Fluke TruTest Software — Complete Guide for Electrical Test Data Management and Reporting

What Is Fluke TruTest?

Fluke TruTest is Fluke’s dedicated data management and reporting software for electrical test and measurement professionals. It provides a centralized platform for importing test results from Fluke and Beha-Amprobe instruments, organizing client and site data in a structured database, and generating professional test certificates and compliance reports — all within a single application.

TruTest was designed to replace the manual, paper-based workflows that electrical contractors, PAT testers, and installation engineers traditionally used after completing field testing. Instead of transcribing readings from instrument screens into spreadsheets or word-processed reports, TruTest allows direct data import from the test instrument to the PC, automatic organization into the client/site structure, and one-click report generation.

Version 1.1.0.243 is among the current builds of TruTest, available in both Lite and Advanced editions.

TruTest is used across several distinct electrical testing disciplines:

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) — testing electrical appliances for user safety
Fixed Wire Installation Testing — periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations per IEE Wiring Regulations / BS 7671
Solar PV System Testing — commissioning and inspection testing per IEC 62446-1
Workshop Repairs — documenting test results after electrical repair work
Annual Inspections — maintaining documented records of recurring inspection programs

Compatible Instruments

TruTest is designed to work with a growing list of Fluke and Beha-Amprobe test instruments:

PAT Testers

Fluke 6500-2 — downloadable portable appliance tester with QWERTY keyboard, built-in memory for test results
Beha-Amprobe GT-600, GT-650, GT-800 — PAT testing instruments in the Beha-Amprobe range

Multifunction Installation Testers

Fluke 1662 — multifunction installation tester for basic installation testing
Fluke 1663 — advanced multifunction tester with EV charging station RCD type B testing capability
Fluke 1664 FC, 1665 — higher-specification installation testers
Additional Fluke installation tester models (growing compatibility list)

Solar PV Tester

Fluke SMFT-1000 — Multifunction PV Tester and Performance Analyzer
- I-V curve analysis for panel efficiency measurement
- Category 1 test regime per IEC 62446-1 for solar safety testing
- TruTest imports SMFT-1000 data for solar installation commissioning reports

Database Migration

Existing databases from Fluke DMS (predecessor software) and Beha-Amprobe ES Control software can be converted and imported into TruTest. Microsoft Access Runtime 2016 is required for the conversion process.

TruTest Editions: Lite vs Advanced

TruTest is available in two license tiers:

TruTest Lite

The entry-level edition bundled with some Fluke instruments:

Basic data import from compatible instruments
Limited number of clients, sites, locations, and appliances
Standard report templates
Basic user management
Company logo on reports (limited)
Suitable for sole traders or very small operations with minimal client volume

TruTest Advanced (TRUTEST-ADV)

The full professional edition — the version of choice for any active PAT testing or installation testing business:

Unlimited clients, sites, locations, and appliances across all module types
Unlimited users per workstation
Both company logo and certification logo editable on reports
Custom Auto Test codes — create, edit, copy, delete, and print customized test procedure codes
File and attachment support for remarks in reports
Report language changeable per client requirement
Full regional compliance report templates
5 years of free software updates from date of purchase
Solar PV testing module (SMFT-1000 support)

For any professional electrical contractor or PAT testing business running more than a handful of clients, TruTest Advanced is the practical requirement. The Lite edition’s restrictions on client numbers quickly become limiting in real-world use.

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Core Features

Hierarchical Client/Site Database

TruTest organizes all test data using a tree topology with four levels:

Client
  └── Site
        └── Location
              └── Appliance / Circuit

This hierarchy mirrors the real-world structure of a testing business:

A Client is the customer (e.g., “ABC Office Ltd”)
A Site is a physical address belonging to that client (e.g., “Head Office — 123 Main Street”)
A Location is a room, floor, or area within the site (e.g., “Second Floor Meeting Rooms”)
An Appliance is an individual item of electrical equipment at that location

For installation testing, the hierarchy adapts to circuits, distribution boards, and consumer units rather than individual appliances.

