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News Release from: Fluke (UK) | Subject: 1587MDT Troubleshooting Kit
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 November 2005
Compendium of tools solves electrical
problems
Fluke UK has introduced the 1587MDT - a troubleshooting kit that comprises essential tools that are needed to identify electrical problems on motors, cables and switchgear.
The Fluke 1587MDT Advanced Motor and Drive Troubleshooting Kit includes everything needed for identifying electrical problems on motors, cables and switchgear The Fluke 1587 insulation multimeter combines insulation test measurements, from 0.01MW to 2GW at test voltages in five steps from 50V to 1000V, with the capability of a high-end DMM
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The 1587 features a large display with bright backlight and is supplied with a remote probe to enable one-handed insulation testing via a trigger on the probe handle, as well as a plug-in K-type thermocouple temperature probe.
It has CAT III 1000V/CAT IV 600V over-voltage rating.
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Its compact design offers measurement on conductors up to 32mm in diameter with a similar CAT III 1000V/CAT IV 600V over-voltage safety rating.
The recently introduced Fluke 9040 phase rotation indicator, which completes the kit, provides a large LCD display of all three phases to easily determine field rotation and phase sequence.
Working within a 40V to 700V range, it is powered from the circuit under test so does not require a battery.
The fitted leads have test probes with variable clamping ranges, ensuring safe contact even in industrial sockets.
The new Fluke 1587 MDT comes with all three meters and user manuals in a rugged, hard case and is available at a recommended price of GBP489 from Fluke authorised wholesalers and distributors. Request a free brochure from Fluke (UK) ...
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