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- Page 1 DIGITAL GROUND RESISTANCE AND SOIL RESISTIVITY TESTER E N G L I S H User Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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- Page 3 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME • Long battery charge life for a limited volume and weight. • Possibility of quickly recharging your battery. • battery even if it is not fully discharged. • or cadmium, in compliance with the applicable regulations. After prolonged storage, the battery may be completely discharged.
- Page 4 International Electrical Symbols ............7 ..........7 ..............7 Ordering Information ................7 1.4.1 Kits, Accessories and Replacement Parts ......8 Description ...................9 Key Features..................10 Control Features ................11 Display ....................12 Button Functions ................14 Reference Conditions.................15 Electrical.....................15 3.2.1 Frequency Measurements ............15 3.2.2 Voltage Measurements ............15 3.2.3 DC Resistance Measurements ..........16 3.2.4 AC Earth/Ground Resistance Measurements.......17...
- Page 5 Switching the Test Voltage ..............24 Resistance Measurement m ..........24 5.2.1 Lead Compensation Measurement ........25 5.2.2 Alarm Function..............26 Resistance Measurement m ..........27 ..........28 5.4.1 62% Method................28 5.4.2 Full Method ................30 5.4.3 Recommendations for a Reliable Measurement....31 ..........32 Position) ........34 ..34 5.6.2 Changing the Measurement Method........35 5.6.3 Programming the Distance for Electrode Placement ....35...
- Page 6 Establishing Communication to the Instrument........49 The Ground Tester Control Panel ............50 ..............51 8.5.1 DC Continuity Test ..............51 ..........51 ..........52 ............52 Tools Menu..................53 8.6.1 Tools > Options ..............53 8.6.2 Tools > Colors ...............53 ............53 Starting a Test ..................53 Downloading Data to Database ............53 8.8.1 Session Properties..............54 Exporting the Report to a PDF File ..........54...
- Page 7 Please read and comply • of protection of this equipment may be compromised if used in a manner • Safety is the responsibility of the operator. • All metal objects or wires connected to the electrical system should be assumed to be lethal until tested. Grounding systems are no exception. •...
- Page 8 For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply (<1000V) such For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. Examples are measurements on household appliances or portable tools. packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears container to substantiate your claim.
- Page 9 Ground Resistance Tester Model 6470-B Kit (300 ft) ....Cat. #2135.03 Includes meter, two carrying bags, two 300 ft color-coded leads on spools (red/blue), two 100 ft color-coded leads (hand-tied, green/black), two 5 ft color-coded leads (red/blue), 110/240V power adapter with US power cord, optical USB cable, four T-shaped auxiliary ground pack, and a USB stick with DataView ®...
- Page 10 measures from 0.01 to 99.99k optimum measurement range and test current. the results. Up to 512 test results can be stored in internal memory for later recall software. ® status and more. than 250V 250V against dust and water when closed (the test button is also sealed against the elements);...
- Page 11 • • frequency selection • measurements with manual and automatic frequency selection and automatic lead compensation. • Rho ( • • Manual and automatic frequency scan from 40 to 513Hz for optimum test ac • • • • Stores up to 512 complete test results in internal memory •...
- Page 12 Figure 2-1 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 13 The backlight turns ON automatically when entering a function and turns OFF after the function is complete. Press the DISPLAY button to turn it back Figure 2-2 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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- Page 16 tions and the operating error under the operating conditions in accordance with IEC 61557 (1.4 and 5). Digital with a sampling frequency of 4028Hz, low pass, FFT. The frequency of the strongest spectral component is displayed. Display updates approx. 3 times per s. between 70 and 75V at terminals H (Z) and E (X) If terminals H (Z) and E (X) fuse will blow.
- Page 17 External Voltage Measurements The frequency of the strongest spectral component is displayed. Display updates approx. 3 times per s. Voltage/Current measurement (Standard EN 61557 part 4) (if resistance < 22 reduced to 10V > 200mA for resistances < 20 50Vrms (protection up to 250V is guaranteed) 60Vpeak >...
- Page 18 4-Pole m measurement Voltage/Current measurement (EN 61557 part 5) Selectable from 41 to 513Hz (see table in § 6.2) > 200mA test frequency 250Vrms Max. Value for R & R 100k 128Hz, then 3 measurements per s. 128Hz, then 3 measurements per s. 32V, test frequency of 128Hz, R and R = 1k...
