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AEMC 6417 User Manual

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  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing an AEMC Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These Measurement Category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
  • Page 5 Use extreme caution when using the instrument around energized electrical equipment. Never attempt to use the instrument to twist or pry the ground electrode or ground wire away from the equipment being grounded. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 6 5.1 Inserting the Batteries.................22 5.2 Setting the Date and Time ..............22 5.3 Display Example .................23 5.4 Turning the Instrument ON ..............23 5.5 Turning Bluetooth ON .................24 5.6 Turning the Instrument OFF..............24 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 7 6.1.3 General Information..............31 6.2 Rotary Position (A)................33 6.2.1 Making a Measurement............33 6.3 Rotary Position - (MR) ................33 6.3.1 Displaying Stored Measurements...........33 7.1 Installing DataView ................36 ® 7.2 Ground Clamp Control Panel..............38 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 8 9.2.5 Power Supply .................45 9.3 Environmental..................45 9.4 Mechanical..................45 9.5 Safety....................46 10.1 Cleaning....................47 10.2 Battery Replacement ................47 10.3 Repair and Calibration ..............48 10.4 Technical and Sales Assistance............48 10.5 Limited Warranty................49 10.6 Warranty Repairs................49 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 9 AA batteries, quick start guide, and USB stick with DataView software and user ® manual. Bluetooth USB Adapter Class 2............Cat. #2126.45 Wrist Strap..................Hard Carrying Case................Cat. #2141.50 5 Calibration Loop................Cat. #2141.51 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 10 The Buzzer and Auto Power OFF features can be disabled at any time. The Model 6417 is equipped with an alarm function and a data storage function. In the Alarm mode, the probe will audibly and visually indicate when the reading is beyond an input set point.
  • Page 11 NOISE icon and buzzer notify the user to presence of dangerous voltage and current levels Designed to EN 61010-1, 600V CAT IV safety standards Ground electrode system resistance Bonding/continuity checks Ground measurements on Railroad signaling systems Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 12 The Model 6417 is equipped with a 152-segment OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display. This OLED technology results in a thinner, lighter, sharper, higher contrast display compared to LCD displays. Figure 2-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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  • Page 14 : Navigates and validates measurement displays : Crisp, clean and bright display Selects measurement functions and instrument HOLD: Freezes last measured value on the display Turns Bluetooth ON/OFF (when switch is set to MR or Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 15 There are four audible signals: Audible signals can be enabled or disabled in (see § 4.4, menu #2). symbol indicates: This programming is backed-up and retrieved at each reset. and deactivation of the buzzer. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 16 HOLD & Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 17 (instrument resolution to 0.1 ). V/I = 25 + 0.25 Rx = 25.2 grounded system would be higher; therefore the equivalent parallel resistance is negligible with respect to the rod under test. Figure 3-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 18 Figure 3-2 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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  • Page 20 In the and A measurement modes, a long StOP blinks. StOP Auto Power OFF is deactivated when the icon is visible and activated when it is hidden. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 21 : Enabled for a measurement exceeding the AL. V threshold. (Figure 2-1, item #11). AL. A blinks. (Figure 2-1, item #10): : Disabled. : Enabled for a measurement exceeding the AL. A threshold. (Figure 2-1, item #11). Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 22 Advanced Mode: The icon is displayed. Std is displayed. Advanced Mode: FrEQ blinks. FrEQ of the measured impedance from among the four possible values: 50, 60, 128, and 2083 Hz. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 23 To do this, turn ON the instrument and wait until it completes its startup calibration cycle. Then clamp the instrument around the instrument and repeat the measurement. If you are still unable to obtain a Figure 4-2 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 24 Setting the clock, which is used for time-stamping measurements, is done only than two minutes. Set the function switch to . All icons on the display light for approximately (see 4.4, menu #7 & #8). Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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  • Page 26 Impedance at the selected frequency. Contact voltage. Resistive and inductive components of the loop impedance. The choice of Standard or Advanced mode and the alarm thresholds are (see 4.4, menu #9). Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 27 The Model 6417 has a recording capacity of 2000 measurements. The PC which the 2000 most recent values are kept, with a maximum sequence number of 9999. If the circular recording mode is activated; as soon as the threshold of 2000 values is exceeded, the sequence number is displayed alternately with FULL in order to report the overwriting of the oldest records.
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  • Page 30 The voltage alarm has priority because it concerns the user’s safety. The current alarm is second in priority. The impedance alarm is displayed when no other alarm is triggered. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 31 Clamp around the conductor to be measured. If the clamp is incorrectly closed, the icon is displayed. If necessary, use the HOLD button to freeze the measurement. If necessary, use the MEM button to store the measurement. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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  • Page 38 DataView is a software program that enables a computer to connect to and interact with a variety of AEMC instruments, including the Model 6417. As its name implies, a primary purpose of DataView is to view data that has been recorded by the instrument and displayed on the computer.
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  • Page 40 You can access all DataView features through either the DataView icon or the Control Panel icon. For users who interact with Model 6417, we recommend primarily using the Control Panel. However, there are situations where using the core...
  • Page 41 Android device. The Ground Tester 6417 app, distributed through the Google Play Store, provides a quick, convenient, and mobile option for working with a Model 6417. Through a simple, easy-to-learn interface, the app DataView data analysis software, without requiring a PC.
  • Page 42 The Ground Tester 6417 app enables users to connect to the Model 6417 via Bluetooth. Once connected, you can view data currently being measured by the instrument in real-time. Real-time measurements can be displayed as both numerical data and as graphical trends.
  • Page 43 These records can later be viewed on the device. They can also be emailed to others for further distribution and analysis. In addition, records can be used to generate reports in text, Excel-compatible, or .icp (DataView) format. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com...
  • Page 44 Model 6417. Figure 8-4 The Ground Tester 6417 app can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store (see ) and is available in multiple languages. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 45 Alarm: range of threshold from 1 to 199 . Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 46 Value calculated as the product of the loop impedance by the leakage current. Alarm: Range of thresholds from 1V to 75V. 0.2 to 40A. 4000-count display. Alarm: Range of thresholds from 1mA to 40A. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 47 (3): “P” = Accuracy at reference condition; “r” = 1ct on display resolution. 1.38" (35mm) max 2.16 x 3.74 x 10.31" (55 x 95 x 262mm) Weight: 2.06 lbs (935g) approx. with batteries IP40, group III equipment According to IEC-61010-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 48 Conforms to UL Std. UL 61010-2-032 Cert. to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No. 61010-1 Cert. to CSA Std. C22.2#61010-2-032 Insulation class: 2 600V CAT IV Emissions and immunity in an industrial setting compliant with IEC 61326-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 49 Never use alcohol, solvents or hydrocarbons. The Model 6417 is powered by four 1.5V batteries. The battery replacement indicator will blink when battery voltage is low and will display continuously when battery replacement is required.
  • Page 50 If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, mail, fax or e-mail our technical support team: Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1.888.610.7664 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 51 The Clamp-on Ground Tester Model 6417 is warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from ®...
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