Fluke 1630-2 User Manual

1
Introduction
The Fluke 1630-2/1630-2 FC Earth Ground Clamp (the
Product or Clamp) is a handheld, battery-operated clamp that
measures the ground resistance without auxiliary ground rods
and AC leakage current. The Clamp is used in multi-grounded
systems without disconnecting the ground under test.
The Clamp supports these applications:
• Earth resistance and AC leakage current tests of high
voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations, and RF
transmitters
• Inspection of lightning protection systems
The 1630-2 FC supports the Fluke Connect

Wireless System
(may not be available in all regions). Fluke Connect is a
system that wirelessly connects your Clamp with an app on
your smartphone or tablet. The app shows the ground
resistance measurements on your smartphone or tablet
display. You can save these measurements and images to
Fluke Connect

Cloud storage and share with your team. For
more information, see Fluke Connect Wireless System on
page 17.
Your shipment includes:
• 1630-2 or 1630-2 FC Earth Ground Clamp
• AA alkaline batteries, IEC LR6 (x4, installed)
• Resistance test/check loop
•
Safety Information and Quick Reference Guide
• Carrying Case

Fluke 1630-2 Specifications

General

Type	Earth Ground Clamp Meter
Ground Resistance Range	0.025 Ω to 1500 Ω
Display	LCD
Data Logging	Yes
Operating Temperature	-10 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 60 °C
Ground Resistance Accuracy	±(1.5% + 0.02 Ω)
Jaw Opening	32 mm
Power Supply	AA batteries
Safety Rating	CAT IV 600 V