The Fluke 1623 is a versatile Earth Ground Tester!
Features & Applications:
The Fluke 1623 is a distinctive earth ground tester that can perform all four types of earth ground measurement. Specifically, the tester is able to measure earth ground loop resistances using only clamps – called Stakeless testing. This method doesn't require the use of earth ground stakes or the disconnection of ground rods.
Testing Methods:
- 3- and 4-Pole Fall of Potential – standard earth ground testing using two ground stakes
- 4-Pole Soil Resistivity testing – determine soil resistivity using four ground stakes
- Selective testing – without disconnecting ground rods, a technician can measure ground resistance using a combination of stakes and a clamp.
- Stakeless testing – innovative solution using only clamps, instead of ground stakes, to measure earth ground loop resistance.
Features:
- 3- and 4-pole earth ground measurement
- 4-Pole soil resistivity testing
- 2-pole resistance measurement AC
- 2- and 4-pole resistance measurement DC
- Selective testing, no disconnection of ground conductor (1 clamp)
- Stakeless testing, quick ground loop testing (2 clamps)
- Measuring voltage switchable 20/48V
- Programmable limits, settings
- Continuity with buzzer
- One-button measurement concept
- Measuring frequency 128 Hz
Spec Summary:
| RA 3-pole ground resistance measurement (IEC 1557-5) |
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Measuring Voltage:
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Vm = 48 V ac |
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Short circuit current:
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> 50 mA |
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Measure frequency:
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128 Hz |
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Resolution:
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0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
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Measuring range:
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0.001 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
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Intrinsic error:
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± (2 % of reading + 3 digit) |
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Operating error:
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± (5 % of reading + 3 d) |
| RA 4-pole ground resistance measurement (IEC 1557-5) |
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Measuring Voltage: |
Vm = 48 V ac |
Short circuit current: |
> 50 mA |
Measure frequency: |
128 Hz |
Resolution: |
0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measuring range: |
0.001 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
Intrinsic error: |
± (2 % of reading + 3 d) |
Operating error: |
± (5 % of reading + 3 d) |
| RA 3-pole ground resistance measurement with current clamp |
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Measuring Voltage: |
Vm = 48 V ac |
Short circuit current: |
> 50 mA |
Measure frequency: |
128 Hz |
Resolution: |
0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measuring range: |
0.001 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
Intrinsic error: |
± (7 % of reading + 3 d) |
Operating error: |
± (10 % of reading + 5 d) |
| RA 4-pole selective ground resistance measurement with current clamp |
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Measuring Voltage: |
Vm = 48 V ac |
Short circuit current: |
> 50 mA |
Measure frequency: |
128 Hz |
Resolution: |
0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measuring range: |
0.001 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
Intrinsic error: |
± (7 % of reading + 3 d) |
Operating error: |
± (10 % of reading + 5 d) |
| Stakeless ground loop measurement |
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Measuring Voltage: |
Vm = 48 V ac |
Measure frequency: |
128 Hz (125 Hz on request) |
Noise current (Iext): |
Max. Iext = 10 A (ac) (RA < 20 Ω)
Max. Iext = 2 A (ac) (RA < 20 Ω) |
Resolution: |
0.001 Ω to 0.1 Ω |
Measuring range: |
0.001 Ω to 199.9 kΩ |
Intrinsic error: |
± (7 % of reading + 3 d) |
Operating error: |
± (10 % of reading + 5 d) |
| Safety Specifications |
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Safety Rating: |
CAT II, 300 V |
| Mechanical & General Specifications |
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Display: |
1999 digit LCD – display with special symbols, digit height 25 mm, fluorescent backlight |
Size: |
5.23" x 7.36" x 9.84" (133 x 187 x 250 mm) |
Weight: |
1.1 kg (including batteries) |
Warranty: |
Two years |
Battery Life: |
Typical 3000 measurements |
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