Digital Multimeter: Fluke 283 FC/PV
The Fluke 283 FC/PV is a True-RMS digital multimeter supplied as a kit with the wireless a283 FC current clamp, specifically for photovoltaic (PV) applications. The instrument is designed for safe measurement of high-voltage DC systems and simultaneously supports wireless data transfer to Fluke Connect for viewing and storing measurements.
Documentation
Features
- True-RMS digital measurement.
- Safety rating: CAT III 1500 V and CAT IV 1000 V.
- Supports DC voltage measurements up to 1500 V.
- Includes wireless a283 FC current clamp for measuring AC and DC up to 60 A.
- Ability for simultaneous voltage and current measurements with automatic VA calculation using the a283 FC.
- Comes with TL175-HV TwistGuard silicone test leads and MC4 solar test leads.
- Internal memory and logging of measurements, as well as wireless connection to Fluke Connect.
Typical Applications
The description and the manufacturer's technical documentation indicate that the Fluke 283 FC/PV can be used for measurements in photovoltaic (PV) systems for the following tasks:
- Measuring DC voltage in PV circuits up to 1500 V.
- Measuring AC and DC current up to 60 A using the wireless a283 FC.
- Simultaneous measurements of voltage and current for automatic VA calculation during troubleshooting or documentation of PV modules/strings.
Technical Description
The multimeter and the wireless current clamp are specified in the manufacturer's datasheet. The instrument has functions for measuring voltage (AC/DC), millivolts, VA (AC/DC), continuity, resistance, capacitance, current (AC/DC), frequency, as well as visual and auditory polarity indicators. The display is backlit, and the keypad is illuminated for working under various lighting conditions. A built-in auto-verification of the meter's condition and a user-defined alarm limit are described in the documentation.
Specifications
- Product name: Fluke 283 FC/PV.
- Manufacturer: FLUKE.
- True-RMS multimeter with wireless a283 FC current clamp.
- Safety: CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V.
- DC voltage measurement: up to 1500 V.
- Current measurement (a283 FC): AC and DC up to 60 A.
- Included accessories: TL175-HV TwistGuard silicone test leads and MC4 solar test leads.
- Function: simultaneous voltage and current measurement with automatic VA calculation.
- Data management: internal storage of measurements and wireless connection to Fluke Connect.
- Jaw opening (a283 FC): 34 mm (indicated in manufacturer documentation).
- Protection/test: IP52 and tested against drops from 2 m (indicated in manufacturer documentation).
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