Fluke 1623 Operating Manual
Earth/Ground Tester
Users Manual
®
1623
PN 2560327
January 2006
© 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in USA
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substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has
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be error free or operate without interruption.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
Unpacking......................................................................................... 1
Packing ............................................................................................. 1
Safety Regulations................................................................................ 1
Features............................................................................................. 2
Accessories........................................................................................... 4
Carrying Case ................................................................................... 4
Recommended Accessories............................................................... 4
Recommended Accessory Sets for Stakeless Measurements............ 5
Setup..................................................................................................... 5
Inserting Batteries............................................................................. 5
Operating Instructions....................................................................... 6
RA 2-pole, 3-pole Measurements .................................................. 6
RA 4-pole Measurements .............................................................. 8
RA 3-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with
Current Clamp............................................................................... 9
RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement with
Current Clamp............................................................................... 10
Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement........................................... 11
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 13
Specifications........................................................................................ 15
Service .................................................................................................. 20
Storage.................................................................................................. 20
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Features and Functions................................................... 3
2. Recommended Accessories............................................ 4
3. Stakeless Measurement Accessory Sets......................... 5
4. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 13
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Features and Functions................................................... 3
2. Inserting Batteries .......................................................... 6
3. RA 2-pole Measurement ................................................. 7
4. RA 3-pole Measurement ................................................. 8
5. RA 4-pole Measurements................................................ 9
6. RA 3-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement
with Current Clamp........................................................ 10
7. RA 4-pole Selective Earth Resistance Measurement
with Current Clamp........................................................ 11
8. Stakeless Ground Loop Measurement............................ 12
9. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 14
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Earth/Ground Tester
Introduction
This instrument has been manufactured complying with quality assurance
system DIN ISO 9001. The compliance with the actual EMC-regulations is
documented by the attached CE-sign.
Unpacking
Check delivery for damage during transport. Keep the packing material for
later transport and check scope of delivery.
Packing
Use for shipping the original packing only.
Safety Regulations
This instrument is suited for measurements according to IEC 1024, ENV
61024, DIN VDE 0185 and ÖVE-E 49.
This measuring device is only to be installed and operated by qualified
personnel and according to the technical data in compliance with the safety
precautions and regulations set forth below. Additionally, the use of this
equipment requires compliance with all legal and safety regulations pertaining
to each specific application. Similar regulations apply to the use of accessories.
Operating electrical devices implies that parts of the device carry dangerous
voltages. Disregarding warning notices may lead to serious physical injury and
material damage.
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