Fluke 1652C User manual

September 2010
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1652C/1653B/1654B
Electrical Installation Tester
Users Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years and begins on the date
of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty
extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller,
and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's
opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate
substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has
been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will
be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-
user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on
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authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke re-
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product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
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free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke
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To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain
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of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the prod-
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Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
11/99

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ................................................................................ 1
How to Contact Fluke ................................................................. 1
Safety ......................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the Tester ................................................................. 4
Operating the Tester .................................................................. 6
Using the Rotary Switch ......................................................... 6
Understanding the Pushbuttons.............................................. 7
Understanding the Display...................................................... 9
Input Terminals ....................................................................... 15
Using the IR Port .................................................................... 15
Error Codes ............................................................................ 16
Power-On Options .................................................................. 17
Making Measurements ............................................................... 19
Measuring Volts and Frequency ............................................. 19
Measuring Insulation Resistance ............................................ 20
Measuring Continuity .............................................................. 21
Measuring Loop/Line Impedance............................................ 22
Loop Impedance (Line to Protective Earth L-PE) ................ 22
Earth Resistance Testing by Loop Method ......................... 25
Line Impedance................................................................... 26
Measuring RCD Tripping Time ............................................... 28
Measuring RCD Tripping Current ........................................... 32
RCD Testing in IT Systems .................................................... 34
Measuring Earth Resistance................................................... 34
Testing Phase Sequence........................................................ 36
Memory Mode ............................................................................ 37
Storing a Measurement .......................................................... 38
Recalling a Measurement ....................................................... 38
Clearing Memory .................................................................... 39
Uploading Test Results .............................................................. 40
Maintaining the Tester................................................................ 41
Cleaning ................................................................................. 41
Testing and Replacing the Batteries ....................................... 41
Testing the Fuse ..................................................................... 43
Specifications ............................................................................. 44
Features by Model .................................................................. 44

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General Specifications ........................................................... 45
Category Ratings and Usage ................................................. 46
Electrical Measurement Specifications................................... 46
Insulation Resistance (RISO)................................................ 46
Insulation Resistance (RISO) (cont.) .................................... 47
Continuity (RLO)................................................................... 47
Loop Tests (ZI).................................................................... 48
RCD/FI Tests (ΔT, IΔN)........................................................ 49
Earth Tests (RE).................................................................. 50
AC Voltage Measurement (V)............................................. 50
Continuity Testing (RLO) .................................................... 50
Insulation Resistance Measurement (RISO)....................... 51
Loop and Line Impedance (ZI) ............................................ 52
No Trip and Hi Current Modes RCD/FI ............................... 52
Prospective Earth Fault Current Test (PSC/IK)....................... 52
RCD Testing........................................................................... 53
RCD Types Tested ............................................................. 53
Test Signals........................................................................ 53
Tripping Speed Test (ΔT).................................................... 54
Maximum Trip Time ............................................................ 54
RCD/FI-Tripping Current Measurement/Ramp Test (IΔN ). 55
Earth Resistance Test (RE )................................................... 55
Phase Sequence Indication.................................................... 56
Mains Wiring Test................................................................... 56
Operating Ranges and Uncertainties per EN 61557 .............. 57
Operating Uncertainties per EN 61557................................... 58

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols ..................................................................................... 3
2. Standard Accessories ................................................................ 4
3. Country Specific Mains Cords .................................................... 5
4. Rotary Switch ............................................................................. 6
5. Pushbuttons ............................................................................... 7
6. Display Features ........................................................................ 10
7. Error Codes ................................................................................ 16
8. Power-On Options...................................................................... 17

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Rotary Switch ............................................................................. 6
2. Pushbuttons ............................................................................... 7
3. Models 1652C and 1653B Display Features .............................. 9
4. Model 1654B Display Features .................................................. 10
5. Input Terminals........................................................................... 15
6. Error Display .............................................................................. 16
7. Lead Swapping Modes............................................................... 18
8. Volts Display/Switch and Terminal Settings ............................... 19
9. Insulation Resistance Display/Switch and Terminal Settings ..... 20
10. Continuity and Continuity Zero Display/Switch and
Terminal Settings ....................................................................... 21
11. Loop/Line Impedance/Switch and Terminal Settings.................. 22
12. Display After Zeroing.................................................................. 24
13. 3-Wire Connection for Earth Resistance Loop Test ................... 25
14. Line Impedance Display ............................................................. 26
15. Measuring in a 3-Phase System................................................. 27
16. RCD Tripping Time Display/Switch and Terminal Settings......... 28
17. RCD Tripping Current/Switch and Terminal Settings ................. 32
18. Connection for RCD Testing on IT Electrical Systems ............... 34
19. Earth Resistance Display/Switch and Terminal Settings ............ 34
20. Earth Resistance Test Connection ............................................. 35
21. Phase Sequence Display/Switch and Terminal Settings ............ 36
22. Phase Sequence Test Connection ............................................. 36
23. Attaching the IR Adapter ............................................................ 40
24. Replacing the Batteries .............................................................. 42

