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    New Earth Testers from Megger

    Paul Swinerd

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    Megger - Earth Testing Pioneer 

    Dr George Tagg pioneered earth testing at Megger 

    Designing, manufacturing and selling for well over50 years

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    Days gone by

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    Existing products

    Direct 2 terminal & 3 terminal earth electrode testing

    • DET3TA

    • DET3TD

    • DET3TC

    • DET3/2

    2 & 3 terminal and 4 terminal soil resistivity testing

    • DET5/4D

    • DET5/4R

    • DET2/2

    Stakeless testers

    • DET10C-EU and DET20C-EU

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    Products being replaced

    DET5/4D

    DET5/4R

    • Last orders plan to be maximum 6 months from release ofnew products, so June 2007

    • This is for sales of products – not support and repair of

    the products which we plan to continue for a further five

    years

    Why?

    • DET5/4 has been around for many years, now dated

    •  Although sound design, has basic user interface andfeature set

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    The new family

    New family to replace DET5/4D and DET5/4R

    • DET4TC

     – 2, 3 and 4 pole ground tester digital display

     –Selective (ART) and Stakeless test capability

    • DET4TCR

     – As DET4TC but rechargeable

    • DET4TC + KIT

     –Fully kitted with ICLAMP and VCLAMP

    • DET4TCR + KIT –Fully kitted with ICLAMP and VCLAMP

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    DET4TC/R

    Excellent user interface

    Full diagnostics

    New case design

    (as DET3TD/TC)

    Backlit display

     ART

    Stakeless testing

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    DET4TC/R + KIT

    Fully Kitted option

    ICLAMP

    VCLAMP

    Stakeless test calibration

    loop

    Instrument calibration check

    box Right angle adaptor kit

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    Earth Testing theory

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    Two Basic Test Types

    Soil resistivity

    • Choose location and design for earth system

    Earth system resistance• Check resistance low enough

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    Soil Resistivity

    Theory

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    Soil Resistivity

    Purpose of this test:

    • Find lowest possible resistance in an area

    • Obtain the values needed to design the earth system Factors affecting soil resistivity

    • Soil composition

    • Moisture in the ground

    • Temperature

    Consider 

    • Resistivity will vary through the year 

    • Moisture more constant at water table

    • Stable temperature below the frost line

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    Soil Resistivity test methods

    Purpose: Survey a site for the lowest resistance

    connections for Earth.

    Methods: 4-pole (Wenner method).

     A A A

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    Soil Resistivity test terms

     Average soil resistivity, ρ = 2π AR (  cm)

    Variables

    • ρ is average soil resistivity to depth A in ohm-cm

    •  A is the distance between the spikes

    • R is the resistance read from the earth tester 

    For example

    • Planning to install 3m long electrodes?

    • Then measure soil resistivity with spacing, A, betweenspikes at 3m

    • The depth of test probes should be less than 3/20 =

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    Soil Resistivity test terms

    Soil resistivity is of interest because by rearranging the

    formula and knowing its value from tables we can

    calculate the resistance of the earth electrode required.

     ρ = 2π AR (  cm) therefore electrode resistance R = ρ / 2π A

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    Earth System Resistance

    Theory

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    But First

    Earth system definitions

    Why test?

    Component parts of earth electrode resistance

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    Earth system definit ions

    Simple

    • Generally consists of a single ground electrode driven into

    the ground

    Complex

    • Multiple ground rods connected, mesh or grid networks

     – More common in sub stations, cell sites etc

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    Why test earth system?

    Why a low earth resistance is required:

    • Enable protective devices to operate in good time

    • Reduce ground potential rises (GPR)

    • Danger of shock from GPR (during fault)

     – Step potential

     – Touch potential

     – Adjacent conductors

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    Step and touch voltages

    V VStep Touch

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    Resistance and GPR from earth electrode

    0.0

    0.4

    0.8

    1.2

    1.6

    2.0

       R   e   s   i   s   t   a   n   c   e

       (   O

       h   m

       s   )

    0

    200

    400

    600

    800

    1000

       V   o

       l   t   a   g   e

       (   V   )

    Resistance GPR

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    Component parts of earth electrode resistance

    1 – Resistance of the electrode and the

    connections to it

    2 – Contact resistance of the surroundingsoil to the electrode

    3 – Resistance of the surrounding body

    of earth around the electrode – these canbe thought of as “shells” and create a

    sphere of influencesphere of influence

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    Earthing System Resistance - theory

    Purpose: Measure resistance of earthing system to

    Earth - ascertain that prospective fault current can

    be conducted safely to Earth and thus limit “touch

    voltage”.

