Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer

Maintain power systems, troubleshoot power

problems, diagnose equipment failures

The Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer performs

the measurements you need to maintain power
systems, troubleshoot power problems and
diagnose equipment failures. All in a rugged
handheld package.

• New! NiMH Battery provides extended

operating time of 6.5 hours
• Combines the most useful capabilities of a
power quality analyzer, multimeter and scope
• Calculates 3-phase power on balanced loads,
from a single-phase measurement
• Trends voltage, current, frequency, power
harmonics and captures voltage sags, • On screen graphics show you how to set up
transients and inrush current 3-phase power measurements
• Monitoring functions help track intermittent
problems and power system performance
• Records two selectable parameters for up
to 16 days
• 20 measurement memories to save/recall
screens and data with cursor readings
• FlukeView® Software can log harmonics
and all other readings over time and provides
a complete harmonics profile up to the
51st harmonic
• Measures resistance, diode voltage drop,
continuity, and capacitance
• Users/applications manual and power quality
video to help answer tough questions
• Complete package with voltage probes and
400 A current clamp, FlukeView Software and
optically isolated interface cable
• 3 year warranty on the Fluke 43B, 1 year on
accessories • Watts, power factor, displacement power
factor (Cos φ), VA and VAR
• Voltage and current waveforms

• Voltage and current waveforms • Voltage, current, and power harmonics

• True-rms voltage and current • Up to 51st harmonic
• Frequency • Total harmonic distortion (THD)
• Phase angle of individual harmonics
 Specifications

Accuracies are stated as ± (percentage of Specifications are valid for signals with a
reading + counts) without probes unless fundamental between 40 and 70 Hz.
otherwise noted.

Input Characteristics Ranges Accuracy

Input impedance 1 MΩ, 20 pF
Voltage rating 600 Vrms, CAT III
Volt/Amps/Hertz
True-rms voltage (AC+DC) 5.000 V, 50.00 V, 500.0 V, 1250 V* ± (1 % + 10 counts)
True-rms current (AC+DC) 50.00 A, 500.0 A, 5.000 kA, 50.00 kA, 1250 kA ± (1 % + 10 counts)
Frequency 10.0 Hz to 15.0 kHz ± (0.5 % + 2 counts)
CF Crest Factor 1.0 to 10.0 ± (5 % + 1 count)
Power
W, VA, VAR Reactive Power 250 W 2.50 kW, 25.0 kW, 250kW, 2.50 MW, ± (2 % + 6 counts) Total Power
1-phase and 3-phase, 3 25 MW, 250 MW, 625 MW, 1.56 GW ± (4 % + 4 counts) Fundamental
conductor balanced loads Power
PF Power Factor 0.00 to 1.00 ± 0.04
DPF Displacement Power Factor 0.00 to 0.25 not specified
0.25 to 0.90 ± 0.04
0.90 to 1.00 ± 0.03
• Measurements are always automatically Hz Frequency fundamental 40.0 to 70.0 Hz ± (0.5 % + 2 counts)
recorded to instantly show changes over time Harmonics
• Use cursors to read time and date of sags Volts, Amps, Watts Fundamental V, A ± (3 % + 2 counts),
W ± (5 % + 2 counts)
and swells 2 to 31st Harmonic V, A ± (5 % + 3 counts),
W ± (10 % + 10 counts)
32 to 51st Harmonic V, A ± (15 % + 5 counts),
W ± (30 % + 5 counts)
Frequency of fundamental 40 Hz to 70 Hz ± 0.25 Hz
Phase Volt & Amps (between Fund. & Harmonic) 2nd (± 3°) … 51st (± 15°)
Watts (between Volt Fund. & Amps
Harmonic ) Fund (± 5°) … 51st (± 15°)
K-Factor (Amps & Watts) 1.0 to 30.0 ± 10 %
THD 0.00 to 99.99 ± (3% + 8 counts)
Sags & Swells
Recording times (selectable) 4 min to 16 days
Vrms actual, Vrms max, 5.000 V, 50.00 V 500.0 V, 1250 V* Readings ± (2 % +10 counts)
min (AC + DC) Cursor readings ± (2 % + 12 counts)
Cursor Readings Average ± (2 %
+10 counts)
Arms actual, Arms max, 50.00 A, 500.0 A, 5.000 kA, 50,00 kA
min (AC + DC)
Recording
Recording times (selectable) 4 min to 16 days
• Catch voltage transients and waveform
Parameters Choose one or two parameters from one of the groups below
distortion down to 40 nS
V/A/Hz Line Voltage, Current, Frequency
• Catch and save up to 40 transients Power Watts, VA, VAR, PF, DPF, Frequency
• Correlate the cause of transients with time Harmonics THD, Volts (Fund. & Harmonic), Amps(F&H) Watts(F&H) Freq.(H), %(H) of total, Phase(H), KF
and date stamps Ohms Ohms, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance
Temperature °C or °F
Scope DC Voltage, DC Current, AC Voltage, AC Current, Frequency, Pulse Width + or -,
Phase, Duty cycle + or -, Peak max, Peak min, Peak min-max, Crest Factor
Transients
Minimum pulse width 40 ns
Useful bandwidth input DC to 1 MHz (with test leads TL24)
Number of transients 40
Voltage threshold settings 20 %, 50 %, 100 %, 200 % above or below reference signal
Reference signal After START, the Vrms and frequency of the signal are measured. From these
data a pure sinewave is calculated as reference for threshold setting.
Vpeak min, Vpeak max at cursor 10 V, 25 V, 50 V, 125 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1250 V ± 5 % of full scale

