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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ................1 How to Contact Fluke ..............1 Safety ..................2 Features and Accessories ............5 Operation ................... 8 Safety Features ..............8 Touch Pad ................8 Live Circuit Detection ............8 Earth Resistance Measurement .......... 8 Safety Pretest ..............
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Recall a Measurement ............65 Clear Memory ................. 66 Memory Error Message ............66 Download Test Results .............. 67 Fluke Connect Wireless System ..........68 Maintenance ................69 How to Test the Fuse ............. 70 How to Test the Battery ............70 Battery Replacement ..............
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List of Tables Table Title Page Symbols ..................4 Features ..................5 Standard Accessories ..............6 Country-Specific Mains Cords ............ 7 Rotary Dial ................. 10 Push Buttons ................11 Display Features ................ 13 Input Terminals................17 Error Codes ................18 10.
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List of Figures Figure Title Page Lead Swapping Modes ............... 22 Zero Display ................24 Country-Specific Zero Adapter Configurations ......25 Connection for Safety Pretest ............ 26 Display for Safety Pretest ............27 Loop Impedance Test in IT System ..........39 3-Phase System Measurement ..........
Introduction The Fluke 166X Series (the Tester or Product) are battery-powered electrical installation testers. This manual applies to all 1662, 1663, and 1664 FC models. All figures show the Model 1664 FC. These Testers measure and test: • Voltage and Frequency •...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Safety See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Product and in this manual. A Warning identifies hazardous 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.
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Electrical Installation Tester Safety • Use the correct terminals, function, and range for measurements. • Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground. • Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating of the lowest rated individual component of a Product, probe, or accessory.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock. Consult user documentation. Fuse Double Insulated Earth WARNING. Do not apply >550 Volts. , / -...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual The Product is delivered with the items listed in Table 3. If the Product is damaged or an item is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately. Table 3. Standard Accessories Description Part Number TP165X Test Probe with Remote Test •...
• • • • Carrying Strap, Padded 4502043 • • • • Fluke Zero Adapter 3301338 Table 4 is a list of the country-specific mains cords. Table 4. Country-Specific Mains Cords Mains Cord Plug Type Part Number British BS1363 4601070...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Operation The Product is easy to use. The rotary dial clearly indicates the selected function. Push buttons help you to quickly modify the test settings. The large display with backlight shows the test results in clear symbols on a one-level menu.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Mains Wiring Indicator Icons (, b, c) indicate if L-PE or L-N terminals are reversed. Instrument operation is inhibited and an error code is generated if the input voltage is not between 100 V and 500 V. The UK Loop and RCD tests are inhibited if the L-PE or the L-N terminals are reversed.
Table 6. Push Buttons hwl012f.eps Push Item Description Button 1664 FC only – Turn on the radio for Fluke Connect. Press for >1 s to turn off the radio. ...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 6. Push Buttons (cont.) Push Description Button Use the up/down button to select features on the display. See specific test instructions for more information. Turn on and turn off the Tester. The Tester turns off ...
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Display Table 7 is a list of the display features. Table 7. Display Features hwl020.eps Item Annunciator Definition Function varies. See specific test instructions for settings more information. Function varies. See specific test instructions for ...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 7. Display Features (cont.) Item Annunciator Definition Safety Pretest has detected a connected appliance and stopped the test. See Insulation Resistance Measurements for more information. Risk of danger. Appears when an error occurs. Test is disabled. See Table 9 for a list and explanation of possible error codes.
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Electrical Installation Tester Operation Table 7. Display Features (cont.) Item Annunciator Definition Secondary display. A test can return more than one result or return a computed value based on the test result. See specific test instructions for more information. ± Measurement units for Secondary display.
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Radio is turned on. If blinks steadily, 1664 FC is searching to connect. If it blinks at 5 s intervals, 1664 FC is connected to the Fluke Connect app. For more information about Fluke Connect, see page 68.
N/L3/S (Neutral) The IR (infrared) port allows you to connect the Tester to a computer and download the test data with a Fluke PC software product. With the software, you can collect, organize, and display the test data in a format that meets your needs.