    Methods:

    • 2-pole: Direct measurement.

    • 3-pole: Fall of Potential – Full method

    • 3-pole: Fall of Potential – short method

    • 3-pole: Slope Method.

    • Selective measurements: ART

    • Stakeless measurements: Earth Clamp.

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    2-pole: Direct measurement

    Measure “coupling” between two earth points; measure

    resistance of earth electrode to Earth.

    C1 (E)

    C2 (H)P1 (ES)

    P2 (S)Imeas

    Emeas

    Earth electrode

    under test

    Second earth electrode or other

    low resistance, conductiveconnection to Earth.

    Measures resistance ofthe two Earth electrodes

    in series.

    R = Emeas/Imeas

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    2-pole: Direct measurement disadvantages

     A series measurement of a resistance loop.

     Accuracy depends on assumption that all other

    elements in loop are of low resistance. Must disconnect individual ground electrodes to

    measure them.

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    3-pole: Fall of Potential (full method)

    Classic method for measuring resistance of a single

    earthing electrode, or of a system of electrodes to

    Earth.

     A

    B

    C2 (H)P2 (S)

    C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    Earthelectrode

    under test

     Auxiliary testelectrodes

    R = Emeas/Imeas

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    Fall of Potential - Full Method

    Vary location of P2 (Potential) spike by regular

    steps along a straight line between the electrode

    under test and the C2 (Current) electrode.

    Plot graph of resistance measurements to distance

    of P

    Resistance of system taken where slope is flat. Note: The C spike must be outside the sphere of

    influence to achieve a viable reading

    f C S f

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    Fall of potential - Current Probe Sphere of

    Influence

    Auxiliary

    CurrentProbe (C)

    Auxiliary

    PotentialProbe (P)

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    P probe must be outside of both

    spheres of influence for correct

    measurement

    F ll f t ti l t t d lt

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)

    Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    F ll f t ti l t t d lt

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential test and res lt

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential test and result

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential test and result

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential test and result

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential test and result

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    Fall of potential – test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    Fall of potential test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    Fall of potential test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    Fall of potential test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)Positions

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    Fall of potential test and result

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    Potential

    Probe (P)Position

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    True systemresistance

    measured

    here

    Fall of potential – test and result

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    p

    CurrentProbe

    Position

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)Ground

    ElectrodePosition

    X C   R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O

       h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    Potential

    Probe (P)Position

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    True systemresistance

    measured

    here

    Usually approx 62%

    of X to C distance

    T i l P b S i

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    Typical Probe Spacing

    Single electrode

    • C probe 15m away

    • P probe 9.5m away

    Large system, several electrodes or plates

    • C probe 60m away

    • P probe 38m away

     Above only rough guide – look up tables available

    Fall of Potential Method Disadvantages

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    Fall of Potential Method – Disadvantages

    Extremely time consuming and labour intensive.- Temporary probes must be placed.

    - Cables must be run to make connections.

    Space constraints can make it hard to place remoteprobes. (probes usually many meters away)

    Must disconnect individual ground electrodes to

    measure them.

    3 pole: Fall of Potential (short method)

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    3-pole: Fall of Potential (short method)

    Reduced method based on fewer measurements, saving time

    Earth

    electrode

    under test

    B

    C2 (H)

    P2 (S)

    Emeas

    C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    Imeas

    0.62B

     Auxiliary testelectrodes

    R = Emeas/Imeas

    3 pole: Fall of Potential (short method)

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    3-pole: Fall of Potential (short method)

    Site P2 (Potential) spike at 62% of B and take

    resistance measurement.

    Locate P2 ± 0.1B around the 62% point and take

    additional resistance readings, Rb and Rc.

    If the three readings are within an agreed accuracy

    limit, the system resistance is the average

    Fall of Potential Method (short method)

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    Fall of Potential Method (short method)–

    Disadvantages

    Not as accurate as less measurements are made

    Space constraints can make it hard to place remoteprobes.

