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Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417

2.5  Control Features

MEM

HOLD

OFF

A

MR

SET-UP

          

600V  CAT IV  40A 

1

2

3

8

9

4

5

6

7

Figure 2-2 

1. 

Head Assembly: 

Consists of two individually shielded magnetic cores

2. 

Guard:

 Safety guard; do not place hands above this guard

3. 

Lever: 

Opens or closes the jaws

4. 

: 

Toggles display backlight ON/OFF

5. 

MEM:

 Stores measurements into memory

6.  ►

:

 Navigates and validates measurement displays

7. 

OLED Display

: Crisp, clean and bright display

8. 

Rotary Switch: 

Selects measurement functions and instrument 

SET-UP

9. 

HOLD

: Freezes last measured value on the display 

 

Turns Bluetooth ON/OFF (when switch is set to 

MR

 or 

SET-UP

)

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Summary of Contents for 6417

Page 1: ...Clamp on Ground Tester Model 6417 ENGLISH USER MANUAL www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...r and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at Serial _________________________________ Catalog 2141 02 Model 6417 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received ...

Page 3: ... 51 Bluetooth Adapter Cat 2126 45 Hard Accessory Case Cat 2141 50 Quick Start Guide USB Stick with DataView Software User Manual PRODUCT PACKAGING Shipping Contents Also Included 4 1 5V AA Batteries 1 Wrist Strap 1 Safety Sheet 20 languages www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 4: ...ons to read and to fully understand Useful information or tip to read The CE marking guarantees conformity 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 Measure...

Page 5: ...entioned 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 troubleshootin...

Page 6: ...3 2 7 Rotary Switch Functions 13 2 8 Button Functions 14 3 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 15 4 SET UP 17 4 1 Menu Items 17 4 2 SET UP Menu Displays 17 4 3 Selecting a Specific Menu 18 4 4 SET UP Menus 18 4 5 Calibration Loop 21 5 OPERATION 22 5 1 Inserting the Batteries 22 5 2 Setting the Date and Time 22 5 3 Display Example 23 5 4 Turning the Instrument ON 23 5 5 Turning Bluetooth ON 24 5 6 Turning the I...

Page 7: ...urrent Alarm 27 5 9 3 Impedance Alarm 27 5 9 4 No Alarm Detection 27 5 9 5 Priority of the Alarms 28 6 MEASUREMENT MODES 29 6 1 Rotary Position Ω A 29 6 1 1 Standard Mode 29 6 1 2 Advanced Mode 30 6 1 3 General Information 31 6 2 Rotary Position A 33 6 2 1 Making a Measurement 33 6 3 Rotary Position MR 33 6 3 1 Displaying Stored Measurements 33 7 DATAVIEW SOFTWARE 36 7 1 Installing DataView 36 7 2...

Page 8: ...act Voltage Touch Voltage 44 9 2 4 Current Measurement 44 9 2 5 Power Supply 45 9 3 Environmental 45 9 4 Mechanical 45 9 5 Safety 46 10 MAINTENANCE 47 10 1 Cleaning 47 10 2 Battery Replacement 47 10 3 Repair and Calibration 48 10 4 Technical and Sales Assistance 48 10 5 Limited Warranty 49 10 6 Warranty Repairs 49 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 9: ... container to substantiate your claim 1 2 Ordering Information Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Cat 2141 02 Includes a hard carrying case Bluetooth USB adapter calibration loop four 1 5V AA batteries quick start guide and USB stick with DataView software and user manual 1 2 1 Replacement Parts Bluetooth USB Adapter Class 2 Cat 2126 45 Wrist Strap Cat 2135 47 Hard Carrying Case Cat 2141...

Page 10: ... 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 alarm feature permits quick field checks where only pa...

Page 11: ...ndard mode one screen or Advanced mode three screens Clamping diameter of 1 38 35mm accommodating cables up to 1000kcmil Stores up to 2000 measurements W and or A with time stamping Displays stored measurements on the display or via Bluetooth to a PC Measurement hold by the HOLD and AUTO HOLD functions Clamp opening made easy by a trigger with a force compensation system Auto Power OFF function Al...

Page 12: ...lay of the date and time month day and hour minute in configured and stored values display mode 4 In Advanced mode these symbols identify the value displayed resistance or impedance 5 Data storage mode 6 Memory recall mode 7 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 ind...

Page 13: ...t loop inductance measurement Advanced mode 16 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 17 Continuous operation of the clamp Auto Power OFF disabled ...

