Fluke FLUKE-1623-2 KIT (4325170) Basic GEO Earth Ground Tester Kit

Fluke FLUKE-1623-2 KIT (4325170) Basic GEO Earth Ground Tester Kit

The Fluke 1623-2 earth ground tester is 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.

Includes:

• 1 x GEO Earth Ground Tester
• 2 x Clamps
• 4 x Earth Ground Stakes
• 3 x Cable Reels
• 1x Carrying Case
• 1 x USB Cable
• Batteries

Features:

• 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
• USB data storage and transfer

Specifications:

• Operating Temperature: -10ºC to 50ºC
• 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
• EMC (Emission Immunity): IEC61326-1: Portable
• 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 Rejections: > 120 dB (162⁄3, 50, 60, 400 Hz)
• Max. Overload: 250 V rms (pertains to misuse)
• Auxiliary Power: 6 x 1.5 V Alkaline (type AA LR6)
• Measuring Voltage: Vm = 48 V AC
• Short-Circuit Current: > 50 mA
• Measure Frequency: 128 Hz
• Probe Resistance (RS): Max 100 kΩ
• Auxiliary Earth Electrode Resistance (RH): Max 100 kΩ