Ground Resistance Clamp On Tester
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1. 1 Snap the jaws open and closed two or three times before turning the meter on Do not clamp on to any device during the power up initialization sequence Snap the jaws two or three times after clamping on to the ground electrode or rod ROG ND Slight amounts of drift may occur at high resistance measurements This is normal and should not be cause for concern Blank display or any failure mode Replace the battery before proceeding Start up Initialization Failure The start up calibration will continue indefinitely if the jaws are open or dirty Check that the jaws mating surfaces are clean Do not open the jaws while the initialization sequence is running Noise on the Ground Electrode or Rod If noise is present over 3A or 30V on the ground electrode or rod the word NOISE will appear on the display and readings can no longer be considered accurate Before the meter can be used accurately the noise problem must be addressed Reference Test Loop The reference test loop is a set of resistors that provides a means to check the performance of the meter 1 Open the measurement jaws and check that the mating surfaces are clean and free of dust dirt or any foreign substances Clean if necessary 2 Clamp the meter around the reference loop as shown in the diagram 3 Give the meter a few seconds to settle and read the measurement The meter should display approximately the same value as marked on the reference loop tak2. properly 3 Turn the meter on by moving the rotary switch to the ohms Q position DO NOT interrupt the start up procedure by opening the clamp jaws or clamping around a conductor 4 Once the start up calibration procedure is completed clamp on to an electrode or ground rod and read the value of ground resistance on the display Typical application Continuity Loop Test The testing procedures are the same as for Ground Resistance measurements except that the rotary switch is set to the e position and an audible tone will sound if the measured resistance is below approximately 40Q Rioop Ground Leakage Current Measurement 1 Turn the meter on by moving the rotary switch to the mA or A position 2 Clamp on to the electrode or conductor 3 Read the value of leakage current displayed on the display 382356 V2 0 5 03 Principle of Operation Typical multi grounded distribution system If the parallel ground resistances R R2 Rs etc up to Rn are combined as Reg then only Rg and Reg are left in the circuit AI R V g If a constant voltage is applied to the circuit the following eguation applies V io T R Ra where Ra i 1 2 n l Dy R If Rg and R Ra R3 R are approximately the same and n is large 200 for example then Reg will be much less then Rg and may possibly approach zero Example If Rg and R R2 R3 R are all 100 respectively and n 20
3. typical 200 0 to 399 9 Q 20 5 0 5 Q typical 400 0 to 599 90 50 10 10 Q typical 600 0 to 999 9 Q 100 Not specified 1000 to 15000 300 Not specified Accuracy Note Loop resistance non inductive external field lt 50A m external electrical field lt 1 V m conductor centered 4 382356 V2 0 5 03 Ground Leakage mA Current Specifications Range Accuracy of reading 0 200 to 0 999mA 2 5 0 05mA 1 00 to 9 99mA 2 5 0 05mA 10 0 to 99 99mA 2 0 0 3mA 100 0 to 750 0mA 2 5 3mA Autorange 50 60Hz True RMS Crest Factor lt 3 0 Ground Leakage A Current Specifications Range Accuracy of reading 0 20 to 15A 2 0 0 05A Max Current 100A Continuous 200A for less than 60 seconds 50 60Hz True RMS Crest Factor lt 2 0 5 382356 V2 0 5 03 Operating Instructions Note The accuracy of measured readings will be affected if the clamp jaws are not fully closed Pay special attention to ensure that the jaws are fully closed before testing begins Note DO NOT clamp on to any conductor or open the clamp jaws during the start up self calibration display counts down from CAL 7 to CAL 0 Ground Resistance Measurements 1 Open the clamp jaws and check that all surfaces are clean and free of dust dirt or any foreign substances Clean if necessary 2 Snap the Jaws open and closed a few times so that they seat
4. 0 then Req by calculation equals ATI men 10 10 10 7 382356 V2 0 5 03 VR R 10 0 05 10 05 gt R 7 g eq 8 382356 V2 0 5 03 Applications Telephone Electrical Ground Rods 1 Remove any protective coverings from the ground conductor 2 Turn the meter to the Ohm Q function 3 Once the start up calibration procedure is completed clamp on to an electrode or ground rod 4 Allow several seconds for the meter to settle and note the reading Cellular Transmission Towers WARNING Use extreme care when making measurements around transmission towers High Voltage may be present The ground conductor should be located at the base of the tower but your configuration may be different 1 Locate the ground conductor 2 Clamp around the ground conductor You should place the clamp before any splices bonds or other splits in the ground system 3 Read the measured reading k Cement Pad Primary Transmission Ground Conductor Tower Branch Ground Conductors 2 0 5 03 10 382356 V2 0 5 03 Service Entrance Note Multiple ground rods multiple grounds i e ground rod s and water pipe grounds or a combination may be present depending on the particular situation In these situations it is necessary to make your measurements between the service entrance neutral and all subseguent ground points Distribution Panel Water Pipe 11 382356 V2 0 5 03 Trouble Shooting