Page 14: ...ard 3 Lever Opens or closes the jaws 4 Toggles display backlight ON OFF 5 MEM Stores measurements into memory 6 Navigates and validates measurement displays 7 OLED Display Crisp clean and bright display 8 Rotary Switch Selects measurement functions and instrument SET UP 9 HOLD Freezes last measured value on the display Turns Bluetooth ON OFF when switch is set to MR or SET UP www GlobalTestSupply ...

Page 15: ...up and retrieved at each reset During a measurement a long press on the button toggles between activation and deactivation of the buzzer 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 Ran...

Page 16: ...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 HOLD AUTO HOLD When the rotary switch is set to Ω A Freezes the displayed measurement for...

Page 17: ...th 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 equivalent parallel resistance value that the rest of the multi grounded system represents If an electrical system had 101 grounding electrodes...

Page 18: ...16 Clamp on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 Rx R1 Rn Rn 1 Figure 3 2 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 19: ...the voltage alarm threshold V 6 Sets the current alarm threshold I 7 Sets the date 8 Sets the time 9 Selects the Standard or Advanced operating mode 10 Selects the test frequency for the impedance 11 Enables disables the AUTO HOLD mode 12 Displays the version number 13 Not used 4 2 SET UP Menu Displays The 12 accessible menus listed above are clearly identified by their title and number as shown i...

Page 20: ...sing the Memory Enter the menu by Clr blinks Press and simultaneously for 6 seconds All recorded data is erased The meter indicates MEM 0 Return to the previous menu by 2 Snd Enabling Disabling the Buzzer Enter the menu by Snd blinks Press or The Buzzer is enabled when the icon is visible and disabled when it is masked Return to the previous menu by NOTE In the Ω A and A measurement modes a long p...

Page 21: ...u by AL V blinks Press or to select the state of the alarm Figure 2 1 item 10 Disabled Enabled for a measurement exceeding the threshold Validate by Setting the Alarm Value Press or to select the alarm threshold value Figure 2 1 item 11 Validate and return to the previous menu by 6 AL A Setting the Current Alarm Threshold I Enter the menu by AL A blinks Press or to select the state of the alarm Fi...

Page 22: ...e hour which blinks Validate by Press or to select the minutes value which blinks Validate and return to the previous menu by 9 USE Selecting Standard or Advanced Operating Mode Enter the menu by USE blinks Press or to select the Standard or Advanced mode Advanced Mode The icon is displayed Standard Mode Std is displayed Validate and return to the previous menu by 10 FrEQ Choosing the Test Frequen...

Page 23: ...d Return to the previous menu by 13 CAL Reserved for factory use not used for normal operation 4 5 Calibration Loop The provided 5Ω calibration test loop Figure 4 2 lets you perform a quick check of the instrument s accuracy To do this turn ON the instrument and wait until it completes its startup calibration cycle Then clamp the instrument around the loop the measurement should read between 4 8Ω ...

Page 24: ...ttery message and the Auto Power OFF will be shorter with the rechargeable batteries 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 ...

Page 25: ...ch 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 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 allow for the variations of the measurement head air gap that may occur in some temper...

Page 26: ... OFF 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 symbol is then displayed 5 7 Standard and Advanced Modes The instrument has two modes...

Page 27: ...ed in memory and read later Storage of the data is available in both the Ω 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 storage 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...

Page 28: ...value to the oldest When circular recording is activated the sequence number of the oldest record is not necessarily 1 the remaining 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 dist...

Page 29: ... An audible signal is emitted when the impedance is below the threshold set continuity type measurement High Threshold Configuration An audible signal is emitted at values exceeding the threshold detection of a grounding impedance that is too high Figure 5 6 If the impedance crosses the selected threshold a low pitched audible signal is emitted 5 9 4 No Alarm Detection If no alarm is activated the...

Page 30: ...a priority rule determines the display and the corresponding sound The voltage alarm has priority because it concerns the user s safety The current alarm is second in priority The impedance alarm is displayed when no other alarm is triggered www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 31: ...h to the Ω A position and wait several seconds while the instrument performs internal calibration Clamp around the conductor to be measured If the clamp is incorrectly closed the icon is displayed If necessary use the HOLD button to freeze the measurement If necessary use the MEM button to store the measurement NOTE If the measured impedance is less than the Loop Alarm setting defined in the DataV...

Page 32: ...is mode three measurement screens are provided impedance referred to the chosen frequency and leakage current contact voltage display of R resistance and L inductance The clamp measures the loop impedance Ω 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 threshold...

Page 33: ...es the contact voltage product ZxI Figure 6 3 Third Screen Press to display the third screen which indicates the 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 25Ω or R Ω L H 105 Figure 6 4...