Table 9. Error Codes apx032f.eps Error Condition Code Solution Return the Tester to a Fluke Service Center. Secondary display shows additional code: Unable to communicate with Analog board Analog board operating variables errors Fuse 1 error Self-Test Fails...
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The data memory is inconsistent. Download and save all data to a PC and clear all memory in the Tester. If Data Memory the error persists, return the Tester to a Fluke Service Center.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Power-On Options To select a power-on option, press and the function push button simultaneously and then release . See Table 10 for a description of the options. Power-on options are retained when the Tester is turned off.
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Electrical Installation Tester Operation Table 10. Power-On Options (cont.) Push Power-On Description Button Option Fault voltage Toggles the fault voltage between 25 V and 50 V. The limit default setting is 50 V. Serial Primary display shows the initial four digits and the ...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual UK - Mode Selected Automatic Lead Swapping Mode Selected apx026f.eps Figure 1. Lead Swapping Modes How to Zero the Test Leads XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use in CAT III or CAT IV environments without the protective cap installed.
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Electrical Installation Tester Operation The Tester maintains a separate zero value for each continuity range and loop impedance tests. A unique zero is stored for each lead combination in each function that allows the zero mode. The annunciator indicates when a zero value is stored for the selected lead combination.
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual > 2 s hwl058.eps Figure 2. Zero Display If the display reads >3.0 Ω: • For a Loop (Z ) test, check that all 3 leads are connected. • For a Continuity (R ) test, check that all 3 leads are connected.
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Electrical Installation Tester Operation Euro Italy Swiss Denmark Australia f03.eps Figure 3. Country-Specific Zero Adapter Configurations Note Be sure the batteries are in good charge condition before you zero the test leads.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Safety Pretest for Insulation Resistance Measurements The 1664 FC model includes the Safety Pretest feature that detects any appliances connected to the circuit under test. Safety Pretest gives you a warning before you start a test and prevents damage to appliances from the test voltage.
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Electrical Installation Tester Operation If the Tester detects that an appliance is connected, it will stop the insulation test and show the screen in Figure 5. hwl054.eps Figure 5. Display for Safety Pretest To continue an insulation test and override the warning, press to turn off the pretest.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Measurements These Testers measure and test: • Voltage and Frequency • Insulation Resistance (EN61557-2) • Continuity (EN61557-4) • Loop/Line Resistance (EN61557-3) • Residual Current Devices (RCD) Tripping Time (EN61557-6) • RCD Tripping Current (EN61557-6) • Phase Rotation (EN61557-7) 1663 and 1664 FC only •...
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Select any pair (red, blue, or green) of terminals for this test. You can use test leads or the mains test cord when you measure ac voltage. • The primary display shows the ac voltage. The Tester reads ac voltage up to 500 V.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 12. Insulation Resistance Display/Dial and Terminal Settings hwl001.eps Push Action Button • Input select: • • Input select: • Turn on or turn off the Safety Pretest • • Select test voltage: 50, 100, 250, 500, or 1000 V ...
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You can also use the mains test cord. 1662/1663: Use the L and PE (red and green) terminals for this test. Use to select the test voltage. Most insulation tests are done at 500 V, but always observe any local test requirements.
1663/1664 FC: Choose the test lead pair to use with and use the appropriate terminals for this test. 1662: Use the L and PE (red and green) terminals for this test. This option is for tests at the ring installation or to verify the connection between protective earth and neutral at a mains socket.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements If not already done, zero the test leads. For more information, see How to Zero the Test Leads. If the tester battery voltage is too low, the display shows Lo BATT and the Tester will not zero. ...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Loop/Line Impedance Measurements Loop Impedance (Line to Protective Earth L-PE) Loop impedance is source impedance measured between Line (L) and Protective Earth (PE). You can determine the Prospective Earth Fault Current (PEFC). PEFC is the current that could potentially flow if the phase conductor is shorted to the protective earth conductor.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements To measure loop impedance no trip mode for L-PE: Turn the rotary dial to the position. See Table 14. Table 14. Loop/Line Impedance/Dial and Terminal Settings hwl006.eps Push Action Button • • • Input select: •...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Connect and zero the test leads or mains line cord. More information about how to zero the test leads is on page 22. With 1663 and 1664 FC models, press to toggle the Zmax monitor. If Zmax is turned on, consecutive measurements are compared.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Loop Impedance (High-Current Trip Mode) To measure loop impedance—high-current trip mode: If no RCDs are present in the system under test, you can use the high-current Line Earth (L-PE) loop impedance test. Turn the rotary dial to the position.
