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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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... disconnection of ground rods. Introduction The 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Tester or Product) is able to measure earth ground loop resistances using only clamps - This 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...
... disconnection of ground rods. Introduction The 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Tester or Product) is able to measure earth ground loop resistances using only clamps - This 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...
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...: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Table 1. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is not in use for a long time, you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.... Risk of Danger. Battery Indicator Conforms to Fluke's website for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore ...
...: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Table 1. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is not in use for a long time, you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.... Risk of Danger. Battery Indicator Conforms to Fluke's website for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore ...
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...; 2 alligator clips • 1 Documentation CD with your Tester: • 6 alkaline AA - 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... 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. 1623-2 Users Manual Models and Accessories These standard accessories were shipped with Users Manual...
...; 2 alligator clips • 1 Documentation CD with your Tester: • 6 alkaline AA - 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... 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. 1623-2 Users Manual Models and Accessories These standard accessories were shipped with Users Manual...
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... 500 2 Figure 1. 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...
... 500 2 Figure 1. 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...
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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 Liquid ...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 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...
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 ...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 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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... 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 Table 4. Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element.
... 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 Table 4. Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element.
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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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...measurement. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as a 4-pole resistance measurement that a measurement is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the main switch ...of resistances of earthing systems and measurements of the soil resistivity of single resistance branches in earth/dirt. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with the supplied connector cable. See Figures 3 and 4 and do steps 1 thru 4: 1. Select 3 POLE. 2. ...
...measurement. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as a 4-pole resistance measurement that a measurement is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the main switch ...of resistances of earthing systems and measurements of the soil resistivity of single resistance branches in earth/dirt. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with the supplied connector cable. See Figures 3 and 4 and do steps 1 thru 4: 1. Select 3 POLE. 2. ...
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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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...to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. Connect the stakes with the two supplied test leads (1.5 m). Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. For a continuous measurement, continue to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The ES test lead eliminates the ...the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. 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. Select 4 POLE function. See Figure 5. 2. Connect terminals E/C1...
...to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. Connect the stakes with the two supplied test leads (1.5 m). Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. For a continuous measurement, continue to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The ES test lead eliminates the ...the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. 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. Select 4 POLE function. See Figure 5. 2. Connect terminals E/C1...
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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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...the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Place two ground stakes in progress. For continuous measurement, continue to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 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 ...
...the resistance measurement of different parallel sections of an earth/ground system. 1. Place two ground stakes in progress. For continuous measurement, continue to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 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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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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...measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown. 3. 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 Connect ...terminals E/C1 and ES/P1 with adapter cable as shown. The test lead eliminates the influence of an earth/ground system. 1. See Figure 7. 2. Connect test...
...measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown. 3. 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 Connect ...terminals E/C1 and ES/P1 with adapter cable as shown. The test lead eliminates the influence of an earth/ground system. 1. See Figure 7. 2. Connect test...
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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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... by one clamp, and the current is 10 cm. 3. Select . Connect current clamps. For continuous measurement, continue to the Tester. The tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Connect the inducing clamp (see Models and Accessories) to terminals H/C2 ...and E/C1 with the second clamp. Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, ...
... by one clamp, and the current is 10 cm. 3. Select . Connect current clamps. For continuous measurement, continue to the Tester. The tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Connect the inducing clamp (see Models and Accessories) to terminals H/C2 ...and E/C1 with the second clamp. Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, ...
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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/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 measurements of earth electrode resistances... system or disengaging the overhead earth wire. Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system from the pylon construction. 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 by an ...
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 measurements of earth electrode resistances... system or disengaging the overhead earth wire. Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system from the pylon construction. 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 by an ...
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Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. If the result is the same, the distance is normally reached by allowing a distance of earth electrode and auxiliary earth electrode. If the ... current transformer has to next pylon stub. 6. Such a condition is sufficient. Stake wires should not run too close. 5. Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. If the result is the same, the distance is normally reached by allowing a distance of earth electrode and auxiliary earth electrode. If the ... current transformer has to next pylon stub. 6. Such a condition is sufficient. Stake wires should not run too close. 5. Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412