*Rated 600 V CAT II

Inrush Current Ranges Accuracy
Current ranges (selectable) 1 A, 5 A, 10 A, 50 A, 100 A, 500 A, 1000 A
Inrush times (selectable) l s, 5 s, 10 s, 50 s, 100 s, 5 min
Cursor readings A peak max at cursor 1 and cursor 2 ± 5 % of full scale
Time between cursors** 4 to 235 pixels ± (0.2 % + 2 pixels)
Scope, dual channel scope with measurement reading
Input impedance
Input 1 1 MΩ/12 pF; with BB120: 20 pF ± 2 pF; with BB120 ± 3 pF
Input 2 1 MΩ/10 pF; with BB120: 18 pF ± 2 pF; with BB120 ± 3 pF
Vertical
Voltage ranges 50 mV/div to 500V/div ± (1% + 2 pixels)
Vertical sensitivity, resolution 5 mV/div to 500V/div, 8 bit (256 levels)
Bandwidth input 1 (voltage) DC to 20 MHz at inputs, or with VPS40 probe (Opt);
1 MHz with TL24 Leads
Bandwidth input 2 (current) DC to 15 kHz at inputs
10 kHz with 80i-500s Current Clamp
• Inrush current up to 500A with supplied
Coupling DC, AC (10Hz (-3 dB)
Horizontal
current probe
TimeBase modes Normal, roll, single • Use cursors to measure inrush current timing
TimeBase ranges 60 s/div to 20 ns/div ± (0.4 % + 1 pixel)
Sampling rate 25 MS/s
Record length 512 per channel
(min / max samples)
Trigger source Input 1 or Input 2 or Automatic selection
Trigger mode Automatic Connect-and-View™, Free Run,
Single Shot.
Connect-and-View™ Advanced automatic triggering that recognizes signal patterns and automatically
adjusts triggering, timebase and amplitude. Automatically displays stable pictures
of complex and dynamic signals like motor drive and control signals.
Pre-trigger Up to 10 divisions
Measurement readings, Volts & Amps (DC, AC, AC + DCrms, Peak max, Peak min, Peak min / max ),
per channel selectable Frequency, Duty cycle + or - , Phase, Pulse Width + or -, Crest factor
Ohms, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance
Ohms 500.0 Ω 5.000 kΩ, 50.00 kΩ, 500.0 kΩ, ± (0.6 % +5 counts)
5.000 MΩ, 30.00 MΩ
Diode voltage 0 to 3.000 V ± (2 % +5 counts)
Continuity, shorts > 1 ms Beeper on at < 30 Ω ± 5 Ω,
Capacitance 50.00 nF, 500.0 nF, 5.000 µF, 50.00 µF, ±(2 % +10 counts) • Connect-and-View™ scope for quick
500.0 µF
waveform display
Temperature*** -100.0 °C to 400.0 °C, ±(0.5 % +5 counts)
-200.0 °F to 800.0 °F • 20MHz bandwidth with optional 10:1 voltage
Max current, max open circuit volt. 0.5 mA, < 4 V (all functions above) probe. 15kHz on current channel with
Memory optional current clamp
Number of screens 20
Optical Isolated Interface
To printer Supports HP LaserJet™, DeskJet, Epson FX/LQ and Postscript printers with
optional PAC91 Printer Adapter Cable
To PC FlukeView® Power Quality Analyzer software with PM9080 Interface
Adapter included
FlukeView® Power Quality Software
Hardware requirements PC or 100 % compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT4.0.