- Page 19 3-Pole earth resistance measurement R 4-Pole earth resistance measurement R Voltage/Current measurement (EN 61557 part 5) Selectable from 41 to 128Hz (see table in § 6.2) > 200mA test frequency 250Vrms GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 20 Max.Value for R 100k = 2 d R Maximum Value of 999k m (display in k ft is not possible) 128 Hz, then 3 measurements per s. 128 Hz, then 3 measurements per s. 32V, test frequency of 128Hz, R , R , R and R = 1k is the resistance of the earth rods R...
- Page 21 512 test results (64kB) Optically isolated USB Rechargeable 9.6V, 3.5Ah NiMH Battery Pack 110/220, 50/60Hz external charger with 18V , 1.9A output or 0.63A, 250V, 5x20mm, 1.5kA GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 22 10.7 x 9.76 x 5.12" (272 x 248 x 130mm) 7 lbs (3.2kg) approx ULV0 Polypropylene 4mm recessed banana jacks 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C); 0 to 90% RH 0° to 95°F (0° to 35°C); 0 to 75% RH <...
- Page 23 • Automatic mode for routine applications. • Manual (Expert) mode in which the user can change the parameters of the measurement functions. • Set the switch to the desired function. • Make the connections appropriate to the function. • Press the START/STOP button. The instrument takes the measurement and stops automatically.
- Page 24 • pressing the START/STOP button. • using the DISPLAY button. • To record the information into memory, use the MEM button (see § 7). SET-UP • “PUSH button” message appears on the display. • Various parameters are accessible by pressing the corresponding button. •...
- Page 25 AUTO • Press the Hz/OPTIONS age (Uout) blink. • Hz/OPTIONS again. Set the switch to Connect the resistance to terminals H (Z) and E (X). GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 26 To display the measurement parameters, press DISPLAY parameters and its frequency) and R if there is compensation for the measurement leads. Lead compensation subtracts the resistance of the test leads from the measured result. • Short the two measurement leads connected to H (Z) and E (X) terminals. •...
- Page 27 few seconds) are triggered when R < 2 . This threshold can be changed using the SET-UP Turn the alarm Access the Choose a low (<) or ON or OFF type of alarm high (>) alarm Complete the adjustment between 1 and 999 of the alarm setting GlobalTestSupply www.
- Page 28 Press Hz/OPTIONS Press Hz/OPTIONS once again (AUTO will blink) (H and E will blink) (H, S, ES and E will all blink) Hz/OPTIONS again Set the switch to Connect the resistance to all 4 terminals. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 29 Start the measurement by pressing the START/STOP button. To display the measurement parameters, press DISPLAY parameters and its frequency) This function is used to measure an earth (ground) resistance with 2 auxiliary electrodes. be discussed in this section. Set the switch to Place electrodes H (Z) and S (Y) to form a straight line with the earth electrode under test.
- Page 30 metallic conductors (cables, rails, fences, etc.). Connect the cables to terminals H (Z) and S (Y) connect the earth strap from the rod under test, then connect terminal E (green) to the rod or electrode system to be tested. Press the 2nd button, then the DISTANCE button. The "hundredths" will blink. To terminate the programming of distance, press the 2nd button and then the DISTANCE button.
- Page 31 To measure the resistances of auxiliary electrodes H (Z) and S (Y), or if the resis tance of the electrodes is too high (see § 10.1), start the measurement with a long press of the START/STOP button. will be displayed. >...
- Page 32 Moving the Auxiliary Electrodes S (Y) towards electrode H (Z) by a distance equal to 10% of d and S (Y) again by a distance equal to 10% of d, but towards the earth electrode. The three measurement results should be the same to within a few percent. If this If not, electrode S (Y) necessary to increase distance d for the H (Z) auxiliary electrode and repeat the measurements.
- Page 33 the ground near them to reduce their contact resistance with the soil. to compensate for the resistance of the measurement leads. Set the switch to Place electrodes H (Z) and S (Y) at least 30m apart. each cable from the reel, to keep the cables as far apart as possible on the ground, metallic conductors (cables, rails, fences, etc.).
