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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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1623-2 Users Manual ii MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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1623-2 Users Manual iv MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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1623-2 Users Manual vi MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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...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. Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument ...that performs all four types of earth ground measurement. The 1623-2 features: • One-button measurement concept • 3-pole and 4-pole earth ground measurement • 4-pole soil resistivity testing ...
...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. Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument ...that performs all four types of earth ground measurement. The 1623-2 features: • One-button measurement concept • 3-pole and 4-pole earth ground measurement • 4-pole soil resistivity testing ...
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... door must be compromised. • Do not use the Product if it is safe to touch. Examine the test leads for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that can be closed and locked before you operate the Product...
... door must be compromised. • Do not use the Product if it is safe to touch. Examine the test leads for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that can be closed and locked before you operate the Product...
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...-162P4-2 Stake Set for 4 Pole Measurement (Includes 4 Earth Stakes, 1 Cable Reel 25M Blue, 1 Cable Reel 25M Green, 1 Cable Reel 50M Red) EI-1623 Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for 1623-2/1625-2 (Includes EI-162X, EI-162AC) EI-162X Clip-on Current Transformer (sensing) with your Tester: • 6 alkaline AA - for Pylon Testing (12... Lead set EI-162AC Clip-on Current Transformer (inducing) EI-162BN Split Core Transformer - Table 2. type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
...-162P4-2 Stake Set for 4 Pole Measurement (Includes 4 Earth Stakes, 1 Cable Reel 25M Blue, 1 Cable Reel 25M Green, 1 Cable Reel 50M Red) EI-1623 Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for 1623-2/1625-2 (Includes EI-162X, EI-162AC) EI-162X Clip-on Current Transformer (sensing) with your Tester: • 6 alkaline AA - for Pylon Testing (12... Lead set EI-162AC Clip-on Current Transformer (inducing) EI-162BN Split Core Transformer - Table 2. type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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Table 3. 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..., electrical service grounding systems, mobile communication stations, and HF transmitters. • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 no separation See Table 3 for a list of features and functions.
Table 3. 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..., electrical service grounding systems, mobile communication stations, and HF transmitters. • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 no separation See Table 3 for a list of features and functions.
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1623-2 Users Manual Setup Warning Read the safety information before you operate the Product. • Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to ..., fire, or personal injury: • The battery door must be closed and locked before you have problems, see Figure 2. 2. Close battery compartment. 8 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
1623-2 Users Manual Setup Warning Read the safety information before you operate the Product. • Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to ..., fire, or personal injury: • The battery door must be closed and locked before you have problems, see Figure 2. 2. Close battery compartment. 8 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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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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... Selective Measurement of Earthing (RE ) • Low Battery Indicator The earthing resistance is low, replace batteries. 10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Battery voltage is determined by a 3-pole or 4-pole current and voltage measurement. The...are selected with correct decimal point and unit. Measurement of a single earth electrode in a mesh operated (parallel) earthing system. 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with the central rotary switch. The frequency can...
... Selective Measurement of Earthing (RE ) • Low Battery Indicator The earthing resistance is low, replace batteries. 10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Battery voltage is determined by a 3-pole or 4-pole current and voltage measurement. The...are selected with correct decimal point and unit. Measurement of a single earth electrode in a mesh operated (parallel) earthing system. 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with the central rotary switch. The frequency can...
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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 2-Pole Measurement 2 >20 m edv003.eps E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 4. RA 3-Pole Measurement edv003b.eps 12 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 H/C2 3 4 START 1 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 3. RA 2-Pole Measurement 2 >20 m edv003.eps E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 4. RA 3-Pole Measurement edv003b.eps 12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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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. RA 4-Pole Measurements edv004.eps 14 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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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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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 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.
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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. Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement edv007.eps 20 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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... resistance of the pylon earth electrode are liable to occur because of the parallel circuit of the other by an overhead earth wire. 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. with its external current transformer to each other pylons connected to measure the true current... - 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
... resistance of the pylon earth electrode are liable to occur because of the parallel circuit of the other by an overhead earth wire. 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. with its external current transformer to each other pylons connected to measure the true current... - 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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... measuring current Imeas is divided into five components according to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The instrument is to be left unchanged to the present resistances involved. One part... automated test sequence of all currents result in the current distribution. Turn central rotary switch to the parallel circuited pylon earthing resistances. I4. 1623-2 Users Manual As all four pylon stubs are displayed as: REi = U meas li Therefore the earthing resistance RE of the pylon is...
... measuring current Imeas is divided into five components according to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The instrument is to be left unchanged to the present resistances involved. One part... automated test sequence of all currents result in the current distribution. Turn central rotary switch to the parallel circuited pylon earthing resistances. I4. 1623-2 Users Manual As all four pylon stubs are displayed as: REi = U meas li Therefore the earthing resistance RE of the pylon is...
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... clamps. This test method only works if a bonded earth ground system exists for the building or structure under test, but most complete testers The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 are distinctive earth ground testers that a fault-toearth ground would see • Adjustable limits - Product features: • 3- No... accessories will not provide an acceptable value and the Fall of spending time placing and connecting stakes for quicker testing Stakeless testing The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 earth ground testers are . If there is only one clamp and the current is induced by one path to ...
... clamps. This test method only works if a bonded earth ground system exists for the building or structure under test, but most complete testers The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 are distinctive earth ground testers that a fault-toearth ground would see • Adjustable limits - Product features: • 3- No... accessories will not provide an acceptable value and the Fall of spending time placing and connecting stakes for quicker testing Stakeless testing The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 earth ground testers are . If there is only one clamp and the current is induced by one path to ...
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...Standard earth ground test methods Fluke 1623-2 Fluke 1625-2 Fall of Potential 3-pole 4-pole/soil • • • • Selective 1 clamp • • Stakeless 2 clamps • • Ordering information Fluke-1623-2 Kit Fluke-1623-2 EI-1623 Fluke-1625-2 Kit Fluke-1625-2 EI-1625 Basic ...GEO Earth Ground Tester Kit Basic GEO Earth Ground Tester Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for 1623 Advanced GEO Earth Ground Tester Kit Advanced GEO Earth...
...Standard earth ground test methods Fluke 1623-2 Fluke 1625-2 Fall of Potential 3-pole 4-pole/soil • • • • Selective 1 clamp • • Stakeless 2 clamps • • Ordering information Fluke-1623-2 Kit Fluke-1623-2 EI-1623 Fluke-1625-2 Kit Fluke-1625-2 EI-1625 Basic ...GEO Earth Ground Tester Kit Basic GEO Earth Ground Tester Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for 1623 Advanced GEO Earth Ground Tester Kit Advanced GEO Earth...