Operation; General Operating Instructions; Automatic Mode; Manual (Expert) Mode - AEMC 6472 User Manual

Digital ground resistance and soil resistivity tester

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NOTE: For detailed information regarding ground resistance testing, see

the Understanding Ground Resistance Testing Workbook CD that was

included with the instrument.

The Model 6472 has operating modes:

• Automatic mode for routine applications.

• Manual (Expert) mode in which the user can change the parameters of the

measurement functions.

NOTE: Fully charge the battery before the first use (see § 9.4)

4.1.1

• Set the switch to the desired function.

• Make the connections appropriate to the function.

• Press the START/STOP button. The device makes the measurement and

stops automatically.

• Read the measurement result on the display and the relevant parameters

using the DISPLAY button.

• To save the information in memory, use the MEM button (see § 7.1).

4.1.2

• Set the switch to the desired function.

• Make the connections appropriate to the function.

• Select MANUAL mode.

• Choose various measurement parameters using the Hz/OPTIONS button.

• Press the START/STOP button. The measurement frequency or the direc-

tion of the current (resistance measurement) can be changed during the

measurement. To view their impact upon the measurement and the param-

eters relevant to the measurement use the DISPLAY button.

Ground Resistance Tester Model 6472

CHAPTER 4

OPERATION

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