Telecom Tools: Phase Meters

The next telecom tool we’ll discuss are phase meters. A phase meter is an electronic device, telecom tools if you will that evaluates two received signals and then breaks down their phase difference. The following information we’ll provide you are a few popular models with their price range and other important info. This way you’ll know what’s out there and what the average costs are. So without further ado let’s get down to business.

Listed below are the different sort of phase meters that you can find and each one suits different people’s needs in the way of design, price, and use. Here are two examples of this important telecom tool that we wanted to bring your way and inform you about.

The Fluke 9040

The Fluke 9040 is suitable for tracking phase rotation in practically any sitation where phase supplies are intended for use on electrical systems or feed motors. This telecom tool is also a rotary field indicator which provides its reading with an LCD screen display. It reads phase sequences rather quickly. It has a voltage capacity of up to 700 volts.

It effective for measuring phase rotation in all areas where three phase supplies are used to feed motors, drives and electrical systems. The Fluke 9040 is a rotary field indicator and can provide clear indication of the 3 phase via an LCD display and the phase rotation direction to determine correct connections. It allows rapid determination of phase sequence and has a voltage (up to 700 V) and frequency range suitable for commercial and industrial applications. The included test probes have a variable clamping range for safe contact, also in industrial sockets. It retails in the $200 range.

Features:

• No batteries needed for operation
• LCD screen
• It has a three phase indication

Extech AC Clamp/Phase Meter Tester Combination Unit

Another phase meter we should mention that’s also in the same price range as the model listed above is Extech's AC Clamp Meter and Phase Rotation Tester. This telecom tool is also NIST Certified. The device is capable of taking exact and very precise measurements in the way of capacity, resistance and frequency. It’s also adept at phase rotation and provides a sequence for a three phase motor.

Features:

• Clamp jaws open to 1.6" (40mm)
• AC Voltage capacity 600V
• AC Current capacity of 1000A
• Frequency range of 40 to 400Hz
• ACV accuracy is ±1.2%
• Performs diode tests
• Tracks audible Continuity
• Auto Power off
• 1100A and 600Vrms (Overload Protection)
• Overrange and low battery indication
• Comes with test leads that are color coded
• Meets the guidelines of the National Institute Standards Technology (NIST)
• 4000 count LCD Display
• 40-segment bargraph
• Powered by a 9V Battery (Included)
• Includes special carrying case

Well, there you have it for high end telecom work you have your choice of two different phase meters that won’t let you down. In fact the other one also works as a clamp meter so its combo features definitely are good in helping you serve more than one purpose for telecom work if needed.