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Learn how wireless test tools can increase productivity, safety and add convenience

Learn how wireless test tools can increase productivity, safety and add convenience

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• Typically one meter, one reading at a time.– Hard to see multiple events, multiple phase measurements

• Separation issues between measurement points and/or controls will require at least two people and maybe more equipment

– Ladders, tight spaces, separated controls

• Safety, generally requires PPE be used multiple times for some testing.

– May be complicated to accomplish in hazardous areas, like rotating machinery

– Arc Flash hazards always a concern

Conventional troubleshooting and testing today

2Fluke wireless tools

One meter, one reading– Only spot measurements possible

– Cause and effect hard to see

– No 3 phase capability

– May not be possible due to a hazardous environment

– May not see intermittent occurrences

– Cant see changes over time without specialized expensive tools


Troubleshooting methodologypre wireless

Separation between measurement and control or two measurement points requires two people, more equipment, maybe radios

– Reduced productivity

– More time consuming/more costly

– Not easy to be in two places at once

– Improvised solutions—May compromise safety

– May miss system interactions without specialized expensive tools



Safety– Arc Flash is always a concern.

Must work directly in front of live open panels

– May be required to put on and remove PPE multiple times during testing/troubleshooting

– May not be able to access hazardous areas or areas containing moving machinery and rotating equipment



Multiple readings may require multiple workers, more tools– More expensive-both in manpower and equipment

– Reduced productivity

– Cant see changes over time without specialized expensive tools

– No ability to easily see cause and effect or multiphase readings simultaneously



A group of tools that can display, record, communicate multiple measurements from a distance to a meter or a pc which will:

– Increase Productivity– Maximize Safety– Improve Convenience

A wireless test tool system is:


Benefits of wireless test toolsIncrease your productivity

– Isolate problems faster by taking multiple measurements at the same time, and viewing them all at the same place

– Spend less time waiting for the measurements you need by logging while you work elsewhere

– Minimize writing measurements downlog, time-stamp and document


Wireless tools offer increased productivity


• Allow you to see interactions in a system, circuit or machine

• Allow you look for cause-effect, start-stop, or input-output, when switching loads on and off

With wireless tools, you can:– Monitor multiple parameters at the same time,

on one screen.

– See multiple measurements at the same time which enables you to see interactions of multiple measurement points in a machine.

Thus, you can isolate problems faster.

Saving time, saves money.

Wireless tools offer increased productivity — log data over time


• Troubleshoot intermittent problems in the system or machine.

• Use logging while you work elsewhere.

• Document and review results.

With wireless tools:– You don’t need to wait for measurements;

logging data lets you see what happened during the day, shift or week.

– Logging and time-stamping readings eliminates the chore of recording by hand.

– Logging allows the modules to work for you.

Logging data over time allows you to:

• Store logged readings for viewing and analysis on a computer.

• Find elusive intermittent conditions.

• Monitor processes and review results in a diagnostic environment.

• Solve intermittent or power issues.


PC application –capture and view recorded results


View live measurements or record and

view later

View live measurements or record and

view later

View up to 10

readings at once

View up to 10

readings at once

View readings numerically or

graphically

View readings numerically or

graphically

Review recorded results

Start Time Stop Time Elapsed Time Interval Total Readings

1/23/2013 20:01 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:50 0:00:02 26

Max Time Max Average Min Min Time

1/23/2013 20:01 126.6VAC 118.5VAC 21.81VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

Reading Start Time Duration Max Time Max Average Min Time Min Description Stop Time

1 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 121.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.3VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

2 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.6VAC 121.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

3 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.5VAC 121.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.4VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

4 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.5VAC 121.4VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

5 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 121.4VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.4VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

6 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 121.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.4VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

7 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

8 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

9 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 75.2VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 21.81VAC RANGE 1/23/2013 20:01

10 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 126.3VAC 98.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 21.94VAC RANGE 1/23/2013 20:01

11 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 113.5VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

12 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 126.6VAC 122.1VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 126.6VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

13 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

14 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.9VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

15 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

16 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

17 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

18 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.9VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

19 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

20 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

21 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.9VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

22 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

23 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

24 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

25 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:02 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.7VAC 1/23/2013 20:01

26 1/23/2013 20:01 0:00:00 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC 121.8VAC 1/23/2013 20:01 121.8VAC Logging Stopped 1/23/2013 20:01


Benefits of wireless test toolsMaximize safety

– Make measurements safely at a distance.– Reduce arc flash potential incidents and reduce liability.– Minimize expose to a live open panel.– View readings from behind a closed electrical panel door.

(Not possible pre wireless without panel modifications)

– Reduce the use of PPE.


Wireless tools offer improved safety


Minimize exposure directly in front of a live open panels

– With wireless tools, you can take measurements at a distance – away from dangerous locations – open electrical panels or rotating or moving machinery.

