662/1663/1664 FC Electrical Installation Tester Users Manual October 2015, Rev. 1, 4/16 © 2015-2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ................................................................................ How to Contact Fluke ................................................................. Safety ......................................................................................... Features and Accessories .......................................................... Operation ................................................................................... Safety Features .........
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Applications ............................................................................... How to Test a Mains Socket and Ring Installation ................. Earth Resistance Test by Loop Method ................................. Zmax ...................................................................................... Auto Start ............................................................................... Loop Impedance Test with 10 mA RCD ................................
List of Tables Table 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Title Page Symbols ..................................................................................... Features ..................................................................................... Standard Accessories ................................................................ Country-Specific Mains Cords .................................................... Rotary Dial .....................................
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List of Figures Figure Title 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Page Lead Swapping Modes ............................................................... Zero Display ............................................................................... Country-Specific Zero Adapter Configurations ........................... Connection for Safety Pretest .................................................... Display for Safety Pretest ...........................................................
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Introduction The Fluke 166X Series (the Tester or Product) are battery-powered electrical installation testers. This manual applies to all 1662, 1663, and 1664 FC models. All figures show the Model 1664 FC.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Safety See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Product and in this manual. A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. XW Warnings To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: 2 • Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised.
Electrical Installation Tester Safety • Use the correct terminals, function, and range for measurements. • Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground. • Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating of the lowest rated individual component of a Product, probe, or accessory. • Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. • Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product operates correctly.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description W WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. X WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock. Consult user documentation. Fuse T Double Insulated Earth WARNING. Do not apply >550 Volts. ,/ - Battery Status Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
Electrical Installation Tester Features and Accessories Features and Accessories Table 2 is a list of features by model number. Table 2. Features Measurement Function Voltage & Frequency Wiring polarity checker Insulation Resistance Insulation safety pretest Continuity & Resistance with auto polarity swap Continuity & Resistance with 10 mA Continuity & Resistance, choose input terminals with .
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual The Product is delivered with the items listed in Table 3. If the Product is damaged or an item is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately. 1662 EU 1663/1664 FC EU 1662 UK 1663/1664 FC UK Table 3.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation 1663/1664 FC EU 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 Description Fused Probe Set, Red/Blue/Green with Lantern Spring, Cap, and Tip Cover CD ROM, Users Manual Quick Reference Guide Tool Box (Hard Case with foam insert) Carrying Strap, Padded Fluke Zero Adapter • • • • • • • • • •
62/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Operation The Product is easy to use. The rotary dial clearly indicates the selected function. Push buttons help you to quickly modify the test settings. The large display with backlight shows the test results in clear symbols on a one-level menu. Safety Features Safety and performance are two of the most critical requirements for any electrical system.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Mains Wiring Indicator Icons (, b, c) indicate if L-PE or L-N terminals are reversed. Instrument operation is inhibited and an error code is generated if the input voltage is not between 100 V and 500 V. The UK Loop and RCD tests are inhibited if the L-PE or the L-N terminals are reversed. When a high voltage is measured between two wires, shows on the display. See How to Test a Mains Socket and Ring Installation for more information.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 5. Rotary Dial 2 3 4 1 5 6 10 7 9 8 hwl013f.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Push Buttons Use the push buttons (Table 6) to control operation of the Tester, select test results to view, and scroll through selected test results. Table 6. Push Buttons 9 2 1 3 8 7 6 5 4 hwl012f.eps Item Push Button Description 1664 FC only – Turn on the radio for Fluke Connect. Press for >1 s to turn off the radio. Go to/exit Memory mode. Adjust function settings. See specific test instructions for more information.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 6. Push Buttons (cont.) No. Push Button Turn on and turn off the Tester. The Tester turns off automatically when inactive for >10 minutes. A Turn on and turn off the backlight. Description Use the up/down button to select features on the display. See specific test instructions for more information. Starts the selected test. button is surrounded by a touch pad. Always contact the touch pad before . Touch Pad.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Display Table 7 is a list of the display features. Table 7. Display Features 26 25 24 23 22 20 21 27 19 1 18 2 17 3 16 15 14 4 5 6 8 7 9 11 10 12 13 hwl020.eps Item Annunciator Definition settings Function varies. See specific test instructions for more information. settings Function varies. See specific test instructions for more information. settings Function varies. See specific test instructions for more information.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 7. Display Features (cont.) Item Annunciator Definition G + Safety Pretest has detected a connected appliance and stopped the test. See Insulation Resistance Measurements for more information. H W Risk of danger. Appears when an error occurs. Test is disabled. See Table 9 for a list and explanation of possible error codes. Name of the secondary measurement function: ZI UN PSC UF I PEFC Line impedance (line to neutral). Test voltage for insulation test.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Table 7. Display Features (cont.) Item Annunciator Definition Secondary display. A test can return more than one result or return a computed value based on the test result. See specific test instructions for more information. L V H± Measurement units for Secondary display. M kA Hz N h Memory locations. See Memory Mode for detailed information on how to use the memory locations. O , Battery status.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 7. Display Features (cont.) Item Annunciator Definition U Indicates the selected rotary dial setting. The measurement value in the primary display also corresponds to the dial setting. V Indicates that the measured trip current (trip current test) or the measured trip time (trip time test) meets the appropriate RCD standard. For more information, see the RCD Tripping Time table in the Specifications section of this manual. RCD Terminal indicator symbol (e).
