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2. i NOTE Before proceeding pair the instrument with the PC first see S 7 2 2 Make sure the instrument is turned ON with Bluetooth enabled as explained in 85 5 Then in the Control Panel click Instrument in the menu bar and select Connect The Connection dialog box will appear Connection Communications port GT 6417 V Figure 7 8 m This dialog box allows you to select the desired instrument or associated serial port used to access the instrument Specify the desired instrument by selecting it from the Communications port drop down list In order to have the desired instrument in this list you should have previously paired the instrument with the PC see 8 7 2 2 Note During this operation you may need the Bluetooth pass code which is 1234 m NOTE The instrument selection is made either with the serial port number or with the Bluetooth name of the ground tester starting with GTC 6417 depending on the Bluetooth software stack installed on the PC When the Bluetooth name is personalized in the configuration window Windows may need some time to propose the updated name m Once the proper communication parameters have been specified click OK This closes the Connection dialog box When the connection is established the word Connected appears in the lower right corner of the status bar at the bottom of the Control Panel window Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 43 7 4
3. Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 B MH 345 om Ji Figure 6 16 2230 5 33 m 3 eH Figure 6 17 35 7 DATAVIEW SOFTWARE 7 1 Installing DataView DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS NOTE When installing the user must have Administrative access rights during the installation The users access rights can be changed after the installation is complete DataView must be reinstalled for each user in a multi user system USB Flash Drive Install 1 Insert the USB stick into an available USB port on the computer 2 If Autorun is enabled then an AutoPlay window should appear as shown amp Install di POFXChange di Reset IDs di USB di USB FT232 DATAVIEW I P Usb2 M User Manuals amp AUTORUN INF General options DocsEN ini 9 DocsFR ini DocsSP ini Setup exe 2 Speed up my system Setup ini Upgrades ini View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel UpgradesES ini o mum np UpgradesFR ini Figure 7 1 NOTE If Autorun is disabled it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer then locate and open the USB drive labeled DataView to view the files 3 In the AutoPlay window select Open Folder to view Files 4 Double click on Setup exe from the opened folder view to launch the DataView setup program NOTE Depending on your operating system the User Account Control dialog box may be
4. HOLD oOo when recorded same display range alarm states NOISE signal battery condition etc nog A However the audible alarms are not reproduced only the AL symbol and the alarm pe threshold blink es Jo 030 Figure 6 12 illustrates a current measurement en A setting Figure 6 12 Press to display the measurement storage i30 date time screen To exit from the MR mode set the rotary ten switch to the desired mode m 130 24H Figure 6 13 6 3 1 2 Data Displayed in Advanced Mode First Screen The last measurement is displayed namely the impedance referenced to the chosen frequency The MR symbol and the sequence number of the record being recalled are also displayed Figure 6 14 illustrates an impedance Figure 6 14 and current measurement Press P to display the next screen Second Screen Figure 6 15 illustrates a contact voltage measurement product Zxl Press to display the next screen Figure 6 15 34 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Third Screen Figure 6 16 illustrates a resistance and impedance measurement switch set to O A Press to display the next screen Fourth Screen Figure 6 17 illustrates the date and time of the measurement switch set to Q A namely 12 30 December 30 15 39 1539 hours Press gt to return to the first screen To exit from the MR mode set the rotary switch to the desired mode
5. Power Enegy Logger C Power Quality Logger i Power amp Quality Analyzers _ Sentinel Data Logger C Simple Logger II C PDF XChange 26 34 MB of space required on the C drive 353915 43 MB of space available on the C drive install Sie ode o Neo m Coen Figure 7 3 12 In the Ready to Install the Program window click on Install 13 If the instrument selected for installation requires the use of a USB port a warning box will appear similar to Figure 7 4 Click OK 38 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 DataView InstallShuclel Wie Do not connect the AEMC USB Instrument or cable until after the P installation of the drivers and the DataView software has finished If the AEMC USB Instrument or cable is connected to the computer now then disconnect it from the computer before proceeding Figure 7 4 NOTE The installation of the drivers may take a few moments Windows may even indicate that it is not responding however it is running Please wait for it to finish 14 When the drivers are finished installing the Installation Successful dialog box will appear Click on OK 15 Next the Installation Wizard Complete window will appear Click on Finish 16 AQuestion dialog box appears next Click Yes to read the procedure for connecting the Bluetooth USB adapter to the USB port on the computer NOTE The Set up window remains open You may now select another option to download e g
6. 1 Receiving Your SAIPME Mass ciccsssssanivesaviecccssdicncsetseleessaucesioecarieetenuntiedexbes 7 1 2 Ordering IN OT AIO MEN Uu II 7 1 2 1 Replacement PANS essen scenes nctssecsetreteciuieiinddessteneateehienntieicn ion Y 2 PRODUCT FEATURES Lead 8 DENN 8 22 FEMME PE C P 9 249 PE 9 DEN 10 219 Er 12 2 6 Audible Signals iin deeper enn 13 21 Roa Switeh FUNCOMS eiie tenn ue oA rero d SU mtem ena eio sess kes 13 2 9 Buton FUNCUONS Lena 14 3 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION uiiiniuoonieninkionenordiei riii in rini 15 A SETUP eT P 17 z MB IN me 17 4 2 SET UP Menu Displays ratto atia t rna stretta eoi Ree ttt tacente 17 4 3 Selecting a Specific Menu ccccccsssseecceesececceueececsceeeeeeseeeeesssaess 18 2E SETUP lt 1 9 0 een oe ee ee Ne eee eee eee ne eee 18 J OPERATION EN 22 5 1 Inserting the BallelrleS aues eidis reise Geburt edad G Rai ER SER a p ird 22 5 2 Setting he Dale and TII user habra IneEb edo o Eu ind 22 95 3 Display BANE 23 5 4 Turning the Instrument ON rannnrnnnnnnnrnnrnnnrrnnrnnnrrnnnnnnnrnrnnnnsrnrnnnnsnnn 23 5 6 Turning BE M 24 5 6 Turning the Instrument OPE iit eorr heap it ils bd eaae be 24 5 Standard and Advanced Modes ssseeeeeeeerne 24 SPERM 25 58 1 MEMORY CAPO NET T MT 25 5 8 2 Storing Measurements into Memory ssessesss 25 A Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 5 8 3 Rea
7. P 18 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Setting the Impedance Alarm Threshold Q m Enter the menu by gt AL Q blinks m Press A or V to select the state of the alarm uw Disabled fi Enabled for a measurement exceeding the threshold amp Enabled for a measurement below the threshold m Validate by gt Setting the Alarm Value m Press A or V to select the impedance alarm threshold Figure 2 1 item 11 m Validate and return to the previous menu by P Setting the Voltage Alarm Threshold V m Enter the menu by gt AL V blinks m Press A or V to select the state of the alarm Figure 2 1 item 10 EX Disabled m Enabled for a measurement exceeding the threshold m Validate by gt Setting the Alarm Value m Press A or V to select the alarm threshold value Figure 2 1 item 11 m Validate and return to the previous menu by P Setting the Current Alarm Threshold I m Enter the menu by gt AL A blinks m Press A or V to select the state of the alarm Figure 2 1 item 10 M Disabled fX Enabled for a measurement exceeding the threshold m Validate by gt Setting the Alarm Value Press A or V to select the current alarm threshold Figure 2 1 item 11 m Validate and return to the previous menu by P Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 19 20 Setting the Date Enter the menu by gt dAtE blinks Press A or V to select the year V
