Chauvin Arnoux AEMC 6417 User manual

6417
Quick Start Guide
ENGLISH
CLAMP-ON GROUND TESTER
WITH AEMC
®
INSTRUMENTS

Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using
standards and instruments traceable to international
standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specifications.
An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at
the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the
instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for
a nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please
use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and
calibration section at www.aemc.com.
Serial #:
Catalog #: 2141.02
Model #: 6417
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received:
Date Calibration Due:
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
www.aemc.com

Also Included:
(4) 1.5 V AA Batteries
(1) Wrist Strap
(1) Safety Sheet (20 languages)
(1) Quick Start Guide
(1) USB Stick with User Manual & DataView® Software
Clamp-on Ground Tester
Model 6417
Cat. #2141.02
Hard Accessory Case
Cat. #2141.50
5 Ω Calibration Loop
Cat. #2141.51
Bluetooth Adapter
Cat. #2126.45
PRODUCT PACKAGING
Shipping Contents:

Thank you for purchasing an AEMC®Instruments Clamp-on Ground Tester
Model 6417.
For the best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed
operating instructions, and comply with the precautions for use. These products
must be used only by qualied and trained users.
Signies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must
refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument in all
cases where this symbol is marked.
Indicates a risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous.
Refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signies that application around
and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.
Must not be applied to or removed from conductors at dangerous voltages.
Type B current sensor as per IEC 61010‑2‑032.
Indicates important instructions to read and understand completely.
Indicates important information to acknowledge.
This product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life cycle in
accordance with the ISO14040 standard.
This product complies with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility
European directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
This product complies with the requirements that apply in the United Kingdom,
specically regarding Low‑Voltage Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and
the Restriction of Hazardous Substances.
In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system
for recycling electrical and electronic components In accordance with directive
WEEE 2002/96/EC.
Denition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
CAT IV corresponds to measurements at the source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, counters, and protection devices.
CAT III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines, or xed industrial devices.
CAT II corresponds to measurements on circuits directly connected to low-voltage
installations.
Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools.

Precautions Before Use
This instrument and its accessories comply with safety standards EN 61010‑1,
EN 61010‑030, and EN 61010‑2‑032 for voltages of 600 V in Category IV at an
altitude below 2000 m with a pollution degree of 2 or less.
Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, re,
explosion, or destruction of the instrument and installations.
■The operator and the responsible authority must read and understand
the various precautions to take before and during use. The operator must
have knowledge and awareness of electrical hazards when using this
instrument.
■Do not use the instrument in an unspecied manner; otherwise, the protection
that the instrument provides may be compromised and endanger you.
■Do not use the instrument on networks that exceed the instrument’s
specications for voltage or category.
■Do not use the instrument if it appears damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed.
■Before each use, check the condition of the housing’s insulation. If the
insulation is deteriorated (even partially) on any item, it must be set aside
for repair or scrapping.
■Use personal protection equipment when appropriate.
■When handling the instrument, keep your ngers behind the physical guard.
■All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by
competent and accredited personnel.
■Avoid impacts to the measurement head, particularly the air gap.
■Keep the surfaces of the air gap clean; the slightest contaminant could
cause the clamp to malfunction.
■All metal objects or wires connected to the electrical system should be
assumed to be lethal until tested. Grounding systems are no exception.
■Use extreme caution when using the instrument around energized
electrical equipment.
■Never use the instrument to twist or pry the ground electrode or ground
wire away from the grounded equipment.

Control Features
1. Head Assembly: Consists of two individually shielded magnetic cores.
2. Guard: Safety guard; do not place hands above this guard.
3. Lever: Opens or closes jaws.
4. : Toggles the display backlight ON/OFF.
5. MEM: Stores measurements into memory.
6. ►: Navigates and validates measurement displays.
7. OLED Display: Crisp, clean, and bright display.
8. Rotary Switch: Selects the measurement functions and instrument SET-UP.
9. HOLD: Freezes the last measured value on the display.
Turns the Bluetooth ON/OFF (when the switch is set to MR or SET-UP).
Rotary Switch Functions
Range Description
OFF Instrument is powered OFF.
Ω+A Simultaneous selection of the Loop Impedance measurement and the
Leakage Current measurement.
ACurrent measurement.
MR Memory Recall.
SET-UP Access to the instrument’s conguration and deletion of stored measurements.
MEM
HOLD
OFF
A
MR
SET-UP
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V
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A
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2
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5
6
7

Button Functions
Button Description
▲
When the rotary switch is set to Ω+A or A:
• Increases the brightness of the OLED display.
- Makes it easier to read the display in an environment with strong
background illumination. Highlighting is activated for 30 seconds.
When the rotary switch is set to SET-UP or MR:
• Serves as the ▲ arrow when browsing in the menus and values.
• The brightness does not change when set to SET-UP or MR.
MEM
▼
When the rotary switch is set to Ω+A or A:
• Records the measured value. All data is recorded in the Standard or
Advanced mode.
When the rotary switch is set to SET-UP or MR:
• Serves as the ▼ arrow when browsing in the menus and values.
►
When the rotary switch is set to Ω+A (Advanced Mode):
• Short Press: Switches the display through the following 3 modes:
- Display of the impedance recalculated at the selected frequency.
- Display of the contact voltage (product Z*I).
- Display of R and L.
• Long Press: Activates or deactivates the audible alarms.
When the rotary switch is set to SET-UP:
• Validates when browsing in the menus and values.
When the rotary switch is set to MR (Advanced Mode):
• Switches the display through the measurement screens and the
measurement date/time.
HOLD
&
AUTO-HOLD
When the rotary switch is set to Ω+A:
• Freezes the measurement display for while the HOLD button is pressed.
• The NOISE, clamp open ( ), and alarm overshoot ( ) icons are
visible if they were active.
When the rotary switch is set to MR or SET-UP:
• Activates or deactivates the Bluetooth connection.
Auto-Hold Function:
• If activated during SET-UP, opening the clamp will freeze the
measurement display while the clamp is open, which makes it easy to
freeze the measurement with one hand.
• Closing the clamp will automatically exit the AUTO-HOLD mode if the
HOLD button is not pressed during this time.
Audible Signals
Four types of audible signals can be generated:
Type Duration Description
Low-pitched Short Normal use (button pressed).
Permanent Over- or undershoot of a measurement alarm threshold.
High-pitched Short Abnormal use (for example, memory full).
Permanent Overshoot of a safety alarm threshold (V).

