Examples for measuring the ground conductor current
When carrying out the measurement (direct or differential current process), the ground
conductor current must not exceed the limit value of 3.5 mA **).
**) These requirements relate to DIN VDE 0701-0702 and ÖVE/ÖNORM E8701-1. In ad-
dition, individual national requirements and standards must also be observed.
Contact Current
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Measurements are taken between a grounded point and the touchable, conductive part
which is not connected with the ground conductor.
The contact current must not exceed 0.5 mA *).
1 Measuring instrument
2 Inverters
6.2 Touchable, conductive part not connected to the
ground conductor
8 Insulated assembly of the object being tested
9 Measurement leads
Ri 1 - 2 kΩ
*) These requirements comply with DIN VDE 0701-0702 and ÖVE/ÖNORM E8701-1. Also
refer to the applicable requirements and standards in your country.
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Measurement should only be carried out once measurement of ground conductor cur-
rent has been carried out successfully
The device must remain in operation.
PE
L1
R i
1
mA
1-2kΩ
9
9
PE
L1
6.2
N
N
2
8
6.2 Touchable, conductive part not connection to the
ground conductor