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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
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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
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Examine the test leads for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are damaged. Check test lead continuity. • Do not use the Product around explosive gas,...you operate the Product. • Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements. • Do not connect directly to the user. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if a circuit is hazardous. • The battery door must be compromised. • Do not use the Product...
Examine the test leads for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are damaged. Check test lead continuity. • Do not use the Product around explosive gas,...you operate the Product. • Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements. • Do not connect directly to the user. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if a circuit is hazardous. • The battery door must be compromised. • Do not use the Product...
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...Information Table 2 lists the models and accessories. 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 ... Reel 25M Blue, 1 Cable Reel 25M Green, 1 Cable Reel 50M Red) EI-1623 Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Models and Accessories These standard accessories were shipped with your Tester: • 6 alkaline ...
...Information Table 2 lists the models and accessories. 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 ... Reel 25M Blue, 1 Cable Reel 25M Green, 1 Cable Reel 50M Red) EI-1623 Selective/Stakeless Clamp Set for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Models and Accessories These standard accessories were shipped with your Tester: • 6 alkaline ...
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Table 3. 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..., 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 features and functions.
Table 3. 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..., 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 features and functions.
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... with water and get medical aid. Warning For safe operation and maintenance of batteries. 5. 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 use if the battery leaks. • Be sure that can cause burns or...
... with water and get medical aid. Warning For safe operation and maintenance of batteries. 5. 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 use if the battery leaks. • Be sure that can cause burns or...
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... Hz. The measuring voltage is low, replace batteries. 10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The current flowing through the single earth electrode is determined by a 3-pole or 4-pole current and voltage measurement. 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with... transformer. Measurement of Earthing (RE ) • Low Battery Indicator The earthing resistance is measured with the central rotary switch. The frequency can be selected manually or automatically (AFC).
... Hz. The measuring voltage is low, replace batteries. 10 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The current flowing through the single earth electrode is determined by a 3-pole or 4-pole current and voltage measurement. 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with... transformer. Measurement of Earthing (RE ) • Low Battery Indicator The earthing resistance is measured with the central rotary switch. The frequency can be selected manually or automatically (AFC).
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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. 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 3-Pole Measurement edv003b.eps 12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
RA 2-Pole Measurement 2 >20 m edv003.eps E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 3 4 START >20 m >20 m Figure 4. 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 3-Pole Measurement edv003b.eps 12 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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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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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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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 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.
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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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... is divided into five components according to the present resistances involved. Apply current transformer to the corresponding current components I1 ... 1623-2 Users Manual As all relevant parameters like auxiliary earth electrode, probe and earth electrode resistances is implemented and finishes with the display of...The other , four resistances have to be wired according to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 I4. The instrument is determined as a parallel circuit of all currents result in...
... is divided into five components according to the present resistances involved. Apply current transformer to the corresponding current components I1 ... 1623-2 Users Manual As all relevant parameters like auxiliary earth electrode, probe and earth electrode resistances is implemented and finishes with the display of...The other , four resistances have to be wired according to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 I4. The instrument is determined as a parallel circuit of all currents result in...
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Four earth stakes of the same length are positioned into the soil in Figure 10 uses the method developed by Wenner (F. 1623-2 Users Manual Measurement of Soil Resistivity The soil resistivity is to be hammered in deeper than a maximum of 1/3 of "a". 2. The earth stakes ... each other. Wenner, A method of Standards, Bulletin 12 (4), Paper 258, S 478-496; 1915/16). 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 10. The instrument is the geological and physical quantity for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Push START. 4. National Bureau of measuring earth resistivity; ...
Four earth stakes of the same length are positioned into the soil in Figure 10 uses the method developed by Wenner (F. 1623-2 Users Manual Measurement of Soil Resistivity The soil resistivity is to be hammered in deeper than a maximum of 1/3 of "a". 2. The earth stakes ... each other. Wenner, A method of Standards, Bulletin 12 (4), Paper 258, S 478-496; 1915/16). 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 10. The instrument is the geological and physical quantity for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Push START. 4. National Bureau of measuring earth resistivity; ...
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...stored date from the Tester to the PC. 2. Use the standard PC tools to copy the file to a PC: 1. Sample .CSV File for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Use the standard PC tools to delete the file from the Tester to a new location. Connect...4. This action removes all tests as a .csv file. Use Windows Explorer on the PC to find new EGT drive in the Devices list. 3. Table 5. 1623-2 Users Manual Curve 3: With increasing depth ρE is not decreasing: a strip conductor electrode is an example of the .csv file. Table 5 is advisable. To export ...
...stored date from the Tester to the PC. 2. Use the standard PC tools to copy the file to a PC: 1. Sample .CSV File for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Use the standard PC tools to delete the file from the Tester to a new location. Connect...4. This action removes all tests as a .csv file. Use Windows Explorer on the PC to find new EGT drive in the Devices list. 3. Table 5. 1623-2 Users Manual Curve 3: With increasing depth ρE is not decreasing: a strip conductor electrode is an example of the .csv file. Table 5 is advisable. To export ...
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Troubleshooting edv008.eps 28 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 3 4 5 E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 >20 m >20 m Us Ug Figure 11.
Troubleshooting edv008.eps 28 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual 1 2 3 4 5 E/C1 S/P2 H/C2 >20 m >20 m Us Ug Figure 11.
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1623-2 Users Manual Specifications Temperature ranges Operating temperature range: Storage temperature range: Temperature coefficient: Operating humidity: Operating altitude: Climatic class: Protection type Case: Battery door: Electromagnetic compatibility: 0 °C ... Ω to 19,99 kΩ ±(2 % rdg + 3 d) ±(5 % rdg + 3 d) Note For 2-pole measurements, connect terminals H and S with the supplied connector cable. 30 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
1623-2 Users Manual Specifications Temperature ranges Operating temperature range: Storage temperature range: Temperature coefficient: Operating humidity: Operating altitude: Climatic class: Protection type Case: Battery door: Electromagnetic compatibility: 0 °C ... Ω to 19,99 kΩ ±(2 % rdg + 3 d) ±(5 % rdg + 3 d) Note For 2-pole measurements, connect terminals H and S with the supplied connector cable. 30 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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