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Electrical Installation Tester
Introduction
The Fluke Model 1652C, Model 1653B, and Model 1654B are battery powered
electrical installation testers. This manual applies to all models. All figures show
the Model 1653B.
These testers are designed to measure and test the following:
•Voltage and Frequency
•Insulation Resistance (EN61557-2)
•Continuity (EN61557-4)
•Loop/Line Resistance (EN61557-3)
•Residual Current Devices (RCD) Tripping Time (EN61557-6)
•RCD Tripping Current (EN61557-6)
•Earth Resistance (EN61557-5)
•Phase Sequence (EN61557-7)
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
•Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
•Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
•United Kingdom: [phone]
•Germany, Austria, Switzerland: +49 (0)69 / 2 22 22-0210
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
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
See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the product and in this manual.
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily
harm or death.
A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Imager or
cause permanent loss of data.
 Warnings: Read Before Using
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
•Use the product only as specified, or the protection supplied
by the product can be compromised.
•Do not use the product around explosive gas, vapor or in
damp or wet environments.
•Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test
leads for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear
indicator shows. Check test lead continuity.
•Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied
with the product.
•Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the product
operates correctly.
•Do not use the product if it is damaged.
•Have an approved technician repair the product.
•Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the
terminals or between each terminal and earth ground.
•Remove test leads from the tester before the tester case is
opened.
•Do not operate the product with covers removed or the case
open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
•Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms,
42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
•Use only specified replacement fuses.
•Use the correct terminals, function, and range for
measurements.
•Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.

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•Connect the common test lead before the live test lead and
remove the live test lead before the common test lead.
•Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows
to prevent incorrect measurements.
•Use only specified replacement parts.
•Do not use the tester in distribution systems with voltages
higher than 550 V.
•Comply with local and national safety codes. Use personal
protective equipment (approved rubber gloves, face
protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to prevent shock and
arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are
exposed.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Fuse. Caution! Risk of Electric
Shock.

Conforms to requirements
of European Union and
European Free Trade
Association.
Important information. See
manual.
Double Insulated (Class II)
Equipment Earth Ground
Do not use in distribution systems with voltages higher than 550 V.
CAT III /
CAT IV
CAT III Testers are designed to protect against transients in fixed-
equipment installations at the distribution level; CAT IV Testers are
designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level
(overhead or underground utility service).

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Unpacking the Tester
The tester comes with the items listed in Table 2. If the tester is damaged or an
item is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
Table 2. Standard Accessories
Description
1652C EU 1653B/1654B EU 1652C UK 1653B/1654B UK
Part Number
165X-8008 Probe, Multifunctional √√√√2000757
Country Specific Mains Test Cord √√√√See Table 3
TL-L1, Test Lead, Red √√2044945
TL-L2, Test Lead Green √√2044950
TL-L3, Test Lead Blue √√2044961
Probe, Test, Banana Jack, 4 mm
Tip, Red √√2099044
Probe, Test, Banana Jack, 4 mm
Tip, Green √√2065297
Probe, Test, Banana Jack, 4 mm
Tip, Blue √√2068904
102-406-003, Probe cap,GS-38
Red √√1942029
102-406-002, Probe cap,GS-38
Green √√2065304
102-406-004, Probe cap,GS-38
Blue √√2068919
AC285-5001,175-276-013 AC285
Large alligator clip, Red √√2041727
AC285-5001-02,175-276-012
AC285 Large alligator clip, Green √√2068133
AC285-5001-03,175-276-0114
AC285 Large alligator clip, Blue √√2068265

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Table 2. Standard Accessories (cont.)
Description
1652C EU 1653B/1654B EU 1652C UK 1653B/1654B UK
Part Number
Test lead set, 600 V, Fused Probe
with alligator clips and prods, set of
spare GS38 tips - Red, Blue, Green
[Replacement fuse set (3-piece):
Fuse F 10 A 600 V, 50 kA, 6.3 x 32
mm for TL165X/UK (PN 3588741)]
√√2491989
CD ROM, Users Manual √√√√3209538
Quick Reference Guide √√√√3278157
Case, Tool Box, Yellow √√√√1664213
Hard Case Insert, Foam,
Polyurethane √√√√2061011
Carrying Strap, Padded √√√√2045406
Fluke-1653-2014, IR Adapter √√2043365
Fluke Zero Adapter √√√√3301338
Table 3. Country Specific Mains Cords
Mains Cord Cord Type Part Number
British BS1363 2061367
Schuko CEE 7/7 2061332
Denmark AFSNIT 107-2-DI 2061371
Australia/New Zealand AS 3112 2061380
Switzerland SEV 1011 2061359
Italy CEI 23-16/VII 2061344

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Operating the Tester
Using the Rotary Switch
Use the rotary switch (Figure 1 and Table 4) to select the type of test you want
to perform.
NO TRIP
TRIP
5
6
89
10
7
234
1
apx013f.eps
Figure 1. Rotary Switch
Table 4. Rotary Switch
Number Symbol Measurement Function
V Volts.
Insulation resistance.
Continuity.
Loop impedance — No trip mode.
Loop impedance — Hi current trip mode.
RCD tripping time.
RCD tripping level.
Earth resistance.
Phase rotation.
N/A Rotary switch.

