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Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Users Manual PN 2729710 October 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Users Manual PN 2729710 October 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features 4 2. Display Features 5 3. Ground Resistance Measurement Principles 7 4. Setting the Sampling Interval 11 7. Ground Leakage Current Measurement 8 5. Alarm Functions 9 6. Stored Data Display 12 iii Display Features 5 List of Tables Table Title Page 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features 4 2.
List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features 4 2. Display Features 5 3. Ground Resistance Measurement Principles 7 4. Setting the Sampling Interval 11 7. Ground Leakage Current Measurement 8 5. Alarm Functions 9 6. Stored Data Display 12 iii Display Features 5 List of Tables Table Title Page 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features 4 2.
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... testing of high voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations and RF transmitters • Inspection of a ground rod without disconnecting the ground under test. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Introduction The Fluke 1630 Earth Ground Clamp (hereafter called the "the Clamp") is a hand-held battery-operated clamp that measures the ground resistance of lightning protection systems Standard Accessories The following standard accessories are provided with the...
... testing of high voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations and RF transmitters • Inspection of a ground rod without disconnecting the ground under test. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Introduction The Fluke 1630 Earth Ground Clamp (hereafter called the "the Clamp") is a hand-held battery-operated clamp that measures the ground resistance of lightning protection systems Standard Accessories The following standard accessories are provided with the...
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...: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com To register your product, visit register.fluke.com Safety Information XWRead First: Safety Information To ensure safe operation and service of the Clamp housing or output cable insulation. Also look for cracks or missing portions of the 1630 Earth Ground Clamp, follow these instructions...
...: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com To register your product, visit register.fluke.com Safety Information XWRead First: Safety Information To ensure safe operation and service of the Clamp housing or output cable insulation. Also look for cracks or missing portions of the 1630 Earth Ground Clamp, follow these instructions...
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...caution when working around bare conductors or busbars. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal. ) Complies with the conductor could result in fixed-equipment installations, such as unsorted municipal waste. Risk of danger. Earth Ground Clamp Symbols • CAT II equipment is designed to... relevant European Union directives ~ Do not dispose of this manual. , W X T M P May be used on the Clamp or in this product as distribution panels, feeders...
...caution when working around bare conductors or busbars. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal. ) Complies with the conductor could result in fixed-equipment installations, such as unsorted municipal waste. Risk of danger. Earth Ground Clamp Symbols • CAT II equipment is designed to... relevant European Union directives ~ Do not dispose of this manual. , W X T M P May be used on the Clamp or in this product as distribution panels, feeders...
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... arrow used to become more familiar with the Clamp Refer to Figures 1 and 2 and Tables 1 and 2 to decrement value. F Down arrow used to hold the displayed value. 1630 Users Manual Getting Acquainted with the Clamp's features. 1 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD 2 OFF mA A 3 7 CAT 300 V 4 9 FUNC REC 5 8 6 Figure 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features Table 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features eht01f.eps Number Description A Jaws. Used...
... arrow used to become more familiar with the Clamp Refer to Figures 1 and 2 and Tables 1 and 2 to decrement value. F Down arrow used to hold the displayed value. 1630 Users Manual Getting Acquainted with the Clamp's features. 1 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD 2 OFF mA A 3 7 CAT 300 V 4 9 FUNC REC 5 8 6 Figure 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features Table 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features eht01f.eps Number Description A Jaws. Used...
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... alarm functions. the batteries are low and need to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator appears. Earth Ground Clamp Getting Acquainted with decimal point. Display Features Table 2. H Displays current selected function or current memory location.
... alarm functions. the batteries are low and need to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator appears. Earth Ground Clamp Getting Acquainted with decimal point. Display Features Table 2. H Displays current selected function or current memory location.
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Ground resistance measurements principle: Earth Ground Clamp Using the Clamp 1630 OFF mA A 30C0AVT FUNC REC EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD Rg Equivalent circuit diagram: 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 .....Rn .....Rn HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V REC FUNC Rg 1630 HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V EARTH GROUND CLAMP Rg REC FUNC Figure 3. Ground Resistance Measurement Principles eht03f.eps 7
Ground resistance measurements principle: Earth Ground Clamp Using the Clamp 1630 OFF mA A 30C0AVT FUNC REC EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD Rg Equivalent circuit diagram: 1630 EARTH GROUND CLAMP R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 .....Rn .....Rn HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V REC FUNC Rg 1630 HOLD mA A OFF CA3T00 V EARTH GROUND CLAMP Rg REC FUNC Figure 3. Ground Resistance Measurement Principles eht03f.eps 7
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...display. Press F to the main display. 4. Figure 5 shows alarm function displays. 2. Press the E or E button to the U position, the Clamp compares the current value with the high and low values. When the rotary switch is set, press F until you return to select the HI or... in the upper display. Alarm Functions eht06.eps 9 Figure 5. If the measurement is larger than the LO value, the Clamp will appear on the display. Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Memory and Alarm Functions Using the High and Low Alarms 1. The current value of the other functions....
...display. Press F to the main display. 4. Figure 5 shows alarm function displays. 2. Press the E or E button to the U position, the Clamp compares the current value with the high and low values. When the rotary switch is set, press F until you return to select the HI or... in the upper display. Alarm Functions eht06.eps 9 Figure 5. If the measurement is larger than the LO value, the Clamp will appear on the display. Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Memory and Alarm Functions Using the High and Low Alarms 1. The current value of the other functions....
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Note If the sampling interval is set at the sampling interval you press the R button again. The memory location is recorded. Data is full, the Clamp detects a low battery, or you specified. Press R; Data logging will stop when memory is recorded at 0 seconds, only one data point is also displayed for about 1 second. 11 Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Figure 6. To record the next data point press the REC button again. Setting the Sampling Interval eht07f.eps Logging Data 1. REC appears in the upper display. 2.
Note If the sampling interval is set at the sampling interval you press the R button again. The memory location is recorded. Data is full, the Clamp detects a low battery, or you specified. Press R; Data logging will stop when memory is recorded at 0 seconds, only one data point is also displayed for about 1 second. 11 Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Figure 6. To record the next data point press the REC button again. Setting the Sampling Interval eht07f.eps Logging Data 1. REC appears in the upper display. 2.
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... remove the bottom case screws. 3. Lift and remove the bottom case. 4. To replace the battery: 1. Use a Phillips screw driver to OFF. 2. Earth Ground Clamp Maintenance Cleaning the Clamp WCaution To avoid damaging the Clamp, do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning. Replacing the Battery XWWarning To avoid false readings that could lead...
... remove the bottom case screws. 3. Lift and remove the bottom case. 4. To replace the battery: 1. Use a Phillips screw driver to OFF. 2. Earth Ground Clamp Maintenance Cleaning the Clamp WCaution To avoid damaging the Clamp, do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning. Replacing the Battery XWWarning To avoid false readings that could lead...
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... mA Autorange 50/60 Hz, True rms, crest factor CF Earth Ground Clamp Specifications Ground Loop Resistance Range Accuracy [1] (± % of reading + Ω) 0.025 to 0.250 Ω ± 1.5 % + 0.02 Ω 0.250 to 1.000 Ω ± 1.5 % + 0.002 Ω 1.000 to 9.999 ...
... mA Autorange 50/60 Hz, True rms, crest factor CF Earth Ground Clamp Specifications Ground Loop Resistance Range Accuracy [1] (± % of reading + Ω) 0.025 to 0.250 Ω ± 1.5 % + 0.02 Ω 0.250 to 1.000 Ω ± 1.5 % + 0.002 Ω 1.000 to 9.999 ...