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Technical reads

Technical readss from Comtest

Predictive maintenance vibration

Be more PROACTIVE – Add route-based vibration checks - A FLUKE Application Note  

World Metrology Day 2022 - Metrology in the digital era

Since May 20, 1875, when representatives of 17 nations signed the Metre Convention, the world has agreed upon one, uniform measurement system–celebrated through 

Why 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.

Moving the Production Line

Moving or reconfiguring a production line can disrupt a complex and finely tuned system. When a line is moved, electrical distribution systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), lighting, communication circuitry, controls, emergency stop systems, and more are susceptible to unanticipated changes ranging from glitches to outright failures. Glitches and failures at the unit level can in turn cause failures at the system level, such as unexpected tripping of conveyor drive systems, failures of the plant floor communication system, equipment overheating, unsafe electrical systems - and lots of headaches and downtime.

Stationary* Battery Basics: Jars & Straps

There is so much terminology related to stationary batteries and it’s hard to know what everything means. So, what’s the difference is between jars and straps?

Fluke 3-Phase Power Loggers

More visibility, reduced uncertainty and better power quality and energy consumption decisions

What’s a DMM?

Multimeters. They’ve been described as a modern-day tape measure. But what exactly is a digital multimeter (DMM) and what can you do with it? How do you make measurements safely? What features do you need? What is the easiest way to get the most out of your meter? Which meter is best suited to the environment you’re working in?

Gold Standard in electrical calibration – Fluke’s 5730A Multifunction calibrator

Since 1988 the 5700 range of Fluke calibrators, has set the standard for multifunction calibrator performance in calibration laboratories worldwide.  

Recommended battery tests and testing schedule for battery back-up systems

Healthy batteries should main­tain a capacity above 9% of the manufacturer’s rating; most manufacturers recommend replacing the battery if it falls below 80%. 

Boiler maintenance and trouble shooting best practices

Prevent costly downtime and equipment failure