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1623-2 Earth/Ground Tester Users Manual MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
1623-2 Earth/Ground Tester Users Manual MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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... method doesn't require the use of earth ground stakes or the disconnection of ground conductor (1 clamp) • Stakeless testing, quick ground loop testing (2 clamps) • Measuring frequency 128 Hz 1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 called Stakeless testing. Introduction The 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Tester or Product) is able to measure earth...
... method doesn't require the use of earth ground stakes or the disconnection of ground conductor (1 clamp) • Stakeless testing, quick ground loop testing (2 clamps) • Measuring frequency 128 Hz 1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 called Stakeless testing. Introduction The 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Tester or Product) is able to measure earth...
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Table 1. Hazardous voltage. Conforms to European Union directives. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Tester and in domestic household waste. This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. Risk of this ...this manual. Battery Indicator Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements. The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in use for a long time, you...
Table 1. Hazardous voltage. Conforms to European Union directives. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Tester and in domestic household waste. This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. Risk of this ...this manual. Battery Indicator Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements. The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in use for a long time, you...
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...Case Part Number 4325155 4325170 2577167 4325492 4359377 4359389 2577115 2577132 2577144 2577159 2630254 4343731 4343746 4343754 4359042 4 MyFlukeStore Shop for 1623-2/1625-2 (Includes EI-162X, EI-162AC) EI-162X Clip-on Current Transformer (sensing) with shielded cable set & 2...Cable Reel 50M Red) EI-1623 Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Models and Accessories Description 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Includes Users Manual, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set) 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester Kit (Includes Users Manual, ...
...Case Part Number 4325155 4325170 2577167 4325492 4359377 4359389 2577115 2577132 2577144 2577159 2630254 4343731 4343746 4343754 4359042 4 MyFlukeStore Shop for 1623-2/1625-2 (Includes EI-162X, EI-162AC) EI-162X Clip-on Current Transformer (sensing) with shielded cable set & 2...Cable Reel 50M Red) EI-1623 Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Models and Accessories Description 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Includes Users Manual, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set) 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester Kit (Includes Users Manual, ...
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... earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The transformer has a transformation ratio between 80 and 1200:1 for Fluke products online at the bottom of a single branch in separating the Transformer halves. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to measure on high voltage pylons without...
... earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The transformer has a transformation ratio between 80 and 1200:1 for Fluke products online at the bottom of a single branch in separating the Transformer halves. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to measure on high voltage pylons without...
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Features and Functions 4 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER 3 5 2 6 7 1 8 Item 11 9 10 Description Rotary switch to select measurement function and ON/OFF "START" button to start the selected measurement function ... installations, such as, high voltage pylons, buildings, electrical service grounding systems, mobile communication stations, and HF transmitters. • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; Table 3. 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 no...
Features and Functions 4 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER 3 5 2 6 7 1 8 Item 11 9 10 Description Rotary switch to select measurement function and ON/OFF "START" button to start the selected measurement function ... installations, such as, high voltage pylons, buildings, electrical service grounding systems, mobile communication stations, and HF transmitters. • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; Table 3. 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 no...
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...>Limit: Auxiliary Earth electrode resistance too high RS>Limit: Probe resistance too high edv009.eps 7 MyFlukeStore Shop for location and description of 25 mm. Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element. See Table 4 for...
...>Limit: Auxiliary Earth electrode resistance too high RS>Limit: Probe resistance too high edv009.eps 7 MyFlukeStore Shop for location and description of 25 mm. Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element. See Table 4 for...
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Battery Insertion edv002.eps 9 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Earth/Ground Tester Setup 3 4 + Figure 2.
Battery Insertion edv002.eps 9 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Earth/Ground Tester Setup 3 4 + Figure 2.
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...probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be at least 20 m. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as well as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 3. The Tester also makes measurements with an external current transformer, with which a measurement of single resistance...for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Minimum distance between terminals H/C2 and S/P2 with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Connect the stakes with cabling) can be measured with the supplied connector cable. Select 3 POLE. 2. Place two ground stakes...
...probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be at least 20 m. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as well as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 3. The Tester also makes measurements with an external current transformer, with which a measurement of single resistance...for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Minimum distance between terminals H/C2 and S/P2 with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Connect the stakes with cabling) can be measured with the supplied connector cable. Select 3 POLE. 2. Place two ground stakes...
