Fluke T6-600 – Electrical Tester with FieldSense

• Features Fluke’s FieldSense technology
• Measures true RMS AC voltage and current without test leads – simply place the conductor in the instrument’s fork
• Measurements with fork: 600V, 200A AC (true RMS)
• Usable on wires up to 4/0 (17.8mm jaw opening)
• Ideal for use in cramped spaces where finding safe metallic contact points is challenging

Working in cramped electrical boxes and trying to find a safe metallic contact points is often challenging. The Fluke T6-600 Electrical Tester with FieldSense technology, lets you quickly and safely take measurements by sliding the open fork over a conductor, without the need for test leads. The T6-600 works with wires up to AWG 4/0 (120mm²) with a 17.8mm jaw opening.

The electrical tester offers a variety of measurement options giving you an all-in-one troubleshooting tool. Measure true RMS voltage and current from 0 to 200A AC or 1 to 600V AC or DC. You can also gather resistance measurement from 1Ω to 2000Ω. With the easy-to-read backlit display, you can keep seeing your work in dark environments and keep your most recent measurement on the screen with the HOLD button for easy viewing. The T6-600 also accepts an optional Fluke TPAK Magnetic Meter Hanger for convenient operation.

FieldSense technology is a breakthrough in how voltage is measured. Other open fork testers detect a magnetic field to show AC current. FieldSense technology detects an electrical field, which interacts with a reference signal created by the T6 tester, which shows the measurement value on the tester’s display.

For more detailed information on how FieldSense works, please click here.

For an overview of how to use FieldSense, please click here.

Tips on using FieldSense technology

• Do not hold or touch the wire you are testing during a measurement.
• Use the black probe to make the ground connection if you are wearing gloves, insulated footwear or standing on an insulated ladder.

Fluke offers several versions of its T6 electrical tester. The chart below outlines several main features and differences of each:

Verify your test tool works without unnecessary exposure to shock and arc flash. Make the process easy by using the PRV240FS Proving unit. Verifying that your T6 electrical tester is working properly reduces the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) when a known voltage source is not available for verification before tests are performed. (PPE is still needed for the absence of voltage testing when appropriate).

Fluke’s PRV240FS allows you to “Test Before Touch” (TBT), which involves testing your T6 against a known live source before, and after, the actual measurement. This sequence verifies that your test tool is operating properly during the actual measurement.

Voltage is sourced through a central hub designed to test the T6 FieldSense open fork, as well as through recessed contacts that are activated when test probes are inserted to avoid accidental contact. The PRV240FS has been tested and includes an IEC61010-1 and IEC61010-2-030 safety rating.