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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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... safety information before you use test leads if they are dangerous to touch. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if a circuit is safe to the user. 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.
... safety information before you use test leads if they are dangerous to touch. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if a circuit is safe to the user. 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.
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...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 Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 for Pylon Testing (12.7 inch - 320 mm) Shielded Cable (Used ...Transformer (inducing) EI-162BN Split Core Transformer - Table 2. 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 set, 4 ...
...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 Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 for Pylon Testing (12.7 inch - 320 mm) Shielded Cable (Used ...Transformer (inducing) EI-162BN Split Core Transformer - Table 2. 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 set, 4 ...
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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... 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 pylons, buildings...
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... 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 pylons, buildings...
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1623-2 Users Manual Setup Warning Read the safety information before you have problems, see Figure 2. 2. To insert the batteries: 1. Insert batteries. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean .... • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that the battery polarity is correct to Troubleshoot. If you power on the instrument. Close battery compartment. 8 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Disconnect all test leads. 3. Switch off instrument, see How to prevent battery leakage. Open battery compartment. 4. Batteries...
1623-2 Users Manual Setup Warning Read the safety information before you have problems, see Figure 2. 2. To insert the batteries: 1. Insert batteries. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean .... • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that the battery polarity is correct to Troubleshoot. If you power on the instrument. Close battery compartment. 8 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Disconnect all test leads. 3. Switch off instrument, see How to prevent battery leakage. Open battery compartment. 4. Batteries...
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... (AFC). 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 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with the central rotary switch. Additional special characters indicate measurement...
... (AFC). 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 1623-2 Users Manual Description of Functions The functions are shown on a liquid crystal display with the central rotary switch. Additional special characters indicate measurement...
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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. 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
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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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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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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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... The other , four resistances have to be left unchanged to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 If the current transformer is fixed to each pylon stub, one after the other four...to the parallel circuited pylon earthing resistances. The instrument is to be wired according to picture and messages on the display. 2. 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 ...
... The other , four resistances have to be left unchanged to avoid a change in a current IE going through the earthing resistance, for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 If the current transformer is fixed to each pylon stub, one after the other four...to the parallel circuited pylon earthing resistances. The instrument is to be wired according to picture and messages on the display. 2. 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 ...
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...picture and notices given on the display. 3. Push START. 4. Measurement of Standards, Bulletin 12 (4), Paper 258, S 478-496; 1915/16). 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 10. Bull. Read out measured value RE. 24 MyFlukeStore Shop for calculation and design of earthing systems. The measuring procedure...in Figure 10 uses the method developed by Wenner (F. The instrument is the geological and physical quantity for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Measurement of Soil Resistivity The soil resistivity is to be hammered in an even line and with the ...
...picture and notices given on the display. 3. Push START. 4. Measurement of Standards, Bulletin 12 (4), Paper 258, S 478-496; 1915/16). 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 10. Bull. Read out measured value RE. 24 MyFlukeStore Shop for calculation and design of earthing systems. The measuring procedure...in Figure 10 uses the method developed by Wenner (F. The instrument is the geological and physical quantity for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 1623-2 Users Manual Measurement of Soil Resistivity The soil resistivity is to be hammered in an even line and with the ...
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Table 5 is automatically stored for all stored date from the Tester. 26 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Use Windows Explorer on the EGT drive. 4. Locate the Data.csv file on the PC to PC ... from the Tester to a PC: 1. Connect the USB cable from the EGT drive or move the file to find new EGT drive in the Tester: 1. 1623-2 Users Manual Curve 3: With increasing depth ρE is not decreasing: a strip conductor electrode is advisable. Use the standard PC tools to copy the file to the PC...
Table 5 is automatically stored for all stored date from the Tester. 26 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Use Windows Explorer on the EGT drive. 4. Locate the Data.csv file on the PC to PC ... from the Tester to a PC: 1. Connect the USB cable from the EGT drive or move the file to find new EGT drive in the Tester: 1. 1623-2 Users Manual Curve 3: With increasing depth ρE is not decreasing: a strip conductor electrode is advisable. Use the standard PC tools to copy the file to the PC...
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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. Troubleshooting edv008.eps 28 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412
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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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