Do you put on PPE for every measurement?

– With wireless tools, you can take measurements from behind a closed panel wirelessly.

– Once installed with PPE, no need to don PPE again.

– Just stop by and view readings or download logged data via a pc.

– No need to open panel again

Wireless tools offer Improved Safety


Benefits of wireless test toolsIncreased Convenience

– Reduces travel time, moving around

– Resolves separation issues

– No more climbing up /down ladders for multiple readings or tests

– Resolves issues with unusual measurement situations or tight spaces

– Helps to eliminate improvised solutions

– Reduces the use of PPE

– Allows a person to work without an assistant


Common facility applications for wireless tools

• Load checks — Measure circuit ampacity, retrofits or expansion

• Current unbalance

• Voltage unbalance

• Power interruption

• Production test troubleshooting

• Short term real time monitoring of measurements behind closed panels

• General testing/troubleshooting


Application: Load Checks

Situation:

•Car wash not running efficiently

Troubleshoot using wireless tools:

•Measure current on each motor to verify that actual load matches the specified load on the nameplate

•Measure voltage at the motor to check connection with the source

Benefits of troubleshooting via wireless tools:

•Monitoring all three motors and the voltage at once helps you identify when any of the three motors are not properly balanced

•Logging and time-stamping events helps you understand system anomalies without the need to wait for them to occur

•Viewing measurements away from the point of measurement keeps you out of hazardous – or wet – environments


Improved productivity and safety

Application: Current Unbalance

Situation:

•Anomalies in the system at a machine load connected to a circuit

Troubleshoot with wireless tools:

•Check all three current phases at the power source that supplies the load to ensure the phases are balanced

•Log phases over a period of time to ensure readings are consistent and balanced throughout the shift or longer

Benefits of troubleshooting wirelessly:

•Monitoring multiple measurements at once helps you isolate the current unbalance faster

•Logging saves you time - you can identify load balancing issues without being physically present

•Taking measurements when the panel door is closed increases safety, reduces PPE requirements and minimizes risk



Application: Voltage Unbalance


Situation:

•Anomalies in the system at a machine load connected to a circuit


•Measure incoming voltage by placing voltage module on each phase

•Verify phase-to-phase voltage, viewing module readings on CNX DMM


•Monitoring multiple measurements at once helps you isolate the voltage unbalance faster

•Letting the tools capture min/ max/ average values and unbalances over time makes your job easier

•Taking measurements when the panel door is closed increases safety, reduces PPE requirements and minimizes risk


Application: Power Interruption

Situation:

•Intermittent power supply to a machine


•Check phase-to-phase voltage at supply and load to make sure they are within code limits


•By measuring phase-to-phase voltage at once at both the load and the supply helps you isolate connection problem quicker

•Logging and time-stamping events helps you understand system anomalies without having to wait for them to occur

•Wireless modules let you take readings without being in hazardous environments or uncomfortable measurement positions


Improved productivity, safety and convenience

Application: Production Test

Situation:

•Malfunctioning conveyor system


•Place clamp and voltage modules on infeed motor and clamp module on outfeed motor to test conveyor motors current and voltage levels


•Monitoring voltage and current on both motors at once helps you isolate the problem faster

•Taking readings remotely keeps you away from dangerous moving machinery



Application: Single Phase or Multi-Phase Measurements

Situation: measure one phase on a three phase circuit, both current and voltage

Troubleshoot with wireless tools:•Measure current in tight panel with flexible current probe•Measure voltage at the load or in the panel with a wireless multimeter

Benefits of troubleshooting wirelessly:•Measuring motor current and voltage at once at the panel or at the load lets you isolate potential problems quicker•Viewing readings away from the point of measurement keeps you out of harm’s way



Conventional versus wirelessshare in the benefits of a wireless solution

Conventional Methods– One measurement at a time

• May need to be in two places or more at once

– Reduced productivity– Manual documentation– Multiple measurements may require an expensive multiphase analyzer or

another worker– May not be present when interruption occurs

Wireless Technology– Increased productivity and reduced costs– Multiple readings make for faster analysis with quicker decisions– Increased Safety

• No need to work in front of live open panels• No need to work around moving machinery

– Recording over time allows you to monitor how the circuit load varies over the day or the shift

– Wireless technology removes issues with measurement point separation


Review: Benefits of Wireless Test Tools

• Increase your productivity — Isolate problems faster by taking multiple measurements at the same time, viewing them all at the same place, resulting in reduced downtime and costs.

• Maximize your safety — Make measurements safely at a distance reducing the potential for Arc Flash incidents, injury from moving items and high temperatures.

• Reduce travel time and moving around — resolves separation issues, unusual measurement situations or tight space measurements.


Next Steps

• For more information contact Transcat at:– Phone: (800)800-5001 – Web: www.transcat.com– Email: [email protected]

– Checkout the CNX 3000 series of wireless test tools


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