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Input Terminals Table 8 shows the input terminals. XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use test leads in CAT III or CAT IV environments without the protective cap installed. The protective cap decreases the exposed probe metal to <4 mm. This decreases the possibility of arc flash from short circuits. Table 8. Input Terminals 1 3 4 2 hwl021f.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Error Codes Various error conditions are detected by the Tester and are indicated with W, Err, and an error code on the primary display. See Table 9. These error conditions disable or stop the test. Table 9. Error Codes apx032f.eps Error Condition Code Solution Self-Test Fails 1 Return the Tester to a Fluke Service Center.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Table 9. Error Codes (cont.) Error Condition Code Solution Fault Voltage 4 Check the voltage between N and PE. RCD, socket test, UL is exceeded. Loop test no trip >10 V. Excessive Noise 5 Turn off all appliances (Loop, RCD measurements) or move the earth stakes (earth measurement). Excessive Probe Resistance 6 Put the stakes deeper into the soil. Tamp down the soil directly around the stakes.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Power-On Options To select a power-on option, press and the function push button simultaneously and then release . See Table 10 for a description of the options. Power-on options are retained when the Tester is turned off. Table 10. Power-On Options Push Button Power-On Option Firmware Version Turn on the Tester and press for >3 s. The firmware version shows when you release .
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Table 10. Power-On Options (cont.) Push Button Power-On Option Fault voltage limit Toggles the fault voltage between 25 V and 50 V. The default setting is 50 V. Serial Number Primary display shows the initial four digits and the secondary display shows the next three digits. Continuity beeper Turn on and turn off the beeper. The default setting is bEEP on. Auto Start Automatic test start toggle. Simultaneously press and the UP cursor.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual UK - Mode Selected Automatic Lead Swapping Mode Selected apx026f.eps Figure 1. Lead Swapping Modes How to Zero the Test Leads XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use in CAT III or CAT IV environments without the protective cap installed. The protective cap decreases the exposed probe metal to <4 mm. This decreases the possibility of arc flash from short circuits.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation The Tester maintains a separate zero value for each continuity range and loop impedance tests. A unique zero is stored for each lead combination in each function that allows the zero mode. The annunciator indicates when a zero value is stored for the selected lead combination. For each continuity range, zeros are valid for both polarities. To zero: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the , , or position. 2. For RLO, use to select 10 mA or 250 mA range.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 1 2 F1 3 F2 F2 >2s F3 F4 hwl058.eps Figure 2. Zero Display 5. If the display reads >3.0 Ω: • For a Loop (ZI) test, check that all 3 leads are connected. • For a Continuity (RLO) test, check that all 3 leads are connected. • To zero 2 leads in the RLO function, use to select the shorted leads and confirm annunciator shows. • Check for damaged leads. If the tester battery voltage is too low, the display shows Lo BATT and the Tester will not zero.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation Euro Italy Swiss UK Denmark Australia US f03.eps Figure 3. Country-Specific Zero Adapter Configurations Note Be sure the batteries are in good charge condition before you zero the test leads.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Safety Pretest for Insulation Resistance Measurements The 1664 FC model includes the Safety Pretest feature that detects any appliances connected to the circuit under test. Safety Pretest gives you a warning before you start a test and prevents damage to appliances from the test voltage. To use Safety Pretest, the Tester must be connected to the phase (L terminal), neutral (N terminal) and protective earth line (PE terminal). See Figure 4.
