DIGITAL

EARTH RESISTANCE TESTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

l.INTRODUCTION

INDEX
INTRODUCTION

Page
I

SAFETY NOTES

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

3-4

MEASURING METHODS

5-7

MAINTENANCE

8-9

NOTE
This meter has been designed and tested according
to IEC Publication 348. Safety Requirements for
Electronic Measuring Apparatus.
IEC/EN 61010-1 and other safety standards.
Follow allwarnings to ensure safe operation.

2.SAFETY NOTES
. Read the following safety information carefully
before attempting to operate or service the meter.
:

isted

Warning ! Risk of electric shock

fi:iii:n

! Rerer to this manual berore usins the

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3.FEATURES
. Capable of measuring earth voltage.

.
.

2mAmeasuring cu rrent perm its earth resistance

tests with tripping earth leakage current breakers
in the circuit under test.
ln addition to facilitating for precision
measurement, test leads for simplified two wire
measuring system also are supplied as standard
Accessories.
0Q adjustment.

o Data hold function.

4.SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement System :
Earth resistance by constant current inverter
820Hz,2mA approx.

resistance :
Range | 20120012KO
Resolution :

o Earth

0-19.99o (0.01o)
0-199.9f) (0.1o)
0-1eeeo (1o)
o Earth voltage : 0-200VAC,40-500H2
. Accuracy
Earth resistance i t(2% rdg+2691; or +0.1O, which
:

o Battery operated.

is grater.
Earth voltage : t(1% rdg+1691;

o Battery life indicator.

. Designed to meet IEC/EN 61010-1 safety

standard.

. Display

LCD 3/, digit(2000 counts)

Low battery indication

"
o

ft

" symbol appears on the display.

Data hold indication

" lHolpl " symbol appears on the display.

o

Over range indication

'1 " (MSD).

. Safety standard

lECi EN 61010-1, lnstallation CAT.lll 200V.

5.MEASURING METHODS
Power source
1.5V (ROP) x 8 pieces or equivalent.
:

Dimensions :
210(L) x 210(W) x 100(D) mm.

Weight:
Approx. 13959 (battery included).
Accessories :
Test leads(red-1 5m, yellow-1 0m, green-Sm).
Auxiliary earth spikes.
Simplified measurement probe.
lnstruction manual.

BEFORE PROCEEDING MEASUREMENT, READ

SAFETY NOTES ON PAGE 1.
1. ln proceeding with measurement, if " dt " symbol
appears on the display, replace with new batteries.
2. Short the tips of the leads. Adjust the 0O.ADJ
control to set the reading of zero.
3. Rotary to function switch to "EARTH VOLTAGE"

position and press to test. Earth voltage will

displayed on the LCD. When earth voltage is more
than 10V, it may result in errors in earth resistance
measurement. Accurate earth resistance
measurement may not be made.
4. Precision earth resistance measurement method :
(1) Connect green, yellow and red test leads to
instrument terminals E, P and C with auxiliary
earth spikes P1, C1 stuck into earth "lN A
STRAIGHT LlNE". (Fig. 1)
(2) Rotary the function switch to suitable range
then press the pushbutton to test and take the
read ing.
G

reen

Earth
kes

E lectrode
under test

S pi

Fig.l

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5. Simplified earth resistance measurement method

(1) This method is recommended where an earth

resistance higher than 10Q is measured or
where it is not possible to drive auxiliary earth
spikes. An approximate value of earth
resistance can be obtained by the two wire
system where is shown in Fig. 2.
(2) Rotary to function switch to "EARTH VOLTAGE.
position and press to test. Make certain that
earth voltage is less than 10V.
(3) First rotary the function switch to "200f)"
position and press to test, read earth resistance.
lf the display shows "1" (MSD), switch to
'2Kf)' position and read earth resistance.
(a) The reading obtained (Rx) is an approximate
earth resistance value. There is no need for
external shorting as P and C terminals are
shorted by using the test leads specified for the
Simplified measurement.

Ea

(5) Rx = Re -re
Rx = True Earth Resistance
Re = lndicated Value
re = Earth Resistance of Earth Electrode.
(6) Since measuring current is as low as 2 mA, the
earth leakage breaker (ELCB)does not trip
even if the earth side of the commercial power
supply with an ELCB is used.

* Follow the proper connection such as Fig. 1, the

LED(red) indicator will lit. This proves a correct
current circulation is under its operation.

rth

Electrode
under tesl

Fig.2

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6.HA!NTENANCE
. Battery replacement

CAT

When the symbol 'l+t " appears on the display,

replace with new batteries as follows :
(1) Disconnect the test leads from the instrument
and turn off the power.
(2) Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw on
back cover then slide the cover, take out the
batteries and replace with new batteries type

SUM-3.

lV - ls for measurements performed at the source of

the low-voltage installation.

CAT

lll

- ls for measurements performed in the building

installation.

CAT

ll

- ls for measurements performed on circuits

directly connected to the low-voltage installation.

CAT

- ls for measurements performed on circuits not

directly connected to Mains.

(3) Place back cover and secure bay 2 screws.

.Cleaning and storage :
Due to our policy of constant improvement and development, we reserve the right
to change specifications without notice.

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and

detergent ; do not use abrasives or solvents.
lf the meter is not to be used for periods of longer
than 60 days, remove the batteries and store them
separately.

