Application Note Library: Collected "How To" Application Notes and Case Studies
Please scroll down to app notes grouped by application: linked table of contents in the works
Application notes also found categorized in each Taking Measurements/Troubleshooting section
Page being updated in 2025
Electrical Measurement Safety
ABC's of Electrical Measurement Safety(Fluke)
Fluke Test Tool Selection Safety Checklist
Fluke Key Factors Maintaining Arc Flash Safety application note
10 dumb things smart people do when testing electricity (Fluke)
10 ways to hurt yourself on electrical systems" (Fluke)
How to better meet safety requirements using IR windows and thermal imaging" (Fluke)
Don't risk CAT IV areas without the right test leads"( Fluke)
Proving units to test your tester to meet NFPA-70E 110.4 requirements" (Fluke)
[ALL Safety-related app notes page]
(to keep above list shorter to see the other lists quickly)
Contact me for On-Site Electrical Measurement Safety seminars and "Lunch-and-Learns"
Digital Multimeter and Clampmeter Basics
Fluke "ABC's of Digital Multimeters" application note
Fluke "ABC's of Clampmeters " application note
Why True RMS? (Fluke, explains why Trms is important for current measurements on electronic loads)
[ Expanded List of All DMM and Clampmeter app notes page]
DMM and Clampmeter Overview Pages in "Choosing" section:
Front Panel Symbols and Function Selection: What can I measure with this meter?
Motors and Motor Drives: Measurements and Troubleshooting
Test tools for electrical motor troubleshooting overview
HVAC Measurements and Troubleshooting
HVAC Applications for Electrical Testers
Troubleshooting HVAC systems using Superheat and Subcooling
Troubleshooting the HVAC/R Cycle for Mechanical Problems
HVAC/R Service Tips with Fluke Multimeters (old, but still good information)
When Start-Up Inspections Pay Off for HVAC
Insulation Resistance Testing for HVAC Compressor Motors
Please also see Electrical Measurements and Motors/Motor Drives sections for additional useful tips.
Electrical Energy Cost Savings
How To Reduce Your Electrical Bill and Common Electrical Problems (introduction and overview of full seminar)
Energy Cost Savings: Fluke Application Notes
Cutting costs with energy audits
Utility revenue meter verification
Class A power measurement standards
6 simple ways to reduce costs with the Fluke 434
The Costs of Poor Power Quality
[Expanded Index coming soon]
Electrical Power Measurements and Troubleshooting
Fluke Application Notes:
"Power Quality Troubleshooting" (out of print; 32 pages of great basics and good tips)
"Sensitive electronics need clean, stable power"
"Dirty power: can I have it and not know it?"
"Electrical noise and transients"
"Power quality instrument uses for electricians"
"Making watt hour measurements with Fluke power analysers"
"Basic power quality methodology and common culprits"
"Common power quality factors affecting transformers"
Lightning protection and power quality
Contact me about Power Quality Measurements and Troubleshooting seminars
Power Quality Troubleshooting Case Studies
Elevator trips emergency generator breaker
Malfunctioning medical machine
Clean power delivers clean water
Troubleshooting power harmonics
Industrial Oscilloscope Use and Troubleshooting Techniques
Oscilloscope Basics: Fluke Application Notes
Oscilloscope Basics (older version, good place to start)
Digital Oscilloscope Introduction
Troubleshooting Made Easy with Fluke ScopeMeters
Ocilloscope Triggering Setup-Art or Science?
Capturing Elusive Waveform Anomolies with Pass/Fail Testing (hysteresis window around good waveform)
All DSOs are not the same: Isolated Channels important for safety
Oscilloscope Applications and Troubleshooting App Notes
Fine Tuning Robotic Positioning Systems
Verifying Hydraulic Control Systems Operation
Foundation Field Bus System and Diagnostics Basics
Troubleshooting Foundation Field Bus Installations
ScopeMeter Test Tool Case Studies
Oscilloscope Portability Keeps Rail Operations on Track
(more on their way)
Process Sensors and Controls: Measurements, Troubleshooting, and Calibration
Process Sensors and Controls: Measurements, Troubleshooting, and Calibration
(Fluke process tools models and how to use them found at this link)
Process Sensors and Controls: Basic measurements, troubleshooting and calibration techniques
4-24mA loop calibration and maintenance
Troubleshooting 4-20mA process loops
In-field valve positioner checks using Fluke 789 Process Meter (4-20mA loop calibrator + DMM)
Field checking loop powered isolators using Fluke process meters
Calibrating voltage-input signal conditioners using a Fluke process meter
Troubleshooting process loops in potentially explosive atmospheres
HART smart transmitter calibration and troubleshooting guide
Calibrating gas-custody transfer flow computers
Temperature controls, transmitters and sensors
Temperature calibration (older classic app note)
Temperature applications and solutions illustrated (40 pages, product use and connection examples)
Process and temperature switch applications and testing
Measuring uncommon (and custom) RTDs with Fluke 726 MFC
Pressure controls, transmitters and sensors
Pressure transmitter and sensor calibration and testing (older classic app note)
Fluke Pressure Calibration Overview Presentation (PPT-good basics on pressure measurement)
Calibrating pressure switches with a Fluke Documenting Process Calibrator (DPC in title)
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