Product Overview: Fluke 1623-2 Ground Resistance Tester
The Fluke 1623-2 Ground Resistance Tester is capable of storing and downloading data via a USB port. Best-in-class accessories help simplify and speed up testing time.
- Three-pole and four-pole potential drop ground resistance loop testing
- Quadrupole soil resistivity test
- Selective ground rod test using 1 jaw
- Stakeless ground rod test using 2 jaws
- IP56 protection for outdoor use
- Hard Carrying Case
- USB data storage and transfer
What's more, the tester is easy to use. With each test, the tester prompts you for the ground stake or jaws you need to use; a large rotary switch ensures that you can operate it even with gloves on.
Product Specification: Fluke 1623-2 Ground Resistance Tester
General technical indicators | |
Display: 1999-bit LCD | Special symbol display, digit height 25 mm, fluorescent backlighting |
user | Instantaneous measurement is achieved by the one-button design of TURN and START. The only operating elements are the rotary switch and the START button. |
Rugged, waterproof and dustproof | Instrument designed for harsh environmental conditions (rubberized protective cover, IP56) |
memory (unit) | Access to up to 1500 records stored in internal memory via USB port |
temperature range | |
operating temperature | -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) |
storage temperature | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F) |
temperature coefficient | ± 0.1% /°C of reading 28 °C |
inherent error | Please refer to the reference temperature range, one year guarantee |
operating error | Please refer to the operating temperature range, one year guarantee |
climatic scale | C1 (IEC 654-1), -5 °C to +45 °C (23 ° to +115 ° F), 5% to 95% RH |
Type of protection | Protection class IP56 for the housing and IP40 for the battery cover according to EN60529. |
safety | Protected by double and/or reinforced insulation. Max. 50 V to ground IEC61010-1: Pollution class 2 |
EMC (radiation immunity) | IEC 61326-1: Portability |
quality system | Developed, designed and manufactured according to DIN ISO 9001 standards |
External Voltage | Maximum external voltage = 24 V (DC and AC < 400 Hz), measurement of higher values prohibited |
External Voltage Rejection Ratio | >120 dB (162/3, 50, 60 and 400 Hz) |
measuring time | Usually 6 seconds |
Maximum overload | 250 Vrms (which is a misuse) |
auxiliary power | 6 x 1.5 V alkaline batteries (AA LR6) |
Battery life range | Typically greater than 3000 measurements |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 250 x 133 x 187 mm (9.75 x 5.25 x 7.35 in) |
weights | 1.1 kg (2.43 lb) with batteries 7.6 kg (16.8 lb) (in carrying case with accessories and battery) |
RA Three-pole earth resistance measurement (IEC 1557-5) | |
Switching gears | RA triple pole |
resolution (of a photo) | 0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measurement range | 0.020 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
accurate | ± (2% + 3 digits of reading) |
operating error | ± (5% + 3 digits of reading) |
Measuring principle: current/voltage measurement | |
measured voltage | Vm = 48 V (AC) |
short-circuit current | > 50 mA |
Measurement frequency | 128 Hz |
Probe Resistance (R)S) | 100 kΩ max. |
Auxiliary grounding electrode resistance (RH) | 100 kΩ max. |
RH and RS The additional error of the | RH[kΩ]---RS[kΩ]/RA[Ω]---0.2% |
Use the error indicator to monitor RS and RHThe Automatic range selection. If the current through the current clamp is too low, no measurement will be performed. |
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RA Four-pole earth resistance measurement (IEC 1557-5) | |
Switching gears | RA quadrupole (math.) |
resolution (of a photo) | 0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measurement range | 0.020 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
accurate | ± (2% + 3 digits of reading) |
operating error | ± (5% + 3 digits of reading) |
Measuring principle: current/voltage measurement | |
measured voltage | Vm = 48 V (AC) |
short-circuit current | > 50 mA |
Measurement frequency | 128 Hz |
Probe Resistance (R)S + RES) | 100 kΩ max. |
Auxiliary grounding electrode resistance (RH) | 100 kΩ max. |
RH and RS The additional error of the | RH[kΩ]---RS[kΩ]/RA[Ω]---0.2% |
Use the error indicator to monitor RS and RHThe Automatic range selection. |
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RA three-pole selective earth resistance measurement using current clamp (RA (using jaws) | |
Switching gears | RA Three-pole, using jaws |
resolution (of a photo) | 0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measurement range | 0.020 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
accurate | ± (7% + 3 digits of reading) |
operating error | ± (10% + 5 digits of reading) |
Measuring principle: current/voltage measurement (with external current clamp) | |
measured voltage | Vm = 48 V (AC) |
short-circuit current | > 50 mA |
Measurement frequency | 128 Hz |
Probe Resistance (R)S) | 100 kΩ max. |
Auxiliary grounding electrode resistance (RH) | 100 kΩ max. |
Use the error indicator to monitor RS and RHThe Automatic range selection. If the current through the current clamp is too low, no measurement will be performed. |
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RA four-pole selective ground resistance measurement using current clamp (RA (using jaws) | |
Switching gears | RA Quadrupole, using jaws |
resolution (of a photo) | 0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measurement range | 0.020 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
accurate | ± (7% + 3 digits of reading) |
operating error | ± (10% + 5 digits of reading) |
Measuring principle: current/voltage measurement (with external current clamp) | |
measured voltage | Vm = 48 V (AC) |
short-circuit current | > 50 mA |
Measurement frequency | 128 Hz |
Probe Resistance (R)S) | 100 kΩ max. |
Auxiliary grounding electrode resistance (RH) | 100 kΩ max. |
Use the error indicator to monitor RS and RHThe Automatic range selection. If the current through the current clamp is too low, no measurement will be performed. |
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Stakeless ground loop measurement (2 jaws) | |
Switching gears | RA Quadrupole, 2 Jaws |
resolution (of a photo) | 0.001 Ω to 10 Ω |
Measurement range | 0.020 Ω to 19.99 kΩ |
accurate | ± (7% + 3 digits of reading) |
operating error | ± (10% + 5 digits of reading) |
Measurement principle: stakeless measurement of the resistance in a closed loop using two current transformers | |
measured voltage | Vm = 48 V (AC) |
Measurement frequency | 128 Hz |
Noise Current (IEXT) | Maximum IEXT = 10 A (AC) (R)A < 20 Ω) |
Maximum IEXT = 2 A (AC) (R)A > 20 Ω) | |
Automatic range selection. The information about the measurement of the stakeless ground loop is valid only if the measurement is carried out with the recommended current clamp at the specified minimum distance. |
Model: Fluke 1623-2 Ground Resistance Tester
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Included:
- GEO Ground Tester
- user manual
- batteries
- Quick Reference Guide
- 2 test leads
- USB cable