Fluke 6200-2 - Earth Bond Test (RPE); Remarks; To perform the Earth Bond test

Appliance Tester
Safe Appliance Tests
11
Earth Bond Test (R
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The test checks the resistance between the earth pin of the appliance cable plug and the
exposed metalwork on the appliance. The test applies to Class I appliances that have current
ranges of 200 mA and 25 A (UK, NL, AU) or 10 A (DE).
Remarks:
• To enable the bond test and to obtain correct bond test results you must have zeroed the
test lead, see Figure 1.
• High current bond test 25 A (UK, NL, AU) and 10 A (DE).
• High current bond test will periodically drop back to 200 mA test to prevent the Tester
from overheating.
• You should use the 200 mA test current for certain appliances. Please refer to the
appliance test standards and guidance material.
To perform the Earth Bond test:
1. Connect the appliance and the earth bond test lead as indicated on the Tester, see
Figure 2. Connect the crocodile clip to an exposed conductive part on the appliance. Do
not use the probe for a bond test >10 A. The probe is rated for 10 A only.
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Figure 2. Bond Test Connections
2. Push  or  to start the 200 mA test or the high current test:
• Single test push momentarily
• Continuous test hold down >2 seconds
The display shows the test progress.