modules have gained popularity in the solar industry due to their ability to capture sunlight from both sides, potentially increasing energy yield.Despite these advancements, the capacity rating under Standard Test...

5560A/5550A/5540A Firmware (update)What's NewThe latest firmware updates for the Fluke 5560A/5550A/5540A bring some sought-after features that customers have requesting. The full list of key changes can be found below, but here are a few new additions to highlight:Control up to three 52120A Transconductance Amplifiers via rear panel connectorUsing the rear panel connector on your Fluke 5560A/5550A/5540A, you can now remotely control up to three 52120A Transconductance Amplifiers through your 5560A/5550A/5540A...

The Fluke Calibration 5790B AC Measurement Standard is a multi-purpose AC measurement and transfer standard designed for the most demanding calibration applications. It combines the accuracy you would expect from a thermal transfer standard with the ease of use of a digital multimeter.Absolute AC voltage measurement uncertainties are as low as 24 ppm for one year in a 23 °C ± 5 °C environment. The 5790B in combination with the Fluke Calibration A40B Current Shunts allow you to make absolute or...

PPC2+ v2.02f Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPC2+™2.02f2002.08.13PPC2+TITLEVERUSE WITHPPC2+™2.02f2002.08.13PPC2+Instructions:Do Not use with PPC2-AF!Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an...

PG7601-AF v2.08f Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPG7601-AF™2.082007.07.25PG7601-AFInstructions:-Ver 2.07x UsersYou can upgrade directly to this version with no special considerations.If you need to revert from v2.08 back to one of the v2.07 versions, you must first load v2.07, cycle power and accept the upgrade queries and then load the desired v2.07x firmware.If you need to revert from v2.08 back to a version earlier than v2.07, please contact Fluke Service.Updates Include:Ver 2.08 (2022...

PG7000 Ver 1.05f Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPG7000™1.05fPG7102, PG7302 or PG7601Instructions:TITLEVERUSE WITHPG7000™1.05fPG7102, PG7302 or PG7601Instructions:Download the file. Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.The updating...

PG7000 Ver 2.07h Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPG7000™2.07hAll PG7000 Series modelsInstructions:-Ver 2.02x and 2.03x Users You can upgrade directly to this version with no special considerations.-Ver 2.01x UsersVer 2.02 is a major revision which should be accompanied by hardware changes.-Ver 1.0x UsersVer 2.01 is a major revision which should be accompanied by hardware changes. Contact a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center for additional information.Download the file. Run Winflash and...

PPCK+ v1.00m Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPCK+™1.00m2005.01.05PPCK+Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an model number ending in "-AF", it requires specific "-AF" embedded software.The...

PPCH-G v1.02k Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPCH-G™1.02k2023.11.08PPCH-GInstructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an model number ending in "-AF", it requires specific "-AF" embedded...

PPCH 1.01n Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPCH™1.01n2013.07.22PPCHInstructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an model number ending in "-AF", it requires specific "-AF" embedded software.The...

PPC4E v1.2.6.15 Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPC4E™1.2.6.15PPC4EInstructions:Download the file by clicking on "PPC4E v1.2.6.15.bin".Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an model number ending in "-AF", it...

PPC4 v1.2.6.14 Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPC4™1.2.6.14PPC4 (including -AF models)Instructions:Download the file by clicking on "PPC4 v1.2.6.14.bin".Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.The updating of embedded software should...

PPC2-AF v1.01e Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHPPC3™1.03d2011.10.21PPC3 (including -AF models)Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.The updating of embedded software should only be performed after...

1594A/1595A Firmware update version 1.22 (.ud)Title: 1594A & 1595AVer: 1.22/1.02Use with: All 1594A & 1595ADate Modified: 2/20/2014Description of the change:  It was recently determined that when a customer selects the “Restore Factory Default” button in the Config Menu, the resistor calibration values are reset to the default values without requiring a password or notification to the customer that the values are being reset. Engineering has investigated this issue and the instrument firmware...

96270A RF Reference Source Firmware Upgrade (.ldr)Serial Number RangeBackward CompatibilityDateFirmware RevisionExplanationsAllAll previous versions 96270AApril 2, 2019V1.13Extend capability of previous 96270A models to accept Rohde & Schwarz NRPxxT power sensors.Full list of all sensors recognised by 96270 with install firmware V1.13 installed:Older NRP-Z51, NRP-Z52, NRP-Z55, NRP-Z56, NRP-Z57and NRP-Z58Now extended to include:New: NRP18T, NRP18TN, NRP33T, NRP33TN, NRP40T, NRP40TN, NRP50T, NRP50TN,...

