1630-2/1630-2 FC

Earth Ground Clamp

Users Manual

February 2017
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 Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
How to Contact Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Log Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alarm Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Time/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clamp Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Backlight Auto-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Auto-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Use the Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ground Resistance Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AC Leakage Current Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Logging Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fluke Connect Wireless System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio Frequency Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fluke Connect App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
View Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clear Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Clamp Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Ground Loop Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
AC Leakage Current mA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Introduction Your shipment includes:
• 1630-2 or 1630-2 FC Earth Ground Clamp
The Fluke 1630-2/1630-2 FC Earth Ground Clamp (the
Product or Clamp) is a handheld, battery-operated clamp that • AA alkaline batteries, IEC LR6 (x4, installed)
measures the ground resistance without auxiliary ground rods • Resistance test/check loop
and AC leakage current. The Clamp is used in multi-grounded • Safety Information and Quick Reference Guide (go to
systems without disconnecting the ground under test. www.fluke.com to download the 1630-2/1630-2 FC Users
The Clamp supports these applications: Manual).
• Earth resistance and AC leakage current tests of high • Carrying Case
voltage pylons, buildings, cell phone substations, and RF
transmitters How to Contact Fluke
• Inspection of lightning protection systems To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE
The 1630-2 FC supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System
(may not be available in all regions). Fluke Connect is a (1-800-443-5853)
system that wirelessly connects your Clamp with an app on • Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE
your smartphone or tablet. The app shows the ground (1-888-993-5853)
resistance measurements on your smartphone or tablet • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
display. You can save these measurements and images to • Europe: +31 402-675-200
Fluke Connect Cloud storage and share with your team. For • Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
more information, see Fluke Connect Wireless System on • Singapore: +65-6799-5566
page 17. • Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.

To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit
http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.

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Safety Information • Before each use, examine the Product. Look for
cracks or missing pieces of the clamp housing
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are or output cable insulation. Also look for loose or
dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and weakened components. Carefully examine the
procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the insulation around the jaws.
equipment under test.
• Comply with local and national safety codes.
 Warning Use personal protective equipment (approved
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or rubber gloves, face protection, and flame-
personal injury: resistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc blast
injury where hazardous live conductors are
• Carefully read all instructions. exposed.
• Read all safety information before you use the • Use Product-approved measurement category
Product. (CAT), voltage, and amperage rated accessories
• Do not alter the Product and use only as (probes, test leads, and adapters) for all
specified, or the protection supplied by the measurements.
Product can be compromised. • Do not use the Product if it is altered or
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, damaged.
vapor, or in damp or wet environments. • Disable the Product if it is damaged.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

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• Do not use the Product above its rated • Do not operate the Product with covers
frequency. removed or the case open. Hazardous voltage
• Limit operation to the specified measurement exposure is possible.
category, voltage, or amperage ratings. • Repair the Product before use if the battery
• Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac leaks.
peak, or 60 V dc. • Use only specified replacement parts.
• Hold the Product behind the tactile barrier. • Have an approved technician repair the
• The battery door must be closed and locked Product.
before you operate the Product. • Remove the input signals before you clean the
• Replace the batteries when the low battery Product.
indicator shows to prevent incorrect • Do not operate within external low frequency
measurements. magnetic fields >30A/m.
• Remove the batteries if the Product is not used
for an extended period of time, or if stored in
Symbols used on the Product and in this manual are
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are
explained in Table 1.
not removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.

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Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description

 WARNING. RISK OF DANGER.  Battery

WARNING. HAZARDOUS
  Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards.
VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock.

 Consult user documentation.  Conforms to European Union directives.

Application around and removal

 from uninsulated hazardous live  Conforms to relevant Australian EMC standards.
conductors is permitted.

 Double Insulated  Certified by TÜV SÜD Product Service.

Do not operate within external low

 frequency magnetic fields >30A/m.
 Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.

 China metrology certification mark for measuring instruments manufactured in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the

building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.

