Electrical Installation Tester
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1. ennan oneens eeenneen ennen venen vens 1651B Users Manual vi Electrical Installation Tester Introduction The Fluke Model 1651B is a battery powered electrical installation tester All figures show the Model 1653B The tester is designed to measure and test the following e Voltage and Frequency e Insulation Resistance EN61557 2 e Continuity EN61557 4 e Loop Line Resistance EN61557 3 e Residual Current Devices RCD Tripping Time EN61557 6 How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke call one of the following telephone numbers e Technical Support USA 1 800 44 FLUKE 1 800 443 5853 e Calibration Repair USA 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 e United Kingdom 44 1603 256600 e Germany Austria Switzerland 49 0 69 2 22 22 0210 e Canada 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 e Europe 31 402 675 200 e Japan 81 3 3434 0181 e Singapore 65 738 5655 e Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 5500 Or visit Fluke s website at www fluke com To register your product visit http register fluke com To view print or download the latest manual supplement visit http us fluke com usen support manuals 1651B Users Manual Safety See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the product and in this manual A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Imager or cause permanent loss o2. Festo gna Tipping Speed Test AL monnaie Maximum Trip TIMe Mains Wiring VES ARR TRA Operating Ranges and Uncertainties per EN 61557 Operating Uncertainties per EN 61557 nennen il List of Tables Table Title Page i RV MOONS sectas 2 Standard Accessories 3 Country Specific Mains Cords 4 Rotary OWI CN sscsciccisisaso ceda De PUSADUMONS lilla 6 Display Features i o A An 8 Power On Options i il 1651B Users Manual iv Figure Coro List of Figures Title Rotary SWING neren stee ian PUSADUNONS esile teint Model 1651B Display Features ennen ennen eneen Input TermiInalSs iii ENO DIS DIG sar ii diia Lead Swapping Modes Volts Display Switch and Terminal Settings Insulation Resistance Display Switch and Terminal Settings Continuity and Continuity Zero Display Switch and Terminal SONO ce etapa cs nt Loop Line Impedance Switch and Terminal Settings Display After Zeroing 3 Wire Connection for Earth Resistance Loop Test Line Impedance Display i Measuring in a 3 Phase SystemM i RCD Tripping Time Display Switch and Terminal Settings Connection for RCD Testing on IT Electrical Systems Replacing the Batteries
3. Table 6 Display Features cont nnar Secondary display and measurement qE E o m VAC units Some tests will return more than qu LJ LJ Ui Kee one result or return a computed value based on the test result This will occur with e Volts e Secondary display shows line frequency e Insulation tests e Secondary display shows actual test voltage e Loop line impedance e Secondary display shows PEFC Prospective Earth Fault Current or Re PSC Prospective Short Circuit Current e RCD switching time e Secondary display shows Ur fault voltage battery test Appears when you are testing the batteries For more information see Testing and Replacing the Batteries on page 30 ZERO Appears when you press the pf button to zero the leads After the zeroing operation the icon stays illuminated indicating that zeroing has been performed Only used when performing continuity or loop testing h Potential danger Appears when measuring or sourcing high voltages 13 1651B Users Manual Input Terminals Figure 4 shows the input terminals Description L Line PE Protective Earth N Neutral Figure 4 Input Terminals 14 Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester Error Codes Various error conditions are detected by the tester and are indicated with the A icon Err and an error number on the primary display See Table 7 These error conditions disable testing and if necessary stop a runnin
4. 1651B Electrical Installation Tester Users Manual May 2011 2011 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty period is three years and begins on the date of shipment Parts product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller and does not apply to fuses disposable batteries or to any product which in Fluke s opinion has been misused altered neglected contaminated or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non defective media Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price Fluke
5. Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester Table 5 Pushbuttons Zero test lead resistance offset e Loop input select L N L PE e Voltage input select L N L PE N PE e RCD current rating 10 30 100 300 500 1000 mA or VAR N A 1653B 1654B only RCD Current multiplier x1 2 x1 x5 Adjust current for VAR function Display results if noise is present Select RCD Type AC sinusoidal Type AC Selective Battery test Loop RE IK RCD test polarity 0 180 degrees Insulation test voltage 250 500 or 1000 V Turns the tester on and off The tester will also shut off automatically is there is no activity for 10 minutes Turns the backlight on and off Starts the selected test The key is surrounded by a touch pad The touch pad measures the potential between the operator and the tester s PE terminal If you exceed a 100 V threshold the Z symbol above the touch pad is illuminated 1651B Users Manual Understanding the Display Figure 3 and Table 6 describe the display features el ta ps OO rma Oo G a e LI A do 0 l B C re o E B mA MO a E a E Van IES store xt co x5 15 EEL ZrZiZs ZERO i oa e a apx020f eps Figure 3 Display Features Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester Table 6 Display Features N A 1653B 1654B only Configuration options Settings you can make within the