8. displayed Provide a positive response when prompted to proceed 36 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 5 ASet up window similar to the one below will appear BA Setup Install Francais Espa ol Exit Select an option from the list below Options Description Dataview Version 3 11 0008 Installs the English version of Dataview onto this computer Adobe Reader This version of Dataview supports the following instruments Dataview Update Firmware Upgrades Ground Tester Model 6470 B 6471 and 6472 User Manuals Ground Clamp Model 6417 Installation Tester Model 6116 Megohmmeter Model 1060 5060 5070 6550 and 6555 Micro Ohmmeter Model 6240 6250 and 6292 Power Energy Logger Model PEL102 and PEL103 Power Meter Model 8220 Power Quality Logger Model PQL100 and PQL120 PowerPad Model 8230 3945 3945 B 8333 8335 8336 and 8435 Power Clamp Model 407 and 607 Sentinel Data Logger Simple Logger II DTR Model 8510 Figure 7 2 There are several options to choose from Some options indicated by an asterisk below require an internet connection DataView Version x xx xxxx Installs DataView onto the PC m Adobe Reader Links to the Adobe website to download the most recent version of Adobe Reader to the computer Adobe Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with Data View m DataView Updates Links to the online DataView software updates to c
9. equivalent parallel resistance value that the rest of the multi grounded system represents If an electrical system had 101 grounding electrodes and each had a resistance value of 250 and it were clamped around any electrode in the system the measured value would be 25 in series with the equivalent parallel resistance of the other 100 electrodes or 0 250 The displayed value would be 25 20 instrument resolution to 0 10 V I 250 0 250 Rx 25 20 In most field applications the number of electrodes that make up a multi 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 15 Figure 3 2 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 16 4 SET UP Turn the rotary switch to the SET UP position 4 1 Menu Items The SET UP position gives access to the following options to set user defined parameters for instrument configuration EK Erases stored measurements Lz Enables disables the buzzer mE Enables disables Auto Power OFF O4 Sets the impedance alarm threshold Q O5 Sets the voltage alarm threshold V 6 Sets the current alarm threshold 1 8 ses meim Selects the Standard or Advanced operating mode 10 Selects the test requency forthe impedance 41 Enabies sisables the AUTO HOLD mode 2 Displays the version numee 4 2 SET UP Menu Displays
10. the instrument m Remove the used batteries and replace with four new batteries LR6 AA 1 5V observing the polarities m Replace the back cover and secure into position by tightening the screws N Used batteries must not be treated as ordinary household waste Recycle them aa appropriately 54 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 10 3 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be sent to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N I S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE You must obta
11. threshold a low pitched audible signal is emitted 5 9 4 No Alarm Detection If no alarm is activated the alarm icons are not displayed m When no alarm is triggered the alarm threshold is displayed along with the direction 000 mA of triggering M of the impedance voltage or current Jt p alarm O MEM 2 D Figure 5 7 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 27 5 9 5 Priority of the Alarms If several alarms are triggered simultaneously a priority rule determines the display and the corresponding sound m The voltage alarm has priority because it concerns the user s safety m The current alarm is second in priority m The impedance alarm is displayed when no other alarm is triggered 28 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 6 MEASUREMENT MODES 6 1 Rotary Position Q A 6 1 1 Standard Mode Selection of Standard mode is performed in the SET UP see 4 4 menu 9 In Standard mode only one measurement screen is available The clamp measures the loop impedance Q at the fixed frequency of 2083Hz and the leakage current NOTE Since the measurement frequency is audible the operator hears a beeping signal This is neither an operating fault nor an alarm and it cannot be eliminated This audible signal is amplified by the presence of current in the loop The alarm thresholds can be configured as desired see 4 4 menus 4 5 amp 6 6 1 1 1 Making a Measurement m Tu
12. values of R and L The loop inductance and loop resistance are displayed When the inductive component is negligible with respect to the resistive component the symbol R Z is displayed and only the impedance is displayed the inductance is replaced by dashes R gt 250 or R Q L H gt 105 6 1 3 General Information Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 This information is displayed in both Standard and Advanced modes PRODUCT Zxl GREATER THAN 50V The blinking NOISE symbol is displayed The impedance blinks The hazardous voltage symbol blinks Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 eu eT rom 5 m d Figure 6 5 31 IMPEDANCE GREATER THAN 15000 In this case The impedance display indicates O R Over Range LEAKAGE CURRENT DISTURBANCE If the current is greater than 5A or if it is significantly disturbed The blinking NOISE symbol is displayed The impedance blinks CURRENT GREATER THAN 10A If the current is greater than 10A The blinking NOISE symbol is displayed The impedance is replaced by CURRENT GREATER THAN 40A If the current is greater than 40A The current display indicates O R Over Range 6 2 Rotary Position A MEM 39 Figure 6 8 MEM 39 Figure 6 9 In the A position the clamp measures the electrical current independently of any ground earth measurement If desired configure the current alarm threshold as de
13. 2 990mA 3 00 to 9 99mA TOPA 2 50pA 10 00 to 29 90mA 30 0 to 99 9mA TOOPA 2 100pA 100 0 to 299 0mA 1 000 to 2 990A Alarm Range of thresholds from 1mA to 40A Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 51 9 2 5 Power Supply m 4x1 5V LR6 AA alkaline batteries or 4 NiMH batteries m Battery Consumption 140mA approx m Battery Life 12 hours or 1440 30 second measurements approx NOTE Extreme environmental conditions may interfere with the internal microprocessor Simply disconnecting the battery may be enough to eliminate this malfunction 9 3 Environmental Quantity of Limit of Quantities Typical Influence the Domain Influenced Temperature Kd A Q Uc 1 P 10 C r 2 P 10 C r P 20 to 55 C are Tumi 30 sr RA Anue Pr 3Pr Battery voltage 4 to 6 5V 0 25 P r Position of From the edge to A Uc QU 0 1 P r 0 2 P r conductor the center Pert 0 05 P r 0 1 P r m 0 2 P r 0 4 P r o o 1 Position of clamp 90 180 0 25 Par Proximity to Steel sheet 1mm Uc 0 1 Par 0 5 Per magnetic mass thick against air gap Magnetic field at 2mAP 4 5mAP Frequency of Leakage current lt 10A 1 Q designates the quantities R L and Z 2 Offset on the current measurement 3 P Accuracy at reference condition r 1ct on display resolution 9 4 Mechanical Jaw Opening 1 38 35mm max Dimensions 2 16 x 3 74 x 10 31 55 x 95 x 262mm Weight 2 06 lbs 9359 approx with batteries Environmental I
