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Calibration Equipment & Standards and Calibration Software
Aug 22, 2019
One of the qualities of Fluke Calibration test and measurement equipment is its excellent longevity. With regular care and maintenance, Fluke calibrators can last for many years and become staples of the calibration lab. Moreover, many of our customers pride themselves on their ability to repair older equipment, making Fluke Calibration products assets that provide a return on investment for decades.
When we say a calibrator is “end of life” it can be easy to assume we mean any calibrator...
Aug 08, 2019
Fluke Calibration’s two newest bench multimeters, the 8588A and 8558A, aren’t just improved versions of their predecessor, the 8508A Reference Multimeter. Yes, the two new long-scale DMMs are faster and more accurate than the 8508A. But they are more than that, and I’d like to share a few of the new features that you might be surprised – and, I hope, delighted -- to see.
1. Digitizing, with emulation
I recently met with a customer for a demo of the 8588A. The customer is an expert MET/CAL™...
Aug 08, 2019
When I show calibration professionals the capabilities of our newest long-scale digital multimeter, the thing they’re most excited about is how much it can do in one box. The new 8588A Reference Multimeter takes everything that the 8508A can do and improves upon it, while adding capabilities that were not available before.
“What’s going to most interest many people is the 8588A’s ability to digitize”
I think what’s going to most interest many people is the 8588A’s ability to digitize.
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Jul 29, 2019
We’re proud to feature this interview with one of our team members who helps customers move forward with Fluke Calibration. Looking for a temperature calibration product? Contact Jordan Crepps at 425-446-6830.
Many professionals get their start in calibration and metrology via military service and training programs such as the Airforce's PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory). Fluke Calibration metrology specialist Jordan Crepps got into metrology via Microsoft.
"It is a roundabout...
Jul 29, 2019
This is a story about how a community comes together to save a lake. Lone Lake is a 90.3 acre lake on the south end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Popular with boaters, swimmers and trout fisherman and ringed by homes, in 1996-2003 it was invaded by waterweeds that reduced access and interfered with the fish. Residents and local environmental organizations tried to fix the problem by alternately applying herbicides to kill the plants and stocking grass carp to eat them.
Algae bloom on Lone...
Jul 11, 2019
Dry-block calibrators vs. temperature baths: (left) portable temperature bath, (middle) hand-held dry-block calibrator, (right) standard temperature bath
Temperature sensors are typically calibrated by placing them in a stable temperature source and comparing their output to the output of a calibrated reference. Two common sources are dry-block calibrators and temperature baths, but which is right for you? Let’s start our dry-block calibrator vs. temperature bath analysis by defining each....
Jul 10, 2019
We’re proud to feature this interview with one of our team members who helps customers move forward with Fluke Calibration. Looking for help with a Department of Defense calibration lab? Contact Joe Baker at 425-446-6388.
Joe Baker Demonstrating Calibration Equipment at MSC as Part of His Metrology Career
The school required a commitment of 14 months enrollment, plus extending his military service from four to six years. Joe signed up without quite knowing what he was getting into. “It just...
May 28, 2019
The Fluke 8588A & 8558A Benchtop Multimeters & Roger Peniche, Director of Engineering at Fluke Calibration
Engineering innovation to solve customer problems
This year on World Metrology Day, I spent time reflecting on the dedicated engineers I’ve had the pleasure to work with during my tenure at Fluke Calibration and the innovations they’ve dedicated their careers to achieving. Our engineering fleet spans the globe, several generations, and numerous calibration and engineering...
May 15, 2019
Choosing a calibration management software application requires careful investigation. Here’s a checklist of criteria to keep in mind.
Does the calibration management software automate your calibrators?
Does it automate your devices under test?
Are calibration procedures available or can you create them easily?
Does the manufacturer offer training?
Does the manufacturer offer support? What kinds of support?
Telephone
Knowledge base
User groups
Bulletin boards/user forums
Does the...
May 15, 2019
What is Electric Meter Testing Equipment?
Billing errors in sites with AMI and traditional meters can cost utility companies millions of dollars every year from system installation errors and degraded components. Electric meter testing equipment, or site analyzers, are used to verify a meter installation to prevent costly errors in commercial installations.
These hand-held, battery operated analyzers can verify meter accuracy and report actual site energy usage within a certain accuracy...
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