5. 5 Measurement Trigger 3 4 Display Symbols a Ohms mA A milliamps Amps e Continuity NOISE Annunciator for excessive noise on the ground conductor or rod Indicates that the clamp jaws are not fully closed Dh Low Battery 3 382356 V2 0 5 03 Specifications General Specifications Resistance Test Freguency Max Conductor size Display Sampling rate Power supply Power consumption Temp Coefficient Current Overload Continuity check Range selection Safety Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions Weight Accessories 1 667KHz 15mV rms approx 0 9 23mm 4 digit 9999 count display 0 4 seconds One 9V battery 40mA 0 15 times the specified accuracy per degree centigrade from 39 to 64 F 4 to 18 C and 82 to 122 F 28 to 50 C Protected to 100A Continuous 200A for less than 60 seconds 50 60Hz Audible tone if reading is less than approx 400 Automatic ranging Meets the requirements for IEC1010 1 Category III 300V and Category Il 600 V 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C with lt 85 RH 20 to 140 F 28 to 60 C with lt 75 RH 10 2 x 4 4 x 1 9 258 x 110 x 47mm 24 70z 700g Resistance check plate 9V battery carrying case Ground Resistance Autorange Specifications Range Resolution Accuracy of reading 0 03 to 9 990 0 020 1 5 0 1 Q 10 0 to 99 9 Q 0 10 2 0 0 3 Q 100 0 to 199 9 Q 040 3 0 10
6. User s Manual EXTECH z mm INSTRUMENTS Ground Resistance Clamp On Tester MODEL 382356 EXTECH GROUND RESISTANCE CLAMP ON 382356 CAT JI 300V CAT I 600V WARRANTY EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants the basic instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period contact the Customer Service Department at 781 890 7440 for authorization A Return Authorization RA number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech The sender is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Extech s 382356 Ground Resistance Tester This Cl
7. amp on device allows the user to measure the ground resistance of a ground rod without the use of auxiliary ground rods This device can only be used on multi grounded systems It is not necessary to disconnect the ground under test Proper use and care of this meter will yield years of reliable service Safety Safety is the responsibility of the operator Only qualified technicians should operate this meter Use extreme caution when operating the meter near energized electrical equipment Do not attempt to use this meter to twist or pry the ground electrode or ground wire away from grounded equipment All metal objects or wires connected to the electrical system under test should be assumed to be lethal until tested Grounded systems are no exception Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly in the battery compartment Remove the batteries from the meter if the meter is to be stored for long periods WARNING If the meter is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the built in protections provided by the meter may be impaired 2 382356 V2 0 5 03 International Safety Symbols This symbol adjacent to another symbol or terminal indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information This symbol adjacent to a terminal indicates that under normal use hazardous voltages may be present Meter Description 1 Jaw Assembly on v 2 Hold Button 3 Rotary Selector Switch 4 LCD Display 4 2
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9. ing into consideration the accuracy listed in the specification chart If the readings are not similar to what is marked on the reference loop consult the Trouble Shooting and Maintenance sections of this manual 12 382356 V2 0 5 03 Maintenance General Care You should store your ground resistance tester and reference loop in its case when not in use A damp cloth may be used to clean any surface dirt from the meter Never use any harsh detergents or cleaners to clean your meter Battery Replacement When the low battery symbol appears on the display replace the meter s 9V battery Use a high guality alkaline battery whenever replacement becomes necessary 1 Remove the two rear screws and open the meter housing 2 Replace the battery close the meter housing and affix the two rear screws Jaw Maintenance The jaws may be brushed clean with a toothbrush or similar soft bristled brush Care must be taken to ensure that the contact fins are not bent or deformed as this will affect the operation of the meter CALIBRATION AND REPAIR SERVICES Extech offers complete repair and calibration services for all of the products we sell For periodic calibration NIST certification or repair of any Extech product call customer service for details on services available Extech recommends that calibration be performed on an annual basis to insure calibration integrity a Tech Support Hotlines 781 890 7440 ext 200 extech extech
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