    Must disconnect individual ground electrodes to

    measure them

    3-pole: Slope Method

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     Alternative method applicable for physically

    constrained sites.

    B

    C1 (E) C2 (H)

    P1 (ES)

    P2 (S)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    Earth

    electrode

    under test

    0.4B

    0.6B

    0.2B

     Auxiliary test

    electrodes

    R = Emeas/Imeas

    Distance to C probe (B)

    Now 2 to 3 times the

    maximum dimension ofearth system.

    3-Pole: slope method

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    3 Pole: slope method

    Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)

       R  e  s   i  s   t  a  n  c  e   i  n   O   h  m  s

    CurrentProbe (C)

    PotentialProbe (P)

    GroundElectrode

    UnderTest (X)

    No flat area

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    3-pole: Slope Method

    Vary location of P2 (Potential) spike by regular

    steps along a straight line between the electrode

    under test and the C2 (Current) electrode

    Measure resistance at each step and plot a graph

    of R versus distance.

    Measure resistance at 0.2B, 0.4B and 0.6B: R1,

    R2 and R3.

    Slope coefficient, m=(R3-R2)/(R2-R1) relates

    distance B and ideal distance of the voltage spike

    (P2) for measuring the resistance.

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    Measure R1 at 20% distance to C2

    C2 (H)

    Earth

    electrodeunder test

    B

    C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    0.2B

    R1

    C2 (H)

    μ=(R3-R2)/(R2-R1)

    R1= 9.3 ohm

    R = Emeas/Imeasμ = (R3-R2) / (R2 – 9.3)

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    Measure R2 at 40% distance to C2

    C2 (H)

    Earth

    electrodeunder test

    B

    C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    0.4B

    R2

    C2 (H)

    μ=(R3-R2)/(R2-R1)

    R1= 9.3 ohm

    R2= 16 ohm

    R = Emeas/Imeasμ = (R3 – 16) / (16 – 9.3)

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    Measure R3 at 60% distance to C2

    C2 (H)

    Earth

    electrodeunder test

    B

    C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    R30.6B

    C2 (H)

    μ=(R3-R2)/(R2-R1)

    μ = (19.2 – 16) / (16 – 9.3)

    R1= 9.3 ohm

    R2= 16 ohmR3= 19.2 ohm

    R = Emeas/Imeas

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    Calculate value of μ

    C2 (H)

    Earth

    electrodeunder test

    B

    P2 (S)C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    0.4B

    0.6B

    0.2B

     Auxiliary test

    electrodesR3R2R1

    C2 (H)C2 (H)

    μ=(R3-R2)/(R2-R1)

    R = Emeas/Imeasμ = (19.2 – 16) / (16 – 9.3)

      =0.478

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    p p

    Tables of values for the co-efficient of slope

    against actual P spike distance is published in the

    instrument user guide.

    Take calculated value of m and look up ideal

    distance of the voltage spike (P2) for measuring the

    electrode resistance

    3-pole: Slope Method

    =0 478

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      =0.478

    3-pole: Slope Method

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    Measure electrode resistance at 0.632B

    Earth

    electrode

    under test

    C2 (H)

    B

    C1 (E)

    P1 (ES)

    P2 (S)

    Imeas

    Emeas

    0.632B

     Auxiliary test

    electrodes

    C2 (H)C2 (H)

    R = Emeas/Imeas

    3-pole: Slope Method - Disadvantages

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    p p g

    Less accurate than the full fall of potential

    Requires maths

    Must disconnect individual ground electrodes tomeasure them

    Selective Measurements ‘ART’

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     Attached Rod Technique

    No need for the earth electrode to be disconnected

    Uses current clamp ‘ICLAMP’ to measure currentflowing in electrode under test.

