What is a power disturbance?

What is a power disturbance?
Power disturbances are defined in terms of magnitude and duration.
Disturbances range from transients that last for microseconds to outages that continue for hours.
When a power disturbance falls outside operating limits, equipment may be disrupted or damaged.The costs of poor power quality can be significant!
Lost production: Each time production is interrupted, your business loses profit on product that is not manufactured and sold.
Damaged product: Interruptions can damage a partially complete product, causing the material to be re-run or scrapped.
Energy cost: Electric utilities may charge penalties on poor power factor or high peak demands.
Power quality tools from Fluke: Fluke offers an extensive range of power quality test tools for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and long-term recording and analysis in industrial applications and utilities.Power Quality Troubleshooters:
Dedicated power and power quality clamp meters for frontline troubleshooting
Single-phase and three-phase power quality analyzers for predictive maintenance, quality of service compliance testing and load studies Power Quality Loggers:
Power loggers for characterizing power quality, conducting load studies and capturing hard-to-find voltage events over a user-defined period of time Power Quality Recorders:
Advanced power quality recorders for capturing comprehensive details of power disturbances, trend analysis and Class-A 'quality-of-service' compliance testing over a user-defined period of time .

Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer

Fluke 43B Power Quality Analyzer

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Specifications
Input Characteristics Input impedance 1 MΩ, 20 pF
Voltage rating 600V rms, CAT III

V/A/Hz Display True-rms voltage (ac + dc)
Ranges: 5.000 V, 50.00 V, 500.0 V, 1250 V*
Accuracy: ±(1% + 10 counts)

True-rms current (ac + dc)
Ranges: 50.00 A, 500.0 A, 5.000 kA, 50.00 kA, 1250 kA
Accuracy: ±(1% + 10 counts)

Frequency
Ranges: 10.0 to 15.0 kHz
Accuracy: ± ([% of reading] + [counts]): 0.5% + 2

CF Crest factor
Ranges: 1.0 - 10.0
Accuracy: ±(5% + 1 count)

Power Display Watts, VA, VAR
1-phase and 3-phase,3 conductor balanced loads
Ranges: 250 W - 1.56 GW
Accuracy: ±(4% + 4 counts) Fundamental Power
Accuracy: ± (2 % + 6 counts) Total Power

PF Power Factor
Range: 0 - 1.0
Accuracy: ±0.04
DPF Displacement Power Factor, Cos .F
Range: 0.25 - 0.9
Accuracy: ±0.04
Range: 0.90 - 1.0
Accuracy: ±0.03

H2 Frequency Fundamental
Ranges: 40.0 to 70.0 Hz
Accuracy: ± ([% of reading] + [counts]): 0.5% + 2

Harmonics Display Voltage, Current, Frequency
Ranges: Fundamental to 51st harmonic
Accuracy:
Fundamental: VA ±(3% + 2 counts) W ±(5% + 2 counts)
2 to 31st harmonic: VA ±(5% +3 counts) W ±(10% +10 counts)
32 to 51st harmonic: VA ±(15% +5 counts) W ±(30% +5 counts)

Frequency Fundamental
Ranges: 40 Hz to 70 Hz
Accuracy: ±0.25 Hz

Phase
Range: V, A (between Fundamental & Harmonics)
Accuracy: ±3º to ±15º
Range: W (between Voltage Fundamental & Current Harmonics)
Accuracy: ±5º to ±15º

K-factor (Current and Power)
Range: 1.0 to 30.0
Accuracy: ±10%

THD Total Harmonic Distortion
Range: 0.00 - 99.99
Accuracy: ±(3% + 8 counts)

Sags and Swells Recording times: 4 min to 16 days (selectable)
Vrms Actual, Vrms max, min(AC + DC)
Ranges: 5.000V, 50.00V, 500.0V, 1250V*
Accuracy: Readings ±(2% +10 counts); Cursor readings ± (2% + 12 counts)

Arms Actual, Arms max, min (AC + DC)
Ranges: 50.00A, 500.0A, 5.000 kA, 50.00 kA
Accuracy: ±(2% +10 counts)

Transient Capture Minimum pulse width: 40 ns
Useful bandwidth input 1: DC to 1 MHz
Number of transients: 40
Voltage threshold settings: 20%, 50%, 100%, 200% above or below reference
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 Accuracy: ±5% of full scale

R, C, Diode, Continuity Resistance ranges: 500.0 Ω, 5.000 kΩ, 50.00 kΩ, 500.0 kΩ, 5.000 MΩ, 30.00 MΩ
Resistance accuracy: ±(0.6% + 5 counts)
Capacitance ranges: 50.00 nF, 500.0 nF, 5.000 µF, 50.00 µF, 500.0 µF
Capacitance accuracy: ±(2% + 10 counts)
Diode Ranges: 0 to 3.000 V
Diode voltage:
Accuracy: ±(2% + 5 counts)
Continuity: Beeper on at < 30 Ω ± 5 Ω
Max current: 0.5 mA
Temperature: °C or °F