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Press and release If Auto Start (Power-on option: + up ) is turned on, the test starts automatically as soon as the mains voltage is detected and the required test leads are connected. 10. Wait for the test to complete. The primary display shows the loop impedance.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Loop Impedance in IT System Measurement To measure the loop impedance at the mains socket, put the Tester in IT mode (Power On option: + ). In the IT mode, the Tester accepts any voltage between N and PE, but loop test with the High-current trip mode only.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 1664 FC only, press to select between and m resolution for the test results. The m resolution test takes between 30 seconds and 60 seconds to complete. Zero the test leads. More information about how to zero the test leads is on page 22.
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Electrical Installation Tester Measurements If Zmax is turned on, consecutive measurements are compared. The secondary display shows the maximum Z (or Z if F1 = L-N) value until Zmax is turned off. The Zmax value is saved when you save the test result. If you change the location fields a, b, or c before you save, the actual test result is the new Zmax.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual N (L3/Blue) L (L1/Red) hwl025.eps Figure 7. 3-Phase System Measurement RCD Tripping Time Measurements In this test, a calibrated fault current is induced into the circuit to cause the RCD to trip. The meter measures and shows the time required for the RCD to trip.
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B selected, the ac part of the RCD might cause the tripping because of the initial step of the test current. Fluke recommends that you do a trip current test with type B and a test with type A/AC waveform.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 16. RCD Tripping Time Display/Dial and Terminal Settings hwl008.eps Push Action Button • • • Select RCD test polarity: 0° or 180° • • • RCD current multiplier: x1/2, x1, x5, or Auto •...
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Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Press to select the RCD test-current waveform: • E – AC current to test type AC (standard AC RCD) and type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) • F – Half-wave current to test type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) •...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Wait for the test to complete. • The primary display shows the trip time. • The secondary display shows the fault voltage (voltage drop on PE wire) related to the rated residual current. • If the trip time meets the appropriate standard of the RCD, the RCD ...
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Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Press to select the RCD test-current waveform. At a minimum, connect the leads to L and PE of the system under test, or plug the mains test cord into the socket under test. Note For RCD type B (.) or S-type B (. G) all three test leads are required.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD Tripping Current Measurements This test measures the RCD tripping current as you apply a test current and then gradually increase the current until the RCD trips. You can use the test leads or mains test cord for this test.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements To measure RCD tripping current: Turn the rotary dial to the I position. See Table 17. ΔN Table 17. RCD Tripping Current/Dial and Terminal Settings hwl009.eps Push Action Button • • • Select RCD test polarity: 0° or 180° •...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Press to select the RCD test-current waveform: • E – AC current to test type AC (standard AC RCD) and type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) • F – Half-wave current to test type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) •...
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Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Press and release If Auto Start is turned on (Power-on option 'Up'), the test starts automatically as soon as the mains voltage is detected and the required test leads are connected. Wait for the test to complete. •...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD Tests in IT Systems RCD tests at locations with IT systems requires a special test procedure because the Protective Earth connection is grounded locally and is not tied directly to the power system. The test is done at the electrical panel with probes. See Figure 8 for the connections used in this test.
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Electrical Installation Tester Measurements The test current flows through the upper side of the RCD, into the L terminal, and returns through the PE terminal. To test an RCD at the mains socket, put the Tester into the IT mode (Power-on option: ...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Phase Rotation Tests Use the connection shown in Figure 10 for a phase rotation test connection. N (L3/Blue) PE (L2/Green) L (L1/Red) hwl022.eps Figure 10. Phase Rotation Test Connection To do a phase rotation test: Turn the rotary dial to the position. See Figure 11.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Earth Resistance Measurements (1663 and 1664 FC) The earth resistance test is a 3-wire test that has two test stakes and the earth electrode under test. This test requires an accessory stake kit. Connect as shown in Figure 12. •...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual To measure earth resistance: Turn the rotary dial to the position. See Table 18. Table 18. Earth Resistance Display/Dial and Terminal Settings hwl010.eps Push Action Button • • Start the selected test Press and release .