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Understanding the Pushbuttons
Use the pushbuttons (Figure 2 and Table 5) to control operation of the tester,
select test results for viewing, and scroll through selected test results.
19
20
11
18
12
14 15
13
16
17
apx012f.eps
Figure 2. Pushbuttons
Table 5. Pushbuttons
No. Button Description
Zero test lead resistance offset.

•Loop input select (L-N, L-PE).
•Voltage input select (L-N, L-PE, N-PE).
•Insulation test: L (P), L-N (P/N), L-PE (P/E), or N-PE
(N/E) in extended documentation mode.
•RCD current rating (10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 1000 mA or
VAR).
•Memory SELECT.
•Enters Memory mode.
•Activates memory soft key selections (, , , or ).

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Table 5. Pushbuttons (cont.)
No. Button Description

•RCD Current multiplier (x1/2, x1, x5, AUTO).
•Memory STORE.
•Select Loop impedance test accuracy (, m) – hi
current trip mode only
•Continuity test: Rx1/2 (R1+R2), R/2 (R2), x1 (r1), /2 (r2)
or x5 (rn) in extended documentation mode.

•Scroll memory locations.
•Set memory location codes.
•Scroll Auto test results.
•Adjust current for VAR function.
•Display results if noise is present.

•Select RCD: Type AC (sinusoidal), Type AC Selective,
Type A (half-wave), Type A Selective, Type B (smooth
DC), or Type B Selective.
•Memory RECALL.
•Battery test.
•Loop RE / IK

•RCD test polarity (0, 180 degrees).
•Insulation test voltage (50, 100, 250, 500, or 1000 V).
•Memory CLEAR.
Turns the tester on and off. The tester will also shut off
automatically is there is no activity for 10 minutes.
Turns the backlight on and off.

Starts the selected test.
The key is surrounded by a “touch pad”. The touch pad
measures the potential between the operator and the
tester’s PE terminal. If you exceed a 100 V threshold, the
symbol above the touch pad is illuminated.

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Understanding the Display
Figures 3 and 4 and Table 6 describe the display features.
24 26 27
25
23
21 22
28
30
39
41
40
31
35 34
33
32
29
38
36 37
apx020f.eps
Figure 3. Models 1652C and 1653B Display Features

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24 26 27
25
23
21 22
28
30
39
41
40
31
35 34
33
32
29
38
36 37
apx120f.eps
Figure 4. Model 1654B Display Features
Table 6. Display Features
No. Annunciator Meaning

Displays the selected Memory mode. Memory
modes are: Select (), Store (), Recall
(), or Clear ().

Configuration options. Settings you can make
within the measurement functions. For
example, in the RCD Tripping Time function
(ΔT) you can press to multiply the test
current by x1/2, x1, x5 or AUTO and you can
press to select the type of RCD you are
testing.

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Table 6. Display Features (cont.)
No. Annunciator Meaning
Arrows above or below the terminal
indicator symbol indicate reversed
polarity. Check the connection or check
the wiring to correct.
Terminal indicator symbol. A terminal
indicator symbol with a dot () in the
center indicates the terminal is used for
the selected function. The terminals are:
•L (Line)
•PE (Protective Earth)
•N (Neutral)
Indicates the selected rotary switch
setting. The measurement value in the
primary display also corresponds to the
switch setting. Rotary switch settings are:
VVolts
Insulation
Continuity
Loop no trip
Loop hi current trip
RCD trip time
RCD trip current
Earth

Phase Rotation
RCDIndicates that the measured trip current
(trip current test) or the measured trip
time (trip time test) is according to the
appropriate RCD standard and the fault
voltage is below the selected limit. For
more information, see Maximum Trip
Time Table on page 54.

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Table 6. Display Features (cont.)
No. Annunciator Meaning
=Indicates the preset fault voltage limit.
The default setting is 50 V. Some
locations require the fault voltage be set
to 25 V, as specified by local electrical
codes.
Press when you turn on the tester to
toggle the fault voltage between 25 V
and 50 V. The value you set will appear
on the display and will be saved when
you turn the tester off.
Primary display and measurement units.



Memory locations. See page 37 for
detailed information on using memory
locations.
Low battery icon. See “Testing and
Replacing the Batteries” on page 41 for
additional information on batteries and
power management.
Appears when you press the Recall
button and you are looking at stored
data.
Appears when you press the Memory
button.
Appears when you press the Test
button. Disappears when the test is
completed.