Inrush Current Inrush times: 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, 50 s, 100 s, 5 min
Current ranges: 1 A, 5 A, 10 A, 50 A, 100 A, 500 A, 1000 A
Cursor readings: A peak max at cursor 1 and cursor 2
Accuracy: ±5% of full scale
Time between cursors: 4 to 235 pixels (1 pixel = inrush time/250) Accuracy: ±(0.2% + 2 pixels)

Temperature (with accessory) Range: -100 °C - 400 °C
Accuracy: ±(0.5% + 5 counts)

Scope Display Measurements: dc, ac, ac+dc, peak, peak-peak, frequency, duty cycle, phase, pulse width, crest factor
Time ranges: 20 ns/div to 60 s/div
Max sampling rate: 25 MS/s
Bandwidth
Voltage channel [1]: 20 MHz at inputs, 1 MHz with TL24 Leads
Current channel [2]: DC to 15 kHz at inputs, 10 kHz with i400s Current Clamp
Coupling: AC, DC (10 Hz - 3 dB)
Vertical sensitivity: 5 mV/div to 500V/div
Vertical resolution: 8 bit (256 levels)
Record length: 512 samples per channel
Base ranges: 60 S/div to 20 nS/div ± (0.4% + 1 pixel)
Timebase modes: Normal, roll, single
Pre-trigger: Up to 10 divisions
Trigger Source: Input 1 or Input 2 or automatic selection
Trigger Mode: Automatic Connect-and-View™, Free Run, and Single Shot

Connect-and-View™: Advanced automatic triggering that recognizes signal patterns
Automatically adjusts triggering, timebase and amplitude and displays stable pictures

Memories 20 (screens, settings, data)

Recording Recording times: 4 min to 16 days (selectable)
Parameters: Choose one or two parameters from one of the groups below:
Volts/Ampères/Hertz
Power: Watts, VA, VAR, PF, DPF, Frequency
Harmonics, THD, Volts (Fund. & Harmonic), Ampères (F&H) Watts(F&H)
Frequency (H), %(H) of total, Phase(H), KF
Temperature
Resistance: Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance
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

Note *Rated EN 61010-1 600 V CAT III CSA


Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0°C to +50°C



Safety Specifications
Electrical Safety EN 61010-1 CAT III, 600V. CSA listed



Mechanical & General Specifications
Size 232 x 115 x 50 mm

Weight 1.1 kg

Warranty 3 years

Battery Life Rechargeable NiMH pack (charger included), 6.5 hrs extended operating time (continuous)

Shock & Vibration Mil 28800E, Type 3, Class III, Style B

Case IP51 (dust, drip, waterproof)

Fluke 43B

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, transients and inrush current
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



Harmonics

Voltage, current, and power harmonics
Up to 51st harmonic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
Phase angle of individual harmonics



Power


Watts, power factor, displacement power factor (cos Θ), VA and VAR
Voltage and current waveforms



Three phase


On-screen graphics show you how to set up 3-phase power measurements



Sags and swells


Measurements are always automatically recorded to instantly show changes over time
Use cursors to read time and date of sags and swells



Transients


Catch voltage transients and waveform distortion down to 40 nS
Catch and save up to 40 transients
Correlate the cause of transient with time and date stamps



Volts/Ampères/Hertz


Voltage and current waveforms
True RMS voltage and current
Frequency

Individuals who may perform electrical work

Individuals who may perform electrical work
4 (1) Subject to subsection (2), an individual must not perform regulated work in respect of electrical equipment unless the individual

(a) holds an appropriate industry training credential in respect of electrical work,

(b) has successfully completed training recognized by a provincial safety manager,

(c) is employed by an organization that utilizes training programs that are approved by a provincial safety manager and the individual

(i) has successfully completed the relevant training, and

(ii) does not perform regulated work for any person other than the individual's employer who provided the training,

(d) is a homeowner acting in accordance with section 17,

(e) is a manufacturer's technical representative,

(f) holds another certificate of qualification under the Gas Safety Regulation or the Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation, or

(g) is permitted to do so under section 5 of the Safety Standards General Regulation.

(2) Any right referred to in subsection (1) to perform electrical work is limited by

(a) any exception under this regulation,

(b) any terms and conditions imposed under a permission issued under the Act, or

(c) by the scope of the individual's certificate of qualification or industry training credential.

(3) For the purposes of section 5 of the Safety Standards General Regulation or section 12 of this regulation, only an individual referred to in subsection (1) (a), (b), (c) or (f) of this section is authorized to supervise a person to do electrical work.

Appliance & Lighting Calculator

Appliance & Lighting Calculator
Want to know how much it costs to operate your clothes dryer every year? Need to get a better handle on how much energy is used by your water heating, cooling or lighting systems?

The Appliance Calculator can give you a quick and easy rundown of the energy used by your appliances or systems, gas and electric.

To begin, select any category below. You will be asked to enter a few details such as the size, age or average use of the appliance.


Appliance & Lighting Calculator

What is an electrical permit and when is one required?

What is an electrical permit and when is one required?
An electrical permit gives permission or authorization in writing to perform work regulated by the BC Safety Authority.