Tree nodes can be added, deleted, duplicated, or edited at any level. Entire subtrees (e.g., an entire site with all its locations and appliances) can be duplicated — useful when setting up a new client whose site structure mirrors an existing one.

Direct Instrument Data Import

The most time-saving feature of TruTest — import test results directly from the connected instrument:

Connect the Fluke instrument to the PC via USB cable
TruTest detects the instrument automatically
Results stored in the instrument’s memory download to the corresponding assets in the TruTest database
No manual data re-entry — the values, pass/fail results, and timestamps from the instrument appear directly in the database

For instruments without direct USB download (older models), manual data entry is also supported — useful for incorporating results from non-compatible instruments into a unified client record.

Auto Test Codes

Auto Test codes are pre-configured test procedures that define exactly what measurements should be collected at a particular type of asset:

Pre-defined Auto Test codes covering standard test sequences (e.g., Class I appliance test, Class II appliance test, fixed wire continuity test)
Custom Auto Test codes (Advanced edition) — create bespoke test sequences for specific client requirements or regulatory frameworks
Auto Tests can be assigned to appliances or circuits before the field visit — the technician’s instrument knows exactly which tests to perform at each asset
Ensures consistent, complete data collection — no missed tests or forgotten measurements

Live Dashboard

The TruTest dashboard provides an at-a-glance overview of the entire client portfolio:

All clients listed with their current test status (pass, fail, overdue, upcoming)
Color-coded status indicators — immediately identify clients with failed items or overdue retests
Click-through navigation from client level down to individual appliance results
Especially useful for PAT testing businesses managing regular repeat testing schedules across many clients

Test Certificate and Report Generation

TruTest generates professional, client-ready documentation:

Report formats available:

International template — general-purpose template suitable for any country
Regional compliance templates (Advanced edition):
- DIN VDE 0701-0702 — German standard for testing and inspecting repaired electrical equipment
- ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8701 — Austrian standard
- SNR 462638 — Swiss standard
- NEN 3140 — Dutch standard for safety of electrical equipment in use
- IEC 62446-1 — International standard for solar PV system documentation
- EU Directive 2009/104/EC (BetrSichV) — European Workplace Equipment Directive

All regional templates are pre-configured — generating a compliant report for any of these frameworks requires a single button click, not manual formatting.

Report content:

Client and site information automatically populated from the database
All test results with measured values and pass/fail outcomes
Company logo and certification logo (Advanced edition)
Electronic signature field
Free-text remarks field with optional file attachments (Advanced edition)
Professional formatting suitable for direct presentation to clients

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Output formats: PDF and print

Solar PV Testing Module

TruTest Advanced supports the Fluke SMFT-1000 solar PV tester, addressing the growing market for solar installation commissioning documentation:

Import I-V curve data and performance analysis results from SMFT-1000
Import safety test results from the Category 1 test regime (IEC 62446-1)
Compare current measurements against previous inspection data to track panel degradation
Generate IEC 62446-1 compliant commissioning and inspection reports
Provide clients with visual reports showing panel performance data

Installation and Setup

System Requirements

Component	Requirement
OS	Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit)
RAM	4 GB minimum
Storage	2 GB free space
USB	Required for instrument connection
.NET	.NET Framework 4.6.2 or later
Display	1366 × 768 minimum

Installation Steps

Download TruTest from the Fluke TruTest Software Download page (free demo available, or full version with license code)
Run the installer as Administrator
Follow the installation wizard
On first launch, enter your License Code to activate the edition purchased (Lite codes bundled with instruments; Advanced codes purchased separately as TRUTEST-ADV)

License Activation

TruTest uses an online license activation system:

Enter the license code when prompted on first launch
The software connects to Fluke’s activation servers to validate and register the license
Once activated, TruTest can run offline for normal operation
The Advanced edition license includes 5 years of free software updates — updates download automatically when available

Connecting an Instrument

Connect the Fluke instrument to the PC via USB cable
In TruTest, navigate to the appropriate client/site/location in the tree
Use the Import function to detect and download data from the instrument
Review imported data and assign to correct assets if needed

Workflow Example: PAT Testing with Fluke 6500-2 + TruTest

Before the site visit:

In TruTest, set up or open the client record
Create the site, locations (rooms), and appliance list
Assign Auto Test codes to each appliance class (Class I, Class II, extension leads, etc.)
Upload the appliance list to the Fluke 6500-2 instrument

During the site visit:

The 6500-2 displays the pre-loaded appliance list in order
For each appliance: scan or enter the asset ID, run the Auto Test sequence
The instrument records all measured values and automatic pass/fail determinations
Work through all locations systematically

After the site visit:

Return to office, connect 6500-2 to PC via USB
TruTest imports all results automatically — matched to the correct appliances
Review results on the TruTest dashboard — any failures highlighted in red
Generate PDF test certificate for the client in the appropriate regional format
Email or print the certificate

Total time from instrument connection to finished client certificate: typically 5–15 minutes for a standard office PAT test.

TruTest vs. Competing Electrical Testing Software

Feature	Fluke TruTest Advanced	Seaward PATGuard 3	Megger PATtrack	Kewtech PAT-Link Pro
Compatible hardware	Fluke / Beha-Amprobe	Seaward instruments	Megger instruments	Kewtech instruments
PAT testing	✅	✅	✅	✅
Fixed wire installation	✅	Limited	✅	✅
Solar PV (IEC 62446)	✅ SMFT-1000	❌	❌	❌
Regional report templates	✅ Multi-country	UK/Ireland focus	UK focus	UK focus
Unlimited clients	✅ Advanced	✅	✅	✅
Custom Auto Test codes	✅	✅	✅	✅
Dashboard overview	✅ Live	✅	✅	✅
5-year free updates	✅	Annual subscription	Annual subscription	Annual subscription
Perpetual license option	✅	❌	❌	❌

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TruTest’s key advantages: Multi-discipline coverage (PAT + fixed wire + solar PV) in a single platform. Strong international/multi-country report template library — particularly useful for contractors working across different European regulatory frameworks. The 5-year free update inclusion with the Advanced license is a meaningful cost advantage vs. annual subscription models.

When competitor software is preferred: If your entire hardware fleet is Seaward or Megger instruments, their native software (PATGuard 3, PATtrack) will provide deeper integration with those specific instruments than TruTest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free version of TruTest? Yes. A free demo version is available for download from Fluke’s website. The demo allows you to evaluate the interface and workflow but has limited functionality. The Lite edition is bundled with some Fluke instrument kits.

Can TruTest handle both PAT and installation testing in the same database? Yes. TruTest supports multiple testing disciplines — PAT, fixed wire installation, and solar PV — within the same application and database. A single client record can contain both appliance test results and installation test records from the same or different sites.

What happens after the 5 years of free updates in the Advanced edition? After the 5-year update period, TruTest continues to work with the last version installed — it does not expire or stop functioning. Purchasing a new license or update subscription would be required to receive software updates beyond the 5-year period.

Can I migrate data from Fluke DMS (the older Fluke software)? Yes. TruTest includes a conversion tool that migrates databases from the older Fluke DMS software and Beha-Amprobe ES Control. Microsoft Access Runtime 2016 must be installed on the PC to run the conversion.

Does TruTest work on a network with shared data? TruTest is primarily a single-PC application. For multi-technician teams needing shared access to the same client database from multiple computers, a network-shared folder can be configured as the database location, though this is not an officially supported multi-user architecture. For larger organizations requiring genuine multi-user database access, cloud-based PAT testing software platforms may be more appropriate.

How many instruments can be connected to one TruTest installation? There is no stated limit on the number of different instruments that can be connected to one TruTest PC over time. Each compatible instrument can transfer data to the same TruTest database.

Summary

Fluke TruTest is the essential PC companion for electrical testing professionals using Fluke or Beha-Amprobe instruments. It transforms raw instrument data into organized client records and professional compliance certificates — eliminating the manual paperwork burden that has traditionally followed field electrical testing.

The Advanced edition’s combination of unlimited assets, multiple regional compliance report templates, solar PV testing support, and 5 years of free updates makes it a compelling value proposition for professional PAT testers and electrical contractors working in the UK, Europe, and internationally.

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