Electrical Installation Tester Applications Applications This section outlines a few practical setups to make tests faster and more efficient. How to Test a Mains Socket and Ring Installation The mains socket test checks that the mains voltage is present, the frequency is 50 Hz/60 Hz, and the wiring of the mains socket is correct.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Earth Resistance Test by Loop Method You can also use the Tester to measure the earth resistance component of the total loop resistance. Check your local regulations to determine if this method is acceptable in your area. You can use three leads or the mains test cord to do this test.
Electrical Installation Tester Applications hwl004.eps Figure 14. 2-Wire Connection for Earth Resistance Loop Test (High-Current Trip Mode) Zmax Zmax compares multiple line/loop impedances and retains the maximum impedance. Sockets on a circuit can be tested consecutively and the maximum impedance value retained and stored to memory. There are two types of Zmax values: Zmax (L-PE) and Z Zmax (L-N).
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Auto Start Auto Start enables faster testing and is a power-up option. When the Tester detects mains voltage in the loop/line or RCD tests, the test starts automatically without pushing Loop Impedance Test with 10 mA RCD For a Loop impedance measurement in a 10 mA RCD circuit, the tripping time RCD test is recommended.
Electrical Installation Tester Applications Auto Test Sequence (1664 FC) The 1664 FC includes the Auto Test feature. Auto Test allows you to start multiple tests with one press of • Line test (L-N) • NoTrip Loop test (L-PE) • RCD test: Ramp test (type A or type AC, 30 mA, 100 mA, 300 mA) -or-...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Before you do a loop impedance test, zero the test leads with . More information about how to zero the test leads is on page 22. Plug the mains test cord into the socket under test.
(a, b, c) and view later with the Tester or a software program such as Fluke DMS Software. With DMS you have additional tools to apply custom labels to these memory locations. See the DMS Software User Manual for more information.
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual hwl056.eps Figure 15. Memory Mode The display changes to a memory mode display. In Memory mode, the icon appears on the display. When you go to Memory mode the first time, the primary numeric display shows the location set number (a) and a digit that blinks.
Electrical Installation Tester Memory Mode Store a Measurement To store a measurement: Press to enter Memory mode. Press and use the arrow button () to set the location identity. Press to save the test results. • The test results are saved, the Tester will automatically exit Memory mode and the display will revert back to the previous test mode.
Memory mode. To continue: • Download all data from the Tester memory. • Clear the Tester memory (may take up to 2 minutes). • If ERR9 occurs again, return the Tester to a Fluke Service Center.
Tester. Note The 1664 FC allows you to upload data wirelessly to a smartphone with the Fluke Connect app, share data with others, and e-mail the data to your office. See Fluke Connect Wireless System for more information.
Fluke Connect is a system that wirelessly connects your Fluke test tools with an app on your smartphone. It enables you to see test results from your Tester on your smartphone screen and share these results with your team.
Electrical Installation Tester Maintenance Maintenance XW Warnings To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage. • Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks. • Have an approved technician repair the Product.
Press and hold If the fuse is bad, FUSE will appear on the display to indicate the Tester is damaged and needs repair. Contact Fluke Service for repair (see How to Contact Fluke). How to Test the Battery Battery voltage is continuously monitored by the Tester and shows the current capacity in 25 % increments.
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Electrical Installation Tester Maintenance XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Remove the test leads and any input signals before you replace the battery. • Install ONLY specified replacement fuses with the amperage, voltage, and speed ratings shown in the Specifications section of this manual.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Specifications General Specifications Size ................. 10.0 cm (L) x 25.0 cm (W) x 12.5 cm (H) Weight (with batteries) ..........1.3 kg Battery ..............6 x AA Alkaline IEC LR6 Usable with 1.2 V NiMH batteries (not included) Battery life (typical) ..........
