Intended Use; Principle Of Operation; Distinguishing Features - Fluke EDDYTHERM 2x Manual De Instrucciones

3.1 Intended use

EDDYTHERM 2x has been designed to heat rolling bearings. However,
other metal workpieces that form a closed circuit can also be heated.
Examples of acceptable workpieces include bushings, shrink rings,
pulleys, and gears. All bearings that fit over the inductive coil and
between the vertical supports with the top yoke in place can be heated
using EDDYTHERM 2x. In addition, smaller bearings can be placed over
either of the three standard yokes. See the illustrations on page 3 for
examples. Fluke Deutschland GmbH cannot be held liable for damages
resulting from improper use.

3.2 Principle of operation

EDDYTHERM 2x generates heat by means of a large
electrical current that is magnetically induced in
the workpiece by a coil within the heater. The high
voltage, low current electricity flowing through
the large number of windings in the inductive
coil induces low voltage, high current electricity
in the workpiece. Because the workpiece has the
electrical characteristics of a coil with a single,
short-circuited winding, the high current generates
heat within the workpiece. Because the heat is
generated within the workpiece, all other heater
components remain cool.

3.3 Distinguishing features

The distinguishing feature of EDDYTHERM 2x induction heater is the
location of the workpiece at the same position on the core as the inductive
coil. This design improves efficiency, resulting in less power consumption
and faster heating, which reduces the cost to heat each bearing.
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