6. reading digit counts at 23 C 5 C lt 80 RH Between 10 C and 18 C and between 28 C and 40 C accuracy specifications may degrade by 0 1 x accuracy specification per C The following tables can be used for the determination of maximum or minimum display values considering maximum instrument operating uncertainty per EN61557 1 5 2 4 35 1651B Users Manual Insulation Resistance Riso gt E 4 Maximum Display Value Limit Value Maximum Display Value Limit Value Maximum Display Value 200 2202 20 2202 20 z202 LD o EE ooo ese 400 460 36 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Continuity Rio Value Value 3 1651B Users Manual Loop Tests Zj Loop Zi Loop Z Limit SS Limit Mou Limit Mom Lim gt Value play Vale play Value p ay ae play Value Value Value Value Poza ow Jeker EE EEE a ee oso oat oso los 6 lso 6 ss os oso os fos fr ss r Tee Pozo ose oro los s ore e 72 oso fos os fose foe fre o fer zo ro aiao os oP as of 3682 so 1 22 tso 113 eo sos oo 542 160 140 160 130 eo ers eo 722 rio 149 170 139 so 768 oo e o 500 423 500 452 pao 600 508 600 542 o 700 53 700 62 eee 800 678 80 722 o J 900 763 900 82 po d J 100 848 1000 902 38 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications RCD FI Tests 4
7. 0 2001 02 UL61010 ANSI ISA s82 02 01 2000 and CAN CSA c22 2 No 1010 2 edition Overvoltage Category 500 V CAT III 300 V CAT IV Complies with EN IEC 61010 031 2002 A1 2008 Measurement Category Ill is for measurements performed in the building installation Examples are distribution panels circuit breakers wiring and cabling Category IV equipment is designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level such as an electrical meter or an overhead or underground utility service Performance EN61557 1 EN61557 2 EN61557 3 EN61557 4 EN61557 5 EN61557 6 EN61557 7 Second edition EN61557 10 First edition Pollution Degree 2 Maximum voltage between any 500 V terminal and earth ground Surge Protection 6 kV peak per EN 61010 1 Ed 2 0 2001 02 34 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Category Ratings and Usage Bari Ascsssa Printed CAT II CAT III CAT IV ry CAT Rating 250V 500V 300V 165XB Electrical Installation Tester CAT III 500 V CAT IV 300 V Country Specific Mains Cord CAT Il 250 V an Multifunction Probe red CAT III 1000 V Test Lead red green blue CAT III 1000 V EEN EN EEN Test Probe red green blue CAT III 1000 V VI Y Alligator Clip red green blue CAT Ill 1000 V UK Test Leads and Probes Non fused red green blue CAT III 1000 V NI NI Fused red green blue CAT 111600 V y y y Electrical Measurement Specifications The accuracy specification is defined as
8. In locations where polarized plugs and outlets are used a swapped lead icon 60 may indicate that the outlet was wired incorrectly Correct this problem before proceeding with any testing Fault voltage limit Toggles the fault voltage between 25 V and 50 V The default is 50 V View the tester serial number Primary display shows the initial four digits and the secondary display shows the next four digits Continuity beeper toggle Toggles the continuity beeper on and off The default is on 16 Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester UK Mode Selected Automatic Lead Swapping Mode Selected apx026f eps Figure 6 Lead Swapping Modes 17 1651B Users Manual Making Measurements Measuring Volts and Frequency 000 N PE L battery test nn DOE IUU PP apx002f eps Figure 7 Volts Display Switch and Terminal Settings To measure voltage and frequency Turn the rotary switch to the V position 2 Use all red blue and green terminals for this test You can use test leads or mains cord when measuring AC voltage e The primary upper display shows the AC voltage The tester reads AC voltage to 500 V Press to toggle the voltage reading between L PE L N and N PE e The secondary lower display shows mains frequency 18 Electrical Installation Tester Making Measurements Measuring Insulation Resistance O N PE L Riso 1 AN 000 JUU RE apx005
9. and RCD tests are inhibited if the L PE or the L N terminals are reversed Operating Ranges and Uncertainties per EN 61557 EN 61557 Measurement Display Range Range Operating Nominal Values Uncertainty V 50 Vac 500 Vac Ux 230 400 V ac EN 61557 1 Ge Tae eae 2 2 dgt f 50 60 Hz RLO 0 2 Q 2000 Q 4 0 V de lt Ug lt 24 V de 0 00 Q 2000 Q EN 61557 4 10 2 dgt Rio lt 2 00 Q IN 2200 mA 1 MQ 200 MQ R 10 9 Un 250 500 1000 V dc So 0 00 ma 1000 mo 209 2 dat EN 61557 2 200 MQ 1000 MQ In 1 0 mA 15 2 dot Z No Trip 0 4 Q 2000 Q 0 00 Q 2000 Q 15 6 dat Z Zj Hi Current ore i ee EN 61557 3 i i vi A een 3 0 00 20000 10 4 dot i RE 10 1000 0 AA fi ac RESO AT 10 30 100 300 500 EN 61557 6 0 0 ms 2000 ms 10 1 dgt 1000 VAR mA 45 1651B Users Manual Operating Uncertainties per EN 61557 The Operating Uncertainty shows the maximum possible uncertainty when all influence factors E1 E10 are counted T N EN Q N N N N 9 LO ol LO LD Te p 0 Te E 10 O x za N as gt o XX o o Z Z Z Z LLI LLI LLI LLI 4 EN Riso EN 61557 2 EN e EN 61557 6 Influence Quantity 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 ui 0 50 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 iu 0 50 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 E4 Series Interferences Voltage E5 Resistance of the probes and auxiliary earth electrodes E6 2 System 1 00 pha