Measurement Category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s low-

voltage MAINS installation.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not
discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the
 equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
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Before You Start

Before You Start Power On/Off

This section is information to know before you use the Clamp. The Clamp has a power on/off button:

 Warning 1. Push  to turn on the Clamp.

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or 2. Push and hold  >2 s. to turn off the Clamp.
personal injury:
• For optimal readings, make sure the conductor If Auto-Off Power is turned on, the Clamp turns off after
is positioned between the alignment marks on 20 minutes of no use. See Power Auto-Off on page 11 for
the jaws. more information about how to set this feature.
• Make sure the jaws are perpendicular to the Display Features and Controls
conductor.
See Table 2 and Table 3 for the display features and button
• Do not use the HOLD function to measure
controls.
unknown potentials. When HOLD is turned on,
the display does not change when a different
potential is measured.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the low
battery indicator appears.

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Table 2. Display Features

Item Description Item Description

Measurement value or
 Fluke Connect  custom setting
1 2 4 5 6 7
3  Hold  Ohms function

8  ID#  Current in mA or A
18
9
 Alarm  Current type is AC
17
10
16  Set Time  Memory in use
11
12
15 Indicator for noise in Filter is on
13  ground electrode/rod
 (bandwidth 40 Hz to 70 Hz)
14

 Battery  Logging Interval settings

 Date/Time format  Jaws open

 Date/Time/ID number  Setting or explore for LOG

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Table 3. Controls
Item Description

 Jaw

 Tactile barrier
1  Fluke Connect (radio) on/off

 Record measurements

 Hold the displayed value

2
 LCD
16
 Backlight
3
4  Filter on/off

 Enter
15 5
14
 Value increment/decrement
13 6
 Change Clamp settings
12 7  Select type of measurement

 Power on/off
8  Alarm
11  Jaw trigger
10 9
 Jaw trigger lock

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Setup 3. Push  /  to increment/decrement the interval by

1 second.
Push  to change these settings:
4. After you select the value, push  until the digits stop
• Log interval blinking.
• Alarm threshold 5. Push  to go back to the measurement mode.
• Time
• Clamp settings

Log Interval
The time interval for data logging is the time between
measurements.
Figure 1. Log Interval
To set the log interval:
1. Push  until LOG INTERVAL shows in the display. See
Figure 1.
The interval is shown in minutes:seconds format and is
adjustable from 00:00 to 59:59.

2. Push  to enable the change mode. The digits start to

blink.

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Alarm Threshold
In alarm mode, the display shows ALARM and the beeper
sounds when the measurement is outside the set threshold.
The Clamp compares the reading with the high and low
values. If the reading is larger than the high value, the Clamp
beeps and shows -- on the display. If the reading is less
than the low value, the Clamp beeps and -- shows on the
display.
To set the alarm threshold:
1. Push  until ALARM shows in the display. See Figure 2.
2. Push  to select the type as Amps HI, Amps LO,
Ohms LO, or Ohms HI.
3. Push  /  to increment/decrement the value. Figure 2. Alarm Functions
4. Push  to confirm the current input and move to the
next setting.
5. Push  to go back to the measurement mode.

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Time/Clock Backlight Auto-Off

The Clamp has a time setting that is used as a timestamp for A backlight on the display improves visibility in dim light. To
logged data. conserve battery power, turn off the backlight.
To check or adjust the time setting: To change the backlight option:
1. Push  until TIME shows in the display. See Figure 3. 1. Push  until : shows on the display. See Figure 4.
2. Push  until the digit you want to change starts to blink. 2. Push  /  to toggle the setting between on and off.
3. Push  /  to increment/decrement the value of the The display updates to show the current setting:
blinking digit. • On: backlight turns off after 2 minutes
4. After you select the value, push  until the digits stop • Off: backlight does not turn off
blinking.
5. Push  to go back to the measurement mode.