14. 45 8 ANDROID APPLICATION Users of the AEMC Clamp on Ground Tester Model 6417 can work with their instruments from an 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 provides a substantial subset of the features and functionality offered in AEMC s DataView data analysis software without requiring a PC GROUND TESTER 6417 select Device Start live measurements Display recorded measurements Display snapshots Clamp configuration Figure 8 1 46 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Android is a platform for touch screen mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones Introduced in 2007 Android has grown to become the most popular mobile operating system in the world with an estimated one billion devices and counting sold globally 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 BAL AM JA Min 0 203 mA Avg 0 781 mA Max 1 94 mA Alarm 40 0 A dk Figure 8 2 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 47 Displayed real time measurements can be saved in the Android device s memory as data record
15. Adobe Reader or close the window 17 Restart your computer then insert the AEMC Bluetooth USB adapter into the USB port on the computer 18 Once connected the Found New Hardware dialog box will appear Windows will complete the driver installation process automatically Shortcuts for DataView and each instrument Control Panel selected during the installation process have been added to your desktop NOTE If you connected your instrument to the computer before installing the software and drivers you may need to use the Add Remove Hardware utility to remove the instrument driver before repeating the process Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 39 7 2 Connecting the Instrument to a Computer m Turn the Bluetooth communication function ON see 5 5 7 2 1 Bluetooth Connection The Model 6417 is designed to connect to a computer wirelessly via Bluetooth technology The pairing procedure varies depending on your operating system Bluetooth equipment and driver software NOTE The information in the following sections are only necessary the first time an instrument is connected or when the Bluetooth USB adapter has been removed then reconnected 7 2 2 Pairing using Windows Vista Windows 7 8 8 1 10 1 Begin by connecting the included Bluetooth USB Adapter into an available USB port on the computer Windows will install any necessary drivers automatically 2 ABluetooth symbol 3 will appear in the system tray o
16. B CLAMP ON GROUND RESISTANCE TESTER I a 7 600v CAT IV 40 MODEL 6417 GROUND TESTER UJ AEMC User Manual INSTRUMENTS ot Q Statement of Compliance 0 3 o X Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments i do certifies that this instrument has been calibrated oU Se using standards and instruments traceable to eo Sas international standards G P WO Coa a WN OG mt JC i BID We guarantee that at the time of shipping your IG i instrument has met its published specifications i 3 A An NIST traceable certificate may be i requested at the time of purchase or obtained 1 JU by returning the instrument to our repair and Ke calibration facility for a nominal charge GE AD ONS The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of 0 receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our Calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at www aemc com S EP m Q D E SSS aS G G Serial 2 o go Catalog 2141 02 Model 6417 G QG i CLES Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated SS CYB Date Received EE SJAKT Date Calibration Due Chauvin Arnoux Inc C d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS www aemc com dC CU GS BON CEO CI OO OI G FIVE a VR EeDuCoP Ie DNO ORC H NER OR
17. CD displays 22 21 20 T Qe 7 6 e BE nos t E PH mH D VANASAN ma T I V Z LA LU mandi Q A 6 i Li m OOOO ODO 15 2 Figure 2 1 Indicates selection of Advanced mode In Advanced mode this indicates when the inductive component is negligible with respect to the resistive component Main Display Measurement of the impedance or current Display of the date and time month day and hour minute in configured and stored values display mode In Advanced mode these symbols identify the value displayed resistance or impedance Memory recall mode Memory index four digit digital display 0 to 9999 counts Measurement sequence number of the current memory in normal operation associated with the Recall MR or Storage MEM indications Date stamp year when the device is configured Blinks while the Bluetooth connection is being established On steady for the duration of Bluetooth communication Signal indicating potentially hazardous voltage Blinks when the contact voltage exceeds 50V 10 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 item E 8 Data storage mode S Alarm threshold high low indicator operational use or configuration A Alarm threshold high indicator AL Alarm threshold adjustment mode or Alarm function W Alarm threshold low indicator Alarm threshold display Display of one of the alarms 1000 count display with u
18. Configuring the Instrument To configure the instrument perform the following steps 1 In the Control Panel select Instrument in the menu bar and click the Configure option NOTE If a connection has not been previously established the Communication dialog box will appear see Figure 7 8 Once identification is complete the Configuration dialog box will appear if not already open Instrument Configuration Alarm Z Buzzer Date format J Enable Above Enable MM DD YYYY Set Clock Threshold 10 Q 1 300 Below Disable DD MMA YY Erase Memory Alarm V Automatic stop Time format 4 Enable Enable AM PM Threshold 10 V 1 75 Disable 24 hour Alarm I User mode Circular buffer v Enable Standard Enable Threshold 10000 m 1 40000 Advanced Disable Loop Alarm Auto hold Enable Enabl hs F Read from Instrument 1 00 Disable Cancel Z Frequency 2083 Hz Bluetooth Instrument name GT6417 _ GT 6417 Figure 7 9 This dialog box allows you to configure options for each of the following settings 44 Alarm Z Enables disables the alarm specifies the impedance alarm threshold and whether or not the alarm should be triggered when the measured value is above or below the specified threshold Alarm V Enables disables the alarm and specifies the voltage threshold for the alarm Alarm I Enables disables the alarm and specifies the current
19. Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 1 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 measures grounding electrodes and grid resistance without the use of auxiliary rods Clamp on ground resistance testers can be used in multi grounded systems without disconnecting the ground system under test The Model 6417 simply clamps around the ground conductor or rod and measures the resistance to ground By performing measurements on intact ground systems the user also verifies the quality of the grounding connections and bonds Resistance and continuity of grounding loops around pads and buildings can also be measured The Model 6417 includes a current measurement function The ground tester s high sensitivity enables measurement of leakage current flowing to ground or circulating in ground loops from 0 2mA to 40A and resistances from 0 01 to 15000 Battery life information is displayed at power up and the Auto Power OFF feature can be enabled for power management Additional features include the large OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode display that ensures high readability of data 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 You can also have the alarm activate above or below the set point This al
20. List of main menu options just under the title bar Navigation tree frame This list on the left side of the Control Panel window contains a selection tree from which you select what is to be displayed in the data frame Data frame This frame to the right of the navigation tree frame contains a textual report of the test data previously downloaded from an instrument as well as user definable parameters Toolbar Buttons This is a list of buttons that are used to initiate various operations The following is a list of the available buttons m Open Opens the Open file dialog box allowing you to select the test data file to be opened m Save Saves the current set of test records to a data file m Create a DataView Report Generates a DataView report using the template selected in the DataView Report drop down list Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 7 3 1 Print Prints the selected test report as seen in the data frame using the default printer Print Preview Previews the selected test report as seen in the data frame Connect Opens a connection with an attached instrument Disconnect Closes a connection with the attached instrument Configure Displays the Instrument Configuration dialog box This dialog box allows you to change various settings stored in the instrument Download Initiates the transfer of test measurements stored in the attached instrument Establishing Instrument Communication
