Megger DET14C User Manual
Digital earth/ground clamp testers
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- Page 1 USER GUIDE DET14C and DET24C Digital Earth/ground clamp testers Register Support User Guide megger.com/register megger.com/support ENGLISH...
- Page 2 T +44 (0)1304 502101 F +44 (0)1304 207342 www.megger.com Megger Limited reserves the right to alter the specification of its products from time to time without notice. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this document it is not warranted or represented by Megger Limited to be a complete and up - to - date description.
- Page 3 Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. Other equipment manufactured by Megger Instruments Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU where they apply. The full text of Megger Instruments EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet address: megger.com/eu-dofc www.megger.com...
- Page 4 10. Calibration, Repair and Warranty ........17 10.1 Calibration, Service and Spare Parts ........18 10.2 Approved Repair Companies ..........18 10.3 Return procedure ..............18 11. Decommissioning .............. 20 11.1 WEEE Directive ...............20 11.2 Battery disposal ..............20 12. Worldwide Sales Offices ........... 21 DET14C and DET24C www.megger.com...
- Page 5 The DET14C offers storage of results for later on-screen recall and the DET24C supports a download of results via Bluetooth® into PowerDB and Power DB Lite, Megger’s Acceptance & Maintenance Test Data Management software.
- Page 6 CAT II - Measurement category II: Equipment connected between the electrical outlets and user’s equipment. Measurement equipment may be safely connected to circuits at the marked rating or lower. The connection rating is that of the lowest rated component in the measurement circuit. DET14C and DET24C www.megger.com...
- Page 7 CAT IV 600 V Overvoltage category IV (equipment installed at or near the origin of the CAT IV electrical supply to a building). 600 V 600 V refers to the rms phase-to-earth voltage that this instrument can withstand to the overvoltage category IV rating. www.megger.com DET14C and DET24C...
- Page 8 Instrument overview 3. Instrument overview Instrument layout Item Description Item Description Clamp jaws Keypad Tactile barrier Tactile barrier Rotary switch Lever HOLD button Battery cover/label LCD display Wrist strap loop DET14C and DET24C www.megger.com...
- Page 9 Item Description Save Signal noise detected Open More than / Less than Delete Tick = set Alarm Cross = not set Filter Hold Battery Date formats Clamp open Hours, minutes, seconds Warning. Refer to user guide www.megger.com DET14C and DET24C...
- Page 10 Application 4. Application The DET14C / DET24C digital earth clamp meters are particularly suitable for measuring earth resistance in various installations such as buildings, pylons and RF transmitter sites without system disconnection. In addition, they can be used for the inspection and verification of lightning protection systems and virtually any installation where a current loop can be generated.
- Page 11 Modes of operation 5. Modes of operation The DET14C / DET24C can operate in one of three main modes, selected using the rotary switch: Turn instrument off „ W Resistance measurement „ A Current measurement „ „ Setup and configuration...
- Page 12 HOLD key to freeze the reading or turns off the instrument. Resistance measurements in high noise environments can be problematic resulting in no reading. The DET14C / 24C instruments incorporate a noise symbol ( ) to indicate presence of noise during a measurement.
- Page 13 To confirm the deletion, use the up arrow ( ) or down arrow ( ) to toggle the cross to a tick. When the tick shows press the OK button to delete. Operation is returned to the Function mode (Fn) after the OK button has been pressed. www.megger.com DET14C and DET24C...
- Page 14 5. From the list of available devices select DET24C to pair device, the pair code is 0000 6. Once paired the instrument is ready to download test results For a full user guide for PowerDB please visit megger.com/powerdb When using PowerDB...
- Page 15 General operation 6.11 Download PowerDB You can now download direct from the Megger website to ensure that you have the most recent version available. Visit www.megger.com/powerdb The latest edition will be at the top. Click the “download” button beside the file.
- Page 16 >24 hours continuous testing (Whilst measuring a 25 W resistance) Auto power down 300s (reset by jaw action or button press) Data logging 256 records (DET14C) 2 k records (DET24C) Data download Data download via Bluetooth Instrument contains FCC ID: QOQWT12...
- Page 17 1200 W to 1500 W 10 W ±35% Note 1: Frequency of measurement: 1390 Hz The specification stated above is only maintained if the Jaws of the DET14C and DET24C are kept clean at all times. Operational Error for Resistance Parameter Specification...
- Page 18 3. Accuracy guaranteed for 50 Hz and 60 Hz. 4. Measurement over the range 16 Hz to 400 Hz. 5. Maximum current is 100 A rms continuous and 200 A rms for 60s max at 50 Hz and 60 Hz only. DET14C and DET24C www.megger.com...
- Page 19 Accessories and Equipment 8. Accessories and Equipment Included accessories Item Order No. DET14C Digital Earth Test Clamp-on meter 1000-761 DET24C Digital Earth Test Clamp-on meter 1007-331 Carrying case 1001-715 Carrying strap (wrist loop) 1001-716 Quick start Guide 2001-644 Calibration check...
- Page 20 Battery condition icon is positioned at the top right hand corner of display. This icon is displayed at all times when the instrument is switched on. When running the icon will indicate state of charge, the icon will be filled in proportion to the state of charge. DET14C and DET24C www.megger.com...
- Page 21 3. Pack the instrument carefully to prevent damage in transit. 4. Before the instrument is sent to Megger, freight paid, make sure that the returns label is attached or that the RA number is clearly marked on the outside of the package and on any correspondence. Copies of the original purchase invoice and packing note should be sent simultaneously by airmail to expedite clearance through customs.
- Page 22 11.1 WEEE Directive The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on Megger products is a reminder not to dispose of the product at the end of its life with general waste. Megger is registered in the UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The Registration No is WEE/ HE0146QT.
- Page 23 ROMÂNIA +40 21 2309138 info.ro@megger.com РОССИЯ +7 495 2 34 91 61 sebaso@sebaspectrum.ru SLOVENSKO +421 2 554 23 958 info.sk@megger.com SOUTH AFRICA + 27 (031) 576 0360 sales.rsa@megger.com TÜRKIYE +46 08 510 195 00 seinfo@megger.com www.megger.com DET14C and DET24C...
- Page 24 The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice. Megger is a registered trademark The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® and are used under licence. www.megger.com DET14C--DET24C_UG_en_V14 The word ‘Megger’ is a registered trademark. Copyright © 2024...
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