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EARTH RESISTANCE TESTER
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INDEX

Page

INTRODUCTION

10

SAFETY NOTES

10

FEATURES

11

SPECIFICATIONS

12

MEASURING METHODS

13-15

MAINTENANCE

16-17

l.INTRODUCTION
NOTE
This meter has been designed and tested in
accordance to the CE safety requirements for
Electronic Measuring Apparatus, IEC / EN 61010-1
and other safety standards. Follow all warnings to
ensure safe operation.

2.SAFETY NOTES
. Read the following safety information carefully
before attempting to operate or service the meter.

Meter is protected throughout by doub e

insulation or reinforced insulation.

/\

Warnlng ! Risk of electric shock.

A fi:iji:n

! Refer to this manual before usins the

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3.FEATURES

.
.

Capable of measuring earth voltage.

2mA measuring current permits earth resistance
tests with tripping earth leakage current breakers
ln the circuit under test.

facilitating for precision

measurement, test leads for simplified two-wire
measuring system also are supplied as standard
accessories.

o ln addition to

o Battery operated.

.
.

4.S PEC IFICATIONS

. Measurement System :
Earth resistance by constant current inverter
82OHz,2mA approx.
Earth voltage by rectifier type, 0-30V AC,
40-500H2

Ranges and Accuracy :

Earth resistance 121 1201 1200f) t3%F.S.
Earth voltage 0-30VAC t2.5%F.S.

. Safety standard

IEC/EN 61010-1, lnstallation Category lll 30V.

Battery life indicator.

. Power source

Designed to meet IEC / EN 61 01 0-1 safety

standard.

1.5V SUM-3(ROP)x 8 pieces or equivalent.

Dimensions : 210(L) x 210(W) x 100(D) mm

. Weight : Approx. 13709 (battery included)
. Accessories
Test leads (red-15M, yellow-10M, green-SM),
auxiliary earth spikes, simplified measurement
probe, instruction manual.
o

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5.MEASURING METHODS
BEFORE PROCEEDING MEASUREMENT, READ
SAFETY NOTES ON PAGE 1 O.
1. Check to see if the meter pointer is adjusted
exactly to the mechanical zero position of the O or
V scale. lf the pointer is in the zero position, turn
the zero adjust screw with a screwdriver.
2. Rotate the function switch to the "BATT. CHECK.
position and press to test. Battery voltage is
sufficient when the meter pointer stays in "OK"
position of the battery check scale. lf not, replace
with the new batteries.

5.

indicated on the ACV scale. When the earth voltage

is more than 10V, it may result in errors in earth
resistance measurement. Accurate earth
resistance measurement may not be made.
:

STRAIGHT LlNE". (Fig. 3)

(2)Rotate the function switch to proper range, then
press the push-button to test and take the
reading.

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Ea rth

Earth
Spikes

Electrode
under test

Fig. 3

3. Rotate the function switch to "EARTH VOLTAGE"

position and press to test. Earth voltage will be

4. Precision earth resistance measurement method

(1)Connect green, yellow and red test leads to
lnstrument terminals E, P and C with auxiliary
earth spikes P1, C1 inserted into earth "lN A

Auxiliary

Simplified earth resistance measurement method :

(1)This method is recommended where an earth
resistance higher than 10O is measured or
where it is not possible to drive auxiliary
earth spikes. An approximate value of earth
resistance can be obtained by the two-wire
system as shown in Fig.4.
(2)Rotate the function switch to "EARTH
VOLTAGE" position and press to test. Make
certain that earth voltage is less than 10V.
(3)First rotate the function switch to "x10" position
and press to test. Read earth resistance. lf the
meter pointer indicates over full scale, switch to
"x100" position and read earth resistance.
( )The reading obtained (Rx) is an approximate
earth resistance value. There is no need for
external shorting since P and C terminals are
shorted by using the test leads specified for the
simplified measurement.
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6.

Green

Fig.4

(5)Rx=Re-re
Rx = True Earth Resistance
Re = lndicated Value
re = Earth Resistance or Earth Electrode.
(6)Since the measuring current is as low as 2mA,
the earth leakage breaker (ELCB) does not trip
even if the earth side of the commercial power
supply with an ELCB is used.
6. Press lamp switch to turn on the lamp. The lamp

will automatically shut off after 10 seconds.

* Follow.the proper connection

as shown in Fig. 3.
The LED (red) indicatorwill be lit. This proves
that a correct current circulation is under its
operation.

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MAINTENANCE
Battery replacement :
When setting the function switch to the "BATT.
CHECK" position and the meter pointer'does NOT
stay in "OK" position, replace the batteries as
Follows :
(1)Disconnect the test leads from the instrument
and turn off the Power.
(2)Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw on back
cover then slide away the cover out. Take out
the batteries and replace with new batteries,
type SUM-3(R6P).
(3)Place back cover and secure bay with screw.

. Cleaning

and storage

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and

detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

lf the meter is not to be used for periods of longer
than 60 days, remove the batteries and store them

separately.

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CAT IV - ls for measurements performed at the source of

the low-voltage installation.

CAT

lll

- ls for measurements performed in the building

installation.

CAT

ll

- ls for measurements performed on circuits

directly connected to the low-voltage installation.

CAT

- ls for measurements perfonned on circuits not

directly connected to Mains.

Due to our policy of constant improvement and developmenl, we reserue the right
to change specifications without notice.

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