     Application of ART

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    Potential Probe (P) CurrentProbe (C)

    Ground

    Electrodes

    Building earthconnection/s

    I Total

    I System

    Ie

    1Ie 2Ie 3

    Ie test Test

    Ie Test > I Total

    20

    X

    Connection

     ART with 4 pole measurement

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    Potential Probe (P) CurrentProbe (C)

    Ground

    ElectrodesUnder

    Test (X)

    Building earth

    connection/s

    I Total

    I System

    Ie 1 Ie 2Ie 3Ie Test

    C1 and P1 connections

    Effects of Earth Coupling

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    X Test

    point

    C P P

    X Test

    point

    C

    Result – Clamp low symbol or unexpected high reading

     Answer use 3 pole method – disconnect electrode

    Misuses – Telecom Guy Lines

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    Current CPotential P

    X

    Connection

    We MUST fully understand the test current path

    The Best Application of ART

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    Field of earth / Earth Farms

    Pole mounted transformers

    Domestic TT (earth electrode) systems Single guy lines on towers (isolated)

    Lightning protection electrodes

    Measuring Earth Leakage Current

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    Building earth

    connection/s

    System leakage current

    Ie 1 Ie 2Ie 3Ie 4 leakage (mA)

    DET4TC set to A range

    Using ICLAMP to measure electrode leakage current

    “ Stakeless” Measurements

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    No need for the earth electrode to be disconnected No need for test spikes to be used

    Clamp-On / Stakeless Methodology

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    Inject a voltage and measure the resultant current

    produced in a ground loop.

    Requires a complete electrical circuit to measure.

    Measures the complete resistance of the path

    (loop) the signal is taking.

    In a multiple ground system the circuit can be

    considered a loop comprising:

    - The individual ground electrode.

    - A return path via all other electrodes.

    - The mass of earth.

    Clamp-On / Stakeless Methodology

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    In a multiple ground system the circuit can be

    considered a loop comprising:

    - The individual ground electrode.

    - A return path via all other electrodes.- The mass of earth.

    The single electrode will have a higher resistance

    than the remainder of grounds connected inparallel.

    Inject a voltage and measure the resultant current

    produced in a “single turn” ground loop.

    Clamp-On / Stakeless Methodology

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    GroundElectrode

    Under

    Test

    Building earth

    connection/s

    ICLAMP

    VCLAMP

    Clamp-On / Stakeless Methodology

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    ICLAMP

    VCLAMP

    R testR1R2R3R4

    25 Ohms 22 Ohms 19 Ohms 25 Ohms 45 Ohms

    R Meas.= 50.6 Ohms

    R Meas. = R test + 1 / (1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + 1/R4)

    Clamp-On/Stakeless Methodology

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    For 6 similar electrodes each with a resistance of

    10Ω

    • Rloop = 10Ω + 2Ω = 12Ω reading on DET4TC/R

    For 60 similar electrodes with a resistance of 10Ω

    • Rloop = 10Ω + 0.17Ω = 10.17Ω reading on DET4TC/R

    The more electrodes the more accurate the reading

    Clamp-On /Stakeless Method - Advantages

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    Test is quick and easy• No disconnecting the ground rod from the system.

    • No probes need to be driven/cables connected.

    Includes the bonding and overall connection resistance• Not available with Fall of Potential

    Can measure the leakage current flowing through the

    system..

    Clamp-On /Stakeless Method - Disadvantages

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    Effective only in situations with multiple grounds in parallel (polegrounds).

    Cannot be used on isolated grounds (no return path)• Not applicable for installation checks/commissioning new sites

    Cannot be used if an alternate lower resistance return exists notinvolving the soil

    • Cellular towers

    • Substations

    Subject to influence if another part of the ground system is in“resistance area”

    • Result will be lower than true resistance.

    Test is carried out at a high frequency (enables the transformers

    to be small)• Less representative of a fault at power frequency but easier to filter out noise

    Requires a good return path

    Clamp-On /Stakeless Method - Disadvantages

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    Requires a good return path• Poor return path may give high readings.

    Connection must be on the correct part of the loop for

    the electrode under test

    • Requires thorough understanding of the system

    • Wrong connection can give a faulty result.

    Susceptible to noise from nearby substations and

    transformers (no reading). No basis for the test in standards – no objective

    reference for the test results

    Less effective for very “low” grounds• Extraneous elements in reading become comparatively large.

