1630 technical data
DESCRIPTION
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Technical Data
Fluke 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Meter
Awidegroundloopresistancerange,from0.025to1500,tosatisfyallrequirements
Largejawopeningof35mm(1.38in)fortestsongroundconductorsand/orequipotentialbusbars
Measurementofgroundleakagecurrent,from0.2mAto1000mA,withoutneedingtodisconnect-idealforsystemtroubleshooting
Wideaccurrentmeasurementrangefrom0.2Ato30Aallowsoneinstrumentformultipleapplications
Continuitylooptest-quicklyassesswhetherresistanceislessthan40,withaudiblealarm
User-definedHI/LOAlarmlimits,forrapidmeasurementevaluation HandyDisplay-Holdbuttonforcapturingreadingsinhard-to-reachplaces
Timesavingmemoryfunctionautomaticallyrecordsandstoresmeasuredvalues
Automaticselfcalibrationensurescorrectmeasurementeverytime
The clamp-on ground testing technique used by the Fluke 1630 simplifies ground loop testing and enables non-intrusive leakage current measurement. The compact and rugged design makes the Fluke 1630 easy to use in small places and harsh environ-ments, while the Display-Hold and the continuity test-ing with an audible alarm function, ensures convenience in use. The novel technique means that earth ground loop testing and continuity testing can be completed without breaking the circuit.
Earth Ground loop resistance measurements for commercial, industrial, and utility applications
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Stakeless testing system
TheFluke1630usestheStakelesstestingmethod,whicheliminatestheneedtodisconnectparallelgroundrodsandfindsuitablelocationsforplacingauxiliarygroundstakes.Thissavestimeandenablesuserssuchasindustrialandutilityelectricians,andfieldserviceelectriciansandcontractors,toperformearthgroundlooptestsinlocationswhereitisnotpossibletouseothertechniques,suchasinsidebuildingsoronpowerpylons.WiththeStakelesstestingmethod,earthgroundstakesarenolongernecessary.TheFluke1630EarthGroundClampisplacedaroundtheearthgroundrodortheconnectingcable.Aknownvoltageisinducedbyonehalfoftheclampandthecurrentismeasuredbytheotherhalf.Thetesterautomaticallydeterminesthegroundloopresistanceatthisgroundingconnection.
Applications
EarthGroundlooptestinginvariousinstallations-forexample,highvoltagepylons,buildings,cellphonesubstations,RFtransmitters,etc.
Inspectionoflightningprotectionsystems Leakagecurrentmeasurement
General specifications
Operating error Referstotheoperatingtemperaturerangeandisguaranteedfor2years
Storage temp. range -20Cto60C(-4Fto140F)Reference temp. range 23C5C(73F9F)Storage humidity
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Ground Loop Resistance (Autorange) Operatingtemperature:0Cto50C(14Fto122F)
Range Resolution Operating error1
0.025-0.250 0.002 1.5%rdg0.050.250-9.999 0.02 1.5%rdg0.110.00-99.99 0.04 2.0%rdg0.3100.0-199.9 0.4 3.0%rdg1.0200.0-400.0 2 5.0%rdg5400.0-600.0 5 10%rdg10600.0-1500 20 20%
1Note:Loopresistancewithnoinductance,externalmagneticfield