10. below 25 V or 50 V dependent on the local requirement the loop is good To calculate the loop impedance divide the fault voltage by 10 mA Loop impedance fault voltage x 100 Turn the rotary switch to the Z nomie position 2 Connect all three leads to the L PE and N red green and blue terminals of the tester 3 Press to select L PE The display shows the Zj and ee indicator 4 Before you do a loop impedance test use the zero adapter to zero the test leads or the mains cord Press and hold for more than two seconds until the ZERO annunciator appears The tester measures the lead resistance stores the reading in memory and subtracts it from readings The resistance value is saved even when the power is turned off so it is unnecessary to repeat the operation each time you use the tester with the same test leads or mains cord Note Be sure the batteries are in good charge condition before you zero the test leads 5 Connect all three leads to the L PE and N of the system under test or plug the mains cord into the socket under test Electrical Installation Tester Making Measurements O N PE L apx033f eps Figure 11 Display After Zeroing 6 Press and release Wait for the test to complete The primary upper display shows the loop impedance 7 To read the Prospective Earth Fault Current press the 3 key and select Ik The Prospective Earth Fault Current appears in amps or kilo amps in t
11. measurement functions For L NL PEN PE example in the RCD Tripping Time function AT you can press to multiply the test store Rx1 2x5 current by x1 2 x1 or x5 and you can press 0 3 to select the type of RCD you are testing Sean VOLTS Arrows above or below the terminal indicator symbol indicate reversed polarity Check the connection or check the wiring to correct Terminal indicator symbol A terminal indicator symbol with a dot o in the center indicates the terminal is used for the selected function The terminals are e L Line e PE Protective Earth e N Neutral 1651B Users Manual Table 6 Display Features cont 25 Indicates the selected rotary switch RioRe Risoal la A lt setting The measurement value in the primary display also corresponds to the switch setting Rotary switch settings are Vv Volts Riso Insulation Rio Continuity Z No me Loop no trip ae Loop hi current trip ATA RCD trip time Indicates that the measured trip current trip current test or the measured trip time trip time test is according to the appropriate RCD standard and the fault voltage is below the selected limit For more information see Maximum Trip Time Table on page 44 Indicates the preset fault voltage limit The default setting is 50 V Some locations require the fault voltage be set to 25 V as specified by local electrical codes Press rs when you turn on the tester to toggle the fault
12. the leads and press and hold If the fuse is bad FUSE will appear on the display to indicate the tester is damaged and needs repair Contact Fluke Service for repair see Contacting Fluke 32 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Specifications Features Measurement Function e Voltage amp Frequency e Wiring polarity checker e Insulation Resistance e Continuity amp Resistance e Loop amp Line Resistance e Prospective Earth Fault Current PEFC Ix Prospective Short Circuit current PSC Ix e RCD switching time e RCD variable current Other Features e Self test e Illuminated Display Included Accessories e Hard case e Remote control probe e Zero Adapter 33 1651B Users Manual General Specifications Specification Characteristic Size 10 cm L x 25 cm W x 12 5 cm H Weight with batteries 1 3 kg Battery size quantity Type AA 6 ea Battery type Alkaline supplied Usable with 1 2 V NiCd or NiMH batteries not supplied Battery life typical 200 hours idling Fuse 13 15 A 500 V 1 5 KA 6 3 x 32 mm PN 2030852 Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 10 C to 60 C indefinitely to 40 C for 100 hrs Relative Humidity 80 10 to 35 C 70 35 to 40 C Operating Altitude 0 to 2000 meters Vibration to Class 3 per Mil Prf 28800F 1 meter drop test six sides oak floor Sealing IP 40 Complies with EN61326 1 2006 Safety Complies with EN61010 1 Ed 2
13. up arrow to return to the Err 5 display Use the connection shown in Figure 14 when measuring in a 3 phase 500 V system N L3 Blue apx025f eps Figure 14 Measuring in a 3 Phase System Measuring RCD Tripping Time 30 mA NPEL O apx008f eps Figure 15 RCD Tripping Time Display Switch and Terminal Settings 26 Electrical Installation Tester Making Measurements In this test a calibrated fault current is induced into the circuit causing the RCD to trip The meter measures and displays the time required for the RCD to trip You can perform this test with test leads or using the mains cord The test is performed with a live circuit If the RCD has a special nominal current setting other than the standard options 10 30 100 300 500 1000 mA you can use a custom setting with the VAR mode Note When measuring trip time for any type of RCD the tester first does a pretest to determine if the actual test will cause a fault voltage exceeding the limit 25 or 50 V To avoid having an inaccurate trip time for S type time delay RCDs a 30 second delay is activated between the pretest and the actual test This RCD type needs a delay because it contains RC circuits that are required to settle before applying the full test AA Warning e Test the connection between the N conductor and earth before starting the test A voltage between the N conductor and earth may influence the test e Leakag