21. P40 group Ill equipment Drop Test According to IEC 61010 1 52 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 9 5 Safety i CE Electromagnetic Compatibility This instrument is compliant with standard IEC 61326 1 m Electrical safety according to EN 61010 1 Ed 2 of 2001 Measurement according to EN 61557 Ed 2 of 2007 parts 1 4 and 5 NF EN 61010 2 032 Ed 2012 600V CAT IV Double Insulated Specifications are subject to change without notice Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 53 10 MAINTENANGE Use only factory specified replacement parts AEMC will not be held responsible for any accident incident or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center 10 1 Cleaning N Disconnect anything connected to the device and set the switch to OFF m Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water taking care not to touch the contacts inside the clamp Wipe with a moist cloth and then completely dry with a dry cloth m Never use alcohol solvents or hydrocarbons 10 2 Battery Replacement 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 m The instrument must be OFF and disconnected from any conductor m Place the meter face down and remove the two Phillips screws on the back of the instrument m Remove back cover from
22. The 12 accessible menus listed above are clearly identified by their title and number as shown in the example in Figure 4 1 menu 5 which displays the voltage alarm threshold adjustment AL V Figure 4 1 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 17 4 3 Selecting a Specific Menu Use the buttons as follows to select a specific menu item A Move up in the menu tree DEM Move down in the menu tree DEDE Select the menu displayed or return to the previous menu NOTE When changes have been made in one of the SET UP menus the changes can be cancelled by turning the rotary switch to a position other than SET UP provided that there has not been a return to the main menu by pressing gt 4 4 SET UP Menus Erasing the Memory Enter the menu by P Cir blinks Press A and V simultaneously for 6 seconds All recorded data is erased The meter indicates MEM O Return to the previous menu by P Enabling Disabling the Buzzer Enter the menu by gt Snd blinks Press A or V The Buzzer is enabled when the e icon is visible and disabled when it is masked Return to the previous menu by P NOTE In the Q A and A measurement modes a long press on activates or deactivates the audible alarms Enabling Disabling Auto Power OFF Enter the menu by gt StOP blinks Press A or V Auto Power OFF is deactivated when the 9 icon is visible and activated when it is hidden Return to the previous menu by
23. Y SC MONG CGO os SC 994 9 9949 9 99 kK 4 999 49 Pq 1 QC it AICO 1 a xD ee ES PRODUCT PACKAGING Shipping Contents 1 Clamp on Ground Tester Model 6417 Cat 42141 02 faints 5Q Calibration Loop Cat 2141 51 Bluetooth Adapter Cat 2126 45 Also Included 4 1 5V AA Batteries 1 Wrist Strap 1 Safety Sheet 20 languages Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Hard Accessory Case Cat 2141 50 E E 9 USB Stick with DataView Software amp User Manual Quick Start Guide 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 products must be only used by qualified and trained users AN WARNING risk of DANGER The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears GAUTION Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous h Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010 2 032 Equipment is protected by double insulation AN The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life cycle in accordance E with the 15014040 standard Important instructions to read and to fully understand Useful information or tip to read The GE marking guarantees conform
24. air or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com 10 6 Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recommend you insure your returned material NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument 56 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 3 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 10 15 99 MAN 100395 v4 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com
25. alidate by gt Press A or V to select the month Validate by gt Press A or V to select the date m Validate and return to the previous menu by P NOTE In some locations the order of the date values is displayed as Year Date Month Setting the Time Enter the menu by gt HOUR blinks Press A or V to select the AM PM A or P or 24H display mode 24H which blinks Validate by gt Press A or V to select the hour which blinks Validate by gt Press A or V to select the minutes value which blinks Validate and return to the previous menu by P Selecting Standard or Advanced Operating Mode m Enter the menu by gt USE blinks Press A or V to select the Standard or Advanced mode Advanced Mode The elt icon is displayed Standard Mode Std is displayed Validate and return to the previous menu by P Choosing the Test Frequency for the Impedance in Advanced Mode Enter the menu by gt FrEQ blinks Press A or V to select the transposition frequency of the measured impedance from among the four possible values 50 60 128 and 2083 Hz Validate and return to the previous menu by P Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Enabling Disabling the AUTO HOLD Mode m Enter the menu by gt HOLd blinks m Press A or V to switch the AUTO HOLD mode to active or inactive HOLd AUTO HOLD Mode Disabled Only the icon is displayed AUTO HOLD Mode Enabled The and MC icons are displayed
26. and the Control Panel It is now possible to configure the instrument view real time measurements and generate reports Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 41 7 3 The Control Panel To open the Control Panel double click the Ground Clamp icon that was created during installation located on the desktop r l GTC Control Panel GTC 00101002 20131029 File Edit View Instrument Tools Help H ien A E v X e DataView Report Open Save Create a DataView Print Print Preview Connect Disconnect Configure Download Report Workstation ER Site L CA Stz Company Acme Corp Company Acme Data Files Operator Jane Smith Contact Jane Smith GTC 00101002 20131029 Address 1 123 Technology Drive Address 1 123 Technology Drive Examplel Address 2 Address 2 M City Durham City Durham M Test2 State NH State NH M Test3 ZIP 03824 ZIP 03824 a Test 4 Phone 603 123 9876 Phone 603 321 9876 4 Fax 603 123 0987 Fax 603 321 0987 u Test5 email jane smith acme com email jsmith acme com iM Test 6 iM Test7 Model AEMC 6417 iM Test8 Serial 00101002 IM Test9 Firmware rev 00 64 I Advanced Al Measurement Date 10 24 2013 1 54 36 PM Object Example1 Test Ground Test 1 Mode Q A F Z O R I 0 000 mA Test Description This is the first ground test 4 n Lg For Help press F1 Disconnected Figure 7 7 The Control Panel opens and displays the following 42 Menu Bar
