Fluke 1744 User Manual
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1744/1743
Power Quality Logger
Introduction
The Fluke 1744 and 1743 Power Quality Loggers are sophisticated, robust,
easy-to-use electrical power-recording devices for the electrician or power-
quality specialist.
easy-to-use electrical power-recording devices for the electrician or power-
quality specialist.
Note
This manual also refers to the 1744 or 1743 Power Quality Logger
simply as “the Logger.”
simply as “the Logger.”
You’ll prepare the Logger for use with the included PQ Log software CD. You
can then connect the Logger to an electrical power-distribution network to log
a variety of power parameters, recorded as sequential averaged values over an
averaging period you can define. The Logger can measure up to three voltages
and four currents simultaneously.
can then connect the Logger to an electrical power-distribution network to log
a variety of power parameters, recorded as sequential averaged values over an
averaging period you can define. The Logger can measure up to three voltages
and four currents simultaneously.
The Logger enables you to conduct a load study over a specified period, or
monitor power quality to discover and report disturbances in low- and
medium-voltage networks.
monitor power quality to discover and report disturbances in low- and
medium-voltage networks.
The Logger has a light, compact design. Its case is sealed to IP 65
specifications, so it can be used outdoors in any weather.
specifications, so it can be used outdoors in any weather.
Information and PC Software CD
The CD included with the Logger contains the PQ Log application software for
Windows
Windows
®
, along with users manuals in multiple languages, and the 1735
Upgrade Utility for installing firmware upgrades.
The PQ Log software prepares the Logger for use, and downloads data from
the Logger to a connected PC. You can then view the logged data in graphical
and tabular form, export it to a spreadsheet, or create reports for printing. For
details and instructions, see the PQ Log Users Manual on the CD.
the Logger to a connected PC. You can then view the logged data in graphical
and tabular form, export it to a spreadsheet, or create reports for printing. For
details and instructions, see the PQ Log Users Manual on the CD.