For a limited period, Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, is offering a free netbook PC to UK customers purchasing a Fluke 1653B Installation Tester with Fluke DMS software.

Incorporating patented Fast Test technology, Megger’s new MTO210 transformer ohmmeter makes it easy to measure the DC resistance of all types of magnetic winding rapidly, safely and accurately. The unit is also ideal for checking the operation of on-load tap changers, which are one of the most common causes of transformer problems.

Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, has reduced the recommended prices of its rugged Fluke Ti25, TiR and TiR1 Thermal Imagers for a limited period, until 30th September 2010. The Ti25 is reduced from £4846 to £4199, the TiR from £3230 to £2799, and the TiR1 from £4846 to £3799.

Testo have given their Thermal Imaging Camera range an upgrade, with all models now offering improved thermal sensitivity (NETD) and image overlay TwinPix on a PC.

Testo, with their specialist experience in measurement technology, can now offer the best thermal sensitivity in the thermal imager, detector class of 160 x 120 pixels. With an NETD of <50mK in the Testo 881and <80mK in the Testo 875, the thermal imagers provide the highest thermal sensitivity and image quality in their price sector.

The LLT live line voltage indicator has been designed to ensure safe working on third-rail electrified railway lines and systems. 

The new Seaward LLT two pole voltage detector enables service engineers, maintenance personnel and technical staff to verify that conductor rails have been isolated from the power supply before maintenance or inspection work commence on rail track systems. 

Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, is offering a free, 72-page illustrated book, ‘Introduction to Thermography Principles’, designed to provide an introduction to thermal imager operation and procedures with an overview of the latest information on their safe, efficient and practical usage. Potential users of Fluke thermal imagers can request a free demonstration via the web site link www.fluke.co.uk/ti  then also request a free copy of the book (normally priced at £22).

The new GOLD-PLUS Intelligent Battery Tester is a 6/12V lead acid battery capacity tester with Ah calibration control. It is designed to test 6Volt lead acid batteries from 1.2Ah to 12Ah and 12Volt batteries from 1.2Ah to 100Ah.

Test your knowledge of thermal imaging by answering a few questions, and you could be the lucky winner of an Apple iPod nano (2 GB). This – the latest of our prize giveaways – celebrates the rapid expansion of our thermal imager range. The easy-to-use and affordable thermal imagers incorporate our unique IR-Fusion® to make industrial and building diagnostics easy. Thermal imaging is a ‘hot topic’ at the moment, so click here to participate.

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Of interest and value to every electrical contractor, but especially so to those who are looking to diversify and make more money, the new Megger Electrical Test Instrument catalogue features a host of new and innovative products. And, for added convenience, the catalogue includes a comprehensive price list.