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News Release from: Fluke (UK) | Subject: Fluke 87V Ex
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 December 2005
Intrinsically Safe true-rms multimeter
introduced
The Fluke 87V Ex is designed for measurement and troubleshooting in industries such as petro-chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil exploration and refining, and other hazardous environments
With a new Intrinsically Safe true-rms multimeter, designed to deliver improved productivity and safety in and around potentially explosive work zones Fluke, the world leading supplier of test and measurement equipment, has extended its growing line of intrinsically safe products for use in explosive environments The company has introduced this intrinsically safe version of the widely-used Fluke 87V true-rms Digital Multimeter (DMM)
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Fluke 87V Ex is specifically designed for measurement and troubleshooting in industries such as petro-chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil exploration and refining, and other hazardous environments where the release of excessive static electricity, sparks or mechanical friction could cause ignition of flammable gas, vapour or material.
The new Fluke 87V Ex DMM is certified as intrinsically safe according to the European ATEX (Atmospheres Explosibles) directive for use in potentially explosive environments.
It incorporates advanced circuitry for taking accurate voltage and frequency measurements on variable speed motor drives (VSDs) and other electrically noisy equipment.
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It has the resolution and accuracy to solve problems on VSDs, in plant automation, power distribution and electromechanical equipment.
It is equipped with a built-in thermometer and features large display digits and a bright white backlight for easy reading in low-light environments.
A magnetic hanger enables technicians to temporarily snap the tool onto steel panels where it is easily accessible, freeing their hands for other tasks.
Designed to meet rigorous safety standards, the 87V Ex has an ATEX safety rating for use in Zones 1 and 2, as well as an EN61010 and 600V CAT IV and 1000V CAT III electrical safety rating, for use elsewhere in the plant.
The electrical safety rating, meaning that the 87V Ex is engineered to withstand voltage spikes of 8 kilovolts to help protect users against the hazards of arc flash, allows it to be considered safe for use both inside and outside the hazardous zone.
The 87V Ex true-rms Multimeter is an addition to the Fluke growing line of products that have been certified as intrinsically safe.
These include the Fluke 707 Ex intrinsically safe Loop Calibrator, the Fluke 718 Ex intrinsically safe Pressure Calibrator and the Fluke 725 Ex intrinsically safe Multi-function Process Calibrator.
They are all available from Fluke authorised distributors.
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