Figure 4. Backlight Setting

Figure 3. Time Setting 3. Push  to confirm the current input and move to the
next setting.
Clamp Settings
4. Push  to go back to the measurement mode.
The Clamp has a Setup menu for these subfunctions:
• Backlight auto-off
• Power auto-off
• Firmware version

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Power Auto-Off Firmware Version

To save battery power, you can set the clamp to automatically To view the firmware version for the Clamp:
turn off the power after 20 minutes of no use.
1. Push  until : shows on the display.
To change the Auto-Off option: 2. Push  until : and the version number shows on the
1. Push  until : shows on the display. display. See Figure 6.
2. Push  until : shows on the display. See Figure 5.
3. Push  /  to toggle the setting between on and off.
The display updates to show the current setting:
• On: Clamp turns off after 20 minutes
• Off: Clamp does not turn off
Figure 6. Firmware Version

3. Push  to go back to the measurement mode.

Figure 5. Auto-Off Power Setting

4. Push  to confirm the current input and move to the

next setting.
5. Push  to go back to the measurement mode.

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How to Use the Clamp

This section is about how to set up the Clamp for Earth
resistance tests, AC leakage current measurements, and the
Fluke Connect Wireless System.
The Clamp includes a trigger lock on the trigger. Push the jaw
trigger lock and trigger together to open the jaw.

Ground Resistance Measurements

The Clamp generates a voltage to the system under test and
the induced current in the system is measured by the Clamp.
The Clamp uses Ohm's Law (R=U/I) to automatically calculate
the resistance measurement.
To check the Clamp before ground resistance measurements:
1. Position the Jaw on the Standard Loop Resistance. See
Figure 7.

Figure 7. Standard Loop Resistance

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2. Verify that the display reading is within specification, see For ground resistance measurements:
Table 4.
1. Open the jaw and make sure the jaw is free of dust, dirt, or
• If the reading is not within specification, clean the any foreign substances.
heads of the Jaw and repeat step 1 and step 2.
2. Turn on the Clamp.
• If the reading is within specification, remove the Jaw
from the Standard Loop Resistance. The Clamp is 3. Push  to select the Ω function.
ready for a ground resistance measurement. 4. Attach the Clamp to the electrode or ground rod to be
Table 4. Display Reading Specifications measured.
5. Read the value of Rg (ground resistance) from the
Input (Ω) Minimum Maximum display. Figure 8 illustrates the ground resistance
0.474 0.417 0.531 measurement principles.

0.5 0.443 0.558

10 9.55 10.45

100 96.0 104.0

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Note
• If >3 A is found in the ground rod, NOISE shows on the Ground resistance
Ground resistance measurement principle:
measurements principle:

display and the Clamp beeps. When noise is present,

the Clamp reading is not valid.
• If the jaw assembly is opened during measurement,
 shows on the display.

Rg R1 R2 R3 .....Rn

Equivalent circuit diagram:

Equivalent circuit diagram:

R1 R2 .....Rn

Rg

Rg

Figure 8. Ground Resistance Measurement Principles

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AC Leakage Current Measurement

Single-Phase Single-Phase
Single-Phase
Based on the electromagnetic induction principle, the Clamp Two-Wire Circuit Three-Wire or Three-Phase
Three-Wire or
Single-Phase Three-Wire Circuit
Three-Phase
has a ring-shape current transformer comprised of a metal Two-Wire Circuit Three-Wire Circuit
core and coil winding. The current transformer senses the
magnetic field produced by the current or by the vector sum of

Load
Load

Load
the currents flowing in the conductor under test. The current
transformer then produces a current proportional to the current
flowing in the conductor.
For an AC leakage current measurement test: Load
Load Current
Current Measurement
Measurement
1. Open the jaw and make sure the jaw is free of dust, dirt, or

Load
Load
any foreign substances.
2. Turn on the Clamp.