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15. T 30 20 50 60 70 50 90 is x 300 400 361 500 600 700 631 800 900 n si Dn 39 1651B Users Manual AC Voltage Measurement V Accuracy f 50 Hz 60 Hz Input Impedance Overload Protection 05 3 Continuity Testing R 0 Range o 0 01 0 1 5 3 digits 200 Q 1 5 3 digits 2000 Q 1 5 3 digits Note The number of possible continuity tests with a fresh set of batteries is 3000 Range Rio Test Current 7150 210 mA Press the to zero the test probe Test Probe Zeroing Can subtract up to 2 Q of lead resistance Error message for gt 2 Q Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage gt 10 V ac detected prior to initiation of test 40 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Insulation Resistance Measurement Riso Accuracy of Test Voltage TESEN ONARE at rated test current 250 500 1000 V 10 0 Test Insulation Voltage Resistance Range Test Current 1 5 3 digit 250 V 10 KQ to 20 MQ 0 01 MQ 1 mA 250 KQ 1 5 3 digits 20 MQ to 200 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 5 3 digits 10 kQ to 20 MQ 0 01 MO 1 5 3 digits 500V 20 MQ to 200 MQ 0 1 MQ 1 mA 500 kQ 1 5 3 digits I I 200 MQ to 500 MO 100k2 to 200 MO 0 1 MO 1 5 3 digit 1000 V 1 mA 1 MO a 200 MQ to 1000 MO Note The number of possible insulation tests with a fresh set of batteries is 2000 H Auto Discharge Discharge time constant l
16. asurements Computation 42 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications RCD Testing RCD Types Tested 1 RCD test inhibited for V gt 265 ac RCD tests permitted only if the selected current multiplied by earthing resistance is lt 50 V 2 AC Responds to ac 3 G General no delay 4 S Time delay Test Signals AC The waveform is a sinewave starting at zero crossing polarity sinusoidal determined by phase selection 0 phase starts with low to high zero crossing 180 phase starts with high to low zero crossing The magnitude of the test current is lan x Multiplier for all tests 43 1651B Users Manual Tripping Speed Test 4T RCD Current Selection Test Function j j j j Mains voltage 100 V 265 V ac 50 60 Hz RCD Type Let pangs Trip Time Accuracy CEN CN ow aang CO Je CCT CI e 11 Reading 1 G General no delay S Time delay Maximum Trip Time The RCD Y symbol switches on when testing the RCD trip time if the trip time meets the following conditions RDS Leens Less than 300 ms Between 130 ms and 500 ms Less than 40 ms Between 50 ms and 150 ms 44 Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Mains Wiring Test Icons 6 60 e 0 indicate if L PE or L N terminals are reversed Instrument operation is inhibited and an error code is generated if the input voltage is not between 100 V and 500 V The UK Loop
17. e The primary upper display shows the trip time e The secondary lower display shows the fault voltage N to PE related to the rated residual current e _ If the trip time is according to the appropriate standard of the RCD the RCD Y indicator displays For more information see Maximum Trip Time Table on page 44 To measure RCD tripping time for a custom RCD setting VAR mode Turn the rotary switch to the AT position 2 Press 1 to select the VAR current rating The current custom setting shows on the primary display Use the arrow keys to adjust the value 3 Press to select a test current multiplier Normally you will use x 1 2 or x 1 for this test 4 Repeat steps 4 through 6 listed in the preceding RCD tripping time procedure 5 To view the nominal setting used for the test depress the arrow key 28 Electrical Installation Tester Making Measurements RCD Testing in IT Systems RCD testing at locations with IT systems requires a special test procedure because the Protective Earth connection is grounded locally and is not tied directly to the power system The test is conducted at the electrical panel using probes Use the connection shown in Figure 16 when performing RCD testing on IT electrical systems Mains Supply PE L2 Green L L1 Red apx023f eps Figure 16 Connection for RCD Testing on IT Electrical Systems The test current flows through the upper side of the RCD into the L term