     Applications – Service Entrance/Meter 

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    Ground

    Rods

    ServiceBox

    Pole-Mounted

    Transformer

    Service

    Meter

     Applications – Lightning Protection

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    Removable links

    (Jug handles)

    Link removed for 

    2 pole measurement

    Lightning protection tape

    Normal 2 Pole method

     Applications – Lightning Protection

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    Removable links

    (Jug handles)

    ICLAMP and VCLAMP

    Lightning protection tape

    Using ‘Stakeless’ method no need to remove link

    Grounded

    Misuses – Substations

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    Substation PerimeterFence

    E

    Clamp-On

    Ground

    Tester

    Substation

    Ground

    System

    Test

    Current

    Misuses – Lightning ProtectionTest current flowing around loop

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    Of lighting protection tape.

    Lightning protection

    tape

    The Best Application of “ Stakeless”

    Testing

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    g

    Field of earth / earth farms

    Pole Mounted transformer electrodes

    Pole mounted transformer guy line when connectedto earth system

    Earthing in Sub-station cable cellars

    • It is often impossible to drive in test spikes so this is an

    ideal application for stakeless measurements

    Single guy lines on towers

    Lightning protection electrodes

    DET4TC/R

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    New product common philosophy

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    Intuitive to use

    One button operation

     Automatic checking to avoid mistakes and poor

    connections, indicated on display

    Complete and ready to start testing kit, including

    calibration certificate

    Competitively priced to sell, including distribution

    Combination of features, benefits and price makes

    these ground testers the most attractive on the

    market

    New product common features

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    Like DET3TD, based on building wiring housing

    Delivered in plastic carry case

    Includes stake and wire kit with each model

    High quality large and easy to read backlit LCD

    Includes batteries

    Has quick start guide on the lid

    Easy to use wearing gloves

    Comes with calibration certificate as standard

    Three year warranty

     Avoids language variants for easy stock holding

    Basic specification – DET4TC/R

    2 terminal test, no links required

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    3 terminal earth electrode test, no link required

    4 terminal Resistivity test to 20k Ohms

     ART (Attached Rod Technique)

    ‘Stakeless’ measurements Earth voltage measurement

    Earth leakage current measurement (with ICLAMP)

     Automatic checking of 

    • Current spike resistance

    • Voltage spike resistance

    • Earth noise voltage

    • Blown fuse

    • Battery status

    Rechargeable batteries on DET4TCR

    DET4TC/R specifications - electrical

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    Resistance range (2,3 & 4 pole): 0.01 to 20kΩ Maximum P & C spike resistance: 100kΩ (50V output)

     ART range: 0.01 to 20kΩ

    Stakeless range: 0.01 to 200Ω

    Earth voltage range: 0 – 100V

    Earth current range (DET4TC/R + ICLAMP): 0.5mA to 19.9A

    Test frequency: 128 Hz

    Test voltage: 25V or 50V selectable (Factory set 50V) Earth noise rejection: 40V peak to peak

    Battery type: 8 off AA cells or rechargeable

     Approximate battery life: 700 consecutive tests

    Safety: EN61010-1 CATIV 100V

    EMC: EN61326-1:1998 heavy industrial

    Common specifications - Mechanical

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    IP54

    Terminals: 4mm plug type

    Dimensions: 203 x 148 x 78mm

    Weight: 1kg

    Operating temperature range: -15 to 55°C

    Storage temperature range: -40 to 70°C

    Humidity: 95% RH non-condensing at 40°C

    DET4TC/R Accessories

    St d d

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    Standard• Hard carry case

    • Stake and wire kit (15m, 10m, 10m, and 3m)

    • External AC/DC adaptor – interchangeable plugs

    Optional

    • ICLAMP

    • VCLAMP (includes calibration check pcb)• Calibration check box – 6220-824

    • Right angled terminal adaptor set – 6220-803

    • Black crocodile clip - 6220-850• Vehicle 12V charger lead – 6280-375

    DET4TC/R + KIT Accessories

    St d d

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    Standard• Hard carry case

    • Stake and wire kit (15m, 10m, 10m, and 3m)

    • External AC/DC adaptor – interchangeable plugs• ICLAMP

    • VCLAMP (includes calibration check pcb)

    • Calibration check box – 6220-824• Right angled terminal adaptor set – 6220-803

    Optional

    • Black crocodile clip - 6220-850• Vehicle 12V charger lead –

     Accessories – terminal adaptor set

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    DET4TC/R Competitors

    4620/30 / CA 6460/2

    • Disadvantages DET4TC/R

     AEMC / Chauvin Arnoux

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    • Disadvantages

     – 42V output only

     – P and C high ind. combined

     – No cal. Cert. – IP50

     – No leads or case etc. std.

