Metrix MX 435D

Chapter II
48 Digital Earth Tester
TYPICAL INFLUENCE OF PARASITE VOLTAGE IN EARTH MEASUREMENTS
20 Ohm Range
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Parasite voltage (V) 16 2/3 Hz to 60 Hz
Measurement error %
Ra = 1 Ohm
Ra = 10 Ohm
2000 Ohm Range
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Parasite voltage (V) 16 2/3 Hz to 60 Hz
Measurement error %
Ra = 10 Ohm
Ra = 100 Ohm
from 16 2/3 Hz to 60 Hz
from 16 2/3 Hz to 60 Hz