18. e currents in the circuit following the residual current protection device may influence measurements e The displayed fault voltage relates to the rated residual current of the RCD e Potential fields of other earthing installations may influence the measurement e Equipment motors capacitors connected downstream of the RCD may cause considerable extension of the tripping time Note If the L and N terminals are reversed the tester will auto swap them internally and continue testing If the tester is configured for UK operation testing will halt and you will need to determine why the L and N are swapped This condition is indicated by arrows above or below the terminal indicator symbol 60 2 1651B Users Manual To measure RCD tripping time Turn the rotary switch to the AT position 2 Press to select the RCD current rating 10 30 100 300 500 or 1000 mA 3 Press to select a test current multiplier x Y x 1 or x 5 Normally you will use x 1 for this test 4 Press F3 to select the RCD test current waveform AC current to test type AC standard AC RCD and type A pulse DC sensitive RCD e s Delayed response to test S type AC time delayed AC RCD 5 Press Fs to select the test current phase 0 or 180 RCDs should be tested with both phase settings as their response time can vary significantly depending on the phase 6 Press and release Wait for the test to complete
19. ed between Line L and Protective Earth PE You can also ascertain the Prospective Earth Fault Current PEFC that is the current that could potentially flow if the phase conductor is shorted to the protective earth conductor The tester calculates the PEFC by dividing the measured mains voltage by the loop impedance The loop impedance function applies a test current that flows to earth If RCDs are present in the circuit they may trip To avoid tripping always use the Zj No Trip function on the rotary switch The no trip test applies a special test that prevents RCDs in the system from tripping If you are certain no RCDs are in the circuit you can use the Z Hi Current function for a faster test Note If the L and N terminals are reversed the tester will auto swap them internally and continue testing If the tester is configured for UK operation testing will halt This condition is indicated by arrows above or below the terminal indicator symbol 40 21 1651B Users Manual To measure loop impedance no trip mode 22 AA Warning To prevent tripping RCDs in the circuit e Always use the Z nome position for loop measurements e Preload conditions can cause the RCD to trip e An RCD with a nominal fault current of 10 mA will trip Note To do a Loop impedance test in a circuit with a 10 mA RCD we recommend a trip time RCD test Use a nominal test current of 10 mA and the factor x for this test If the fault voltage is
20. ery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements Use only specified replacement parts Do not use the tester in distribution systems with voltages higher than 550 V Comply with local and national safety codes Use personal protective equipment approved rubber gloves face protection and flame resistant clothes to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed Do not use in CAT Ill or CAT IV environments without the protective cap installed The protective cap decreases the possibility of arc flash caused by short circuits Table 1 Symbols Caution Risk of Electric wj EN Ed Conforms to requirements of European Union and Important information See European Free Trade manual Association Double Insulated Class II Earth Ground pp Do not use in distribution systems with voltages higher than 550 V ESSE CAT III Testers are designed to protect against transients in fixed CAT Ill equipment installations at the distribution level CAT IV Testers are CAT IV designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level overhead or underground utility service 1651B Users Manual Unpacking the Tester The tester comes with the items listed in Table 2 If the tester is damaged or an item is missing contact the place of purchase immediately Table 2 Standard Accessories Part Number 165X 8008 Probe Multifunctional 2000757 Country Specific Mains Tes
21. f data AA Warnings Read Before Using To prevent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury e Use the product only as specified or the protection supplied by the product can be compromised e Do not use the product around explosive gas vapor or in damp or wet environments e Do not use test leads if they are damaged Examine the test leads for damaged insulation exposed metal or if the wear indicator shows Check test lead continuity e Use only current probes test leads and adapters supplied with the product e Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the product operates correctly e Do not use the product if it is damaged e Have an approved technician repair the product e Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground e Remove test leads from the tester before the tester case is opened e Do not operate the product with covers removed or the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible e Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms 42 V ac peak or 60 V dc e Use only specified replacement fuses e Use the correct terminals function and range for measurements e Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes Electrical Installation Tester Safety Connect the common test lead before the live test lead and remove the live test lead before the common test lead Replace the batteries when the low batt
