Test & measurement
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hands-on training courses for electrical installation testers
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he number of highly knowledgeable and experienced electrical installation test technicians in the UK has seen a
significant decline in recent years. Factors such as the industry experts approaching retirement age and being replaced by technicians learning their trade, as well as the increased deployment of temporary workers, training and skills development are more important than ever before. That is the view of Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software. According to Fluke – which has introduced a
new installation and appliance test training course to address the issue – many of today’s electrical installation test technicians miss the hands-on training that would enable them to work safely and truly understand and interpret the measurements they are making.
and technology expert at Fluke says: “The energy which is transferred from an EVCS was previously mostly used in industrial environments – and now it is provided directly to private vehicles. Testing of these high-power, live voltage electric systems is critical to ensure the safety of end users, and the electricians installing and maintaining these essential pieces of equipment. “The new FEV300 Adapter includes
significant safety features such as a touch electrode function which quickly displays if there is a high-risk earth fault and improved safety sockets which are covered by plastic lids to protect the connectors in wet weather conditions. The safety aspects of Fluke’s new FEV300 Adapter surpass other competitive products in the market.” The housing and plastic protection caps
for the sockets and connectors provide IP54 ingress protection.
TRAINING THE WORKFORCE TO DELIVER THE INFRASTRUCTURE Fluke is a leading provider of training programmes for the testing and installation of EVCS in Germany. The market for EVCS is booming, with extended waiting lists for charging stations to be installed. Infrastructure for EVCS across Europe doubled between 2020 and 2021 and is on track to deliver the same volume increase in 2022, according to The European Commission for Alternative Fuels Observatory. “The e-mobility market is growing at an
exponential rate. Many general electricians are now seeking to upskill through certified training programmes for the installation and testing of EVCS to meet this demand. We identified a significant market need for an easy-to-use adapter that could be used for
42 KEY FEATURES
Simulate current capabilities of charging cables Simulate various vehicle charging states Simulate earth fault
Working in partnership with CNET Training to
Test in accordance with IEC/EN 61851-1 and IEC/HD 60364-7-722
the safe installation and commissioning of EVCS as well as regular maintenance testing and troubleshooting,” says Schuessele. Fluke has a comprehensive range of
rugged, handheld tools and software for e- mobility, allowing technicians to safely test and install charging stations for electric vehicles. Fluke’s solutions are designed for ease-of-use and include market-leading safety features that meet the stringent international and European safety standards for EVCS.
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deliver the course, Fluke believes it is vital to meet these challenges so that companies can:
Keep operators safe – inadequately trained installation testers can make mistakes that can lead to equipment damage, injuries and even fatalities
Prove that an installation is safe – being able to document that an installation complies with the relevant standards, BS7671 in the UK, reassures all parties and demonstrates quality
Boost productivity – better trained and more knowledgeable installation testers will execute jobs right first time, minimise downtime and as a result cut costs.
Whether delivered on-site at customers’
premises or at CNET’s dedicated training facilities, the one-day course with average class sizes of 10 will focus on how to test electrical installations and/or appliances and how to document the results. The key is that participants are able to carry out practical exercises on various pieces of equipment in a hands-on environment so that they can apply this new knowledge immediately when they return to work.
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www.fluke.com January 2023 Instrumentation Monthly
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