Comtest

Comtest, sole authorised distributor of Fluke industrial, electrical and precision measurement test tools in southern Africa, has just launched the new Fluke 1630.  This ground-breaking, stakeless earth ground clamp meter simplifies ground loop testing and enables non-intrusive leakage current measurement.

With stakeless testing, there is no need to place earth stakes and disconnect the earth system from the electrical installation to make the measurement.  The Fluke 1630 combines the two current clamps for stakeless ground loop testing in one compact instrument.

The Fluke 1630 features:

• Ground loop resistance testing without disconnection or additional earth stakes
• Earth ground leakage current measurement for system troubleshooting
• True RMS AC current measurement range up to 30 A
• Rapid evaluation of continuity without disconnection and audible HI/LO alarm
• Display-HOLD function to freeze measurements
• Recording function for automatic storage of measured values
• Automatic self calibration ensures consistent correct measurement

The Fluke 1630 is ideally suited for the following applications:

• Ground loop checks on any earthing system
• Continuity tests on earth bonding circuits and connections
• Inspection of lightning protection systems
• Leakage current measurement for troubleshooting on earth ground systems

Comtest (Pty) Limited is the sole authorised distributor of Fluke Industrial and Electrical test tools and Fluke Precision Measurement in southern Africa. Fluke is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electrical and industrial test tools solutions.