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Following warranty repair, the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use outside the product's specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to...
Following warranty repair, the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use outside the product's specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to...
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 Standard Accessories 1 Contacting Fluke 2 Safety Information 2 Symbols 3 Getting Acquainted with the Clamp 4 Using the Clamp 6 Ground Resistance Measurements 6 Ground Leakage Current Measurement 8 Memory and Alarm Functions 9 Using the High and Low Alarms 9 Setting the Sampling Interval 10 Logging Data 11 Reading Data Stored in Memory 12 Clearing Memory...
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 Standard Accessories 1 Contacting Fluke 2 Safety Information 2 Symbols 3 Getting Acquainted with the Clamp 4 Using the Clamp 6 Ground Resistance Measurements 6 Ground Leakage Current Measurement 8 Memory and Alarm Functions 9 Using the High and Low Alarms 9 Setting the Sampling Interval 10 Logging Data 11 Reading Data Stored in Memory 12 Clearing Memory...
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The Clamp can be used in the following applications: • Earth resistance testing of high voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations and RF transmitters • Inspection of a ground rod without disconnecting the ground under test. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Introduction The Fluke 1630 Earth Ground Clamp (hereafter called the "the Clamp") is a hand-held battery...
The Clamp can be used in the following applications: • Earth resistance testing of high voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations and RF transmitters • Inspection of a ground rod without disconnecting the ground under test. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Introduction The Fluke 1630 Earth Ground Clamp (hereafter called the "the Clamp") is a hand-held battery...
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...cracks or missing portions of the 1630 Earth Ground Clamp, follow these instructions: • Read the operating instructions before use the Clamp on a circuit with voltages higher than 600 V CAT II or 300 V CAT III. 2 1630 Users Manual Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following... telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE Canada: 1-800-363-FLUKE Europe: +31 402-675-200...
...cracks or missing portions of the 1630 Earth Ground Clamp, follow these instructions: • Read the operating instructions before use the Clamp on a circuit with voltages higher than 600 V CAT II or 300 V CAT III. 2 1630 Users Manual Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following... telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE Canada: 1-800-363-FLUKE Europe: +31 402-675-200...
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Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal. ) Complies with Canadian and US Standards 3 Such ...equipment installations, such as unsorted municipal waste. Contact with the conductor could result in electric shock. • Use caution when working around bare conductors or busbars. Earth Ground Clamp Symbols • CAT II equipment is ... relevant European Union directives ~ Do not dispose of this manual. , W X T M P May be used on the Clamp or in this product as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and lighting systems in large buildings. ...
Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal. ) Complies with Canadian and US Standards 3 Such ...equipment installations, such as unsorted municipal waste. Contact with the conductor could result in electric shock. • Use caution when working around bare conductors or busbars. Earth Ground Clamp Symbols • CAT II equipment is ... relevant European Union directives ~ Do not dispose of this manual. , W X T M P May be used on the Clamp or in this product as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and lighting systems in large buildings. ...
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.... D LCD E REC button. Press to enclose electrode or ground wire. Used to start data logging. F Down arrow used to become more familiar with the Clamp's features. 1 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD 2 OFF mA A 3 7 CAT 300 V 4 9 FUNC REC 5 8 6 Figure 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features Table 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features eht01f.eps Number Description A Jaws. I Jaw...
.... D LCD E REC button. Press to enclose electrode or ground wire. Used to start data logging. F Down arrow used to become more familiar with the Clamp's features. 1 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD 2 OFF mA A 3 7 CAT 300 V 4 9 FUNC REC 5 8 6 Figure 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features Table 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features eht01f.eps Number Description A Jaws. I Jaw...
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..., check the jaw surfaces for better accuracy. When noise is present the Clamp reading is not valid. • If the jaw assembly is completed. 4. 1630 Users Manual Using the Clamp Ground Resistance Measurements To perform ground resistance measurements: 1. Read the value of dust, dirt, or any foreign substances. 2. During the self-calibration...
..., check the jaw surfaces for better accuracy. When noise is present the Clamp reading is not valid. • If the jaw assembly is completed. 4. 1630 Users Manual Using the Clamp Ground Resistance Measurements To perform ground resistance measurements: 1. Read the value of dust, dirt, or any foreign substances. 2. During the self-calibration...
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Ground Resistance Measurement Principles eht03f.eps 7 Ground resistance measurements principle: Earth Ground Clamp Using the Clamp 1630 OFF mA A 30C0AVT FUNC REC EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD Rg Equivalent circuit diagram: 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 .....Rn .....Rn HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V REC FUNC Rg 1630 HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V EARTH GROUND CLAMP Rg REC FUNC Figure 3.
Ground Resistance Measurement Principles eht03f.eps 7 Ground resistance measurements principle: Earth Ground Clamp Using the Clamp 1630 OFF mA A 30C0AVT FUNC REC EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD Rg Equivalent circuit diagram: 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 .....Rn .....Rn HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V REC FUNC Rg 1630 HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V EARTH GROUND CLAMP Rg REC FUNC Figure 3.
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Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Memory and Alarm Functions Using the High and Low Alarms 1. If the current measurement is less than the HI value, the Clamp beeps and shows HI-- Hold down the up ...
Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Memory and Alarm Functions Using the High and Low Alarms 1. If the current measurement is less than the HI value, the Clamp beeps and shows HI-- Hold down the up ...
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... and tighten the screws. 13 These solutions will react with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Clean the instrument case with the plastics used in the Clamp. Lift and remove the bottom case. 4. Earth Ground Clamp Maintenance Cleaning the Clamp WCaution To avoid damaging the Clamp, do not... use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning. Turn the rotary switch to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as...
... and tighten the screws. 13 These solutions will react with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Clean the instrument case with the plastics used in the Clamp. Lift and remove the bottom case. 4. Earth Ground Clamp Maintenance Cleaning the Clamp WCaution To avoid damaging the Clamp, do not... use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning. Turn the rotary switch to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as...