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) International ............IEC 61326-1: Portable CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively- coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Maximum Display Values The following tables can be used for the determination of maximum or minimum display values considering maximum instrument operating uncertainty per EN61557-1, 5.2.4. Insulation Resistance (R 50 V 100 V 250 V 500 V 1000 V 1.12 1.12...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Continuity (R Maximum Display Maximum Display Limit Value Limit Value Value Value 0.16 2.68 0.25 3.58 0.34 4.48 0.43 5.38 0.52 6.28 0.61 7.18 8.08 0.79 8.98 0.88 17.98 1.78 26.8...
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Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Loop Tests (Z Loop Z Loop Z Loop Z Loop R Hi Current No Trip Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Limit Limit Limit Limit Display Display Display Display Value Value Value Value Value Value Value Value 0.20 0.14 2.53 2.72...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD/FI Tests ( T, I Δ Δ RCD/FI Time RCD/FI Current Maximum Display Maximum Display Limit Value Limit Value Value Value 18.1 0.43 27.1 0.52 36.1 0.61 45.1 54.1 0.79 63.1 0.88 72.1 1.78 81.1 2.68 90.1...
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Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Earth Tests (R Maximum Display Maximum Display Limit Value Limit Value Value Value 179.8 17.8 268.0 26.8 358.0 35.8 448.0 44.8 538.0 53.8 628.0 62.8 718.0 71.8 808.0 80.8 1000 898.0 89.8 2000 1798.0...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Electrical Measurement Specifications The accuracy specification is defined as ±(% reading +digit counts) at 23 °C ±5 °C, ≤80 % RH. Between -10 °C and 18 °C and between 28 °C and 40 °C, accuracy specifications may degrade by 0.1 x (accuracy specification) per °C.
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Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Discharge time constant <0.5 second for C = 1 μF Auto Discharge or less. Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage >30 V prior to initiation of test. Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up the 5 μF load. Insulation Safety Pretest Connections from the Tester to L, N, and PE are required.
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Mains Wiring Indicator Icons ( , b, c) indicate if L-PE or L-N terminals are reversed. Loop and RCD tests are inhibited and an error code is generated if the input voltage is not between 100 V and 500 V.
Determined by accuracy of loop resistance and mains voltage Accuracy measurements. RCD Testing RCD Types Tested Limit on consecutive tests: Automatic shutdown for RCD tests when the temperature of internal components is too hot. RCD Type Model 1662 Model 1663 Model 1664 • • • • •...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Test Signals RCD Type Test Signal Description The waveform is a sinewave starting at zero crossing, polarity determined by phase selection (0 ° phase starts with low to high zero (sinusoidal) crossing, 180 ° phase starts with high to low zero crossing). The magnitude of the test current is I n x Multiplier for all tests.
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Electrical Installation Tester Specifications RCD Tripping Indicator The RCD symbol switches on as a “good test” indicator when testing the RCD trip time or RCD trip current if the trip time meets the following conditions: RCD Type Trip Time Limits ∆...
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1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD Tripping Current (I Δ N) Measurement/Ramp Test Dwell Time Measurement Current Range Step Size Accuracy Type G Type S 30 % to 110 % of ±5 % 300 ms/step 500 ms/step 10 % of I Δ...
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Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Earth Resistance Test (R Models 1663 and 1664 only. Range Resolution Accuracy 200 Ω 0.1 Ω ±(2 % + 5 digits) 2000 Ω 1 Ω ±(3.5 % + 10 digits) Range: R E + R Test Current PROBE 2200 Ω...
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Operating Ranges and Uncertainties per EN 61557 EN 61557 Measurement Function Display Range Nominal Values Range Operating Uncertainty 50 V ac – 500 V ac = 230/400 V ac 0.0 V ac – 500 V ac ±(2 % + 2 dgt)
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Operating Uncertainties per EN 61557 The Operating Uncertainty shows the maximum possible uncertainty when all influence factors E1-E10 are counted. Intrinsic 0.80 % 1.50 % 10.00 % 6.00 % 1.00 % 5.00 % 3.50 % Uncertainty A Influence Quantity E1 - Position...