Fused Test Probes allow indication of live voltage.
August 20, 2009 -
Providing indication of live voltage even with blown fuse, FTP Fused Test Probes feature built-in fuses and sheathed tips for additional safety. They feature 2 mm threaded probe tips with removable 4 mm lantern-style spring contacts and removable GS38 insulated IC caps for probing closely spaced leads. Rated to CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V and 10 A, modular probes feature operating temperature of -20 to 50°C, and comply with Canadian ESA standards.
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Original Press release
Fluke Corp.
6920 Seaway Blvd.
Everett, WA, 98203
USA
New Fluke Fused Test Probes Provide Added Measurement Protection and Comply with Canadian ESA Standards
Probes allow indication of live voltage even with blown fuse
EVERETT, Wash. - Fluke Corporation, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced test probes with built-in fuses for additional measurement protection.
Fluke FTP Fused Test Probes comply with recommendations of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) of Ontario, Canada, which has led a drive to adopt fused test leads as an added safety measure for those doing electrical testing with multimeters.
Fluke Fused Test Probes incorporate additional safety features. If the probe fuse does blow, these probes will still allow the meter to indicate live voltage. They are rated to CAT III 1000 V and have sheathed tips for additional safety. These new modular probes can mount onto any modular lead format.
Features include:
o Built-in fuses for additional measurement protection.
o Probes allow indication of live voltage even with blown fuse.
o 2 mm threaded probe tips include removable 4 mm lantern-style spring contacts and removable GS38 insulated IC caps for probing closely spaced leads.
o Operating temperature - 20 °C to 50 °C (-5 °F to 120 °F).
o CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 10 A rating.
The Fluke FTP Fused Test Probe set is available from Fluke distributors at a suggested retail price of $74.95 and the Fluke FTP Fused Test Probe with Test Leads has a suggested retail price of $84.95.
Fluke Corporation
For more information on the Fluke FTP Fused Test Probe set, or to find the location of the nearest distributor, contact Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd, 60 Alexandra Terrace #03-16 The Comtech (Lobby D) Singapore 118502, call (65) 6779 5575, fax (65) 6799 5577 or e-mail info.asean@fluke.com or visit the Fluke Web site at www.fluke.com.sg.
About Fluke
Fluke Corporation is the leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install, troubleshoot, and manage industrial electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control as well as conducting building restoration and remediation services. Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
For More Information:
Sophia Wan
Regional Marketing cum IG Distribution
Manager (ASEAN)
6799-5573
Sophia.Wan@fluke.com
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