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- Page 1 ® 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Users Manual PN 2729710 October 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ..................1 Standard Accessories ................1 Contacting Fluke................... 2 Safety Information ................2 Symbols ....................3 Getting Acquainted with the Clamp............4 Using the Clamp ................... 6 Ground Resistance Measurements ............ 6 Ground Leakage Current Measurement ..........8 Memory and Alarm Functions .............. - Page 4 1630 Users Manual...
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Page 5: List Of Tables
List of Tables Table Title Page 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features............4 Display Features ................... 5 List of Figures Figure Title Page 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features............4 Display Features ................... 5 Ground Resistance Measurement Principles......... 7 Ground Leakage Current Measurement ..........8 Alarm Functions ................... - Page 6 1630 Users Manual...
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Page 7: Introduction
Earth Ground Clamp Introduction The Fluke 1630 Earth Ground Clamp (hereafter called the “the Clamp”) is a hand-held battery-operated clamp that measures the ground resistance of a ground rod without using auxiliary ground rods. The Clamp can be used in multi-grounded systems without disconnecting the ground under test. -
Page 8: Contacting Fluke
To register your product, visit register.fluke.com Safety Information XWRead First: Safety Information To ensure safe operation and service of the 1630 Earth Ground Clamp, follow these instructions: Read the operating instructions before use and follow all safety instructions. Use the Clamp only as specified in the operating instructions, otherwise the Clamp’s safety features... -
Page 9: Symbols
Risk of danger. Important information. See Users Manual. Hazardous voltage. Risk of electric shock. Double insulation Battery Conforms to relevant European Union directives Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal. Complies with Canadian and US Standards... -
Page 10: Getting Acquainted With The Clamp
EARTH GROUND CLAMP HOLD 300 V FUNC eht01f.eps Figure 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features Table 1. 1630 Earth Ground Clamp Features Number Description Jaws. Used to enclose electrode or ground wire. HOLD button. Press to hold the displayed value. - Page 11 Earth Ground Clamp Getting Acquainted with the Clamp REC NO. NOISE eht02f.eps Figure 2. Display Features Table 2. Display Features Number Description Indicates the Clamp will Autopower off in 4 to 6 minutes. Low battery indicator - the batteries are low and need to be changed.
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Page 12: Using The Clamp
1630 Users Manual Using the Clamp Ground Resistance Measurements To perform ground resistance measurements: 1. Open the jaws and make sure the surfaces fit together properly and are free of dust, dirt, or any foreign substances. 2. Turn the Clamp on by moving the rotary switch to the function. - Page 13 Earth Ground Clamp Using the Clamp Ground resistance measurements principle: ..R Equivalent circuit diagram: ..R eht03f.eps Figure 3. Ground Resistance Measurement Principles...
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Page 14: Ground Leakage Current Measurement
1630 Users Manual Ground Leakage Current Measurement To perform a ground leakage current measurement test: 1. Open the jaws and make sure the surfaces fit together properly and are free of dust, dirt, or any foreign substances. 2. Turn the Clamp on by moving the rotary switch to the function. -
Page 15: Memory And Alarm Functions
Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions Memory and Alarm Functions Using the High and Low Alarms 1. Press to select the HI or LO alarm, although this describes the ohms function high and low alarms can be set in any of the other functions. -
Page 16: Setting The Sampling Interval
1630 Users Manual Note If the HI value is set at OL, or the LO value is set at 0, the ALARM function will be disabled. The HI value can’t be smaller than the LO value and the LO value can’t be larger than the HI value. HI value will be adjusted to the LO value when a rollover occurs. -
Page 17: Logging Data
Earth Ground Clamp Memory and Alarm Functions eht07f.eps Figure 6. Setting the Sampling Interval Logging Data ; REC appears in the upper display. 1. Press 2. Data is recorded at the sampling interval you specified. Data logging will stop when memory is full, the Clamp detects a low battery, or you press the button again. -
Page 18: Reading Data Stored In Memory
1630 Users Manual Reading Data Stored in Memory until NO. appears on the display. The current memory 1. Press location appears on the upper display and the stored data appears on the lower display. Figure 7 shows the stored data display. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Clamp
Earth Ground Clamp Maintenance Cleaning the Clamp WCaution To avoid damaging the Clamp, do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning. These solutions will react with the plastics used in the Clamp. Clean the instrument case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Replacing the Battery XWWarning To avoid false readings that could lead to possible electric... -
Page 20: Specifications
1630 Users Manual Specifications Electrical Specifications Display..............9999 digit liquid crystal display with special symbols Operating Humidity..........Less than 85% RH Storage Temperature ..........-20 C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 F) Storage Humidity..........Less than 75% RH Reference Temperature ........23 C 5 C (73 F 9 F) Temperature Coefficient........0.1 % X (specified accuracy)/ °C... -
Page 21: Ground Loop Resistance
Earth Ground Clamp Specifications Ground Loop Resistance Accuracy Range (± % of reading + ) 0.025 to 0.250 1.5 % + 0.02 0.250 to 1.000 1.5 % + 0.002 1.000 to 9.999 1.5 % + 0.01 10.00 to 50.00 1.5 % + 0.03 50.00 to 99.99 1.5 % + 0.5 100.0 to 200.0... - Page 22 1630 Users Manual...