Page 34: ...ficantly disturbed The blinking NOISE symbol is displayed The impedance blinks Figure 6 7 CURRENT GREATER THAN 10A If the current is greater than 10A The blinking NOISE symbol is displayed The impedance is replaced by Figure 6 8 CURRENT GREATER THAN 40A If the current is greater than 40A The current display indicates O R Over Range Figure 6 9 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online a...

Page 35: ... the measurement 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 value of the current measured blink Figure 6 10 6 3 Rotary Position MR The MR position Memory Recall is used to display measurements pr...

Page 36: ...nly the AL symbol and the alarm threshold blink Figure 6 12 illustrates a current measurement A setting Figure 6 12 Press to display the measurement storage date time screen To exit from the MR mode set the rotary switch to the desired mode 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 ...

Page 37: ... and impedance measurement switch set to Ω A Press to display the next screen Figure 6 16 Fourth Screen Figure 6 17 illustrates the date and time of the measurement switch set to Ω A namely 12 30 December 30 15 39 1539 hours Press to return to the first screen To exit from the MR mode set the rotary switch to the desired mode Figure 6 17 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sal...

Page 38: ...s rights can be changed after installation is complete DataView must be installed for each user in a multi user system 1 Insert the DataView thumb drive into an available USB port on your computer If Autorun is enabled an AutoPlay window appears on your screen Click Open folder to view files to display the DataView folder If Autorun is not enabled or allowed use Windows Explorer to locate and open...

Page 39: ... create DataView reports After you finish selecting and deselecting Control Panels and or DataView Core click Next 6 The Setup program now informs you that it is ready to install DataView If you want to review any of your previous selections click the Previous button to return to earlier screens Otherwise click Install to begin installation 7 The InstallShield program installs the selected softwar...

Page 40: ...nt You can access all DataView features through either the DataView icon or the Control Panel icon For users who interact with Model 6417 we recommend primarily using the Control Panel However there are situations where using the core DataView icon may be more convenient for some users such as when viewing multiple archived reports from different AEMC product families For further information about...

Page 41: ...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 Figure 8 1 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply c...

Page 42: ...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 Figure 8 2 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 43: ...ecord by adding descriptive text GPS positioning data and a photograph 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 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 44: ... modify a variety of configuration settings on the Model 6417 Figure 8 4 The Ground Tester 6417 app can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store see and is available in multiple languages www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 45: ...esistance 20Ω for the voltage measurement Measured current sinusoidal frequency Frequency 50 60Hz Level of distortion 0 5 Inferior current in loop resistance measurement Zero for the resistance and inductance measurements 3 75A for the voltage measurement 9 2 Electrical 9 2 1 Loop Resistance Measurement Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 0 010 to 0 099W 0 001W 1 5 0 01W 0 10 to 0 99W 0 01W 1 5 ...

Page 46: ...the product of the loop impedance by the leakage current Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 0 1 to 4 9V 0 1V 5 0 1V 5 0 to 49 5V 0 5V 5 0 5V 50 0 to 75 0V 1V 10 1V 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 1µA 2 50µA 1 000 to 2 990mA 3 00 to 9 99mA 10µA 2 50µA 10 00 to ...

Page 47: ...n of conductor From the edge to the center A Uc Ω 1 0 1 P r 0 05 P r 0 2 P r 0 1 P r Position of clamp 90 180 A Uc Ω 1 0 2 P r 0 1 P r 0 4 P r 0 25 P r Proximity to magnetic mass Steel sheet 1mm thick against air gap A Ω 1 Uc 0 1 P r 0 5 P r Magnetic field at 50 60Hz 30A m A Uc 2mA 2 0 1 P r 4 5mA 2 0 5 P r Frequency of the current 47 to 800Hz A Uc P r 2 P r Leakage current at 50 60Hz I 10A R x I ...

Page 48: ...UL Std UL 61010 1 Conforms to UL Std UL 61010 2 032 Cert to CAN CSA Std C22 2 No 61010 1 Cert to CSA Std C22 2 61010 2 032 Insulation class 2 Pollution degree 2 Overvoltage category 600V CAT IV Emissions and immunity in an industrial setting compliant with IEC 61326 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply...

Page 49: ...olvents 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 The instrument must be OFF and disconnected from any conductor Place the meter face down and remove the two Phillips screws on the back of the instrument Remove b...

Page 50: ...ner 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 Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument 10...

Page 51: ... 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 repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT 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...

Page 52: ...10 19 99 MAN 100395 v11 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

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