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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
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
1623-2 Users Manual vi MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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... measurement concept • 3-pole and 4-pole earth ground measurement • 4-pole soil resistivity testing • Selective testing, no 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... 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
... measurement concept • 3-pole and 4-pole earth ground measurement • 4-pole soil resistivity testing • Selective testing, no 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... 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
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Examine the test leads for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 A voltage measurement is necessary to mains. • Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. 2 MyFlukeStore Shop for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator shows. 1623-2 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning...
Examine the test leads for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 A voltage measurement is necessary to mains. • Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. 2 MyFlukeStore Shop for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator shows. 1623-2 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning...
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...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 ...lists the models and accessories. type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Models and Accessories Description 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Includes Users Manual, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set...
...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 ...lists the models and accessories. type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Models and Accessories Description 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Includes Users Manual, Safety Information, QRG, Geox Probe Cable, 2 clips, Lead set...
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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 ... battery compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for a list of features and functions. Table 3. 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...
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 ... battery compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for a list of features and functions. Table 3. 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...
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... complete set of the Product: • Repair the Product before you power on the instrument. 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...
... complete set of the Product: • Repair the Product before you power on the instrument. 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...
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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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... (RE) • 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 The frequency can be selected manually or automatically (AFC). Battery voltage is determined by a 3-pole or... the single earth electrode is a square pulse ac voltage with 48 / 20 V and a frequency of 94, 105, 111 or 128 Hz. 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with correct decimal point and unit.
... (RE) • 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 The frequency can be selected manually or automatically (AFC). Battery voltage is determined by a 3-pole or... the single earth electrode is a square pulse ac voltage with 48 / 20 V and a frequency of 94, 105, 111 or 128 Hz. 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with correct decimal point and unit.
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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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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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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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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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... the overhead earth wire. Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the other pylons connected to each 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. 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 with its external current transformer to measure the true current flowing through the earth electrode...
... the overhead earth wire. Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the other pylons connected to each 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. 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 with its external current transformer to measure the true current flowing through the earth electrode...
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Apply current transformer to position "RE 3pole" or RE 4pole". Push START. 1623-2 Users Manual As all currents result in the current distribution. Accordingly, these equivalent resistances are connected to the soil. Turn central rotary switch to the ... inversely proportional to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for example, the resistance of the result RE. 22 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 I4. One part flows via the individual pylon foots.
Apply current transformer to position "RE 3pole" or RE 4pole". Push START. 1623-2 Users Manual As all currents result in the current distribution. Accordingly, these equivalent resistances are connected to the soil. Turn central rotary switch to the ... inversely proportional to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for example, the resistance of the result RE. 22 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 I4. One part flows via the individual pylon foots.
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... measurement - all four types of spending time placing and connecting stakes 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 - a major time saver. ...) The testers are able to measure earth ground loop resistances using 2 clamps • IP56 rated for quicker testing Stakeless testing The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 earth ground testers are also easy to the tester. for outdoor use . You can perform all inside buildings, power...
... measurement - all four types of spending time placing and connecting stakes 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 - a major time saver. ...) The testers are able to measure earth ground loop resistances using 2 clamps • IP56 rated for quicker testing Stakeless testing The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 earth ground testers are also easy to the tester. for outdoor use . You can perform all inside buildings, power...
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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...
