Reed Instruments R5700 User manual

Ground
Resistance
Tester
Instruction
Manual
R5700
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Included...................................................................................................... 4
Specications..........................................................................................5-6
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 7
Display Description .................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions...........................................................................8-10
Power ON/OFF...................................................................................... 8
Auto Power OFF.................................................................................... 9
Resistance Measurement Mode............................................................ 9
Current Measurement Mode ............................................................9-10
Data Hold & Memory Storage.........................................................10-11
Memory Recall..................................................................................... 11
Setting the Critical Alarms................................................................... 12
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 12
Product Care ............................................................................................ 12
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 13
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 13
Product Support....................................................................................... 13
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R5700 Ground Resistance Tester.
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument.
By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years
of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility and has
been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
• Neverattempttorepairormodifyyourinstrument.Dismantlingyour
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
• Beawareofyoursurroundings,environmentandmeasurementscope.
• Iftheinstrumentappliestogroundresistancetestinginsteadofcurrent
power frequency wire it will affect the clamps magnetic property and
the accuracy of measurement.
• Beforeturningontheunit,pressonthetriggeracoupleoftimesto
conrm it can properly open and close.
• Donotpressthetriggerorclampanywireswhenturningontheinstrument.
• Onlyclampthetesteddesiredobjectafterthedisplayshows"OLΩ".
• Keepthecontactsurfaceofthejawscleanandrefrainfromusingharsh
cleaning products.
• Whentakingmeasurementstheinstrumentwillsporadically"hum".
• Donotexceedthemaxmeasurements.
• Ifinstrumentwillnotbeusedforaprolongedamountoftime,remove
the battery.
• Ifsomethingisdamaged,immediatelystopusingtheinstrument.
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Features
• Auto-ranginggroundresistanceandleakagecurrentmeasurements
• 0.001Ωresolutionforlowresistancemeasurements
• 9999-countbacklitLCDdisplay
• Internalmemorystoresupto99readings
• Useradjustablealarms
• Dataholdfunction
• Durabledoublemoldedconductorclamp
• 1.26"(32mm)jawsizeforlargegroundrods
• Lowbatteryindicatorandautoshutoff
• Cat.III300Vsafetyrating
Included
• 2ResistanceCalibrationLoops(1Ωand10Ω)
• HardCarryingCase
• Batteries
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Specifications
Ground Resistance
Ranges: 0.010to0.099Ω
 0.10to0.99Ω
 1.0to49.9Ω
 50.0to99.5Ω
 100to199Ω
 200to395Ω
 400to590Ω
 600to880Ω
 900to1200Ω
Accuracy: 0.010to0.099Ω:±(1%+0.01Ω)
 0.10to0.99Ω:±(1%+0.01Ω)
 1.0to49.9Ω:±(1%+0.1Ω)
 50.0to99.5Ω:±(1.5%+0.5Ω)
 100to199Ω:±(2%+1Ω)
 200to395Ω:±(5%+5Ω)
 400to590Ω:±(10%+10Ω)
 600to880:±(20%+20Ω)
 900to1200Ω:±(25%+30Ω)
Resolution: 0.001Ω
 0.01Ω
 0.1Ω
 1Ω
 0.5Ω
 1Ω
 5Ω
 10Ω
 20Ω
 30Ω
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Current
Ranges: 0to9.95A
 10to99mA
 100to300mA
 0.30to2.99A
 3to9.9A
 10to30A
Accuracy: 0to9.95A:±(2.5%+1mA)
 10to99mA:±(2.5%+5mA)
 100to300mA:±(2.5%10mA)
 0.30to2.99A:±(2.5%+0.1A)
 3to9.9A:±(2.5%+0.3A)
 10to30A:±(2.5%+0.5A)
Resolution:
0.5mA,0.1mA,1mA,0.01A,0.1A,0.1A
General Specifications
RangeSelection: Autoranging
Sampling Time: 0.5 seconds
Display: 9,999countLCDdisplay
BacklitLCD: Yes
UserSelectableAlarms: Yes
DisplayHold: Yes
InternalMemory: Yesupto99datapoints
AutoshutOff: Yes(after5minutes)
PowerSupply: 4xAABatteries
OverRangeIndicator: Yes
LowBatteryIndicator: Yes
JawOpening: 1.26"(32mm)
OvervoltageCategory: CAT.III300V
ProductCertications: CE,RoHS
OperatingTemperature: 32to131°F(0to55°C)
OperatingHumidity: 10to90%
StorageTemperature: -4to140°F(-20to60°C)
Dimensions: 11.2x3.3x2.2"(285x85x56mm)
Weight: 2.6lbs(1160g)
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Instrument Description
1. ClampJawAssembly
2. DataHoldButton
3. Measurement Trigger
4. Multi-Function Buttons
5. LCDDisplay
Display Description
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1. AlarmIndicator
2. LowBatteryIndicator
3. Internal Memory Full Indicator
4. Data Inquiry Indicator
5. NumberofStoredValues
6. Current,Voltage
Measurement Indicator
7. Resistance Measurement
Indicator
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R5700
Ground Tester
8. NoiseSignalIndicator
9. DataHoldIndicator
10. Clamp Jaw Open Indicator
11. DC Input Signal Indicator
12.MeasurementValues
13.ACInputSignalIndicator
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
1. ToturntheinstrumentON/OFFpressthe button.
2. Atpowerup,theLCDdisplaywilllightupwhiledisplayingthesymbols
shown below.
