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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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... for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument that performs all four types of earth ground measurement. The 1623-2 features: • One-button 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...
... for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Specifically, the Tester is a compact, field-rugged instrument that performs all four types of earth ground measurement. The 1623-2 features: • One-button 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...
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....766.5412 Go to relevant South Korean EMC Standards. Conforms to Fluke's website for an extended period of symbols used on the Tester and in domestic household waste. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Table 1. Hazardous voltage. Storage If the Tester is stored for recycling information. Symbols Symbol Description...
....766.5412 Go to relevant South Korean EMC Standards. Conforms to Fluke's website for an extended period of symbols used on the Tester and in domestic household waste. Earth/Ground Tester Storage Table 1 is classed as unsorted municipal waste. Table 1. Hazardous voltage. Storage If the Tester is stored for recycling information. Symbols Symbol Description...
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...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 & 2 clips) Earth... 2577144 2577159 2630254 4343731 4343746 4343754 4359042 4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Models and Accessories These standard accessories were shipped with...
...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 & 2 clips) Earth... 2577144 2577159 2630254 4343731 4343746 4343754 4359042 4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Models and Accessories These standard accessories were shipped with...
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... ! 200 NORMA 1000 500 2 Figure 1. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to measure lightning protection systems without separating the overhead earth wires or earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The transformer has a transformation ratio between 80 and 1200:1 for Fluke products online at the bottom of...
... ! 200 NORMA 1000 500 2 Figure 1. Earth/Ground Tester Additional Accessories Additional Accessories An external current transformer is also used to measure lightning protection systems without separating the overhead earth wires or earth strips at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The transformer has a transformation ratio between 80 and 1200:1 for Fluke products online at the bottom of...
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.... • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for a list of features and functions. Features and Functions 4 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER 3 5 2 6 7 1 8 Item 11 9 10 Description Rotary switch...earth electrode probe (4 mm ∅) Connection "E/C1" for the earth/ground electrode to be measured (4 mm ∅) Battery compartment for 6 alkaline batteries (type AA, LR6) Screws to fasten the battery compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke...
.... • Monitor and plan lightning protection systems • Resistance measurements with earth electrodes; 1623-2 Users Manual Features Typical applications for a list of features and functions. Features and Functions 4 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER 3 5 2 6 7 1 8 Item 11 9 10 Description Rotary switch...earth electrode probe (4 mm ∅) Connection "E/C1" for the earth/ground electrode to be measured (4 mm ∅) Battery compartment for 6 alkaline batteries (type AA, LR6) Screws to fasten the battery compartment USB Type B Port edv001.eps 6 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke...
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... current RH>Limit: Auxiliary Earth electrode resistance too high RS>Limit: Probe resistance too high edv009.eps 7 MyFlukeStore Shop for location and description of 25 mm. Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element. See Table 4 for Fluke products online at: www...
... current RH>Limit: Auxiliary Earth electrode resistance too high RS>Limit: Probe resistance too high edv009.eps 7 MyFlukeStore Shop for location and description of 25 mm. Earth/Ground Tester Display Display The LCD is a 1999-digit display with special symbols and digit height of each display element. See Table 4 for Fluke products online at: www...
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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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...Fluke products online at least 20 m. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/CD1) and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to push the START button. 4. indicates a completed measurement. The Tester...Push START. indicates that renders measurements 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 a 3-pole as well as shown in ...
...Fluke products online at least 20 m. Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/CD1) and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the supplied test lead and clip (1.5 m). Connect terminal E/C1 to the earth/ground system to push the START button. 4. indicates a completed measurement. The Tester...Push START. indicates that renders measurements 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 a 3-pole as well as shown in ...
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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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.... Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the 25 m and 50 m cable reels to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole...
.... Minimum distance between earth electrode (E/C1), probe (S/P2), and auxiliary earth (H/C2) should be measured with the 25 m and 50 m cable reels to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 The result is kept on the display until a new measurement is started or the rotary switch is in earth/dirt. Earth/Ground Tester Operation RA 4-Pole...
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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 the supplied test lead (1.5 m) to terminal E/C1 and its other end to the ground system to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Push...
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 the supplied test lead (1.5 m) to terminal E/C1 and its other end to the ground system to be at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Push...
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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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Connect test leads. Push START. indicates that measurement is in earth/dirt. 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 the supplied...
Connect test leads. Push START. indicates that measurement is in earth/dirt. 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 the supplied...
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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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...tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Note Minimum distance between the two current clamps is turned. 19 MyFlukeStore Shop for inducing only. Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth... or the rotary switch is 10 cm. 3. For continuous measurement, continue to the Tester. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement With this ground rod. 1. Connect the inducing clamp (see Models and Accessories) to terminals...
...tester automatically determines the ground loop resistance at : www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Note Minimum distance between the two current clamps is turned. 19 MyFlukeStore Shop for inducing only. Note Use the recommended current clamp for Fluke products online at this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth... or the rotary switch is 10 cm. 3. For continuous measurement, continue to the Tester. Earth/Ground Tester Operation Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement With this ground rod. 1. Connect the inducing clamp (see Models and Accessories) to terminals...
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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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... separation of the earthing system or disengaging the 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. The new measuring method employed in this instrument - Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system from the ... measure the true current flowing through the earth electrode - 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....
... separation of the earthing system or disengaging the 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. The new measuring method employed in this instrument - Earthing Resistance without disconnection of the earthing system from the ... measure the true current flowing through the earth electrode - 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....
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...earth electrode and the earth stakes as well as to the earth stakes to each other. Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. Repeat measuring sequence. The earthing resistance, thus coming into the tower body. Such a condition is set outside the potential gradient of the results is sufficient. Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke... products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 After values of REi of all pylon foots are inserted into the equation above. 23 MyFlukeStore Shop for probe and auxiliary earth electrode make sure...
...earth electrode and the earth stakes as well as to the earth stakes to each other. Earth/Ground Tester Advanced Operation 4. Repeat measuring sequence. The earthing resistance, thus coming into the tower body. Such a condition is set outside the potential gradient of the results is sufficient. Note Before setting the earth stakes for Fluke... products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 After values of REi of all pylon foots are inserted into the equation above. 23 MyFlukeStore Shop for probe and auxiliary earth electrode make sure...