- Page 34 To display the measurement parameters, press DISPLAY , U , I and its frequency, U and its frequency). To measure the resistances of auxiliary electrodes H (Z) and S (Y), or if the resis tance of the electrodes is too large (see § 10.1), start the measurement with a long press of the START/STOP button.
- Page 35 Wenner and Schlumberger d, and therefore in dif the soil in question, which can be useful for geological analysis, the exploration of deposits, hydrological studies, etc., and to determine the location of an earth electrode. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 36 Set the switch to Press the Hz button. "AUTO" will blink. /OPTIONS Press the Hz /OPTIONS To confirm and exit, press the Hz button twice. /OPTIONS The distance can be programmed before or after the measurement. If it is not remains indeterminate.
- Page 37 To terminate the programming of distance, press the 2nd button and then the DISTANCE button. In the case of the Schlumberger method, it is also necessary to program distance A. This is done in the same way as for distance d. Set the switch to Place the 4 earth electrodes on a straight line, at a distance d from one an other and at a depth p <...
- Page 38 Start the measurement by pressing the START/STOP button. = 2. .d.R S-ES To display the measurement parameters, press DISPLAY , d, U and its frequency, U and its frequency). To measure the resistances of the auxiliary electrodes H (Z), S (Y), ES (Xv) and E (X), or if the resistance of the electrodes is too high (see §...
- Page 39 each cable from the reel, to keep the cables as far apart as possible on the ground, metallic conductors (cables, rails, fences, etc.). Start the measurement by pressing the START/STOP button. To display the measurement parameters, press DISPLAY , d, U and its frequency, U and its frequency).
- Page 40 All of the measurement functions described in § 5 (AUTO mode) can be performed in MANUAL mode if necessary. To access MANUAL • Press the Hz/OPTIONS button once. The Hz/OPTIONS symbol appears and the AUTO indicator blinks. • AUTO to MANUAL. •...
- Page 41 If there are signals with a frequency that could interfere with the chosen test fre quency, the NOISE symbol will appear. MANUAL mode, change the frequency by pressing the Hz/OPTIONS button until the frequency flashes. • USr, 55, 92, 110, 119, 128 Hz (128 Hz is default). •...
- Page 42 an audible beep, during a continuity check. to 1.99k ) and the terminal check is limited to terminal H (Z) (a cable must be connected to it), making it possible to start the measurement with an open circuit. • measurement function must be selected. •...
- Page 43 Press Hz/OPTIONS EARTH to EARTH COU- PLING • If you want to eliminate the resistance of the measurement leads, you can use lead compensation (2nd + START) before starting the actual coupling measurement (see § 5.2.1). • • • The screen displays EARTH COUPLING 1 in the connection dia •...
- Page 44 Press DISPLAY Pressing the Hz/OPTIONS button allows the following parameters to be changed • 128Hz blinks Change the test frequency • Switch between 16 and 32V Pressing the Hz/OPTIONS button allows the following parameters to be changed • Switch to (Schlumberger method) •...
- Page 45 The instrument has a total of 512 memory locations. Each of these locations is to 99. third addressing criterion. with the distance between electrodes as the third addressing criterion. For earth coupling measurements (EARTH COUPLING 1, 2, 3, 4), the four mea None of the other measurements has an additional addressing criterion, so each occupies only one memory address.
- Page 46 • Select a measurement function, then press the and MR buttons. • • Press the DISPLAY button to display the time (tiME) and date (dAtE). • Press DISPLAY again to display the measurement and its parameters. • Press the MR button again to exit the recall mode. independently of which measurement function is chosen.
- Page 47 • • Press the MEM button to display the dEL screen. By default, the blinking word NO appears on the screen, indicating the test is not to be deleted. To delete NO to YES, then press and hold down (>2s) the MEM button. To exit without erasing, perform a short press on the MEM button.
- Page 48 during the installation. The users access rights can be changed after the installation is complete. DataView ® must be reinstalled for each user in a puter. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window appears on your screen. labeled “DataView.” The DataView setup screen appears. Setup interface.
- Page 49 or Spanish) then click Next. (By default, the language selected in step 3 is highlighted.). You are now prompted to select the software you want to install. Each AEMC product family has its own specially designed Control Panel. If you are per (a check mark next to the Control Panel indicates it is selected).
