Fluke 1630-2 Operating Manual
1630-2/1630-2 FC
February 2017
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Earth Ground Clamp
Users Manual
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one
year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the
original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in
Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly
recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a
greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales
outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement
parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective
product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the
product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for
damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke
determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling,
including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke
will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to
the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or
unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
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Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How to Contact Fluke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Before You Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Log Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alarm Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Time/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clamp Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Backlight Auto-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Auto-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Use the Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ground Resistance Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AC Leakage Current Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Logging Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Fluke Connect Wireless System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Radio Frequency Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Fluke Connect
App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
View Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Clear Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Clamp Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Ground Loop Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
AC Leakage Current mA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Introduction
The Fluke 1630-2/1630-2 FC Earth Ground Clamp (the
Product or Clamp) is a handheld, battery-operated clamp that
measures the ground resistance without auxiliary ground rods
and AC leakage current. The Clamp is used in multi-grounded
systems without disconnecting the ground under test.
The Clamp supports these applications:
•
Earth resistance and AC leakage current tests of high
voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations, and RF
transmitters
•
Inspection of lightning protection systems
The 1630-2 FC supports the Fluke Connect
(may not be available in all regions). Fluke Connect is a
system that wirelessly connects your Clamp with an app on
your smartphone or tablet. The app shows the ground
resistance measurements on your smartphone or tablet
display. You can save these measurements and images to
Fluke Connect
Cloud storage and share with your team. For
more information, see Fluke Connect Wireless System on
page 17.
Wireless System
Your shipment includes:
•
1630-2 or 1630-2 FC Earth Ground Clamp
•
AA alkaline batteries, IEC LR6 (x4, installed)
•
Resistance test/check loop
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Safety Information and Quick Reference Guide (go to
www.fluke.com to download the 1630-2/1630-2 FC Users
Manual).
•
Carrying Case
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
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Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE
(1-800-443-5853)
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Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE
(1-888-993-5853)
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Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•
Europe: +31 402-675-200
•
Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
•
Singapore: +65-6799-5566
•
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com
.
.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit
http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals
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Safety Information
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are
dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and
procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the
equipment under test.
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury:
•
Carefully read all instructions.
•
Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
•
Do not alter the Product and use only as
specified, or the protection supplied by the
Product can be compromised.
•
Do not use the Product around explosive gas,
vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
•
Before each use, examine the Product. Look for
cracks or missing pieces of the clamp housing
or output cable insulation. Also look for loose or
weakened components. Carefully examine the
insulation around the jaws.
•
Comply with local and national safety codes.
Use personal protective equipment (approved
rubber gloves, face protection, and flameresistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc blast
injury where hazardous live conductors are
exposed.
•
Use Product-approved measurement category
(CAT), voltage, and amperage rated accessories
(probes, test leads, and adapters) for all
measurements.
•
Do not use the Product if it is altered or
damaged.
•
Disable the Product if it is damaged.
•
Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
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•
Do not use the Product above its rated
frequency.
•
Limit operation to the specified measurement
category, voltage, or amperage ratings.
•
Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac
peak, or 60 V dc.
•
Hold the Product behind the tactile barrier.
•
The battery door must be closed and locked
before you operate the Product.
•
Replace the batteries when the low battery
indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
•
Remove the batteries if the Product is not used
for an extended period of time, or if stored in
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are
not removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.
Earth Ground Clamp
Safety Information
•
Do not operate the Product with covers
removed or the case open. Hazardous voltage
exposure is possible.
•
Repair the Product before use if the battery
leaks.
•
Use only specified replacement parts.
•
Have an approved technician repair the
Product.
•
Remove the input signals before you clean the
Product.
•
Do not operate within external low frequency
magnetic fields >30A/m.
Symbols used on the Product and in this manual are
explained in Table 1.
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Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
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WARNING. RISK OF DANGER.
WARNING. HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock.
Consult user documentation.
Application around and removal
from uninsulated hazardous live
conductors is permitted.
Double Insulated
Do not operate within external low
frequency magnetic fields >30A/m.
China metrology certification mark for measuring instruments manufactured in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the
building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
Measurement Category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s lowvoltage MAINS installation.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not
discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the
equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Battery
Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards.
Conforms to European Union directives.
Conforms to relevant Australian EMC standards.
Certified by TÜV SÜD Product Service.
Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.
Earth Ground Clamp
Before You Start
Before You Start
This section is information to know before you use the Clamp.
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury:
•
For optimal readings, make sure the conductor
is positioned between the alignment marks on
the jaws.
•
Make sure the jaws are perpendicular to the
conductor.
•
Do not use the HOLD function to measure
unknown potentials. When HOLD is turned on,
the display does not change when a different
potential is measured.
•
Replace the batteries as soon as the low
battery indicator appears.
Power On/Off
The Clamp has a power on/off button:
1. Push to turn on the Clamp.
2. Push and hold >2 s. to turn off the Clamp.
If Auto-Off Power is turned on, the Clamp turns off after
20 minutes of no use. See Power Auto-Off on page 11 for
more information about how to set this feature.
Display Features and Controls
See Table 2 and Table 3 for the display features and button
controls.
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