Extech Instruments GRT300 User manual

User Guide

4 wire Earth Resistance Tester

Model GRT300

GRT300-EU-EN v1.1 08/13

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Extech’s 4 Wire Earth Resistance Tester. The Model GRT300

has been designed and tested according to the IEC Publication 348, safety requirements for Electronic

Measuring Apparatus, EN 61010-1, EN 61326-1, EN 61557-1 , EN 61557-5 and other safety

standards. Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.

Safety Notes



Read the all safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter.



Use the meter only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection provided by the meter

may be impaired.



Rated environmental conditions :

Indoor & outdoor use.

Installation Category IV 300V.

Pollution Degree 2.

Altitude up to 2000m.

Relative Humidity 80% max.

Ambient temperature 0-40°C.

Observe the International Electrical Symbols listed below :

Detector is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Warning ! Risk of electric shock.

Caution ! Refer to this manual before using the detector.

Earth(ground) terminal.

Equipment complies with current EU directives.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not touch the terminals during tests

Never apply Voltage higher than 300V across P1 and P2 terminals.

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Features

Microprocessor controlled with advanced safety features

Two line LCD display

Auto-Ranging

Earth resistance testing with four ranges: 0-2Ω/0-20Ω/0-200Ω/0-2kΩ

Earth voltage measuring range of 0-300Vac

Automatic C spike check.

Automatic P spike check.

2-wire test

3-wire test

4-wire test

Auto power off

Data hold

Safety standard: EN 61010-1 CATIV 300V, EN 61326-1

Meter Description

1. C1 terminal

(Black test lead connection)

2. P1 terminal

(Green test lead connection)

3. P2 terminal

(Yellow test lead connection)

4. C2 terminal

(Red test lead connection)

5 Display

6. Rc LED

7. Rp LED

8. 2 Wire button

9. 3 Wire button

10. 4 Wire button

11. ACV button

12. Power button

13. TEST/STOP button

8 9 10 11 12 13

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Operation

Battery Voltage check

1. Press the "ON/OFF" button, if "Battery Low" appears on the display, replace the batteries.

Earth Voltage measurement

1. Connect the test leads as shown below.

MAX.

AC 300V

P2C2

C1P1

EES

(1) Earth electrode (rod) under test (2) Test spike

2. Press the "ON/OFF" button and wait for “Select Function” to appear on the display.

3. Press the "ACV" button and then the "TEST/STOP" button.

4. The earth voltage will be displayed on the display.

Note: When the earth voltage is more than 10V, errors in earth resistance measurements may

occur. Make sure that the indicated value is less than 10V.

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Earth Resistance measurement

Note: The measured results may be influenced by inductive or capacitive coupling if the test leads

are twisted or adjacent to each other. When connecting the Probes, keep the leads separated.

Setup

Insert the Potential spike and the Current spike (if required) as deep as possible into the soil. The

distance between spikes must be 5 to 10 meters (16 to 32 feet).

Four-terminal earth resistance measurements

MAX.

AC 300V

EES

(1) Earth electrode (rod) under test (2) Potential spike (3) Current spike

Three-terminal earth resistance measurements

MAX.

AC 300V

HSEES

(1) Earth electrode (rod) under test (2) Potential spike (3) Current spike

Two-terminal earth resistance measurements

MAX.

AC 300V

P2C2

C1P1

EES

(1) Earth electrode (rod) under test (2) Potential spike

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Testing

1. Connect the test leads for 2, 3 or 4 terminal testing.

2. Press the ON/OFF button and wait for the “Select Function” screen to appear.

3. Press the "2P", "3P" or "4P" button that agrees with the setup.

4. Press "TEST/STOP" button to begin the test.

5. The meter will beep while the test is in progress (approximately 10 seconds) and then the

reading will appear on the lower line of the display.

Notes:

"Rc" & "Rp" LED indications:

Rc: No test current output. Check connections.

Rp: If Rp is on and the display indicates “> 2 kΩ”, the earth resistance is greater than 2000Ω.

If, in "4P" mode, the display shows "Vp Error", short circuit C1(black) and P1(green).

Measurement Considerations

2 terminal testing of earth resistance is appropriate for most general purpose testing in normally

conductive soil. But, 2 terminal measurements include test lead and contact resistance in the

measurement and the result will be a reading slightly higher than the true earth resistance. When

measured results are higher than desired or if measurement directives require multi-terminal

techniques, switch to the 3 or 4 terminal techniques as needed.

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Maintenance

1. Rear cover

2. Battery

3. Fuse

Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect the test leads from the instrument.

2. Remove the rear cover by removing two screws.

3. Remove and replace the fuse with the new one of the same value and size 0.1A/250V, 5 x

20mm.

4. Replace and secure the rear cover.

Battery replacement

When "Battery Low" appears on the display, replace the batteries.

1. Disconnect the test leads from the instrument and remove the rear cover and the batteries.

2. The tester's battery is situated under the tester.

3. Replace with eight 1.5V AA light batteries, taking care to observe correct polarity.

4. Reinstall battery holder and the battery cover.

Cleaning And Storage

WARNING: To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not get water inside the case.

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent, do not use abrasives or solvents.

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Specifications

Measuring Ranges Earth Resistance: 0-2Ω, 0-20Ω, 0-200Ω, 0-2kΩ

Earth Voltage: 0-300V AC (40 to 500Hz)

Accuracy Earth Resistance: ±(2%rdg+3dgt)

Earth Voltage: ±(2%rdg+3dgt)

Earth Resistance

Resolution

0-2Ω: 0.01Ω

0-20Ω: 0.1Ω

0-200Ω: 1Ω

0-2kΩ: 0.01kΩ

Test Frequency 820Hz

Test Current 2mA

Temperature & Humidity

Operating : 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) أ80%R.H.

Storage : -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) أ80%R.H.

Power Source 1.5V(AA) x 8

Dimensions 250(L) x 190(W) x 110(D)mm (9.84x7.5x4.33”)

Weight Approx. 1430g(battery included)

Fuse( 0.1A/250V 5 x 20mm

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