27. arm feature permits quick field checks where only pass or fail readings are required The data storage function logs up to 2000 measurements Q and or A This enables you to conduct field surveys and to retrieve and analyze the readings at a later time The alarm settings and stored data are saved on the ground tester and remain stored even when the instrument is turned OFF You can retrieve and analyze the results at a later time with DataView software or with an Android app through the Bluetooth communication port Two new features unique to AEMC are test frequency selection and touch voltage indication The ability to select the test frequency provides more accurate measurements in inductive environments Displaying voltage derived from current and resistance measurements provides an extra level of safety for the user indicating a potentially dangerous touch condition 8 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 2 2 Features m Simple and fast clamp on operation no leads no auxiliary rods or spacing requirements Ammeter Current measurements from 0 2mA to 40A Loop ohmmeter Measurement of loop impedances from 0 01 to 1500Q The ohmmeter function makes allowance for the presence of inductances in the loop making impedance measurements more accurate at low values Contact voltage The contact voltage is determined by calculating the product of the loop impedance and leakage current The value found is an up
28. ble signals e Duration Desert Low pitched Short Normal use button pressed High Low alarm threshold Q A triggered High pitched Abnormal use for example memory full Permanent Alarm threshold V exceeded Audible signals can be enabled or disabled in SET UP see 4 4 menu 2 The e symbol indicates Buzzer enabled an alarm or a button press causes an audible signal to be emitted Not Visible No audible signal is emitted This programming is backed up and retrieved at each reset During a measurement a long press on the button toggles between activation and deactivation of the buzzer 4 NOTE Since the measurement frequency is audible the operator hears a beeping signal This is neither an operating fault nor an alarm and it cannot be eliminated This audible signal is amplified by the presence of current in the loop 2 7 Rotary Switch Functions Instrument is powered OFF O A Simultaneous selection of the loop impedance measurement and the leakage current measurement Current measurement selection MR Displays stored measurements SET UP Access to the instrument configuration and deletion of stored measurements Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 13 2 8 Button Functions un ein When the rotary switch is set to A or A Increases the brightness of the display making it easier to read the display in an environment with strong background
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30. ds Enter the date and time using the A V and gt buttons The date and time can also be configured before a measurement in SET UP see 8 4 4 menu 7 amp 8 NOTE If time stamping is not needed this operation can be skipped by pressing the button until the measurement screen corresponding to the switch setting Q A A MR or SET UP is displayed 22 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 5 3 Display Example Figure 5 2 shows a typical display upon ili first use with the device set to Q A In this example the measured current is 300 30 0mA and the impedance is 7 90 mA The buzzer is active and the memory is 19 empty o MEM NOTE This display corresponds to the device in Standard mode In Advanced Figure 5 2 mode two additional screens are available see 6 1 2 2 sil Figure 5 3 shows a display upon first use with the device set to A In this 300 example the current measured is mA 30 0mA The buzzer is active and the memory is MEM empty lj Figure 5 3 5 4 Turning the Instrument ON With the clamp closed and not clamped around any conductor set the rotary switch to a position other than OFF All icons on the display light for approxi mately two seconds before possible entry of the date and time see 8 5 2 During the first few seconds of operation the clamp automatically adjusts cor rection factors to optimize the impedance measurement This correction makes it possible to al
31. easurement environment ie within 10cm Proximity to magnetic mass rm Non inductive resistance P 200 for the voltage measurement Frequency 50 60Hz Measured current sinusoidal frequency Level ot distortion lt 05 Zero for the resistance and inductance measurements lt 3 75A for the voltage measurement Inferior current in loop resistance measurement 9 2 Electrical 9 2 1 Loop Resistance Measurement Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy gt Q an 1 200 to 39502 B 400 to 59002 10 10Q 600 to 115002 500Q 0 approx 0Q 5 50 1200 to 15000 5 Alarm range of threshold from 1 to 199 25 approx 50 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Measurement Frequency 2083Hz Frequency Selection Choice of 50 60 128 or 2083Hz for the impedance calculation Maximum overloads permanent current 100A maximum 50 60Hz transient current 5s 200A 50 60Hz 9 2 2 Loop Inductance Measurement Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 10 to 100pH 5 1pH 100 to 500pH 3 1pH 9 2 3 Contact Voltage Touch Voltage Contact Voltage Function Value calculated as the product of the loop impedance by the leakage current MeasurementRange Resolution Accuracy Alarm Range of thresholds from 1V to 75V 9 2 4 Current Measurement Ammeter Function 0 2 to 40A 4000 count display Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 0 200 to 0 999mA 2 50pA 1 000 to
32. enu 11 opening the clamp acts as the identical state to the HOLD mode for as long as the clamp is open The benefit of this function is that it makes it easy to freeze the measurement with one hand when access to the HOLD button is difficult If the HOLD button is not pressed during this time closing the clamp automatically exits the AUTO HOLD mode 14 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 3 PRINGIPLE OF OPERATION Typically a grounded distribution system can be simulated by the basic circuit shown in Figure 3 1 or an equivalent to the diagram shown in Figure 3 2 If voltage V is applied to any measured grounding electrode Rx through a special transformer current 1 flows through the circuit thereby establishing the following equation V 1 T RX where usually Rx n 1 n 1 Dei 25 Therefore V I Rx is established If is detected and measured with V kept constant the measured grounding electrode resistance Rx can be obtained A signal is fed to a special transformer via a power amplifier from a 2403Hz constant voltage oscillator The resulting current is then sensed by a detection CT current transformer An active filter is used to dampen earth current at commercial frequency 50 60Hz and high frequency noise Example If clamped around any grounding electrode in a multi grounded system the measured value of the electrode under test will be the resistance of that particular rod in series with the
33. erred to the chosen frequency and leakage current contact voltage display of R resistance and L inductance The clamp measures the loop impedance Q at the frequency of 2083Hz However in addition to what is measured in Standard mode the impedance is recalculated at the frequency defined by the configuration The frequency and alarm thresholds can be configured as desired see 4 4 menus 4 5 amp 6 6 1 2 1 Making a Measurement m Turn the rotary switch to the Q A position and wait several seconds while the instrument performs internal calibration m Clamp around the conductor to be measured If the clamp is incorrectly closed the aat icon is displayed m If necessary use the HOLD button to freeze the measurement m If necessary use the MEM button to store the measurement 30 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 6 1 22 Measurement Results First Screen Once the measurement has stabilized the display shows the first screen which indicates The leakage current The loop impedance referenced to the chosen frequency The impedance is measured only if the leakage current is less than 10A In the 10 to 40A range only the current is displayed the NOISE symbol blinks and the impedance is replaced by dashes Second Screen Press P to display the second screen which indicates the contact voltage product Zxl Third Screen Press gt to display the third screen which indicates the
