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products, the responsibility of energy management becomes more accessible to those with less experience. Market-leading instruments, such as Fluke’s power quality analysers and thermal or acoustic imaging cameras for leak detection and electrical discharge inspections, can now be safely and efficiently used by operators of all skill levels. Other tools which focus on safety and ease-of-


use include the Fluke’s high-voltage DC clamp meters which are used to identify and validate energy-related problems in industrial solar PV installations. Point-and-scan devices with intuitive user interfaces can also save businesses time and money while ensuring accurate, real-time data is collected every time, no matter who is operating the equipment. Look for tools which adapt to the meet the


needs of the end-user as they can be used in much wider variety of scenarios and provide a faster return on investment.


Leading global manufacturers of test and


measurement equipment, such as Fluke, are pioneering the development of sophisticated new technology in thermal and acoustic imaging, power quality and condition monitoring, and wiring system performance to enable installation professionals, electricians, civil engineers, and facilities managers to quickly and safely detect and isolate faults that impact energy efficiency and enable cleantech operations.


Electric vehicles and


charging stations There are around 20 million EVs in use around the world, according to Bloomberg’s Annual Electrical Vehicle Outlook. By 2025, EVs could represent between 40-50% of all vehicles on the roads in France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The EV market presents a superb opportunity to


make major cutbacks in harmful GHG emissions. There is already evidence of the world’s acceptance of EVs with a growing number of electric taxis, cars, delivery vans and trucks emitting zero harmful chemicals. Currently, the largest barrier to the widespread adoption of EVs is the availability of infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs), and more specifically charging stations that can charge a vehicle rapidly. While a domestic mains supply could take


between 24 and 36 hours to charge the average small vehicle, an EVCS provides one or three phase supply with a mains voltage at 230V or 400V, enabling a vehicle to be charged much faster. The infrastructure for EVCSs is growing and


there are now stations that can deliver charging at 120V and 208V-240V. The 400V-900V EVCSs use DC instead of alternating current (AC) for supercharging. A key requirement of EVCSs is for the safety


and communication functions to be tested at regular intervals. This ensures the efficiency of the live voltage electric system linked to the EVCSs and guarantees the safe use by vehicle owners. Fluke’s range of easy-to-use hand-held tools and software for e-mobility, which satisfy the


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international and European safety standards for charging stations, make it safe for technicians to commission, install and complete routine maintenance testing of EVCSs. Fluke’s new-to-market FEV300 Electric Vehicle


Charging Station Adapter is designed to simulate an electric vehicle attached to the charging station and allows for the safe and accurate testing of the output voltage of an AC EVCS with connector types 1 and 2. The handheld instrument is essential for the


maintenance testing of Mode 3 EVCSs which provide accelerated charging of 3.7kW to 22kW. The FEV300 EVCSs Adapter is compatible Fluke’s range of multifunction testers and can also be paired with Fluke’s digital multimeters or portable oscilloscopes (Scope Meters) for investigative troubleshooting.


Safe and accessible tools Certified professionals with years of experience were historically tasked with the ability to manage energy use and reduce energy waste. However, as technology continues to improve and manufacturers create new, innovative


Training programmes In the past, cleantech industries have relied on local training houses and technical institutes to upskill the next generation of electrical and maintenance technicians. However, with the use of advanced test and measurement instruments, technicians are now able to play a key role in reducing energy consumption and minimising the generation of GHG emissions. Fluke is a leading provider of training


programmes for testing and installation of EVCSs in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company’s intuitive hand-held tools with integrated software and customer support services provide opportunities for technicians with limited experience to join this rapidly growing industry. Securing a job in the cleantech maintenance field today is akin to becoming a computer technician in the 1980s – and the future is looking bright. By making the process of commissioning,


installing and testing electrical and power distribution systems easier, faster, safer and more accessible, Fluke is helping companies around the globe strengthen their cleantech credentials and drive towards net zero.


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