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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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...'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 ground loop resistances using only clamps...
...'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 ground loop resistances using only clamps...
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.... The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Storage If the Tester is stored for an extended period of time or is a list of this electrical/electronic...of electrical shock. See Manual. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is not in use for a long time, you must not discard this product as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Table 1. Battery Indicator Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.
.... The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Storage If the Tester is stored for an extended period of time or is a list of this electrical/electronic...of electrical shock. See Manual. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is not in use for a long time, you must not discard this product as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Table 1. Battery Indicator Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.
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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, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set, 4 Earth Stakes, 3 Cable Reels, C1620 Carrying Case, EI-162X & EI-162AC) 162x-7001 Service Replacement Kit (Includes... Number 4325155 4325170 2577167 4325492 4359377 4359389 2577115 2577132 2577144 2577159 2630254 4343731 4343746 4343754 4359042 4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Table 2.
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, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set, 4 Earth Stakes, 3 Cable Reels, C1620 Carrying Case, EI-162X & EI-162AC) 162x-7001 Service Replacement Kit (Includes... Number 4325155 4325170 2577167 4325492 4359377 4359389 2577115 2577132 2577144 2577159 2630254 4343731 4343746 4343754 4359042 4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Table 2.
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... 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 mesh-operated earthing systems. This enables the user to aid in separating the Transformer halves. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to pivot out...
... 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 mesh-operated earthing systems. This enables the user to aid in separating the Transformer halves. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to pivot out...
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... compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for a list of features and functions. no separation See Table 3 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Table 3. 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for the Tester include: • Earth/ground resistance measurements in different installations, such as, high voltage pylons, buildings, electrical service...
... compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for a list of features and functions. no separation See Table 3 for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Table 3. 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for the Tester include: • Earth/ground resistance measurements in different installations, such as, high voltage pylons, buildings, electrical service...
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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. 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. Table 4.
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. 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. Table 4.
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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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...until a new measurement is started or the main switch is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to push the START button. 4. indicates a completed measurement. Note Minimum distance... To make 2-pole or dead-earth measurements, connect a jumper between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Place two ground stakes in progress. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as...
...until a new measurement is started or the main switch is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to push the START button. 4. indicates a completed measurement. Note Minimum distance... To make 2-pole or dead-earth measurements, connect a jumper between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Place two ground stakes in progress. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as...
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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 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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... START button. 4. indicates a completed measurement. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1.
... START button. 4. indicates a completed measurement. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1.
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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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... Shop for the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect the supplied test lead (1.5 m) to terminal E/C1 and its other end to the ground system to push the START button. 4. indicates completed...indicates that measurement is in earth/dirt. See Figure 6. 2. Place two ground stakes in progress. 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...
... Shop for the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect the supplied test lead (1.5 m) to terminal E/C1 and its other end to the ground system to push the START button. 4. indicates completed...indicates that measurement is in earth/dirt. See Figure 6. 2. Place two ground stakes in progress. 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...
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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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.... Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with the supplied safety test leads (1.5 m) to the earth electrode to be a minimum 20 m. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2) and auxiliary earth ...ES/P1 with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Place two ground stakes in progress. The test lead eliminates the influence of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect stakes with adapter cable as shown...
.... Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with the supplied safety test leads (1.5 m) to the earth electrode to be a minimum 20 m. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2) and auxiliary earth ...ES/P1 with Current Clamp procedure is useful for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Place two ground stakes in progress. The test lead eliminates the influence of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect stakes with adapter cable as shown...
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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 clamps. Other current clamps are not used. Earth ground stakes are not suited. See Figure 8. 2. Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth electrode, which will subsequently be measured. The tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www. .com 1.877.766...
... current clamps. Other current clamps are not used. Earth ground stakes are not suited. See Figure 8. 2. Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth electrode, which will subsequently be measured. The tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www. .com 1.877.766...
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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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... connected to measure the true current flowing through the earth electrode - Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system or disengaging the overhead earth wire. 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 allows...
... connected to measure the true current flowing through the earth electrode - Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system or disengaging the overhead earth wire. 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 allows...
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Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 If the measured value changes, probe or auxiliary earth electrode must be calculated: RE = 1 1 11 1 RE1 + R E2 + RE3 + RE4 Note If the displayed RE value is negative ...calculates if the individual equivalent resistances (under observation of >20 m between the earth electrode and the earth stakes as well as to the earth stakes to be repositioned until the measured value RE remains constant. Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. Stake wires should not run too close. 5. After values...
Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 If the measured value changes, probe or auxiliary earth electrode must be calculated: RE = 1 1 11 1 RE1 + R E2 + RE3 + RE4 Note If the displayed RE value is negative ...calculates if the individual equivalent resistances (under observation of >20 m between the earth electrode and the earth stakes as well as to the earth stakes to be repositioned until the measured value RE remains constant. Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. Stake wires should not run too close. 5. After values...