Atec AEMC-6416, AEMC-6417 User Manual

Clamp-On

Provides an extra

level of safety with

Ground Tester

Models 6416 & 6417

new Touch Voltage

indication feature

► Simple and fast clamp-on

operation - no leads, no
auxiliary rods or spacing
requirements

► Selectable test frequency

► Differentiates between

loop and ground resistance
measurements

► Android™ application

provides real-time data
review, geolocation and
e-mailing of test results

IP
40

Rated

► Automatic Hold function

► Displays stored

measurements visible
in direct sunlight and
in dark areas

► Storage of measurements

(Ω, A, V, alarms,
test frequency with
time-stamping)

Our products are backed by over 100 years of experience in test and measurement

equipment, and encompass the latest international standards for quality and safety.

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Test multi-grounded systems without disconnecting

the ground system under test!

The Ground Resistance Tester Models 6416 and 6417 measure ground rod and

grid resistance without the use of auxiliary rods. Clamp-on ground resistance testers

can be used in multi-grounded systems without disconnecting the ground system

under test or de-energizing them. Models 6416 and 6417 simply clamp around the

ground conductor or rod and measure the resistance to ground. By performing

measurements on intact ground systems, the user also verifies the quality of the

grounding connections and bonds. Resistance and continuity of grounding loops

around pads and buildings may also be measured.

Two new features unique to AEMC
voltage indication. The ability to select the test frequency provides more accurate

results in inductive environments. Displaying voltage derived from current and

resistance measurements provides an extra level of safety for the user, indicating

a potential dangerous touch condition. Both models include a current measurement

function. The probe’s high sensitivity enables measurement of leakage current

flowing to ground or circulating in ground loops from 0.2mA to 40A and resistances

from 0.01 to 1500Ω.

Both models offer battery life information at power-up and Auto-Off for power

management. Additional features are also displayed on the large OLED display to

ensure precise measurements. The Buzzer and Auto Power Off features may be

disabled from the push-buttons at any time.

Both offer an alarm function and a data storage function. In the Alarm mode,
the probe will audibly and visually indicate if the reading is beyond the user
programmed set point. The user may have the alarm activate above or below the

set point. This alarm feature permits quick field checks where only “pass”

or “fail” readings are required.

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are test frequency selection and touch

IP
40

Rated

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*Model 6417 only

The data storage function enables the user to conduct field surveys, and to retrieve
and analyze the readings at a later time. The alarm settings and stored data are saved

when the ground tester is turned off. When using the FREE DataView
6417 provides Bluetooth transmission to a PC for analysis and report generation.

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software, the

Now a simple solution to

read your measurements

Results, on the Go!

Model 6417 is available with an Android™

application for easy data programming,
downloading, printing and e-mailing test
results from your mobile device.

With its mobile GPS capability, users are now
able to easily locate the site associated with the
measurements.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Models 6416 & 6417

FEATURES

►

Touch voltage is displayed to alert user to potential
unsafe conditions

►

Large multi-function, bright yellow organic display (OLED)
usable in all lighting conditions

►

Display in Standard mode (1 screen) or Advanced mode
(3 screens)

►

Selectable test frequency improves accuracy in inductive
environments

►

Differentiates between loop and ground resistance
measurements

►

Data storage (Ω and/or A, with time-stamping)

Model 6416: stores up to 300 measurements
Model 6417: stores up to 2000 measurements

►

Displays stored measurements on the OLED display or by
Bluetooth to a PC or the Android based mobile application.
(Model 6417)

►

Easy clamp opening by a force compensation trigger system

►

Large jaw design, 1.38" (35mm) accommodating up to
1000kcmil cables

►

Alarm function with adjustable set point and buzzer for quick
field checks

►

Rugged Lexan® head and body construction resists breakage

►

Alarm settings and stored memory information saved during
shutdown (Model 6417)

►

NOISE icon and buzzer alert user to presence of dangerous
voltage and current levels

►

Automatic Hold of measurement when jaw is opened

Disturbance indicator
(current) in the loop

Hold function

Buzzer is displayed
when active

Measurement
date/time display

Advanced Mode
selection

Indicates when
the inductive
component
is negligible in
Advanced Mode

Symbols
identify the value
displayed in
Advanced Mode

Main display

Data Storage
indicator

Memory Recall
indicator

Memory Index display

Bluetooth

connection

indicator

Incorrect jaw closing indicator

Auto Power Off indicator

Battery charge indicator

4000-count upper

measurement

display

Upper display

measurement unit

Main display

measurement unit

Signal for

hazardous

voltage

Alarm

measurement

display unit

Alarm threshold

display

Alarm threshold

indicator

ELECTRICAL

Ground Resistance

Auto-Ranging

0.01 to 1500Ω

Current Measurement

Auto-Ranging

0.2mA to 40A

Resistance Measurement
Frequency

Current Measurement
Frequency

Touch Voltage Display

Power Source

Data Storage

Measurement

Range

0.010 to 0.099Ω 0.001Ω ±1.5% ±0.01Ω

0.10 to 0.99Ω 0.01Ω ±1.5% ±0.01Ω

1.0 to 49.9Ω 0.1Ω ±1.5% ±0.1Ω

50.0 to 99.5Ω 0.5Ω ±2% ±0.5Ω
100 to 199Ω 1Ω ±3% ±1Ω
200 to 395Ω 5Ω ±5% ±5Ω
400 to 590Ω 10Ω ±10% ±10Ω

600 to 1150Ω 50Ω 20% approx

1200 to 1500Ω 50Ω 25% approx

0.200 to 0.999mA 1µA ±2% ±50µA

1.000 to 2.990mA

3.00 to 9.99mA

10.00 to 29.90mA

30.0 to 99.9mA

100.0 to 299.0mA

0.300 to 0.990A

1.000 to 2.990A

3.00 to 39.99A

50, 60, 128 or 2083Hz (user selectable)

4x1.5V LR6 (AA) Alkaline batteries or 4 NiMH batteries;

Battery life: 12 hours, or 14,400 30-second

Model 6416: 300 measurements;

Model 6417: 2000 measurements

Resolution

10µA ±2% ±50µA

100µA ±2% ±100µA

1mA ±2% ±1mA

10mA ±2% ±10mA

47 to 800Hz

0.1 to 75.0V

measurements approx

ac

MECHANICAL

Dimensions
Weight
Jaw Opening
Display

2.16 x 3.74 x 10.31” (55 x 9 x 262mm)

2.06 lbs (935g) approx. with batteries

1.38” (35mm) max

Multi-function, bright yellow organic display (OLED)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity

-4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)
10% to 90% RH

SAFETY

Safety Rating

EN 61010-1 (Ed. 2 of 2001); 600V CAT IV

PRODUCT INCLUDES

Hard carrying case, calibration
loop, four 1.5V AA batteries, and
USB stick supplied with ground
tester workbook and user manual.
Model 6417 also includes
DataView

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software on USB sitck.

Accuracy

(% of Reading)

ORDERING INFORMATION CATALOG NO.

Ground Resistance Tester Model 6416 (Clamp-On, Alarm, Memory) Cat. #2141.01

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Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 (Clamp-On, Bluetooth, Alarm, Memory, DataView

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software) Cat. #2141.02

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