34. es The instrument has two modes m Standard Mode Makes the standard loop resistance and leakage current measurements m Advanced Mode Used to refine and complete the measurements 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 configured in SET UP see 4 4 menu 9 24 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 5 8 Memory 5 8 1 Memory Capacity The Model 6417 has a recording capacity of 2000 measurements The PC interface can be used to activate a circular first in first out recording mode in 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 When the threshold of 9999 records is reached the sequence number is replaced by FULL The next time the MEM button is pressed a beep is emitted and the FULL indication blinks 5 8 2 Storing Measurements into Memory The values displayed during the measurements can be stored in memory and read later Storage of the data is available in both the Q A and A measurement modes provided that memory locations are free Data is stored as soon as the MEM button is pressed A long audible signal confirms the s
35. heck for new software version releases Firmware Upgrades Links to the online firmware updates to check for new firmware version releases m Documents Shows a list of instrument related documents that you can view Adobe Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView 6 DataView Version x xx xxxx option should be selected by default Select the desired language and then click on Install 7 The Installation Wizard window will appear Click Next 8 To proceed accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next 9 Inthe Customer Information window enter a Name and Company then click Next Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 37 10 In the Setup Type window that appears select the Complete radio button option then click Next 11 In the Select Features window that appears ensure that Ground Tester is checked which it is by default then click Next Note that you can also deselect any instruments you don t need at this time NOTE The PDF XChange option must be selected to be able to generate PDF reports from within DataView DataView InstallShield Wizard Select Features Select the features setup will install Select the features you want to install and deselect the features you do not want to install Descriptiorr Ground Tester Models ag 5417 i Installation Tester Wi Megohmmeter 6471 MicroOhmmeter B472
36. icon blinks and the measurement is frozen Selection of AUTO HOLD mode is made in SET UP see S 4 4 menu 11 Symbol indicating the presence of disturbance current in the loop which compromises the accuracy of the impedance measurement Indicates that the main display shows the date when the rotary switch is set to MR or SET UP Indicator of freezing the measurement display when the HOLD button is pressed or while in the AUTO HOLD mode Display of the buzzer s active state the icon is not shown when the buzzer is inactive Selection of the buzzer operating mode is made in SET UP see 8 4 4 menu 2 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 11 2 5 Control Features ee NR a d 9 Iw ox 12 9 E soov carw on E soov carw on CATIV 40A en NOISE t C1 EET EEE mH 4 zl ma c s Figure 2 2 Head Assembly Consists of two individually shielded magnetic cores Guard Safety guard do not place hands above this guard Lever Opens or closes the jaws 38 Toggles display backlight ON OFF MEM Stores measurements into memory gt Navigates and validates measurement displays OLED Display Crisp clean and bright display Rotary Switch Selects measurement functions and instrument SET UP HOLD Freezes last measured value on the display Turns Bluetooth ON OFF when switch is set to MR or SET UP Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 2 6 Audible Signals There are four audi
37. illumination Highlighting activated for 30 seconds When the rotary switch is set to SET UP or MR Serves as the A arrow when browsing in the menus and values The brightness of the display does not change when device is set to SET UP or MR When the rotary switch is set to Q A or A Records the measured value All of the data is recorded in the Standard or Advanced mode When the rotary switch is set to SET UP or MR Serves as the V arrow when browsing in the menus and values When the rotary switch is set to Q A Advanced Mode Short Press Switches the display through the following three modes Display of the impedance recalculated at the selected frequency Display of the contact voltage product Z I Display of R and L Long Press Enables or disables the audible alarms When the rotary switch is set to SET UP Validation when browsing in the menus and values When the rotary switch is set to MR Advanced Mode Switches the display through the measurement screens and the measurement date time When the rotary switch is set to Q A Freezes the displayed measurement for as long as the HOLD button is pressed The NOISE clamp open C and alarm exceedence Ent icons are visible if they were active When the rotary switch is set to MR or SET UP HOLD Enables or disables the Bluetooth connection amp AUTO HOLD Function AUTO HOLD If the AUTO HOLD mode was enabled during instrument SET UP see 8 4 4 m
38. in a CSA before returning any instrument 10 4 Technical and Sales Assistance 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 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 55 10 5 Limited Warranty The Clamp on Ground Tester Model 6417 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with or abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC9 Instruments Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www aemc com warranty html Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records What AEMC Instruments will do If a malfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option rep
39. ity with European directives and with regulations covering EMC The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union the product must undergo selective disposal for the recycling of electric and electronic material in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002 96 EC Definition of Measurement Categories CAT CAT IV Measurement Category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low voltage installations Example power feeders counters and protection devices CAT Ill Measurement Category Ill corresponds to measurements on building installations Example distribution panel circuit breakers machines or fixed industrial devices CAT II Measurement Category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low voltage installations Example power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools 2 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 N PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This instrument and its accessories comply with safety standards EN 61010 1 EN 61010 030 and EN 61010 2 032 for voltages of 600V in Category IV at an altitude of less than 2000m with a pollution degree of not more than 2 Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock fire explosion and destruction of the instrument and of the installations Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 The operator and or the responsible personnel must carefully read and clearly understand the
