MI 3290 Earth Analyser Tests and Measurements
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11.11 Checkbox
The Checkbox provides a simple and effective means of checking the Earth Analyser
instrument and accessories especially Flex and Iron Clamps.
Uh, Us, Ues,
f, Igen, Ic,
If1, If2, If3, If4
Table 11.97: Available Checkbox measurements in the MI 3290
Note:
The Checkbox feature should be used to ensure that the meter is reading correctly
between calibrations but should not be regarded as a substitute for a full
manufacturer’s calibration on the unit.
Us
Uh
H
S
ES
E
MI 3290 Earth Analyser
G
V
V
V
Output terminal
(H, S, ES, E) Open !
S1
S2
S3
DMM
+
-
V
optional
Ues
H
S
ES
E
MI 3290 Earth Analyser
G
A
DMM
+
-
A
Igen
optional
Figure 11.98: Checkbox measurements
V-meter example
Figure 11.99: Checkbox measurements
A-meter example
F4 F2
F3
F1
Flex clamp
If1
H
E
MI 3290 Earth Analyser
G
A
Igen
A
C
C
Ic
Igen
If2
Iron clamp
Figure 11.100: Checkbox measurements Iron, Flex Clamps example