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- Page 51 After communication to the instrument is established (see § 8.3), the Ground Tester Control Panel will appear. • A shortcut toolbar. • A toolbar with the mode selection and start/stop buttons. • Recorded data from the instrument Connection status The communications port and speed of the connection Date and time from the clock Battery status •...
- Page 52 DC Continuity • • • may be entered using the Change button. Input noise status at the input of the meter is always displayed. 3-Pole Ground Resistance • • • Distance "d" from terminal X to terminal Y. • Distance "a" from terminal X to terminal Z. •...
- Page 53 4-Pole Test Resistivity • • • table selection. 4-Pole Test Resistivity • • • • • lumberger test method), between the test electrodes, needs to be entered sweep table selection. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 54 • • • Set Measurement units to meter or feet. • Sets colors for measurement channels. Press the START and end when the data is stable. Others, generally when there is a manual fre quency, show a STOP Click the plus sign next to Recorded Data from the instrument in the Instrument •...
- Page 55 After creating a DataView report, you can open the Session Properties dialog box ® by selecting Edit > Edit Session Properties. The Session Properties dialog box allows you to specify Operator, Site and Custom when generating reports. The Operator and Site tabs allow you to maintain lists of operators and sites, in displaying a report.
- Page 56 Replacement batteries and fuses are available directly online. Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com/store • • or other foreign agents into the case. • Turn the instrument OFF and disconnect the unit from all circuits before opening the case. • • impossible to perform resistance measurements.
- Page 57 Disconnect the unit completely, turn the rotary switch to OFF, and close the lid. Loosen the four permanent screws at the bottom of the unit, but do not the front panel does not fall out. Then carefully pull the front panel and the unit all the way out of the housing.
- Page 58 If the unit is not used for a long time, the battery might run down all the way. In properly at the start of recharging. To recharge the battery, plug the charging unit into the connector at the upper left (connector power source (suitable for Europe and the U.S.).
- Page 59 Loosen the four permanent screws at the bottom of the unit, but do not the front panel does not fall out. Then carefully pull the front panel and the unit all the way out of the housing. connection leads, and loosen the two screws at the bottom of the case. Then put the battery back into the case.
- Page 60 or an earth potential measurement. This message is displayed when the measurement is triggered by a short press of the START/STOP button and the resistances of the auxiliary electrodes are too high. The measurement must then be started by a long press on the START/STOP but them to display the correct result.
- Page 61 To reduce R , you can add one or more electrodes, 2 meters apart from each other, in the H (Z) To reduce R , you can add one or more electrodes, 2 meters apart from each other, in the S (Y) leg of the circuit. the ground around them well, or dampen them with water.
- Page 62 message in the form Err XX. • Harmless Errors 6, 7, 11 The message appears for approximately 1 second to inform the user. Consider a repair if the error recurs. • Errors 6 and 7 are always preceded by an automatic reset. •...
- Page 63 Auxiliary electrode - H (Z) Earth conductor The conductor which connects the installation to be earthed to the earth elec trode. Earth connection A locally restricted group of electrically connected earth contacts. It also in cludes metal parts of installations such as pylon footings, bracings, cable sheathing and earth conductors.
- Page 64 Reference earth ence of the earth electrode or earthing system. Resistivity of the earth ( ) Selective earth resistance The parallel partial resistance of an earth connection or earthing system. It earth resistance (parallel connection). Step voltage Supplementary electrode An additional earth electrode (earth stake, earth rod). Touch voltage the resulting current being limited by the body and the local earth resistance earth electrodes, earth connections or entire earthing systems, depending on the...
- Page 65 terminal EARTH EARTH COUPLING calculating earth resistance) I-Act terminals terminals NOISE terminal H to E terminal H to E R-Act sockets (R earth sockets (R earth sockets (R and R = (R ) / 2) PASS measurement with interference current circulating in the installation) S-ES measurement)
- Page 66 resistance) U-Act E (32V or 16V) S-ES SrEL method (expressed as (expressed as Act becomes In In this case, the resistances of the 4 rods used for measurement are indicated by R , R , , R . GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 67 for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures. tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. , Inc.
- Page 68 the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited war ® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was Instruments. ® Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records. What AEMC ®...
- Page 69 Chauvin Arnoux ® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC ® Instruments GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...