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1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER E/C1 H/C2 3 4 START 1 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 3. RA 3-Pole Measurement edv003b.eps 12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 RA 2-Pole Measurement 2 >20 m edv003.eps E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 4.
1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER E/C1 H/C2 3 4 START 1 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 3. RA 3-Pole Measurement edv003b.eps 12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 RA 2-Pole Measurement 2 >20 m edv003.eps E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 4.
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Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1. Connect the stakes with the two supplied test leads (1.5 m). Connect terminals E/C1 and ES/P1 to the earth system to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in ...progress. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. See Figure 5. 2. The ES test lead eliminates the influence of the test leads. Select 4 POLE function. Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke...
Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1. Connect the stakes with the two supplied test leads (1.5 m). Connect terminals E/C1 and ES/P1 to the earth system to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in ...progress. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. See Figure 5. 2. The ES test lead eliminates the influence of the test leads. Select 4 POLE function. Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke...
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RA 4-Pole Measurements edv004.eps 14 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER ES/P1 E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 5.
RA 4-Pole Measurements edv004.eps 14 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER ES/P1 E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 5.
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... that measurement is turned. 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2) and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should...to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown. 3. Connect current clamp with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 3-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 3-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement...
... that measurement is turned. 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2) and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should...to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown. 3. Connect current clamp with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 3-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 3-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement...
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1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m E S H Figure 6. RA 3-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp edv005.eps 16 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m E S H Figure 6. RA 3-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp edv005.eps 16 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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... as shown. Select function 4 POLE . Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Place two ground stakes in progress. Minimum distance between earth electrode...
... as shown. Select function 4 POLE . Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Place two ground stakes in progress. Minimum distance between earth electrode...
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1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER ES/P1 E/C1 E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 7. RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp edv006.eps 18 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER ES/P1 E/C1 E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 7. RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp edv006.eps 18 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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....com 1.877.766.5412 Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are connected to the Tester. Clamp both current clamps around the earth ground rod or the connecting cable and each are placed around the earth... the two current clamps is in progress. Other current clamps are not used. Earth ground stakes are not suited. Connect current clamps. Select . Earth/Ground Tester Operation Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement With this ground rod. 1. Connect the second current clamp using the adapter cable (sensing...
....com 1.877.766.5412 Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are connected to the Tester. Clamp both current clamps around the earth ground rod or the connecting cable and each are placed around the earth... the two current clamps is in progress. Other current clamps are not used. Earth ground stakes are not suited. Connect current clamps. Select . Earth/Ground Tester Operation Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement With this ground rod. 1. Connect the second current clamp using the adapter cable (sensing...
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Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement edv007.eps 20 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER ≥10 cm 3 4 START Figure 8.
Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement edv007.eps 20 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER ≥10 cm 3 4 START Figure 8.
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The new measuring method employed in this instrument - See Figure 9. 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER 4 Probe S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 9. Otherwise, false reading of the resistance of the pylon earth electrode are liable to occur ... wire to be disengaged (lifted off) or the separation of the earthing system from the pylon construction. Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation Advanced Operation The Tester uses advanced features to measure earth resistance of a single high voltage pylon and soil resistivity for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
The new measuring method employed in this instrument - See Figure 9. 1 2 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER 4 Probe S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 9. Otherwise, false reading of the resistance of the pylon earth electrode are liable to occur ... wire to be disengaged (lifted off) or the separation of the earthing system from the pylon construction. Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation Advanced Operation The Tester uses advanced features to measure earth resistance of a single high voltage pylon and soil resistivity for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. Such a condition is normally reached by allowing a distance of the measuring current is flowing upwards into the tower body. If the measured value .... 5. Current feeding point of measuring current (alligator clip) and the polarity of earth electrode and auxiliary earth electrode. Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Apply current transformer to be repositioned until the measured value RE remains constant.
Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. Such a condition is normally reached by allowing a distance of the measuring current is flowing upwards into the tower body. If the measured value .... 5. Current feeding point of measuring current (alligator clip) and the polarity of earth electrode and auxiliary earth electrode. Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Apply current transformer to be repositioned until the measured value RE remains constant.