Fluke Corp.

iFlex flexible current probes
The iFlex flexible current probes expand the measurement range of select Fluke meters to 2,500 A a.c. The large coil allows users to reach around large (up to 6 in. dia.) or awkwardly shaped conductors, while the small (0.3 in.) profile allows the coil to reach between tightly packed cables in crowded spaces. A 6-ft cord makes it easier to see readings at a distance from the conductor. The iFlex probes connect directly to the firm’s current meters, displaying current measurements without the need for error-prone scaling factors. In addition to a.c. current measurement, they also feature frequency, in-rush, and minimum/maximum/average functions. These probes are available in 10-in. and 18-in. sizes.

Test Tools
This catalog provides detailed information on the features and specifications of the company’s full line of test tools, including three new products, the Ti20 thermal imager, 971 temperature/humidity meter, and 561 HVACPro thermometer. Selection guides and ordering information are also included.

8808A digital multimeter
The 8808A digital multimeter features 5.5-digit resolution, multifunction measurement capability and a dual-display that enables users to measure two different but related parameters simultaneously. It has six dedicated setup buttons on the front panel that function as pre-sets, making it fast and easy for operators to quickly follow a test procedure without having to push multiple buttons. A hi/lo limit comparison mode with pass/fail indicators can help take the guesswork out of testing and eliminate production mistakes. With measurement functions including volts, ohms, amps and frequency, the 8808A also provides the performance and flexibility required from a bench meter in R&D, development and service applications. The multimeter has a basic d.c. voltage accuracy of 0.01% and features dedicated d.c. low-current-leakage measurement capability. It uses a high impedance input measurement circuit to take sensitive low-current measurements of less than 2,000 µA with a resolution of up to 100 nA, without loading the circuit under test. The 2 × 4 ohms function of the Fluke 8808A uses patented split terminal jacks that allow users to perform 4-wire measurements using only two leads instead of four. The optional 2 × 4 wire test leads make precise 4-wire low-ohms measurements possible on miniature surface-mount components.

568 handheld thermometer
The 568 handheld thermometer offers broad infrared (IR) temperature measurement functionality, an on-screen menu system and a dot-matrix display. It combines contact and non-contact temperature measurement capability in a single, easy-to-use tool. The thermometers have a temperature measurement range from –40°F to 1472°F at 1% measurement accuracy. Via a soft-key menu display, users can set alarms, log data and adjust emissivity with a few pushes of a button. Allowing users to choose a numerical setting or an item from the built-in materials table, the adjustable emissivity feature enables users to more accurately measure a wide variety of surfaces by compensating for shiny surfaces. The device’s display has two levels of backlight to facilitate viewing and features a distance-to-spot ratio of 50:1, so users can measure smaller objects or take readings from further away. The thermometer can capture and store up to 99 points of data, which can be viewed on the unit or downloaded quickly to a computer via a USB connection for later analysis and trending.

Fluke Challenge
The Fluke Challenge is an interactive video game set in an imaginary industrial workplace that makes it fun to learn how thermal imaging technology helps solve maintenance problems. The game takes place in gritty industrial equipment rooms with a supervisor nearby who checks the user’s progress. As would happen in real life, the player scans the rooms and detects problems using the thermal imager, which also captures and saves images. Possible problems to report to the boss include: an overloaded transformer, overheated fuses, stuck valves, etc. As the user finds and fixes problems, he/she saves more and more money, which increases the score and pleases the supervisor.