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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 earth ground measurement. called Stakeless testing. Introduction The 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Tester or Product) is able to measure earth ground loop resistances using only clamps - Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument that performs all four types of ground rods. The 1623-2 features: • One-button...
...'t require the use of earth ground stakes or the disconnection of earth ground measurement. called Stakeless testing. Introduction The 1623-2 Earth Ground Tester (Tester or Product) is able to measure earth ground loop resistances using only clamps - Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument that performs all four types of ground rods. The 1623-2 features: • One-button...
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...Korean EMC Standards. Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements. The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Symbols Symbol Description Risk of electrical shock. Product Category: With... or is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Do not dispose of this manual. Risk of Danger. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Tester and in use for a long time, you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in the ...
...Korean EMC Standards. Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements. The affixed label indicates that you should remove the batteries. 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Symbols Symbol Description Risk of electrical shock. Product Category: With... or is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Do not dispose of this manual. Risk of Danger. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Tester and in use for a long time, you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in the ...
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... 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 Lead set EI-162AC Clip-on Current Transformer (sensing) with your Tester: • 6 alkaline AA - Table 2. type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke...
... 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 Lead set EI-162AC Clip-on Current Transformer (sensing) with your Tester: • 6 alkaline AA - Table 2. type (LR6) batteries • 2 measuring leads 1.5 m • 1 connector cable (for Fluke...
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...NORMA 1000 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. External Current Transformer EI-162BN... have bolts that allows the bolt to measure lightning protection systems without separating the overhead earth wires or earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to pivot out of...
...NORMA 1000 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. External Current Transformer EI-162BN... have bolts that allows the bolt to measure lightning protection systems without separating the overhead earth wires or earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to pivot out of...
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...type AA, LR6) Screws to fasten the battery compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for the Tester include: • Earth/ground resistance measurements in different installations, such as, high voltage pylons, buildings, electrical service grounding systems, mobile communication ...stations, and HF transmitters. • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 no separation See Table 3 for a list of...
...type AA, LR6) Screws to fasten the battery compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for the Tester include: • Earth/ground resistance measurements in different installations, such as, high voltage pylons, buildings, electrical service grounding systems, mobile communication ...stations, and HF transmitters. • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 no separation See Table 3 for a list of...
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... 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.
... 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.
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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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The Tester includes these measurement functions: • Earthing Resistance (RE) • Selective Measurement of Earthing (RE ) • Low Battery Indicator The earthing resistance is a square pulse ac voltage with an external current transformer. The measuring voltage is ... 128 Hz. Measurement of a single earth electrode in a mesh operated (parallel) earthing system. The current flowing through the single earth electrode is low, replace batteries. 10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The...
The Tester includes these measurement functions: • Earthing Resistance (RE) • Selective Measurement of Earthing (RE ) • Low Battery Indicator The earthing resistance is a square pulse ac voltage with an external current transformer. The measuring voltage is ... 128 Hz. Measurement of a single earth electrode in a mesh operated (parallel) earthing system. The current flowing through the single earth electrode is low, replace batteries. 10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The...
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... measurement is started or the main switch is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to be performed without separating parts of geological strata. Connect the ... continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as a 4-pole resistance measurement that a measurement is in progress. Use only the earth electrode and the auxiliary earth electrode. Select 3 POLE. 2. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as well as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 3. See Figures 3 and 4 and...
... measurement is started or the main switch is turned. 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to be performed without separating parts of geological strata. Connect the ... continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as a 4-pole resistance measurement that a measurement is in progress. Use only the earth electrode and the auxiliary earth electrode. Select 3 POLE. 2. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Operation The Tester is equipped with a 3-pole as well as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 3. See Figures 3 and 4 and...
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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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Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1. Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. See Figure 5. 2. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. The result is...
Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Measurements To make 4-pole measurements: 1. Push START. indicates that a measurement is turned. 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at least 20 m. See Figure 5. 2. For a continuous measurement, continue to H/C2 and S/P2 as shown below. 3. The result is...
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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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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. Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2) and auxiliary earth...result is kept on display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. Push START. indicates that measurement is turned. 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for the resistance measurement of different...
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. Connect test leads. Place two ground stakes in progress. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2) and auxiliary earth...result is kept on display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. Push START. indicates that measurement is turned. 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for the resistance measurement of different...
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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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... test lead eliminates the influence of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect current clamp with the supplied safety test leads (1.5 m) to the earth electrode to be a minimum 20 m. Push START. indicates that measurement is in earth/dirt. See Figure 7. 2. Connect terminals E/C1 ...a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is useful for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with 25 m and 50 m wires to H/C2 ...
... test lead eliminates the influence of an earth/ground system. 1. Connect current clamp with the supplied safety test leads (1.5 m) to the earth electrode to be a minimum 20 m. Push START. indicates that measurement is in earth/dirt. See Figure 7. 2. Connect terminals E/C1 ...a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is useful for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp The RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with 25 m and 50 m wires to H/C2 ...
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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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... are not suited. 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. Connect current clamps. Other current clamps are not used.... completed measurement. For continuous measurement, continue to the Tester. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement With this ground rod. 1. A known voltage is induced by one clamp, and the current is 10 cm. 3. The tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www....
... are not suited. 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. Connect current clamps. Other current clamps are not used.... completed measurement. For continuous measurement, continue to the Tester. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement With this ground rod. 1. A known voltage is induced by one clamp, and the current is 10 cm. 3. The tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www....
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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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... external current transformer to each other by an overhead earth wire. 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...
... external current transformer to each other by an overhead earth wire. 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...