22. f eps Figure 8 Insulation Resistance Display Switch and Terminal Settings AA Warning To avoid electric shock measurements should only be performed on de energized circuits To measure insulation resistance Turn the rotary switch to the Rjso position 2 Use the L and PE red and green terminals for this test Use the Fs to select the test voltage Most insulation testing is performed at 500 V but observe local test requirements 4 Press and hold until the reading settles and the tester beeps Note Testing is inhibited if voltage is detected in the line e The primary upper display shows the insulation resistance e The secondary lower display shows the actual test voltage Note For normal insulation with high resistance the actual test voltage Uy should always be equal to or higher than the programmed voltage If insulation resistance is bad the test voltage is automatically reduced to limit the test current to safe ranges 19 1651B Users Manual Measuring Continuity 000 UL 50 NPEL Rio FUSO USI gt O N PE L apx003f eps Figure 9 Continuity Zero Display Switch and Terminal Settings A continuity test is used to verify the integrity of connections by making a high resolution resistance measurement This is especially important for checking Protective Earth connections Note In countries where electrical circuits are laid out in a ring it is recommended that you make an end to e
23. g test Table 7 Error Codes Error Condition Code Solution Self Test Fails 1 Return the tester to a Fluke Service Center Over Temp 2 Wait while the tester cools down Check the installation in particular the voltage PAU Vonage between N and PE Switch off all appliances Loop RCD Excessive Noise measurements and move the earth stakes earth measurement apx032f eps Figure 5 Error Display 15 1651B Users Manual Power On Options To select a power on option press and the function key simultaneously and then release the button Power on options are retained when the tester is turned OFF See Table 8 Table 8 Power On Options Keys Power On Options Loop Line Impedance l limit Toggles the I limit between 10 kA and 50 kA The default is 10 kA Line and Neutral Swap mode Two modes of operation are available You can configure the tester to operate in L n mode or L n n L mode see Figure 6 e In L n mode the L and N phase conductors must NEVER be reversed This is a requirement in some regions including the UK The 40 icon appears on the display indicating that the system L and N conductors are swapped and testing is inhibited Investigate and rectify the cause of this system fault before proceeding L n mode also changes the RCD x1 2 trip time duration to 2 seconds as required in the UK In L n n L mode the unit allows the L and N phase conductors to be swapped and testing will continue Note
24. he secondary lower display 8 Ifthe mains is too noisy Err 5 will be displayed The measured value accuracy is degraded by the noise Press the down arrow to display the measured value Press the up arrow to return to the Err 5 display This test will take several seconds to complete If the mains is disconnected while the test is active the test automatically terminates Note Errors may occur due to preloading the circuit under test To measure loop impedance Hi current trip mode If no RCDs are present in the system under test you can use the high current Line Earth L PE loop impedance test Turn the rotary switch to the ta position 2 Connect all three leads to the L PE and N red green and blue terminals of the tester 3 Press to select L PE The A appears to indicate that hi current trip mode is selected 4 Repeat Steps 4 through 8 from the preceding test AA Warning The symbol oe on the LCD indicates the high current loop mode any RCDs in the system will trip ensure there are no RCDs present 23 1651B Users Manual Earth Resistance Testing by Loop Method You can also use the tester to measure the earth resistance component of the total loop resistance Check your local regulations to determine if this method is acceptable in your area You can use three leads or the mains cord to perform this test Use the connection shown in Figure 12 when making a 3 wire connection for earth
25. inal and returns though the PE terminal 29 1651B Users Manual Maintaining the Tester Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings To clean the terminals 1 Turn the meter off and remove all test leads 2 Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals 3 Soak a new swab with alcohol Work the swab around each terminal Testing and Replacing the Batteries Battery voltage is continuously monitored by the tester If the voltage falls below 6 0 V 1 0 V cell the low battery icon appears on the display indicating that there is minimal battery life left The low battery icon continues to appear on the display until you replace the batteries AA Warning To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the batteries as soon as the battery icon EW appears Be sure that the battery polarity is correct A reversed battery can cause leakage Replace the batteries with six AA batteries Alkaline batteries are supplied with the tester but you can also use 1 2 V NiCd or NiMH batteries You can also check the battery charge so that you can replace them before they discharge AA Warning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the battery To prevent damage or injury install ONLY specified