     – Only 2kΩ range

     – Links required•  Advantages

     – However many lead kit

    options

    •  Advantages

     – Superior noise rejection

     – CATIV 100V

     – Much lighter  – ART and Selective

    capability

     – Earth leakage current

    range – Earth voltage range

     – Superior diagnostics

     AEMC / Chauvin Arnoux

    6470

    • Advantages

    DET4TC/R

    • Advantages

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    •  Advantages

     – 2 & 4 pole DC bond check

     – 0 – 100kΩ range

     – 16 or 32V output

     – Auto frequency control – 50Hz earth resistance test

     – Wenner method rho calc.

     – Schlumburger method rhocalc.

     – Memory for 512 tests – Software supplied

    • Disadvantages

     – IP54 but only with lid closed

     – Rechargeable only

    •  Advantages

     – ART & Stakeless

    capability

     – 25 or 50V output

     – 128Hz only

     – Much lighter 

     – Easy to use

     – Hard carry case

    Fluke

    1623 (Saturn Geo Plus)

    • advantages

    DET4TC/R

    Ad t

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    • advantages

     – Battery life 3000 tests

     – 125 or 128Hz

     – 2 years warranty

     – ART noise current

    rejection better at 3A

     – Stakeless noise current

    rejection better at 10A

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    1625 (Saturn Geo X)•  Advantages

     – ART noise currentrejection better at 3A

     – Stakeless noise currentrejection better at 10A

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    •  Advantages

     – 2 pole DC bond check

     – Wenner method rho

    calc. – 125 or 128Hz

     – Result memory

     – Output to PC

    • Disadvantages – Large 30cm required

    between clamps

     – Many accuracies not

    specified

    •  Advantages

     – Better quality

     – Accuracy

     – 25 and 50V output – Back lit display

     – Superior noise rejection

     – Superior temp specs.

     – Ground voltage range

    Features and Benefits

    Tough rubber armoured IP54 rated instrument case

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    Tough rubber armoured IP54 rated instrument case• Instrument will last a long time, and will be ready to test

    when required

    Supplied in tough blow moulded carry case• Helps prevent loss of accessories, also makes ideal ‘tray’

    to put the instrument on when testing. Saves having to lay

    the instrument directly onto muddy ground.

    Supplied with calibration certificate, test leads and

    spike kit

    • Saves time having to source separate leads and spikes.

    No waiting for calibration to be carried out. No hiddencosts. Convenient.

    Features and Benefits

    ‘Attached Rod Technique’ capability ART

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    Attached Rod Technique capability, ART• Saves both time and aggravation having to undo rusted

    connections. No need to shut down supply to ensuresafety

    ‘Stakeless’ testing capability•  Allows testing in areas when driving test spike is

    impossible. E.g. Sub station cable cellars, or when testinglightning protection in concreted locations

    One button operation with automatic noise checkand automatic P and C spike resistance check

    • Little time required learning operation, and time saved not

    having to spend considerable time troubleshooting poorconnections etc.

    Features and Benefits

    User selectable output voltage – 25V or 50V

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    User selectable output voltage 25V or 50V• The ability to test in agricultural locations as per

    IEC61557-5. 25V will not harm livestock

    40V Pk to Pk Noise rejection• Can be used in most locations with ground noise such as

    sub-stations, near transformers etc.

    Back light

    • Easier to operate when not having to use a torch to be

    able to read the display

    Potential Customers

    Existing DET5/4 customers

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    Existing DET5/4 customers

    Petro-chemical companies

    Utilities, Maintenance

    Railways

    Repair Organisations (Industrials),

    Telecoms and Datacoms installers Specialist grounding/earthing companies and

    consultants

    Service providers

    Insurance companies

     Available?

    New family in stock Dover from January Launch

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    New family in stock Dover from January Launch

    DET5/4

    • Declare intention to be made obsolete June 2007

    • Last orders accepted June 2007

    • Repaired and calibrated for a further 5 years.