Fluke 1623 Data sheet

Fluke 1623 and 1625
GEO Earth Ground Testers
The new Fluke 1623 and 1625 GEO Earth Ground Testers offer an innovative solution, called Stakeless testing, to make your earth ground loop resistance testing quicker and easier. No need for a separate earth ground clamp.
3- and 4-pole Fall of Potential,
earth resistance loop testing
4-pole Soil Resistivity testing
Selective earth ground rod
testing using 1 clamp
Stakeless earth ground rod
testing using 2 clamps
IP56 rated for outdoor use
Rugged carrying case
Technical Data
In addition, the Fluke 1625 offers these advanced features:
Automatic Frequency Control
(AFC) - identifies existing interference and chooses a measurement frequency to minimize its effect, providing more accurate earth ground value
R* measurement - calculates
earth ground impedance at 55 Hz to more accurately reflect the earth ground resistance that a fault-to­earth ground would see
Adjustable limits - for quicker
testing
Stakeless testing
The Fluke 1623 and 1625 earth ground testers are able to measure earth ground loop resistances using only clamps. With this test method, two clamps are placed around the earth ground rod and each are con­nected to the tester. No earth ground stakes are used at all. A known, fixed voltage is induced by one clamp and the current is measured using the second clamp. Then the tester auto­matically determines the resistance of the earth ground rod.
This test method only works if a
bonded earth ground system exists for
the building or structure under test, but most are. If there is only one path to ground, like at many residential appli­cations, the Stakeless method will not provide an acceptable value and the Fall of Potential test method must be used.
With Stakeless testing, the earth ground rod does not need to be dis­connected—leaving the bonded earth ground system intact during test. Gone are the days of spending time placing and connecting stakes for each earth ground rod on your system—a major time saver. You can also perform earth ground tests in places you’ve not considered before: inside buildings, power pylons, or anywhere you don’t have access to soil.
The most complete testers
The Fluke 1623 and 1625 are distinctive earth ground testers that can perform all four types of earth ground measurement:
3- and 4-Pole Fall of Potential (using stakes)
4-Pole Soil Resistivity testing (using stakes)
Selective testing (using 1 clamp and stakes)
Stakeless testing (using 2 clamps only)
The testers are also easy to use. For each test, the testers inform you which stakes or clamps need to be connected and the large rotary switch can be used even with a gloved hand.
The complete model kit comes with the 1623 or 1625 tester, test leads, 4 earth ground stakes, 3 cable reels with wire, 2 clamps, batteries, and manual—all inside a rugged Fluke carrying case.
1623 Specifications
General
Display:1999 digit LCD Display with special symbols, digit height 25 mm, fluorescent backlight User interface Instant measurement through TURN and START one button concept. The only operating elements are
Robust and waterproof Instrument is designed for tough environmental conditions (rubber protective cover, IP56)
rotary switch and START button
Temperature ranges
Working temperature -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 22 °F) Operating temperature 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Reference temperature 23 °C to ± 2 °C (73 °F to ± 4 °F)
The chart of four temperature ranges for the instrument exist to satisfy European Standards requirements; the instrument can be used over the full working temperature range by using the temperature coefficient to calculate accuracy at the ambient temperature of use.
Temperature coefficient ± 0.1 % of reading/K Intrinsic error Refers to the reference temperature range and is guaranteed for 1 year Operating error Refers to the operating temperature range and is guaranteed for 1 year Climatic class C1 (IEC 654-1), -5 °C to +45 °C (23° to +115° F), 5 % to 95 % RH Protective type IP56 for case, IP40 for battery door according to EN60529 Safety Protection by double and/or reinforced insulation. max. 50 V to earth EMC (Emission Immunity) IEC 61326-1:1997 Class A Quality system Developed, designed and manufactured according to DIN ISO 9001 External voltage V ext, max = 24 V (dc, ac < 400 Hz), measurement inhibited for higher values V ext rejection > 120 dB (162⁄3, 50, 60, 400 Hz) Measuring time Typical 6 sec. Max. overload 250 V rms (pertains to misuse) Auxiliary power 6 x 1.5 V mignon cells alkali-manganese (type AA LR6) Battery life span Typical > 3,000 measurements Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 mm x 133 mm x 187 mm (9.75 in x 5.25 in x 7.35 in) Weight 1.1 kg (2.43 lb) including batteries
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RA 3-pole ground resistance measurement (IEC 1557-5)
Switch position Resolution Measuring range Intrinsic error Operating error
RA 3-pole 0.001 to 10 0.001 to 19.99 k ± (2 % rdg + 3 d) ± (5 % rdg + 3 d)
For 2-pole measurements connect terminals H and S with the supplied connector cable.
Measuring principle: Current and voltage measurement
Measuring voltage Vm = 48 V ac Short-circuit current > 50 mA Measure frequency 128 Hz (125 Hz on request) Probe resistance (RS) Max 100 k Auxiliary earth electrode resistance (RH) Max. 100 k Additional error from RH and R
S
Monitoring of RS and RH with error indicator Automatic range selection Measurement is not performed if the current through the current clamp is too low
RH[k]
• ••
RS[k]/RA[]
• ••
0.2 %
RA 4-pole ground resistance measurement (IEC 1557-5)
Switch position Resolution Measuring range Intrinsic error Operating error
R
4-pole 0.001 to 10 0.001 to 19.99 k ± (2 % rdg + 3 d) ± (5 % rdg + 3 d)
A
Measuring principle: Current/voltage measurement
Measuring voltage Vm = 48 V ac Short-circuit current > 50 mA Measuring frequency 128 Hz (125 Hz on request) Probe resistance (RS+ RES) Max. 100 k Auxiliary earth electrode resistance (RH) Max. 100 k Additional error from RH and R
S
Monitoring of RS, and RH with error indicator Automatic range selection
RH[k]
• ••
RS[k/RA[]
• ••
0.2 %
RA 3-pole selective ground resistance measurement with current clamp (R
)
A
Switch position Resolution Measuring range Intrinsic error Operating error
RA 3-pole
0.001 to 10 0.001 to 19.99 k ± (7 % rdg + 3 d) ± (10 % rdg + 5 d)
Measuring principle: Current/voltage measurement (with external current clamp)
Measuring voltage Vm = 48 V ac Short-circuit current > 50 mA Measuring frequency 128 Hz (125 Hz on request) Probe resistance (RS) Max. 100 k Auxiliary earth electrode resistance (RH) Max. 100 k Monitoring of RS, and RH with error indicator Automatic range selection Measurement is not performed if the current through the current clamp is too low
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