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- Page 1 User Manual ENGLISH Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 CLAMP-ON GROUND TESTER WITH AEMC INSTRUMENTS ®...
- Page 2 Copyright Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All rights reserved. © ® ® No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into any other language) without prior agreement and written consent from Chauvin Arnoux , Inc., as governed by United States and International copyright laws.
- Page 3 Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards. We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met the instrument’s published specifications.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..............6 1.1 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ......6 1.2 DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES (CAT) ..6 1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ............7 1.4 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ..........8 1.5 ORDERING INFORMATION ............. 8 1.5.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts ......... 8 2. - Page 5 4.3 INFLUENCES ................22 4.3.1 Impedance Measurement: ..........23 4.3.2 Current Measurement: ............. 24 4.4 POWER SUPPLY ..............24 4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ......... 25 4.6 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........25 4.7 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ..26 4.8 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ....26 5.
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Page 6: Introduction
Example: hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers. CAT II: Corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 7: Precautions For Use
■ Keep the surfaces of the air gap clean; even a little dirt can cause the clamp to malfunction. ■ Use personal protection equipment systematically. ■ All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be done by competent accredited personnel. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 8: Receiving Your Shipment
1.5 ORDERING INFORMATION Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 ...... Cat. #2141.03 Includes hard carrying case, 5 Ω calibration loop, four 1.5 V AA batteries, wrist strap, Bluetooth adapter, multilingual safety sheet, Quick Start Guide, and USB drive containing User Manual. -
Page 9: Product Features
These measurements are simpler to perform than traditional measurements with two auxiliary rods. The Model 6418 can make accurate low value ground impedances measurements and AC current measurements. The instrument's large oblong measurement head can clamp around bars up to 1.18 x 1.57 in (30 x 40 mm). -
Page 10: Function Keys
ƒ SET-UP: ► browses in the menu and confirms the changes made. ƒ MR: ► toggles the display between the measurement and the date/time. 2.3 DISPLAY When the measurement exceeds the limits of the measurement range, the instrument displays OR. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 11: Inserting Batteries
Confirm by pressing ►. The hours The minutes reading blinks. Set it reading blinks. Set it using ▲ and ▼ using ▲ and ▼ and confirm with ►. and confirm by pressing ►. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 12: Operation
Set the switch to Ω+A. When the jaws are open, the symbol is displayed and the instrument cannot make a mea- surement. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 13: Connection
This sound is normal and cannot be eliminated. 3.2.2 Freezing And/Or Storing A Measurement When the measurement has stabilized, you can press the HOLD key to freeze the measurement and/or MEM to record the measurement. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 14: Auto-Hold Function
The current measurement alone is identical to the current measurement with the impedance measurement. PRESS the trigger to open the jaws of the clamp and clamp Set the switch the conductor in which the current to be measured flows. to A. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 15: Configuration (Set-Up)
▼ to display or hide the symbol (permanent operation). When is displayed, automatic switching of the instrument to standby at the end of 5 minutes is disabled. Confirm by PRESSING ►. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... - Page 16 Set this using ▲ and ▼. PRESS ►; the minutes setting blinks. Set this using ▲ and ▼; confirm by PRESSING ►. For a more detailed procedure, see § 2.5. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual...
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Page 17: Errors
(ZxI > 25 V) is too high, making the accuracy of the displayed measurement uncertain When the current exceeds 10 A, the impedance measurement is not displayed (dashes appear in the measurement field). Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 18: Automatic Stop
The symbol is then displayed. 3.7 STORAGE 3.7.1 Recording A Measurement To record a measurement, PRESS the MEM key. You can first PRESS the HOLD key to freeze the measurement. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 19: Viewing Recordings
Set the switch to SET-UP., then follow the procedure described in § 3.4 in the CLR menu. When you return to the MR setting, the instrument indicates that the memory is empty. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 20: Memory Full
The instrument reports this by alternately displaying FULL and the memory slot number. You can continue in this way up to number 9999, at which point recording becomes disabled and you must erase the memory to be able to resume recording. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 21: Technical Characteristics
± (1.5 % R + ± (1.5 % R + ± (2.5 % R + ẟ 0.01 Ω) 2 ct) 2 ct) 2 ct) uncertainty ( No-load ≤ 45 mV to 2083 Hz voltage Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 22: Current Measurements
4.2.3 Storage Number of records: 300 4.3 INFLUENCES Z = impedance I = current ẟ = intrinsic uncertainty given in § 4.2 ct = resolution given in § 4.2 Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 23: Impedance Measurement
4 ẟ ± ct Zxl > 75 V ≥ 0.5 ẟ ± ct 1 ẟ ± ct 100 Ω Ground Instrument displays Z at measurement frequency (0 to 500) µH Inductance (2083 Hz) Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 24: Current Measurement
The instrument is powered by (4) 1.5 V AA batteries (LR6 alkaline; NiMH rechargeable can also be used). The voltage range ensuring proper operation is (4 to 6.5) V. The battery life of the instrument is 12 h (approximately 1440 30-second measurements). Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 25: Environmental Conditions
Clamping diameter: 1.26 in (32 mm) or 1.18 x 1.57 in (30 x 40 mm) or 0.79 x 2.17 in (20 x 55 mm) bar Ingress protection: IP40 per IEC 60529 Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 26: Compliance With International Standards
The instrument is compliant with standard IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-032, 100 V CAT IV or 150 V CAT III. 4.8 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) The instrument is compliant with standard IEC 61326-1. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 27: Maintenance
1. Disconnect everything connected to the instrument and set the switch to OFF. 2. Turn the instrument over and unscrew the 2 captive screws securing the battery compartment cover. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... - Page 28 If, however, the date and time are lost, the instrument will prompt you to reset them when it is turned ON (see § 2.5). Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual...
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Page 29: Repair And Calibration
Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® Phone: (800) 343-1391 (Ext. 351) Fax: (603) 742-2346 E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com www.aemc.com Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... -
Page 30: Limited Warranty
(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 E-mail: repair@aemc.com Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend that you insure your returned material. NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 6418 - User Manual... - Page 31 NOTES:...
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