“What would you use a wireless measurement system for?”
The Fluke wireless system would be very useful in our monthly testing of UPS units, Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
The cabinets have their own built-in monitoring systems, but they are not always as accurate as we would like, so we verify them by taking current and voltage measurements regularly.
Instead of using a power quality analyzer, you could hang current and voltage modules inside the RPP and PDU cabinets and let them measure voltage fluctuations and imbalances over a period of time.
We have 36 technicians and I can't provide all of them with power quality analyzers, but I could provide them with the Fluke wireless system to take measurements, which would be a great asset to our predictive maintenance program.
We continually check for power and charging issues as part of our general maintenance activities.
The modular design of the Fluke system and its ability to take simultaneous readings would be very helpful. Many problems are intermittent and we cannot permanently have technicians in front of an electrical panel.
Having the ability to hang modules to log data would be very beneficial.
Its small size and wireless communication would come in handy. For example, if you're in a closet, you can connect the modules on one side, then move to the front to activate switches and get readings. In the data center, there are some cabinets where there is no space to put a meter. With the Fluke system, you could hang the modules, close the cabinet, and get the readings.
The Fluke Wireless System
A central multimeter that receives voltage, current, and temperature readings wirelessly from multiple associated meters located at various locations up to 20 meters away.
