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5-6 Earth resistance measurement: 2-pole method
In the 2-pole method, very low earth resistance is used instead
of the auxiliary earth electrode. It is metal pipes such as water
supply, neutral wire of commercial power supply, etc. The display
value in this method stands by following formula.
RE (display value) = Rx(earth resistance) + re(Low Earth resistance)
If you know Low Earth resistance (re), subtract it from reading and
find the true value.
Rx = RE – re
5-6-1 Preparation
Optional accessory TL-68 is required.
①
Verify no voltage is exited on the Low Earth resistance.
②
Connect the black plug into E terminal, TL-68 is connected into
S(P) and H(C) terminals.
③
Clip black test lead on E and TL-68 on the Low Earth resistance.
EARTH TESTER
PDR4000
POWER
REL
HOLD
TEST
ACV
40Ω
400Ω
4000Ω
>
2s
AUTO POWER OFF
TEST OUT PUT
CAT.III 300V
CAT.II 400V
ACV 400V
MAX
E
S
(
P)
H
(
C)
Earth
Earth
Black
Black
TL-68
TL-68
Rx
Rx
re
re
Low Earth resistance
Low Earth resistance
5-6-2 Measurement
Before measurement, make sure that sensitivity of leakage
circuit breaker is large enough against 2 mA, which is
maximum measuring current of the tester.
①
Set the function to 40 Ω/400 Ω/4000 Ω.
②
Press the TEST button to make earth resistance measurement.
During the measurement, LED indicator lights and
symbol
turns on.
③
Press the TEST button again to stop the measurement.
Explanation when displaying values other than numbers
• In case of overload, the display is "O.L.".
CAUTION