Contractors must obtain permits and submit an Electrical Contractor Authorization as the work progresses and upon completion of the installation.

An electrical permit is not required for the replacement of defective fuses, receptacles, switches or lamps with identical types and ratings.

Who can take out an electrical permit?
The person or company doing the work takes out the electrical permit. If you hire someone to do the work, he/she must obtain the permit. If you're doing the work yourself, you must obtain the permit. The homeowner must reside in the detached singe-family dwelling.


HIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
If you’re rewiring your home or doing renovations that require new or altered electrical systems, the best way to proceed is to hire a qualified electrical contractor licensed with the BC Safety Authority.


All licensed contractors are, or employ, electricians who are certified Field Safety Representatives (FSR). An FSR is the person who will be responsible for the permit issued to the contractor, with the class of the FSR determining the scope of work the contractor is allowed to perform.


All FSRs have demonstrated to the BC Safety Authority that they have the necessary qualifications – and passed a written exam administered by us – before being issued a Field Safety Representative Certificate of Qualification authorizing them to accept the responsibility for installing, maintaining, operating and repairing electrical products.

Look for contractors who:


Are licensed with the BC Safety Authority
Are bonded and insured for liability and property damage
Offer warranties that cover equipment, materials and labour
Offer maintenance and service after installation and after warranties have expired
Provide customer references
Are members in good standing of the Better Business Bureau


Remember: As the homeowner, you must ensure the appropriate electrical permits are in place. You can protect yourself by calling the BCSA at 1-866-566-7233 to confirm that your contractor is registered with us and that a permit has been issued for the work on your home. You should also ask the contractor for the BCSA permit number for your records.



“DO IT YOURSELF” INSTALLATIONS

If you have sufficient knowledge and feel confident in your ability to do the work, you may apply for a permit to perform regulated electrical work, provided that:



The work will be done on a single-family fully detached dwelling that is, or is intended to be, your permanent dwelling.
The work will be done on ancillary buildings, such as detached garages and workshops, located on the same property.
The fully detached dwelling does not include one or more self-contained suites.
The work will be done on your vacation premises, such as a cottage, provided the premises will not be rented or used as a source of income for the owner.
For more detailed information on when homeowners may perform regulated work, please call 1-866-566-SAFE (7233), contact your local safety officer or refer to the Safety Standards Act.

All electrical work done by a homeowner MUST be inspected by a BC Safety Authority Safety Officer.

Electrical Saftey Regulation

Electrical Saftey Regulation

Search for licensed contractors

Search for licensed contractors

Why hire a licensed contractor?

Why hire a licensed contractor?
Renovating or building your home should be a positive experience free from stress and worry. But did you know that electrical and gas installations and renovations can pose some of the most serious safety risks in the home?

“Do-it-yourself” might make sense when it comes to some home improvements, but when it comes to doing electrical or gas work, it’s best that you rely on the experts. Simply put, hiring licensed contractors provides peace of mind.

So while you’re thinking about renovations that involve gas and electricity, think about the legal requirements and benefits of hiring a licensed contractor to do the work.

Laws and regulations

Every province and municipality has its own set of laws and regulations that must be followed. A licensed contractor works with these every day, and knows what work is regulated, and requires permits and inspections.

Doing regulated electrical and gas work without a permit is illegal, and may jeopardize your insurance or the re-sale value of your home, not to mention your family’s safety.

Quality and qualifications

In order to be licensed, a contractor must have the training, expertise and experience required to do the job well, safely and to code. While a licence doesn’t guarantee quality, it provides you with some assurance that the contractor has adequate knowledge and experience in his or her field.

Before issuing a licence, the provincial licensing agency or board will verify the contractor's background and be satisfied that the person is qualified to hold such a licence.

In British Columbia, all gas and electrical contractors doing regulated work are required, under the Safety Standards Act, to hold a valid licence issued by the BC Safety Authority. The licence ensures the contractor and the people employed by the contractor are qualified and can perform the work safely. Licences must be renewed annually and require certain qualifications are met, including a $10,000 surety bond.

Finding a licensed contractor

You can find gas and electrical companies and contractors on our website, in your local phone book, and by asking friends and neighbours for recommendations.

No matter how you find a contractor, it’s important to confirm he or she is a licensed contractor. Ask to see the licence, or check with us on our website or by calling 1-866-566-SAFE.

When you can’t wait for a licensed contractor

Sometimes it’s difficult to find a licensed contractor who can take on the work when you want it done. You may be tempted to do the work yourself, or go with an unlicensed contractor. Don’t! Work done improperly can impact you and your family’s safety. Having the work done by a licensed contractor will give you assurance and peace of mind that it is done safely. Good licensed contractors are busy because they are in demand.

Many people think its okay to hire their neighbours or friends, if they are licensed electricians or gas fitters. This is not so. The person they hire must be a licensed contractor. This is important for the homeowner because contractors are bonded. If subsequent safety issues arise and the contractor refuses to fix them, the BC Safety Authority can call in the bond and have the work made safe.

Think about the safety of your family and your home. Delaying a renovation project to make sure it is done correctly and to code is worth the wait.