Load
Load
3. Push  to select the A function.
4. Attach the Clamp to the electrode, conductor, or ground
rod for measurement. Figure 9 shows several connection
types for an AC leakage current measurement. Insert
Insertonly
onlyone
oneofofthe
thewires
wires
through
throughthe
thejaws
jaws
Grounding Wire
5. Read the value of the leakage current on the display. Grounding Wire

Figure 9. AC Leakage Current Measurement

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Logging Measurements Hold

The Clamp records data over time and saves >2000 Push  to freeze the measurement value on the display.
measurements in memory at the set logging interval.
Push  again to continue and take measurements.
To start logging measurements, push . The display shows
 to indicate that measurement logging is in progress See Filter
Figure 10.
Push  to toggle the filter on and off in the leakage current
measurement mode. When  shows on the display, the
clamp can isolate the 50/60 Hz fundamental frequency from
the harmonics.

AC

Figure 10. Logging Measurements

Measurements are recorded at the sampling interval you

specified. See Log Interval on page 8 for more information.
Logging stops when:
• Clamp memory is full
• Clamp detects a low battery
• You push  again
Note
If the sampling interval is set at 0 seconds, only one
data point is recorded. To record the next data point,
press  again. The memory location is also
displayed for about 1 second.

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Fluke Connect Wireless System Fluke Connect App

The 1630-2 FC supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System The Fluke Connect app works with Apple and Android mobile
(may not be available in all regions). Fluke Connect uses products. The app is available for download to your smart
low-power 802.15.4 wireless radio technology to connect the device from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Clamp with an app on your smartphone or tablet. The wireless To use Fluke Connect:
radio does not cause interference with meter measurements.
1. Turn on the Clamp. See Figure 11.
The app shows measurements from the connected Clamp on
your smartphone or tablet display, saves to Fluke Connect 2. Press  to activate the radio on the Clamp.  shows on
Cloud™ storage, and shares the information with your team. the display.
3. On your smartphone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Radio Frequency Data
Note Verify that Bluetooth is turned on.
Changes or modifications to the wireless 2.4 GHz 4. Go to the Fluke Connect App and in the list of connected
radio not expressly approved by Fluke Corporation Fluke tools, select 1630-2FC.
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. You can now take, save, and share measurements with
For complete information about radio frequency data, go to the app. Go to www.flukeconnect.com for more
www.fluke.com/manuals and search for “Radio Frequency information about how to use the app.
Data Class B”.

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1 2 3

iOS Android
Settings Settings Bluetooth

/ > On
On
On

4 5 6 Blink
Blink =
= 4-5
4-5 ss 7

Fluke Connect ® Connect

Figure 11. Fluke Connect

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Memory 2. Press  /  to go to the next or previous ID# (memory

location). The ID# rolls over when you reach the first or
You can log >2000 measurements in the Clamp memory. last record.

View Memory 3. Push  to toggle the display to show the time or date
for the logged measurement. See Figure 13.
To view logged measurements in memory:
1. Push and hold  >2 s to go the view memory mode.
The most recent logged measurement shows on the
display with an ID#. See Figure 12.

Figure 13. Timestamp

Clear Memory
Figure 12. Logged Measurements To clear the memory:
1. In measurement mode, simultaneously push and hold
 / .
2. Push  to confirm and finish the clear action.
The clamp automatically goes back to measurement
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Maintenance Clean the case with a damp cloth and weak detergent. Do not
 Warning use a solvent or cleaners with abrasives.
To prevent a possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury: Battery Replacement
• Do not operate the Product with covers  Warning
removed or the case open. Hazardous voltage To avoid false readings that could lead to
exposure is possible. possible electric shock or personal injury,
• Repair the Product before use if the battery replace the batteries as soon as the low battery
leaks. indicator () appears.
• Use only specified replacement parts. To replace the battery:
• Have an approved technician repair the
Product. 1. Push and hold  >2 s to turn off the Clamp.
• Remove the input signals before you clean the 2. See Table 5 for details on how to replace the battery.
Product.
• Do not use the HOLD function to measure Parts and Accessories
unknown potentials. When HOLD is turned on, Read this manual to make sure the Product is used correctly.
the display does not change when a different If the Clamp does not turn on, check the battery.
potential is measured.
Replacement parts and accessories are shown in Table 5. For
Clamp Care more information about parts and accessories, see How to
 Caution Contact Fluke on page 1.
To avoid damaging the Clamp, do not use
aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents
for cleaning. These solutions will react with the
plastics used in the Clamp.