40. low for the variations of the measurement head air gap that may occur in some temperature and humidity conditions During this adjustment the screen displays CAL GAP If the clamp detects a problem it indicates Err CAL when the switch is set to Q A Turn the instrument OFF disconnect it from any conductor and make sure the sensor heads are clean with no obstructions then turn it back ON When this adjustment is done the clamp displays the screen corresponding to the switch setting Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 23 5 5 Turning Bluetooth ON 1 Rotate the rotary switch to the MR or Setup position 2 Press and release the HOLD Q button m When Bluetooth BT is ON you will see a flashing Bluetooth icon 3 at the bottom of the display m Toturn Bluetooth OFF repeat the steps given above m Once Bluetooth is ON you can rotate the rotary switch to any position except OFF and the Bluetooth will remain ON 5 6 Turning the Instrument OFF The instrument can be turned OFF in two ways m Manually Turn the rotary switch to OFF m Auto Power OFF This function activates after 5 minutes of no activity no button press no change of switch setting and no opening of the jaws Fifteen seconds before Auto Power OFF a short audible signal is emitted and the display blinks once a second Auto Power OFF can be disabled in SET UP see 4 4 menu 3 The BG symbol is then displayed 5 7 Standard and Advanced Mod
41. m Validate and return to the previous menu by P Displaying the version number VER m Enter We menu by di m he version number is displayed m Return to the previous menu by P Reserved for factory use not used for normal operation Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 21 5 OPERATION 5 1 Inserting the Batteries m Unclamp and remove the instrument from any connections and turn the rotary switch to the OFF position m Usea Philips head screwdriver to unscrew the two attachment screws and remove the battery compartment cover m Remove the old batteries and replace them with four new batteries LR6 AA 1 5V observing the polarities m Close the battery compartment cover and tighten the two screws Figure 5 1 m Check for the proper operation of the device i NOTE The alkaline batteries can be replaced by NiCd or NiMh rechargeable batteries AA 1 2V having similar characteristics However the time between the low battery message and the Auto Power OFF will be shorter with the rechargeable batteries R Used batteries must not be treated as ordinary household waste Recycle them appropriately 5 2 Setting the Date and Time Setting the clock which is used for time stamping measurements is done only the first time the clamp is used or after it has been without battery power for more than two minutes Set the function switch to Q A All icons on the display light for approximately two secon
42. nce the driver is installed 3 Right click on the icon and select Add a Device 4 Inthe Add a Device window select the Model 6417 then select Next r i qm 1 C I Add a device Select a device to add to this computer Windows will continue to look for new devices and display them here GT 6417 Bluetooth Other What if Windows doesn t find my device Figure 7 5 40 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 NOTE Depending on the Bluetooth setup and operating system it may be neces sary to enter a passkey to finalize the instrument connection If so the default passkey is 1234 5 Once the instrument has been successfully added to the computer a window such as the one below will be displayed Select Close F Add a device This device has been successfully added to this computer Windows ts now checking for drivers and will install them if is ready to use To verify if this device finished installing properly look for it in Devices and Printers Figure 7 6 6 Launch the Control Panel by double clicking the Ground Clamp icon that was placed on the desktop during the DataView installation The instrument should automatically connect if only one instrument is paired If more than one instrument is paired select the instrument you wish to connect to from the drop down list in the connection window 7 Selecting OK will establish the connection between the instrument
43. ng records may be numbered from 44 to 2043 for example 5 8 6 Exporting Data to a PC The Model 6417 has a communication capability and can transfer the recorded measurements to a PC using the supplied DataView software see 7 5 9 Alarm Management The device has three distinct alarms that can be configured NOTE The Q V A alarm thresholds can be configured in SET UP see 84 4 5 9 1 Voltage Alarm m lf the voltage product Zxl exceeds the threshold set the alarm symbol and the alarm threshold blink m lf the buzzer is active a high pitched audible warning signal is emitted Figure 5 4 26 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 5 9 2 Current Alarm m If the current exceeds the threshold set the alarm symbol and the alarm threshold blink m lf the buzzer is active a low pitched audible signal is emitted Figure 5 5 5 9 3 Impedance Alarm If there is no voltage alarm no detection of noise and no current alarm an alarm on the impedance may be triggered If the buzzer is enabled the corresponding audible signal is emitted m Low Threshold Configuration An audible signal is emitted when the impedance is below the threshold set tea continuity type measurement mA m High Threshold Configuration bait An audible signal is emitted at values Q exceeding the threshold detection EN u QU of a grounding impedance that is too 4 HU high Figure 5 6 If the impedance crosses the selected
44. nits These three digits are also used when configuring the time display mode A for A M P for P M or 24H in SET UP see 8 4 4 menu 8 Unit of the alarm displayed The alarm can be defined on a resistance impedance voltage or current depending on the measurement chosen 2 A or A A Current measurement alarm Resistance measurement alarm V Voltage measurement alarm Unit of the central measurement display V Contact voltage measurement unit Impedance measurement unit Symbol used for impedances at the measurement frequency for impedances referred to the network frequency or for the resistive component Unit of the top measurement display mH Loop inductance measurement unit mAor A Current measurement unit E Upper display 4000 count current measurement and 500 count loop inductance measurement Advanced mode Battery charge indicator Not displayed Batteries charged Blinking Batteries low The device remains functional but the batteries will have to be replaced soon Steady Batteries discharged The display indicates Lo bat It is not possible to make measurements read records or configure parameters Continuous operation of the clamp Auto Power OFF disabled Selection of Auto Power OFF mode is made in SET UP see 4 4 menu 3 Symbol indicating incorrect closing of the clamp measurements cannot be made in this case If the AUTO HOLD mode is activated the HOLD
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46. per bound on the voltage between the measurement point and earth since the impedance taken into account is that of the whole loop m Touch voltage display m Large multi function bright yellow organic light emitting diode display OLED m Display in Standard mode one screen or Advanced mode three screens m Clamping diameter of 1 38 35mm accommodating cables up to 1000kcmil m Stores up to 2000 measurements Q and or A with time stamping m Displays stored measurements on the display or via Bluetooth to a PC m Measurement hold by the HOLD and AUTO HOLD functions m Clamp opening made easy by a trigger with a force compensation system m Auto Power OFF function m Alarm function with adjustable set point and buzzer for quick field checks m Rugged Lexan head and body construction resists breakage m Alarm settings and stored memory information saved during shutdown m NOISE icon and buzzer notify the user to presence of dangerous voltage and current levels m Designed to EN 61010 1 600V CAT IV safety standards 2 3 Applications m Ground electrode system resistance m Bonding continuity checks m Cell tower grounding verification m Ground measurements on Railroad signaling systems Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 9 2 4 Display 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 L
