Why you should add motor analysis to your maintenance routine Electric motors transfer electrical power to mechanical rotational forces that are the muscle of the industrial world. Measuring and analyzing those forces—mechanical power, torque and speed—as well as power quality characteristics are important to assessing performance of rotating equipment. These measurements can not only help predict failure and thus help avert downtime, they can also help quickly determine whether additional inspections, such as vibration testing, shaft alignment analysis or insulation testing, are neede ..read more

Five reasons you need a multimeter with a built-in thermal imager If you’re an electrician or technician who is responsible for keeping industrial systems and processes up and running safely, efficiently, and cost effectively you know that the quicker you can find a problem, the quicker you can fix it. A digital multimeter (DMM) is a necessity for troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and electronic problems accurately, but sometimes finding the problem takes more time than you’d like. What if you could narrow down the problem area in seconds, without touching the equipment? That’s ..read more

GW Instek have launched a new series of high-frequency LCR meter - LCR-8200, which has four models and a maximum test frequency up to 30MHz. The series has a 7-inch colour display and features a high measurement accuracy (0.08%). The measurement results can be presented numerically or graphically according to the selected measurement mode, allowing users to optimally interpret the characteristics of the DUT. At the same time, a full range of standard interfaces such as USB device / RS-232C / Handler and GPIB allow users to control the instrument by the most familiar interface without worrying ..read more

7 ways to speed up your testing with the AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generator 1. Real-time waveform monitoring Verify the waveform at the device under test in real-time right on the AFG without the need to hook up and additional scope. 2. Large, smart touchscreen Easily navigate the simplified menu and short-cuts to frequently used settings. Pinch, swipe and zoom to see details and areas of interest. 3. Build your ARB waveforms right on the AFG Create, edit and transfer ARB waveforms without a PC using built-in tools. 4. Programmable waveform sequencing Generate long waveforms ..read more

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Fluke Ti401 PRO and TiX501 Thermal Cameras with true 640 x 480 resolution for next level inspections You need consistent results, durability, crisp images and the most exact temperature measurements. At 640 x 480 resolution, The Fluke Ti401 PRO and TiX501 Thermal Cameras provides 1:1 detector to display resolution. It's more than what you see, it's what you need. The new line of innovative Fluke 640 x 480 resolution infrared cameras is designed with your challenges in mind.  Fluke Ti401 PRO Thermal Camera with 640 x 480 resolution The popular pistol-grip design allows for c ..read more

Introducing the New Tektronix 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO Tektronix have launched the much anticipated 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO. Tektronix, the category leader in mid-range oscilloscopes, have introduced two new products to its portfolio with the launch of the new 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO, delivering the most powerful, versatile and easy to use oscilloscopes in the market. Built on the award-winning user experience first introduced in the 5 and 6 Series MSOs, the new 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO feature a highly intuitive touchscreen user interface, the largest and high ..read more

Three uses for a PicoScope 9400 5 GHz oscilloscope The PicoScope 9400 sampler extended real-time oscilloscope (SXRTO) is a versatile instrument. Three tasks that you can carry out with it include: 1. Impluse characterization 2. Data eyes, masks, margins and measurements 3. Amplitude and pulse modulation envelopes Delve deeper into the capabilities of the PicoScope 9404 by watching the video below to see these tasks in action. The PicoScope 9404-05 is the first of a new class of oscilloscopes that combine the benefits of real-time sampling, equivalent-time sampling and ..read more

Fluke PQ400 Electrical Measurement Window Power Quality and Electrical Measurement Window – The safer way to make three-phase power quality connections and measurements. The Fluke PQ400 Electrical Measurement Window enables the connection of three phase measurement equipment to energized panels, without the need to open the panel door, or wear supplemental personal protective equipment (PPE)1. Compliance without compromise. Safety without sacrifice. The Fluke PQ400 gives you access to the critical power quality and energy data you need, all while decreasing testing time and he ..read more

Introducing the Model 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter® The next Interactive Source-Measure Unit Instrument with a Capacitive Touchscreen The NEW Keithley 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Source Measure Unit Instrument, is the next SMU in a series of interactive SMU bench instruments. The Model 2470 not only includes all of the current and voltage ranges available in the original Model 2410 SourcesMeter 1000V, 1A DC, 20 Watt 4-Quadrant Source/Sink, launched in 1996), but adds two new low current ranges, 100nA and 10nA, a new intermediate 200V range. The 2470 leverages the intuitive touchscr ..read more