Amprobe has released the new 300 series of Industrial Clamp meters. Today I will be reviewing the AMP-310 HVAC Clamp Meter which is the entry level version of this series. This model is CAT III 600V safety rated and features True-RMS for voltage readings you can depend on. Some useful functions for this meter in regards to HVAC specific testing are DC Microamps, Diode Test, Temperature readings via Type K Thermocouple slot, and Inrush Current measurement.
Dent Instruments has released the newest version of its PowerScout series of power meters. The new PS3037 are a series of single-point revenue-grade power meters that have four different configurations. There are two types of PowerScout 3037 models, one with the standard serial port, or one with a serial port and an Ethernet port. The other two configuration options are to get these units with or without a display screen.
Hey everyone. Today we’re going to take a look at really cool new product from FLIR, the clear leader in the thermal imaging market. FLIR keeps topping the game with exciting new technologies and their extensive research and development focus, which gives rise to better and more affordable tools, like the Flir TG165 IR Imaging Thermometer.
Today I will be reviewing the Tasco PTL610 Power Trace Advanced Breaker Tracer. Precision and convenience are two key areas that Tasco really nails with this new breaker tracer.
The Tasco PTL610 operates very similarly to the basic premise of other breaker tracers. What I mean by this is that you have a transmitter that sends a signal down the wire and the receiver will pick it up on the other end.
The Amprobe AT-6030 locates energized and de-energized wires, breakers, and fuses. The AT-6030 comes equipped with a transmitter and receiver to easily detect signals in wires or cables behind walls, ceilings, and floors, along with the CT-400 Signal Clamp.
Today we’re going to take a look at the AEMC 3731 Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester. To be honest, I tend to think that electricity is a kind of magic. The best way I’ve found to understand it is to make comparisons to the flow of water and the various aids and impediments to said flow. Water, being a much more tactile phenomenon is easier for the more lay folks like myself. This analogy leaves out some of the unique and complex features of electricity but it works as a guide.
When it comes to testing equipment it can be easy to get lost in the latest and greatest technology. For ground resistance testing, sometimes less is more. The AEMC 3620-150 3-Point Ground Resistance Tester happens to be one of these testers. This ground resistance tester has a large analog display that shows direct readings from 0.5 to 1000 ohms. There is also a manual zero adjustment to increase the accuracy of your readings. Looking at the AEMC 3620 you can see there is very little to set up.
Portable Megohmmeters are not your everyday item, but when dealing with high voltages you want to err on the side of caution. The AEMC 6550 and AEMC 6555 Portable Megohmmeters test DC voltages up to 10,000 and 15,000 respectively. These units come built into a rugged IP54 rated case that can handle the rumble and tumble of the everyday real world environment you work in. Both units offer live measurement of voltage to be sure you are working under safe conditions.
Fluke’s newest offering in the emerging market for Visual IR Thermometers is the Fluke VT04. I recently posted about the Fluke VT02 and mentioned that it has some limitations. Many of these issues have been addressed in VT04 and have set it at the head of the pack for this new kind of tester.