Voltage testers are valuable tools for professionals and hobbyists who work with electrical systems. They are used to verify the presence or absence of voltage in electrical circuits, ensuring safety and efficiency in various tasks.This application note will guide you on how to use a voltage tester effectively and which Fluke voltage testers can assist in a variety of settings.Introduction to Voltage TestersVoltage testers come in various forms, including non-contact voltage testers, contact voltage...

molbox1 v5.41 Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHmolbox1™5.412016.12.16molbox1TITLEVERUSE WITHmolbox1™5.412016.12.16molbox1Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.The updating of embedded software should...

molbox RFM™ v1.20d Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHmolbox RFM™1.20d2011.10.17molbox RFMTITLEVERUSE WITHmolbox RFM™1.20d2011.10.17molbox RFMInstructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.The updating of...

6270A Embedded Software, Update by Serial RS-232 Port (.zip)Click here to update by USB.TITLEUSE WITH6270A6270AThe updating of embedded software should only be performed after given specific instructions to do so from Technical Support or a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center.If the update isn't performed properly, your product may be inoperable until it is.Instructions to update by the RS-232 serial port on the rear panel of the 6270AThe below procedure updates the main firmware. Updating...

CalTool for RPTs Free Utility (57.61 MB)TITLEVERUSE WITHDOCUMENTSCalTool™ for RPTs Free Utility1.10.0.252021.05.11PG7000, PPC2, PPC2+, PPC2 AF, PPC3, PPC4, PPCK, PPCK+, RPM1, RPM3, RPM4, PPCH, PPCH-G, molbox1, molbox RFMCalTool for RPTs uses an on line HTML help system that is installed with the program. Install and run CalTool then select the [Help] menu to access the help system.(Note: As a result of PC specific security settings the help may not display correctly when viewed over the Internet....

2271A Embedded Software, Update by USB (zip)TITLEUSE WITH2271A2271AThe updating of embedded software should only be performed after given specific instructions to do so from Technical Support or a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center.If the update isn't performed properly, your product may be inoperable until it is.Instructions to update by the USB port on the rear panel of the 2271ABegin by clicking on the Get software button. Then download the zip file by clicking the 2271A v10x USB.zip...

1586A Firmware (.zip)TITLEUSE WITH1586A 1.06.01 Firmware1586ATITLE1586A FirmwareFirmware update V 1.06.01 (2021 June) made the following changes:Changed connection timeout from 100 mSec to 1 Sec to correct connection timeout errors on low latency connections.Changed default scan count from 1 (single shot) to 0 (Infinite), by default instrument will now scan continuously until user stops it.Corrects an issue with user defined Alarm and Timestamp configuration getting lost.Note: Users of 2680A-APSW...

8588A & 8558A Firmware, Update by USB (.zip)TITLEUSE WITH8588A & 8558AAllThe updating of embedded software should only be performed after given specific instructions to do so from Technical Support or a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center.If the update isn't performed properly, your product may be inoperable until it is.Instructions to update by USBFluke 85xx update v1.32To update a Fluke 8588A/8558AAn empty USB stick (of greater than 10Mbytes) will be required. This should be formatted using...

8270A/8370A Embedded Software (.zip)TITLEUSE WITH8270A/8370A8270A/8370AThe updating of embedded software should only be performed after given specific instructions to do so from Technical Support or a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center.If the update isn't performed properly, your product may be inoperable until it is.Instructions to update by the USB port on the rear panel of the 8270A/8370AUpdating the firmware (embedded software) of an 8270A or 8370A pressure controller requires only a...

2638A Firmware (.zip)TITLEUSE WITH2638A 1.06.01 Firmware2638ATITLE2638A FirmwareFirmware update V 1.06.01 (2021 June) made the following changes:Changed connection timeout from 100 mSec to 1 Sec to correct connection timeout errors on low latency connections.Changed default scan count from 1 (single shot) to 0 (Infinite), by default instrument will now scan continuously until user stops it.Changed default Auto Record from OFF to ON, instrument will by default record data.Default measurement rate...

RPM3 v1.02j Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHRPM3™1.02j2005.06.27RPM3Instructions:Do Not use with HGC-30000-AF!Download the file.Run Winflash and select the file downloaded as the file to write to the product.Make sure the correct COM port of the product is connected to a RS232 port on the host PC. Use a null modem cable to COM2 port of PG7000 Piston Gauge. Use a standard RS232 cable to COM1 port of PPC, PPC, RPM and molbox.If your product has an model number ending in "-AF", it requires...