26. nd check of the ring at the electrical panel AA Warning e Measurements should only be performed on de energized circuits e Measurements may be adversely affected by impedances or parallel circuits or transient currents To measure continuity 20 Turn the rotary switch to the R y position Use the L and PE red and green terminals for this test Before making a continuity test use the Zero adapter to zero the test leads Press and hold until the ZERO annunciator appears The tester measures probe resistance stores the reading in memory and subtracts it from readings The resistance value is saved even when power is turned off so you don t need to repeat the operation every time you use the instrument Note Be sure the batteries are in good charge condition before you zero the test leads Electrical Installation Tester Making Measurements 4 Press and hold until the reading settles If the continuity beeper is enabled the tester beeps continuously for measured values less than 2 Q and there is no stable reading beep for measured values greater than 2 Q If a circuit is live the test is inhibited and the AC voltage appears in the secondary lower display Measuring Loop Line Impedance Zn a am na U L N PE L PEFC k apx006f eps Figure 10 Loop Line Impedance Switch and Terminal Settings Loop Impedance Line to Protective Earth L PE Loop impedance is source impedance measur
27. osition The LCD indicates that the high current loop mode is selected by displaying the e symbol 2 Connect the red lead to the L red and the blue lead to the N blue terminals of the tester 3 Press to select L N Use the zero adapter to zero the test leads or the mains cord Press and hold for more than two seconds until the ZERO annunciator appears The tester measures the lead resistance stores the reading in memory and subtracts it from readings The resistance value is saved even when the power is turned off so it is unnecessary to repeat the operation each time you use the tester with the same test leads or mains cord Note Be sure the batteries are in good charge condition before you zero the test leads AA Warning At this step be careful not to select L PE because a high current loop test will take place Any RCDs in the system will trip if you proceed Note Connect the leads in a single phase test to the system live and neutral To measure line to line impedance in a 3 phase system connect the leads to 2 phases 6 Press and release Wait for the test to complete 25 1651B Users Manual e The primary upper display shows the line impedance e The secondary lower display shows the Prospective Short Circuit Current PSC 7 Ifthe mains is too noisy Err 5 will be displayed The measured value accuracy is degraded by the noise Press the down arrow to display the measured value Press the
28. re serves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country Fluke s warranty obligation is limited at Fluke s option to refund of the purchase price free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period To obtain warranty service contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a de scription of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination Fluke as sumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be re turned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB Destination If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect misuse contamination alteration accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the prod uct s specified rating or normal wear and tear of mechanical components Fluke will pro vide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work Following repair the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges FOB Shipping Point THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR
29. replacement fuses with the amperage voltage and speed ratings shown in the General Specifications section of this manual To test the batteries 1 Turn the rotary switch to the V position 2 Press 3 to initiate the battery test The Voltage function display clears and is replaced by the measured battery voltage in the secondary display for 2 seconds the Voltage function display then returns 30 Electrical Installation Tester Maintaining the Tester To replace the batteries refer to Figure 17 1 gt 3 Press to turn the tester off Remove the test leads from the terminals Remove the battery door by using a standard blade screwdriver to turn the battery door screws 3 one quarter turn counterclockwise Press the release latch and slide the battery holder out of the tester Replace the batteries and the battery door Secure the door by turning the screws one quarter turn clockwise e Closed do 4 Open apx028f eps Figure 17 Replacing the Batteries 31 1651B Users Manual Testing the Fuse A fuse test is performed each time you turn on the tester If leads are plugged into the L and PE terminals the fuse test is skipped If a blown fuse is detected testing is disabled FUSE appears on the primary display and the tester issues a warning beep You can also perform a manual check of the fuse To manually check the fuse Turn the rotary switch to either Riso or Rio switch setting Short