** 1 pixel = inrush time/250

*** Requires optional temperature accessory

• FlukeView® Power Quality Analyzer software

(included)
• Capture measurement screens for
professional-looking reports
• Log readings to your computer disk drive
• Works with Windows word processing,
spreadsheet and analysis software
• Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / NT 4.0
General Specifications

Power
Line voltage adapter/battery charger included
Installed battery Rechargeable NiMH pack (4.8v dc)
Operating time 4 hours
Charging time 7 hours
Environmental
Temperature 0 ºC to 50 ºC (32 ºF to 122 ºF)
Environmental MIL 28800E, Type 3, Class III, Style B
Enclosure IP51 (dust, drip water proof)
Mechanical Data
Size (H x W x D) 232 x 115 x 50 mm (9.1 x 4.5 x 2 inches)
Weight 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs.) incl. battery pack
Safety
For measurements on 600 Vrms Category III installations, Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with
EN 61010-1
ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1-04
Surge protection 6 kV on input 1 and 2
Floating measurements 600 Vrms from any terminal to ground
Warranty 3 years parts and labor on Fluke 43B, 1 year on accessories

Ordering Information Optional Accessories 1 2

Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer C789 Soft Carrying Case 43B POWER QUALITY ANALYZER

80i-110s 100A AC/DC Current Probe

i200s AC Current Clamp
Included Accessories i1000s 1000A AC Current Clamp
C120 Hard Case i2000flexFlexible 2000A AC Current
TL24 Test Leads Probe
AC20 Industrial Test Clips i3000s Clamp-On AC Current Clamp
AC85 Large Jaw Alligator Clips VPS40 10:1 Voltage Probe F1 F2 F3 ENTER

TP1 Flat-tipped Slim-Reach™ Test BB120 Two Shielded Banana-to-

Probes BNC Adapters
TP4 4 mm Round Slim-Reach™ 80TK Thermocouple Module
Test Probes MENU RECORD
80T-150U Universal Temperature Probe
i400s 400 A AC Current Clamp PAC91 Parallel Printer Adapter
OC4USB Optically Isolated USB SAVE PRINT
HOLD
RUN

TLK225 SureGrip® Master Accessory

Interface Adapter Test Lead Kit
BP120MH Rechargeable NiMH Battery TL220 63" Test Lead Set
Pack (installed) TL221 Extension Lead Set
PM8907 Line Voltage Adapter/Battery TL223 Electrical Test Lead Set
Charger
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Windows
Power Quality CD with:
• User’s manual Fluke Corporation
• Power quality video PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206
• Application guide Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Getting started guide Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Shielded Banana-to-BNC adapter For more information call:
In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
In Europe/M-East/Africa (31 40) 2 675 200 or
Fax (31 40) 2 675 222
In Canada (800) 36-FLUKE or
Fax (905) 890-6866
From other countries (425) 446-5500 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
Web access: http://www.fluke.com/
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