Earth/Ground Tester
Procedure of Measurements
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3. Press “START TEST” button
Now a fully automated test sequence of all relevant parameters like
auxiliary earth electrode, probe- and earth electrode resistance, is im-
plemented and finishes with the display of the result R
E
.
4. Read out measured value R
E
5. Call R
S
and R
H
with “DISPLAY MENU”.
Notices for the setting of earth spikes:
Before setting the earth spikes for probe and auxiliary earth electrode make
sure that the probe is set outside the potential gradient of earth electrode and
auxiliary earth electrode (see also “The Influence of Potential Gradient Areas
on Earth Resistance Measurement”). Such a condition is normally reached by
allowing a distance of >20 m between the earth electrode and the earth spikes
as well as to the earth spikes to each other. An accuracy test of the results is
made with another measurement after repositioning of auxiliary earth electrode
or probe. If the result is the same, the distance is sufficient. If the measured
value changes, probe or auxiliary earth electrode must be repositioned until the
measured value R
E
remains constant. Spike wires should not run too close.
1. Apply current transformer to next pylon stub.
2. Repeat measuring sequence.
Current feeding point of measuring current (alligator clip) and the polarity of
the split core current transformer has to be left unchanged.
After values of R
Ei
of all pylon foots are determined, the actual earth resistance
R
E
has to be calculated:
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Note
If the displayed R
E
value is negative despite correct orientation of the
current transformer, a part of the measuring current is flowing up-
wards into the tower body. The earthing resistance, thus coming into
effect, correctly calculates, if the individual equivalent resistances
(under observation of their polarity) are inserted into the equation
above.
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