Master the Tool of the Trade To help you to be successful with the hardware you purchase, Fluke has line-up a series of on-site, hands-on technical training program to help you Master the Tools of the Trade.

They include 7 modules:

• Electrical Measurement Safety
  What you don't know can hurt you! Taking measurements on electrical circuits can be made less hazardous by using test equipment the correct way. Electrical measurement tools like digital multimeters, electrical testers, oscilloscopes, current clamps and even test leads must be properly rated for the intended task. Audience may bring their tools to this class. 
  
  Content
  - Examples and case studies of safety incidents
  - Identification of DMM safety hazards
  - DMM safety inspection
  - International safety specifications, IEC 61010
  - Overvoltage categories and voltage withstand
  - DMM safety check list
  - Scope safety
  
  
  
• Digital Multimeter Applications
  Maximize you ability to solve real problems with hands-on training on the usage of modern digital multimeters (DMMs). Learn how to use the advanced features of digital multimeters to solve tough problems with electrical and electronic equipment. Emphasis is placed on upgrading your safety skills and awareness.
  
  Content
  - Terminology and symbols on digital multimeters
  - DMM safety inspection and safety hazards
  - Specifications
  - Measurement of voltage, resistance, current and temperature
  - Using accessories with your DMM
  - Testing capacitors, diodes and other components
  - Non-linear load measurements and power quality measurements
  
  Exercises
  - Identify safety ratings
  - Measure electrical signals
  - Use clamps to measure current
  - Measure linear and non-linear loads
  - Measure values of electrical components
  
  
  
• Harmonics
  Harmonics create problems in power distribution systems. Gain a practical understanding of harmonics and their effects. Learn measurement methods that identify problems associated with harmonics and isolate their source. Audience may bring their tools to this class.
  
  Content
  - Linear and non-linear loads
  - Waveform distortion
  - Harmonic spectrum and sequence
  - Problems caused by harmonics
  - True RMS measurements
  
  Exercises
  - Current measurements on linear loads
  - Non-linear load current measurement
  - True RMS and average RMS measurements
  
  
  
• Electrical Measurements on Adjustable Speed Drives
  Learn key electrical measurements necessary to troubleshoot adjustable speed drives (ASDs, also called variable speed drives).
  
  Content
  - Making safe measurements
  - ASD voltage and current measurements using a scope and meter
  - Electrical measurements at the motor
  - Inverter measurements
  - SCR and IGBTS tests
  - ASD trip problems
  - ASD and power quality
  
  Demonstrated measurements
  - Motor voltage measurements
  - Overvoltage reflections
  - Inverter measurements
  - Overvoltage transients
  - Harmonics
  
  
  
• Power Quality Troubleshooting
  Circuit breakers that trip, transformers that overheat, motors that burn out, overloads, harmonics, transients and sags – these are all problems found in the realm of power quality. This course provides a practical understanding and troubleshooting approach to power quality.
  
  Content
  - Review of building power distribution systems
  - Overview of safe work practices
  - Sags, swells and outages
  - Transients
  - Harmonics
  - Troubleshooting power problems at receptacles, sub-panels, transformers, lighting panels and motors
  
  Exercise
  - Voltage monitoring
  - Capturing transients
  - Power factor measurements
  - Harmonics measurements
  
  
  
• HVAC/R Troubleshooting Tools
  Learn measurement principles for infrared temperature, carbon monoxide, refrigeration cycle superheat and subcooling, and a variety of electrical test points including motor start/run capacitors and voltage imbalance.
  
  Content
  - Non-contact temperature measurement
  - Calculating superheat and subcooling in the refrigeration cycle
  - Testing flame rectification circuits with microamp measurements
  - Awareness and measurement of carbon monoxide
  - Motor performance test points
  
  Exercise
  - Demonstrate infrared temperature measurement techniques
  - Determine superheat and subcooling by using a P/T chart and measured values
  - Measure for carbon monoxide
  - Test basic electrical components with a digital multimeter
  
  
  
• Instrumentation Calibration and Management
  This seminar provides an introduction to calibration concepts, the documentation needed to comply with quality standards, and the tools utilized for instrumentation maintenance. You will receive hands-on exposure to documenting process calibrators and learn how to perform documented calibrations on thermocouple transmitters.
  
  Content
  - Calibration terminology, including accuracy, resolution and traceability
  - ISO 9000 and OSHA 1910 calibration requirements
  - Constraints and limitations in today's factory
  - Practical application of documenting process calibrators and instrumentation management systems
  
  Exercise
  - Procedure creation
  - Calibration of a TC transmitter
  - Results capture and documentation