RPM4 v1.01I Embedded Software (.bin)TITLEVERUSE WITHNOT FOR USE WITHRPM4™1.01I2019.04.28RPM4Note: If you have a special RPM4model use these links:RPM4-AD™RPM4-AF™RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF™RPM4-E-DWT™Please contact our Calibration and Repair department at 602.773.4782 if you recently upgraded to version 1.01f or plan to upgrade from 1.01f to another version. The upgrade path from 1.01f may cause a potentially significant metrological error.Instructions:Download the file.Run Winflash and select...

A thermal imaging program is a powerful tool in both preventive maintenance and when troubleshooting critical equipment; both of which can save time and money. Adding thermal imaging inspections is a huge upgrade in your ability to detect and fix issues before unexpected downtime occurs.Thermal imaging in your businessWorking in maintenance, you already have broad experience with many types of equipment and failure scenarios. Your experience, combined with a thermal camera and some basic training,...

电力电子设备日益增加的现场应用提高了功率分析仪的便携式测试需求，对于从事太阳能，风能，电动汽车，电子制造业，研发和第三方实验室工作的测试工程师和服务技术人员，Fluke Norma 6000系列便携式功率分析仪提供了更容易使用的手持式工具，用于测量功率、效率及谐波等以检测存在的问题。全新的产品还能够为用户提供更好的使用体验，在执行这些测量时无须专业的知识或更详细的培训。主要功能与特点*便携式设计，厚度仅9.6cm，与同类产品相比，节省60%的体积、减轻50%的重量。超强电池续航能力：高达10小时，满足一天测试所需。电气安全等级达到CAT...

Calibrating a HART temperature transmitter requires an accurate temperature simulator or temperature source, mA measurement, and a HART communication tool for calibration. You can use separate tools or a calibrator that integrates all three to perform this task. HART is an industry standard defining the communications protocol between smart field devices and a control system that uses 4-20 mA wiring.Before going to the field, gather the needed calibration and communication test tools. If testing...

Grid connected photovoltaic systems are growing in importance as sustainable energy sources.The DC power of the solar panels is converted into an AC power by inverters. These are transformerless and, besides generating AC current, also inject a small DC Current. Excessive DC current injection into an AC network can cause problems like transformer saturation, however, which will cause additional losses and reduce transformer lifetime. For measuring these DC components, we need a Power Quality Analyzer...

Temperature transmitter calibrations are often performed without taking into account temperature sensor performance. For many processes this has been an acceptable practice, although the sensor typically contributes more errors than the transmitter.This practice can be problematic for critical process measurements or those that need a higher degree of confidence or accuracy. Testing the transmitter and its respective process sensor together provides a more complete test. If performed with the proper...

Highly successful manufacturing plants rank high in availability, performance, and quality. A plant’s most substantial capital investments are in their facilities and equipment, and most manufacturing systems are built to meet a specific capacity level that meets demand. This is why capacity maintenance is critical to the success, and competitiveness, of manufacturing plants today.The more efficiently a company can produce a product, the more products it can produce at a lower cost which results...

To the untrained eye, problems in electrical distribution systems or the equipment connected to the circuit may not be recognizable as power quality problems. When no immediate problem is apparent, it may be written off as just an old breaker that needs replacing or a one-time nuisance reset. You might look at types of loads on the system and monitor for harmonics, unbalance, or disturbance patterns.Harmonic distortion issues and voltage and current anomalies represent the areas where common problems...

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA – It’s a catchphrase for aircraft maintenance crews the world over -- “Keep ‘Em Flying.” The helicopter maintenance crews at the Fort Indiantown Gap base of the Pennsylvania National Guard live it every day.These technicians care for one of the largest fleets of helicopters in the U.S. Army. They make sure the nearly 50 choppers are in pristine shape when the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) trains, deploys overseas or respond to disasters. They also keep the helicopters...

In the last decade or so the trend in factory automation has been to replace the traditional control scheme, where each device has its own control wiring, with bus systems that link multiple devices through the same cable. One of the most popular and widely used bus systems is Foundation Fieldbus, which includes two different protocols–H1 and HSE (High-speed Ethernet) protocol. Each of those protocols meets different needs within the factory automation environment and uses different physical media...

