Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R5710 Ground Resistance Tester. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service. Product Quality This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product specifications.
• 1.26" (32mm) jaw size for large ground rods • Low battery indicator and auto shut off • Cat. III 300V safety rating Included • Resistance Calibration Loop (1Ω and 10Ω) • Hard Carrying Case • Batteries REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
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32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C) Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Dimensions: 11.2 x 3.3 x 2.2" (285 x 85 x 56mm) Weight: 2.6lbs (1180g) REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
"ER" as shown below. Note: This error could be caused by the clamp jaw not being properly closed or from any dirt build up on the metal surface of the jaw clamp. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
After the instrument has powered up and passed calibration, press the MODE button to enter the resistance only measurement mode. "OL Ω" appears on the LCD display as shown below confirming that you can now measure the resistance. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
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The LCD will display the resistance value. If the instrument beeps and the LCD display flashes, the resistance measurement is exceeding the critical set alarm. Refer to Setting the Critical Alarms for details. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
Memory Recall In order to recall the stored values, you must follow the steps below: Press the MEM button to enter memory recall mode and the first stored value will be displayed. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
Note: When the critical alarm is enabled, the instrument will begin to beep if the measured vale exceeds the selected alarm. Follow steps 2 to 6 to set the critical alarm in mA. REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
Product Support If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at info@reedinstruments.com. Please visit www.REEDINSTRUMENTS.com for the most up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
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