Sonel MPI-540 - Earth Resistance Measurement with 3-Pole Method with Additional Clamp (R 3 P+C)

MPI-540 ● MPI-540-PV – BRIEF USER MANUAL
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3.4.3 Earth resistance measurement with 3-pole method with additional
clamp (R
E
3P+C)
 Drive the current electrode into the ground and connect to the H socket of the meter.
 Drive the voltage electrode into the ground and connect to the S socket of the meter.
 The earth electrode being tested should be connected to E socket of the meter with the lead.
 It is recommended that the tested earth electrode as well as H and S electrodes should be lo-
cated along one line and at relevant distances, in accordance with the rules of earth measure-
ments.
 Receiving clamps should be attached to the tested earth electrode below the connection point
of E lead.
 The arrow on the clamps can be directed in any direction.
Select the 3P + clamps option in
the measurement menu.
Select other settings and perform
the measurement using the
START button.