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Digital Ground Resistance Tester Model 4500
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
The Digital Ground Resistance Tester Model 4500 is a rugged, easy-to-
usetesterwhichisspecicallydesignedformeasuringverylowresistance
onlargegroundingsystems(groundgrids,groundmats),evenunderdif-
cultconditionssuchashighstraycurrentsorexcessiveauxiliaryelectrode
resistance.
This high performance instrument is capable of measuring up to 20kΩ,
anddirect readingwith aresolution of1 milliohmis possible.Theextra
large 3½ digit LCD display minimizes the possibility of operator reading
error,anddualindicators(blinkingdisplayandarrow)warntheoperator
whenexcessstraycurrentorauxiliaryelectroderesistanceispresent,or
when there is a lack of continuity between leads and electrodes. A beeper
notiestheuserifavoltagegreaterthan20Vpeakispresentbetweenthe
terminals X and Y or X and Z when the ground leads are connected.
The Model 4500 can be used to perform soil resistivity measurements with
the four-point method by using the high 20kΩ range and is designed in a
sturdy, dust and water-resistant carrying case with a detachable cover.