Re: [RE-wrenches] power factor meter

2009-01-23 Thread Matt Lafferty
Hi Jay, Take a look at the Fluke 125 Power Scope. It's about $1500. It looks like a pretty sweet meter. I think it will do what you're looking for. Multi-channel DVOM + AC Power + Power Factor + More. The clamp doesn't do DC amps, so that's a bummer. For higher-end things like this, I'm generally

Re: [RE-wrenches] power factor meter

2009-01-22 Thread Marv Dargatz
I'd suggest a differential voltage probe and a current probe with a two channel scope. Observe both waveforms simultaneously. Phase shift (PF), amplitude, waveshape, harmonics, etc all at one time. Most digital scopes you can store the waveforms, download them to your computer, or just take

[RE-wrenches] power factor meter

2009-01-21 Thread jay peltz
Hi All, I'm looking to upgrade my meter selection. I'm looking for a powerfactor meter and oscilloscope to better help in diagnostics of inverter/generator issues. I've seen a pretty inexpensive hand held oscilloscope from Velleman # HPS10 for $135, but its not a power factor rated. An