WorldSkills selects Fluke
Electrical safety is an essential part of an electrical installer's skill and safe working practices must be adhered to at all times. And that’s why the latest Fluke 1654B Multifunction Installation Tester has been chosen by WorldSkills London 2011 to be used by competitors within the Electrical Installation skill category at the competition.
WorldSkills London 2011 is set to be the world's largest international skills competition with young people from across the globe competing to be the ‘best of the best’ in their chosen skill.
Around 150,000 visitors are expected and they will see 1,000 competitors from over 50 countries/regions competing in 46 skill areas over four exciting days of competition. Over 100 colleges from across the UK will be showcasing their skills and talents at the event. Experts will also be on hand to share their knowledge and offer careers advice.
The Fluke 1654B is designed for high productivity testing and verification of virtually all electrical wiring installations in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. It offers smooth DC-sensitive RCD type B testing for buildings equipped with solar panels and offers milliohm resolution for loop and line testing. It offers internal memory for up to 1500 readings, provides extended data management capabilities, and comes with Fluke DMS software which enables printing of professional documentation.
To increase productivity, the 1654B shows two measurements at once on a dual display. This can show PEFC/PSC and loop impedance results in parallel negating the requirement to run the tests separately, more than halving the test time of some loop testers. It also features a high-current loop test which gives extremely fast measurements when testing in circuits where no RCDs are being used. It offers both non-trip and the high current test so the user can select depending on the application. In addition there is fast voltage measurement between L-N, L-PE and N-PE using the mains cord, with no need to change measurement connections.
There is a PASS/FAIL indication for RCD test results, and a variable RCD current mode for customised settings. Requiring no separate batteries, a slim probe with test button supplied with the tester enables initiation of a test without the need to access, or reference to, the front panel when probing hard to reach points. An Earth Volt Touchpad detects earth voltages raised above 50V to indicate potentially dangerous situations.
The Fluke 1654B Installation Tester is compact, lightweight (less than 1.2 kg) and has a padded neck-strap to free testers’ hands. For ease of use, a rotary dial clearly indicates which function is selected, and provides access to all functions in one place to avoid complex multi-level menus, so that even after a long period of non-use the tester remains intuitive to use. A large display with backlight uses clear symbols and has a wide viewing angle for easy and safe readings.
As a Global Industry Partner (GIP) of WorldSkills International since 2004, and a sponsor since 1999, Fluke Corporation uses WorldSkills as part of its international education programme. Working collectively with other GIPs, Fluke aims to develop best practices and standards globally across industries, while producing a mobile workforce with portable skills.
WorldSkills International will be held over four days at ExCeL London from 5-8 October 2011.
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