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Measurement data from test tools to smart phones and the cloud

aintenance teams make better, faster decisions by having immediate
Maccess to historical records of the machinery to be maintained and
review measurements in real time with team members and supervisors.
Yet historical data is usually only accessible back in the office, and team
members are rarely in the same place at the same time. The Fluke
Connect™ system solves these problems while increasing the safety of
technicians working with energised equipment.
Fluke Connect is a set of tools and smart phone app that lets
maintenance technicians capture, securely store and share data with
their teams from the field. It helps them make better decisions faster by
being able to view all temperature, mechanical, electrical and vibration technicians assign measurements to specific equipment, creating a history
measurements for each equipment asset in one place. of test measurement data that helps them identify problems and make
More than 20 Fluke tools connect wirelessly with the Fluke Connect better decisions. And TrendIt™ lets them instantly graph data and share
app — the largest set of connected test tools in the world. Compatible findings, helping to identify trends and quickly make informed decisions.
tools include digital multimeters, infrared cameras, insulation testers,
process meters and specific voltage, current and temperature models. Fluke Cloud secure data storage
Technicians can add a comprehensive set of measurements and Fluke Cloud storage infrastructure is one of the most flexible and secure
infrared images to Fluke Cloud™ storage from wherever they’re working. cloud computing environments available. The Fluke Cloud storage service
The data is automatically stored, eliminating the need to write down provider uses state-of-the-art electronic surveillance, multi-factor access
measurements, and letting others see what the technician sees from control systems and 24x7 staffing at its data centres. The servers have
other locations. built-in firewalls, encrypted data storage and secure access specifically
Team collaboration is made easy with ShareLive™ video calls, which let designed to protect data.
technicians share measurements with other team members in real time, and
get approvals for repairs or questions answered without leaving the field. For more information email sales@comtest.co.za or call 010 595 1821
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Detect two gases with one small monitor market. Users can expect fewer shutdowns due
to false alarms, enabling them to maximise
productivity across the site, improve data
New lightweight two-gas monitor offers more accurate alarms and quality and build worker trust in their gas
minimises maintenance with a two-year runtime. monitors. A replaceable battery with a two-
year runtime eliminates the need to charge
the monitor. With minimal maintenance,
two-gas monitor that increases site safety by allowing users to detect two gases with one small, companies can easily assign each user a Tango
A reliable monitor has been developed by Industrial Scientific’s Tango® TX2. TX2, which gives workers an added sense of
The Tango TX2 helps organisations reduce project shutdowns from false alarms, increase worker ownership over their own safety.
trust in gas monitors, and minimise time spent on monitor charging and maintenance. “Our new Tango TX2 gives customers
With individual sensors for each gas, the Tango TX2 is the most accurate two-gas monitor on the an option for true two-gas monitoring with
dedicated sensors in the size of a personal
single-gas instrument. In working with
customers, we found a gap in the ability to
easily monitor a second gas without adding the
size and cost of a four-gas monitor or adding
the risk of false alarms typical in combination
sensors,” says Tom Henson, vice president
of product management and marketing at
Industrial Scientific.
The lightweight and wearable Tango TX2
is now available globally with sensors for
carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen
dioxide and sulfur dioxide. It is the only two-gas
monitor that carries a Guaranteed for Life™
warranty, ensuring teams are always protected
by a simple, reliable gas monitor.

Contact COMTEST for more information on
010 595 1821 or email sales@comtest.co.za

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