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Table 5. Accessories and Replacement Parts

3
2

Fluke Part or
Item Description
Model Number

 AA Alkaline Battery, IEC LR6 (requires 4) 373756

 Battery Door Assembly 4779851

 Standard Loop Resistance 4799496

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Electrical Specifications
Maximum Voltage to Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 V
Battery Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AA alkaline IEC LR6 (x4)
Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>15 hours in Ground Resistance measurement mode, with backlight turned off, and
RF mode turned off
Frequency Range
Filter OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Hz to 1 kHz
Filter ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Hz to 70 Hz
Ingress Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEC 60529: IP30 with jaw closed
LCD
Digital Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9999 counts
Refresh Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/second
Temperature
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-10 °C to +50 °C
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Non condensing (<10 °C)
≤90 % RH (at 10 °C to 30 °C)
≤75 % RH (at 30 °C to 40 °C)
≤45 % RH (at 40 °C to 50 °C)
(noncondensing)
Altitude
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000 m
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 000 m
Reference Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 °C ±5 °C (73 °F ±9 °F)
Temperature Coefficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.15 % x reading/ °C (<18 °C or >28 °C)

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Overload Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OL
Data Logging Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >2000 data points
Data Logging Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 second to 59 minutes and 59 seconds
Safety
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
IEC 61557-1
Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEC 61010-2-032: CAT IV 600 V /
CAT III 1000 V
Current Clamp for Leakage Current
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEC 61557-13: Class 2, ≤30 A/m
Resistance to Earth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEC 61557-5
Effectiveness of the Protective Measures. . . . . . . . IEC 61557-16: cutoff frequency 20 kHz (-3 dB)

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEC 61326-1: Portable Electromagnetic Environment
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class B, IEC 61326-2-2
Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the
internal function of the equipment itself.
Class B: Equipment is suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power
supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the equipment is connected to a test object.
Korea (KCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Class A equipment (Industrial Broadcast & Communications Equipment)
Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it.
This equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be used in homes.
USA (FCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause
15.103.
Wireless Radio
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2412 MHz to 2462 MHz
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<10 mW
Radio Frequency Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FCC ID:T68-FBLE IC:6627A-FBLE

General Specifications
Conductor Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 mm approximately
Dimensions (L x W x H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 mm x 105 mm x 48 mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .880 g

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Ground Loop Resistance AC Leakage Current mA

Frequency of measurement: 3.333 kHz. True rms, crest factor CF ≤3

Accuracy [1] Accuracy [1]

Range ± (% of reading + Ω) Range Resolution ± (% of reading + mA)

0.025 Ω to 0.249 Ω 1.5 % + 0.020 Ω

0.200 mA to 3.999 mA 1 μA 2.0 % + 0.05 mA
0.250 Ω to 0.999 Ω 1.5 % + 0.050 Ω
4.00 mA to 39.99 mA 10 μA 2.0 % + 0.03 mA
1.000 Ω to 9.999 Ω 1.5 % + 0.100 Ω
40.0 mA to 399.9 mA 100 μA 2.0 % + 0.3 mA
10.00 Ω to 49.99 Ω 1.5 % + 0.30 Ω

50.00 Ω to 99.99 Ω 1.5 % + 0.50 Ω 0.400 A to 3.999 A 1 mA 2.0 % + 3 mA

100.0 Ω to 199.9 Ω 3.0 % + 1.0 Ω 4.00 A to 39.99 A 10 mA 2.0 % + 30 mA

200.0 Ω to 399.9 Ω 5.0 % + 5.0 Ω

[1] Applies to signal frequency:
• 40 Hz to 1 kHz with Filter set to OFF
400 Ω to 599 Ω 10.0 % + 10 Ω • 40 Hz to 70 Hz with Filter set to ON

600 Ω to 1500 Ω 20.00 %

[1] Loop resistance with no inductance, conductor centered.

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