Instrument Conguration (SET-UP)
The SET-UP position allows the user to set the following parameters in the
instrument’s conguration.
NOTE: These parameters can also be congured in DataView®.
No. Function
1Erases stored measurements.
2Enables/disables the buzzer.
3Enables/disables Auto Power OFF.
4Sets the impedance alarm threshold (Ω).
5Sets the voltage alarm threshold (V).
6Sets the current alarm threshold (I).
7Sets the date.
8Sets the time.
9Selects the Standard or Advanced operating mode.
10 Selects the test frequency for the impedance.
11 Enables/disables the AUTO-HOLD mode.
12 Displays the version number.
13 Not used.
Selecting a Specic Menu
Use the following buttons to select a specic menu item:
Button Action
▲Moves up in the menu tree.
▼Moves down in the menu tree.
►Selects the menu displayed or return to the previous menu.
■Refer to § 4.4 in the user manual for complete details on SET-UP menu items.
Inserting the Batteries
+
+
+
+
1. Disconnect the instrument from any connections
and turn the rotary switch to the OFF position.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unscrew the
2 attachment screws and remove the battery
compartment cover.
3. Remove the old batteries and replace them with
4 new batteries (LR6, AA, 1.5 V), observing the
polarities.
4. Close the battery compartment cover and screw
the two screws back in.
5. Check the proper operation of the device.

Turning the Instrument ON
■Set the rotary switch to any position, except OFF, with the clamp closed and
not clamped around any conductor.
■All icons on the display will light up for approximately two seconds.
Turning Bluetooth ON
1. Turn the rotary switch to the MR or SET-UP position.
2. Then, press and release the HOLD / button.
• When Bluetooth (BT) is ON, you will see the Bluetooth icon ( ) at the
bottom of the display.
3. Once Bluetooth is ON, you can rotate the rotary switch to any position (except
OFF) and Bluetooth will remain ON.
■To turn Bluetooth OFF, repeat the steps above.
NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a pass code on the PC when
setting up the Bluetooth connection. If so, enter 1234 for the pass code.
Setting the Date and Time
The clock can be set the rst time the instrument is used or after more than 2
minutes without battery power. Setting the clock allows time‑stamping of the
measurements.
1. Set the function switch to Ω+A.
• All icons on the display will light up for approximately two seconds.
2. Enter the date and time of the device using the ▲, ▼, and ► buttons.
The date and time can also be congured before a measurement in SET- UP.
Standard and Advanced Modes
The Ground Resistance Tester has two modes:
Standard Mode: Makes the standard loop resistance/impedance and current
clamp measurements.
Advanced Mode: Used to rene and complete the measurements:
• Impedance referred to the selected frequency.
• Contact voltage.
• Resistive and inductive fractions of the loop impedance.
The mode and alarm thresholds are congured in SET-UP.
Storing Measurements into Memory
The values displayed during the measurements can be stored in memory and
read later. Storage of the data is available in both the Ω+A and Ameasurement
modes, provided that memory locations are free. The data is stored as soon as
the MEM button is pressed. A long audible signal will conrm the storage.

Displaying Stored Measurements
The type of displayed data depends on the mode selected during SET-UP.
■Set the function switch to the MR position to display the stored measurements.
Installing DataView
WARNING: Do not connect the instrument to the PC before installing
the software and drivers.
1. Insert the USB stick into an available USB port (wait for the driver to install).
• If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window will appear.
• If Autorun is disabled, use Windows Explorer to locate and open the USB
drive labelled DataView.
2. In the AutoPlay window, select Open folder to view les.
3. Double‑click on Setup.exe to launch the Dataview setup program.
You can retrieve and analyze measurement results with the DataView software
or with an Android app through the Bluetooth communication port.
Repair and Calibration
To ensure that your instrument meets factory specications, we recommend
that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one‑year intervals for
recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization
Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be
tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the
shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know
if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes
calibration certicate plus recorded calibration data).
Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: (800) 945‑2362 (Ext. 360)
(603) 749‑6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: (603) 742‑2346
(603) 749‑6309
E‑mail: [email protected]
(Or contact your authorized distributor)
Contact us for the costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance
If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with
the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, fax or e‑mail
our technical support team:
Contact: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: (800) 343‑1391 (Ext. 351)
Fax: (603) 742‑2346
E‑mail: [email protected]
Limited Warranty
The Model 6417 is warrantied to the owner for a period of two years from the
date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty
is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was
purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused or if
the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC®Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our
website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html.
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.
What AEMC®Instruments will do:
If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument
to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on
le or a proof of purchase. AEMC®Instruments will repair or replace the faulty
material at our discretion.
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair: First, request a
Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or by fax from our
Service Department (see address below), then return the instrument along with
the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping
container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre‑paid to:
Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: (800) 945‑2362 (Ext. 360)
(603) 749‑6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: (603) 742‑2346
(603) 749‑6309
E‑mail: [email protected]
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: (603) 749‑6434 • (800) 343‑1391 • Fax: (603) 742‑2346
www.aemc.com
06/22
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