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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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..., quick ground loop testing (2 clamps) • Measuring frequency 128 Hz 1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument that performs all four types of earth ground measurement. called Stakeless testing. The 1623-2 features: • One-button measurement concept • 3-pole and 4-pole...
..., quick ground loop testing (2 clamps) • Measuring frequency 128 Hz 1 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument that performs all four types of earth ground measurement. called Stakeless testing. The 1623-2 features: • One-button measurement concept • 3-pole and 4-pole...
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Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is a list of time or is not in use for a long time, you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is stored for recycling information. See Manual. The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke... dispose of electrical shock. Hazardous voltage. Risk of this manual. Conforms to Fluke's website for an extended period of symbols used on the Tester and in this product as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product....
Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is a list of time or is not in use for a long time, you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is stored for recycling information. See Manual. The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke... dispose of electrical shock. Hazardous voltage. Risk of this manual. Conforms to Fluke's website for an extended period of symbols used on the Tester and in this product as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product....
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..., Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set) 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester Kit (Includes Users Manual, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set, 4 Earth Stakes, 3 Cable Reels, C1620 Carrying Case, EI-162X & EI-162AC...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 - type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke...
..., Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set) 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester Kit (Includes Users Manual, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set, 4 Earth Stakes, 3 Cable Reels, C1620 Carrying Case, EI-162X & EI-162AC...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 - type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke...
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...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. It is available as an option, see Figure 1. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is... also used to measure lightning protection systems without separating the overhead earth wires or earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 ...
...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. It is available as an option, see Figure 1. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is... also used to measure lightning protection systems without separating the overhead earth wires or earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 ...
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... Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 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 Liquid crystal display (LCD) Connection "H/C2" for auxiliary earth (4 mm ∅) Connection "S/P2...
... Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 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 Liquid crystal display (LCD) Connection "H/C2" for auxiliary earth (4 mm ∅) Connection "S/P2...
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See Table 4 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element. Table 4. Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 Item ... Measurement unit Socket indicator Battery voltage too low, replace batteries Current clamp socket indicator Error External voltage too high/External current RH>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.
See Table 4 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element. Table 4. Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 Item ... Measurement unit Socket indicator Battery voltage too low, replace batteries Current clamp socket indicator Error External voltage too high/External current RH>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.
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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. Battery Insertion edv002.eps 9 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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... manually or automatically (AFC). The current flowing through the single earth electrode is determined by a 3-pole or 4-pole current and voltage measurement. The Tester includes these measurement functions: • Earthing Resistance (RE) • Selective 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...
... manually or automatically (AFC). The current flowing through the single earth electrode is determined by a 3-pole or 4-pole current and voltage measurement. The Tester includes these measurement functions: • Earthing Resistance (RE) • Selective 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...
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...be measured with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as well as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 3. Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to push the START button. 4. ...indicates a completed measurement. The result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the main switch is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke...
...be measured with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as well as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 3. Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to push the START button. 4. ...indicates a completed measurement. The result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the main switch is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke...
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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. 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.
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... Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Select 4 POLE function. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the 25 m and 50 m cable reels to... result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. See Figure 5. 2. Place two ground stakes in progress. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1. For a continuous measurement, continue to push ...
... Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Select 4 POLE function. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the 25 m and 50 m cable reels to... result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. See Figure 5. 2. Place two ground stakes in progress. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1. For a continuous measurement, continue to push ...
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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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...START. indicates that measurement is turned. 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Place two ground stakes in progress. Connect the supplied test lead (1.5 m) to terminal E/C1 and its.... 4. indicates completed measurement. Connect test leads. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 3-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 3-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Select 3 POLE ...
...START. indicates that measurement is turned. 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Place two ground stakes in progress. Connect the supplied test lead (1.5 m) to terminal E/C1 and its.... 4. indicates completed measurement. Connect test leads. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 3-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 3-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Select 3 POLE ...
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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 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.
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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. The result is kept on ...display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. Connect terminals E/C1 and ...
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. The result is kept on ...display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. Connect terminals E/C1 and ...
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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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... current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth electrode, which will subsequently be measured. Clamp both current clamps around the earth ground rod or the connecting cable and each are connected to the Tester. Other current clamps... are not used. Push START. indicates that measurement is turned. 19 MyFlukeStore Shop for inducing only. The tester automatically determines the ground loop...
... current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth electrode, which will subsequently be measured. Clamp both current clamps around the earth ground rod or the connecting cable and each are connected to the Tester. Other current clamps... are not used. Push START. indicates that measurement is turned. 19 MyFlukeStore Shop for inducing only. The tester automatically determines the ground loop...
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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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... 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. Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system or disengaging the overhead earth wire. allows measurements of earth electrode resistances without Disengaging the Overhead Earth ... 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...
... 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. Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system or disengaging the overhead earth wire. allows measurements of earth electrode resistances without Disengaging the Overhead Earth ... 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...