Using a three-phase power monitor and cloud-based condition monitoring software resulted in savings of more than $40K.Many people rely heavily on eyeglasses to see. According to Vision Council of America, 64% of adults wear eyeglasses.OptoTech is a leader in optical machinery equipment. It has a broad range of machinery and process technology for both precision and ophthalmic optics and offers complete production lines including generating, edging/centering, and polishing and measuring.The company...

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Thermocouples and RTDs are the most common sensors used in process temperature measurements.Simulating a process sensor signal into a process instrument or control system input enables a technician to verify whether the device responds correctly to the temperature measured by the instrument. There are many ways to perform RTD and thermocouple simulation for testing purposes.You can use a mV dc source and a mV vs temperature look up table for simulating thermocouples or a resistance decade box and...

The performance of temperature transmitters and related instruments can decline, especially in the harsh environments found in industrial settings. Temperature transmitter calibration maintains reliability and uptime.Fluke calibrators, such as the Fluke 724 Temperature Calibrator or the Fluke 754 Documenting Process Calibrator, can provide the three things necessary to accurately calibrate a temperature transmitter – sourcing temperature, providing loop power and measuring the resulting output...

温度在许多工业和商业过程中起着关键作用，如监测食品加工中的烹饪温度、测量工厂中熔融钢的温度、验证冷藏仓库或制冷系统中的温度，或调节造纸厂干燥室的温度。

World Metrology Day 2012 MessageWorld Metrology Day commemorates the signing of the Meter Convention on May 20, 1875. Those who are dedicated to metrology, the science of measurement, recognize this day each year as their time to celebrate the importance of measurements. The theme for World Metrology Day 2012 is “Metrology for Safety.” Fluke Corporation, one of the world’s leading metrology companies, is dedicated to facilitating workers’ safety through test and measurement tools as well...

Harnessed PV arrays are solar installations where multiple strings of photovoltaic (PV) modules are connected in parallel upstream of the inverter, reducing the number of combiner boxes and associated wiring. This configuration offers cost savings, but it also poses challenges for performance testing. In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up, calibrate, and analyze I-V curves using advanced tools like the Fluke PVA-1500, and discover best practices for optimizing performance in harnessed PV arrays.Why...

Table of ContentsWhy is calibration important?The importance of calibration in the futureDifferent perspectives on the significance of calibrationThe benefits and purpose of calibrationWhat are the costs and risks of not calibrating?Summary / TL;DRWhy is calibration important?Calibration is important because it helps ensure accurate measurements, and accurate measurements are foundational to the quality, safety and innovation of most products and services we use and rely on every day.Few people realize...

World Metrology Day 2013A message from Fluke Chief Corporate Metrologist Jeff GustScientists and engineers dedicated to metrology (the science of measurements) celebrate May 20 as World Metrology Day. On May 20 1875, representatives from seventeen nations signed an international treaty to coordinate weights and measures activities internationally and to support the development of the metric system. The theme for World Metrology Day 2013 is “Measurements in daily life.” In keeping with this year’s...

World Metrology Day 2015A message from Fluke Chief Corporate Metrologist Jeff GustWorld Metrology Day commemorates the signing of the Meter Convention on May 20, 1875. We who are dedicated to metrology, the science of measurement, celebrate the importance of measurements on this day. We also like to use this day to evangelize and talk about measurements and why they are so interesting and important to us all.The theme for World Metrology Day 2015 is “Measurements and Light,” which got me thinking...

Whether you’re holding a Fluke meter or not, measurement is a part of everyday life. In many ways, precision measurement is more a part of our lives than we’re aware of. From atomic clocks and precision satellites communicating to offer reliable GPS in your car or on your phone, even down to the phone itself. The science of measurement keeps our every day running, but it also plays a large role in industrial measurement, asset maintenance, and the future of factories.Era of digital transformationMany...

PPC4E完美融合了PPC4控制器/校准器系列产品的最佳特性、测量技术和获得专利的PPC压力控制技术，提供非常广泛的压力量程覆盖范围，可用于最常见的校准工作。

新的铂铜热电阻检定规程JJG229-2010 和水银温度计检定规程JJG161-2010 规定，在检定A A 级和A 级工业铂电阻和标准水银温度计时必须实测标准铂电阻的水三相点值，这就要求实验室必须拥有一套使用方便、经久耐用的水三相点系统。如果没有水三相点系统，就不能够建标完成对A级和AA级热电阻的检定。水三相点系统包含性能优良的水三相点以及支持二等标准铂电阻测量准确度的测温仪