Fluke 6500
Users Manual
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Description of the Tests
Visual Inspection Test
Visually inspect the appliance before you start electrical
testing.
Check the appliance for the following:
• condition of the appliance cables, i.e. no cuts, cracks
or any physical damage to the outer insulation layer.
• condition of the plug, cable securely attached, no signs
of overheating and that the correct value of fuse is
fitted.
• any signs of damage, and that any mains or control
switches will physically switch on and off.
• any sockets for signs of overheating or physical
damage.
Note:
A Visual test pass result must be confirmed by
pressing
YES
or ’Y’ on the keyboard.
Bond Test 25A/200 mA (R
PE
)
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.
Remarks:
• To enable the bond test and to obtain correct bond test
results you must have zeroed the test lead, see page 7.
• You should use the lower current 200 mA for certain
appliances. Please refer to appliance test standards
and guidance material.
• Connect the appliance and the earth bond test lead as
indicated on the display. Clip the crocodile clip to an
exposed conductive part on the appliance that requires
testing, see fig. 4.
Do not use the test probe for the 25 A bond test. The
probe is only rated for 10 A!
• During the measurement flex the flexible cord along its
length to help find any broken conductors or poor
quality joints.
• Continuous 25 A bond test will periodically drop back
to 200 mA test to prevent the tester from being
overheated.
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