47. rn the rotary switch to the Q A position and wait several seconds while the instrument performs internal calibration m Clamp around the conductor to be measured If the clamp is incorrectly closed the icon is displayed m If necessary use the HOLD button to freeze the measurement m f necessary use the MEM button to store the measurement i NOTE If the measured impedance is less than 10 the measurement display alternates between the value measured and the word LOOP in order to call the user s attention to the risk of measuring a local loop at the test point that does not include the earth ground measurement Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 29 6 1 1 2 Measurement Results Once the measurement has stabilized the display indicates Onn The leakage current mA The impedance of the loop at the frequency of Uf 2083Hz 9 The impedance is measured only if the leakage S 30 current is less than 10A In the 10 to 40A range l only the current is displayed the NOISE symbol PROA blinks and the impedance is replaced by dashes To store the measurement into memory press the MEM button see 5 8 2 If the contact voltage exceeds 50V the display indicates the current impedance measurements and the contact voltage alternately 6 1 2 Advanced Mode Selection of Advanced mode is performed in the SET UP see 4 4 menu 9 In this mode three measurement screens are provided impedance ref
48. s The app allows you to localize each saved record by adding descriptive text GPS positioning data and a photograph RECORDED MEASUREMENT 20 ModeQ A 2 48 mA Z 20 5 Q 2083 Hz V 0 0 V R 20 5 Q L uH Aug 1 2014 13 12 12 Telephone pole1 serial amp 101002 GT 6417 Dover eng Test of utility pole outside ACME front offici Alarms 40 0 10 0 10 V Figure 8 3 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 You can also use the app to modify a variety of configuration settings on the Model 6417 48 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 r 1 CLAMP CONFIGURATION en Buzzer Auto Power Off i Auto hold User Mode Time Format gt nmmm o0 Y Frequency 60 Hz Alarm Z Enabled DOWN 1 0 Alarm Enabled 40 0 Alarm V Enabled 10 V Date amp Time Sync Sep 16 2014 B40 AM Firmware 0054 Serial 00101002 Figure 8 4 The Ground Tester 6417 app can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store see https play google com store apps details id com projectCA6417 amp hl en and is available in multiple languages Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 9 SPEGIFICATIONS 9 1 Reference Conditions 73 F x 5 F 23 C 3 0 No adjacent conductors carrying current M
49. sired see 4 4 menu 6 32 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 6 2 1 Making a Measurement m Turn the rotary switch to the A position and wait several seconds while the instrument performs internal calibration m Clamp around the conductor to be measured If the clamp is incorrectly closed the aat icon is displayed m If necessary use the HOLD button to freeze the measurement m If necessary use the MEM button to store the measurement Once the measurement has stabilized the display will indicate the value of the current flowing in the conductor NOTE If the preset alarm threshold is exceeded the threshold set value and the M u value of the current measured blink An SA Figure 6 10 6 3 Rotary Position MR The MR position Memory Recall is used to display measurements previously stored when the MEM button was pressed 6 3 1 Displaying Stored Measurements m Set the function switch to the MR position m The type of data that is displayed is dependent on whether Standard or Advanced mode was selected during SET UP see 8 4 4 menu 9 6 3 1 1 Data Displayed in Standard Mode The last measurement is displayed The MR symbol and the sequence number of the record being recalled are also displayed Figure 6 11 illustrates an impedance plus a current measurement Q A setting Figure 6 11 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 33 The stored values are displayed as they were
50. threshold for the alarm Loop Alarm Enables disables the alarm and specifies the threshold for the loop alarm Z Frequency Selects the desired test frequency Buzzer Enables disables the feedback buzzer of the instrument Automatic stop Enables disables automatic stop of the instrument Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 m User mode Selects if the instruments operating mode should be standard or advanced Auto hold Enables disables the AUTO HOLD function m Date format Specifies the format of dates to be used by the instrument Time format Specifies the format of time to be used by the instrument m Circular buffer Enables disables the instrument s circular buffer function m Bluetooth Instrument name Allows you to customize the device name of the instrument when connecting via Bluetooth m Set Clock Sets the time within the instrument m Erase Memory Deletes all of the test results stored in the instrument m Write to Instrument Writes the configuration options as they are set in this dialog box to the instrument m Read from Instrument Resets the options in this dialog box to reflect the settings as they are in the attached instrument m Cancel Closes this dialog box discarding any changes specified without writing them to the attached instrument NOTE For more information on using DataView refer to the online Help within the software Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417
51. torage All calculated impedance and or current values together with the values accessible in the secondary screens in Advanced mode are stored as soon as the MEM button is pressed such as m Current measurement A Measurement of the resistance inductance and impedance Z Contact voltage measurement V Present configuration of the clamp Sequence number of the record Time and date of the record The display indicates the sequence number of the last measurement recorded or 0 if the memory is empty The data is preserved when the device is OFF or without a battery 5 8 3 Reading Stored Data The data can be read using the MR function see 6 3 5 8 4 Erasing the Memory Refer to 4 4 menu 1 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 25 5 8 5 Using the A and V Buttons The A and V buttons are used to view the various stored measurements If these buttons are held down the sequence number is scrolled at a rate of 3 counts per second after 5 seconds the rate is increased to 10 counts per second Each time the sequence number changes the value of the corresponding measurement is displayed The MR symbol remains displayed as a reminder that the memory recall function is active It is possible to scroll past the oldest recorded value to the most recent or past the most recent recorded value to the oldest When circular recording is activated the sequence number of the oldest record is not necessarily 1 the remaini
52. various precautions to be taken in use Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument If you use this instrument other than as specified the protection it provides may be compromised thereby endangering you Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged incomplete or poorly closed Before each use check the condition of the insulation on housing Any item of which the insulation is deteriorated even partially must be set aside for repair or scrapping Use personal protection equipment systematically When handling the instrument keep your fingers behind the physical guard All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by competent and accredited personnel Avoid impacts on the measurement head in particular the air gap Keep the surfaces of the air gap clean even a little dirt can cause the clamp to malfunction All metal objects or wires connected to the electrical system should be assumed to be lethal until tested Grounding systems are no exception 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 Table of Contents TINTREODUETIUN isses errdrvi rb su adu iai Hn ARE RN EV Nt DD 7 1

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