30. resistance loop test Zero the test leads see sequence for Loop Impedance measurement apx024f eps Figure 12 3 Wire Connection for Earth Resistance Loop Test To measure earth resistance using the loop test no trip mode 1 Turn the rotary switch to the Z nome position 2 Press 1 to select L PE 3 Press 3 to select Re resistance 4 Press and release Wait for the test to complete e The primary upper display shows the loop impedance e The secondary lower display shows the earth resistance Line Impedance Line impedance is source impedance measured between Line conductors or Line and Neutral This function allows the following tests e Line to Neutral loop impedance e Line to Line impedance in 3 phase systems e L PE loop measurement This is a way of making a high current 2 wire loop measurement It cannot be used on circuits protected by RCDs because it will cause them to trip e Prospective Short Circuit Current PSC PSC is the current that can potentially flow if the phase conductor is shorted to the neutral conductor or 24 Electrical Installation Tester Making Measurements another phase conductor The tester calculates the PSC current by dividing the measured mains voltage by the line impedance 000 UL 50 N PE L PIE 4 fi as as UL So an Vai Oan esc NNN _ RU A apx034f eps Figure 13 Line Impedance Display To measure line impedance 1 Turn the rotary switch to the nia p
31. se angle i requency E8 System 2 50 2 50 oy EN D C 46
32. t 0 5 second for C 1 uF or less Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage gt 30 V prior to initiation of test Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up the 5 uF load 41 1651B Users Manual No Trip and Hi Current Modes RCD FI Mains Input Voltage Range 100 500 V ac 50 60 Hz Input Connection soft key selection Loop Impedance phase to earth Line impedance phase to neutral Limit on Consecutive Tests Automatic shutdown when internal components are too hot There is also a thermal shutdown for RCD tests Maximum Test Current 400 V 20 A sinusoidal for 10 ms Maximum Test Current 230 V 12 A sinusoidal for 10 ms Resolution Accuracy 1 0 200 0 010 No Trip mode 3 6 digits Hi Current mode 2 4 digits No Trip mode 3 200 Q 0 1 Q Hi Current mode 2 2000 Q 1 Valid for resistance of neutral circuit lt 20 2 and up to a system phase angle of 30 Test leads must be zeroed before testing 2 Valid for mains voltage gt 200 V Prospective Earth Fault Current Test PSC Ix Prospective Earth Fault Current PEFC Ix or Prospective Short Circuit Current PSC Ix determined by dividing measured mains voltage by measured loop L PE resistance or line L N resistance respectively Range Oto 10 kA or O to 50 kA See Power On Options earlier in this manual Ik gt 1000 A 0 1 kA Accuracy Determined by accuracy of loop resistance and mains voltage me
33. t Cord See Table 3 Test lead set 600 V Fused Probe with alligator clips and prods set of spare GS38 tips Red Blue Green 2491989 Replacement fuse set 3 piece Fuse F 10 A 600 V 50 kA 6 3 x 32 mm for TL165X UK PN 3588741 CD ROM Users Manual 4041694 Quick Reference Guide 4041701 Case Tool Box Yellow 1664213 Hard Case Insert Foam Polyurethane 2061011 Carrying Strap Padded 2045406 Fluke Zero Adapter 3301338 Table 3 Country Specific Mains Cords BS1363 2061367 CEE 7 7 2061332 Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester Operating the Tester Using the Rotary Switch A Warning Do not use in CAT Ill or CAT IV environments without the protective cap installed The protective cap decreases the exposed probe metal to lt 4mm This decreases the possibility of arc flash from short circuits Use the rotary switch Figure 1 and Table 4 to select the type of test you want to perform apx013f eps Figure 1 Rotary Switch 1651B Users Manual Table 4 Rotary Switch Number Symbol Measurement Function 0 0 OIO Riso Insulation resistance Loop impedance No trip mode Rio Re Earn ressens O Rotary switch Understanding the Pushbuttons Use the pushbuttons Figure 2 and Table 5 to control operation of the tester select test results for viewing and scroll through selected test results n O o E v apx012f eps Figure 2 Pushbuttons
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35. voltage between 25 V and 50 V The value you set will appear on the display and will be saved when you turn the tester off Primary display and measurement units Sl Sl Sl Sl ms SOI If If Ti IL m E 7 10 Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester Table 6 Display Features cont N A 1653B 1654B only Low battery icon See Testing and Replacing the Batteries on page 30 for additional information on batteries and power management Appears when you press the Test button Disappears when the test is completed Appears when the instrument is overheated The Loop test and RCD functions are inhibited when the instrument is overheated Appears when an error occurs Testing is disabled See Error Codes on page 15 for a listing and explanation of possible error codes 11 1651B Users Manual Table 6 Display Features cont Name of the secondary measurement Un function PSC U PEFC K N E Test voltage for insulation test UF Fault voltage Measures neutral to earth PSC Prospective Short Circuit Calculated from measured voltage and impedance when reading line to neutral PEFC Prospective Earth Fault Current Calculated from voltage and loop impedance which is measured line to protective earth Ik In combination with the PSC or PEFC symbol indicates a short circuit current RE Earth resistance 12 Electrical Installation Tester Operating the Tester
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