3. During that time, the instrument will also go through a quick internal
calibration and enter resistance measurement mode if it passes.
Refer to Resistance Measurement Mode for details.
Note: The instrument automatically enters the resistance measurement
mode at start up regardless of the last saved setting.
4. Iftheinstrumentdoesnotpasscalibration,theLCDdisplaywillindicate
"ER"asshownbelow.
Note:Thiserrorcouldbecausedbytheclampjawnotbeingproperly
closedorfromanydirtbuilduponthemetalsurfaceofthejawclamp.
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Auto Power OFF
To preserve battery life, the instrument is programmed to turn itself OFF
after5minutesofinactivity.PriortotheinstrumentturningOFF,theLCD
displaywillblinkforapproximately30seconds.Pressthe button to
delay the auto power OFF function and resume normal operation.
Resistance Measurement Mode
1. Wheninstrumentisturnedonandpassescalibration,"OLΩ"appears
ontheLCDdisplayasshownbelowconrmingthatyoucannow
measure the resistance.
2. Pull the trigger to open the clamp and clamp onto the calibration
loop being measured.
3. TheLCDwilldisplaytheresistancevalue.
4. IftheinstrumentbeepsandtheLCDdisplayashes,theresistance
measurementisexceedingthecriticalsetalarm.RefertoSetting the
Critical Alarms for details.
Current Measurement Mode
1. Aftertheinstrumenthaspoweredupandpassedcalibration,press
the Abutton to enter the current measurement mode.
2. TheLCDdisplaywillnowindicateAC0.00mAasshownbelow.
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3. Pull the trigger to open the clamp and clamp onto the wire.
4. TheLCDwilldisplaythecurrentvalue.
5. IftheinstrumentbeepsandtheLCDdisplayashes,thecurrent
measurementisexceedingthecriticalsetalarm.RefertoSetting the
Critical Alarm for details.
Note:Ifthecurrentbeingmeasuredexceedstheinstrumentsmaxrange,
thedisplaywillindicateOLA:asshowbelow.
Data Hold & Memory Storage
The instrument has the capability of storing up to 99 values. Stored values
are not lost when instrument is turned on or off.
1. While taking a measurement, press the HOLD button to save the
current reading.
2. Whileinthismode"HOLD"willappearalongwiththecurrentstored
value and sequence number.
3. Press the button again to resume normal operation.
Note:WhentheDataHoldfeatureisactivetheinstrumentwillnotturnOFF.
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4. Repeatsteps1to3tohold/storenewvaluesduringtesting.
Note:Whenthememoryisfull,"MEM"willashontheLCDdisplayas
shown below.
Memory Recall
In order to recall the stored values, you must follow the steps below:
1. Press the SAVE button to enter memory recall mode and the rst
stored value will be displayed.
2. Press the and arrows to scroll through the stored values.
3. To clear the stored values, press the SAVE and buttons simultaneously.
Note: If no values are stored or if the memory is cleared the display will
appear as shown below.
4. Press the SAVEbuttontoexitmemoryrecallmodeandresume
normal operation.
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Setting the Critical Alarms
1. Press the ALbuttontoturnthecriticalalarmmodeONorOFF.
2. HoldtheALbuttonforapproximately3secondstoenterthecritical
alarm set up mode.
3. Press the AL button to toggle between digits.
4. Press the and arrowstoadjusttheashingdigit.
Note:Themaximumsetcriticalalarmvaluethatcanbesetis199Ω/499mA.
5. Press the AL button to conrm your selection and proceed to the
nextdigit.
6. HoldtheALbuttonforapproximately3secondstoexitthecritical
alarm set up mode and resume normal operation.
Note: When the critical alarm is enabled, the instrument will begin to beep
ifthemeasuredvaleexceedstheselectedalarm.
7. Followsteps1to6tosetthecriticalalarminmA.
Battery Replacement
When the iconappearsontheLCDdisplay,youwillneedtoreplace
the batteries. Remove the battery cover using a Phillips head screwdriver,
insert4xnewAAbatteriesandsecurethecover.
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
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Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in
materialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateofshipment.
During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no
charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because
of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the
product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods,
property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the
instrumentunderconditionswhichexceedthedesignedcapabilities.In
order to begin the warranty service process, please contact us by phone at
1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected] to discuss the
claim and determine the appropriate steps to process the warranty.
Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument.Yourproductcontainselectroniccomponentsandmustbe
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized
REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected].
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Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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