Electrical Installation Tester Operation If the Tester detects that an appliance is connected, it will stop the insulation test and show the screen in Figure 5. F4 hwl054.eps Figure 5. Display for Safety Pretest To continue an insulation test and override the warning, press to turn off the pretest. D Caution If you override the Safety Pretest warning and continue, the test voltage can damage any connected appliance. To restart the pretest, press again to turn on the pretest.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Measurements These Testers measure and test: 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) Phase Rotation (EN61557-7) 1663 and 1664 FC only Earth Resistance (EN61557-5) • • • • • • • • Volts and Frequency Measurements To measure voltage and frequency: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the V position. See Table 11. Table 11.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements 2. Select any pair (red, blue, or green) of terminals for this test. You can use test leads or the mains test cord when you measure ac voltage. • The primary display shows the ac voltage. The Tester reads ac voltage up to 500 V. Press to toggle the voltage reading between L-PE, L-N, and N-PE. • The secondary display shows mains frequency.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 12. Insulation Resistance Display/Dial and Terminal Settings F1 F3 F4 Input select: , , 30 • • • Input select: 1662 Action 1663 Push Button 1664 FC hwl001.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements 2. 1664 FC: Choose the test lead pair to use with and use the appropriate terminals for this test. You can also use the mains test cord. 1662/1663: Use the L and PE (red and green) terminals for this test. 3. Use to select the test voltage. Most insulation tests are done at 500 V, but always observe any local test requirements. 4. 1664 FC: Activate Safety Pretest with .
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Continuity Measurement A continuity test is used to verify the integrity of connections with a high-resolution resistance measurement. This is important when you check Protective Earth connections. Measurements may be adversely affected by impedances or parallel circuits or transient currents. Note If electrical circuits are laid out in a ring, Fluke recommends that you make an end-to-end check of the ring at the electrical panel.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements 5. If not already done, zero the test leads. For more information, see How to Zero the Test Leads. If the tester battery voltage is too low, the display shows Lo BATT and the Tester will not zero. 6. Press and hold until the reading settles. If the continuity beeper is turned on, the Tester beeps repeatedly for measured values <2 Ω. For measured values >2 Ω, the Tester does not beep. Table 13.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Loop/Line Impedance Measurements Loop Impedance (Line to Protective Earth L-PE) Loop impedance is source impedance measured between Line (L) and Protective Earth (PE). You can determine the Prospective Earth Fault Current (PEFC). PEFC is the current that could potentially flow if the phase conductor is shorted to the protective earth conductor. The Tester calculates the PEFC as the measured mains voltage divided by the loop impedance.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements To measure loop impedance no trip mode for L-PE: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the position. See Table 14. Table 14. Loop/Line Impedance/Dial and Terminal Settings F1 F2 F3 1664 FC 1663 1662 hwl006.eps • • • Zero the test lead resistance offset • • • Turn on or turn off Zmax • • Start the selected test • • Push Button Input select: 2. Action , • Press to select L-PE. The display shows the ZL and 8 indicators.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 3. Connect and zero the test leads or mains line cord. More information about how to zero the test leads is on page 22. 4. With 1663 and 1664 FC models, press to toggle the Zmax monitor. If Zmax is turned on, consecutive measurements are compared. The secondary display shows the maximum ZL (or ZI if F1 = L-N) value until Zmax is turned off. 5. Connect all three leads to the L, PE, and N of the system under test or plug the mains test cord into the socket under test. 6.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Loop Impedance (High-Current Trip Mode) To measure loop impedance—high-current trip mode: If no RCDs are present in the system under test, you can use the high-current Line Earth (L-PE) loop impedance test. 1. Turn the rotary dial to the position. The shows on the display to indicate that high-current trip mode is selected. 2. Connect the leads to the L and PE (red and green) terminals of the Tester. 3. Press to select L-PE or L-N. 4.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 9. Press and release . If Auto Start (Power-on option: + up ) is turned on, the test starts automatically as soon as the mains voltage is detected and the required test leads are connected. 10. Wait for the test to complete. The primary display shows the loop impedance. The Prospective Earth Fault Current (PEFC) appears in amperes or kiloamperes in the secondary display. 11. If Zmax is turned on, press the down to show the Zmax value in the secondary display.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Loop Impedance in IT System Measurement To measure the loop impedance at the mains socket, put the Tester in IT mode (Power On option: + ). In the IT mode, the Tester accepts any voltage between N and PE, but loop test with the High-current trip mode only. See Figure 6. R LO hwl055.eps Figure 6. Loop Impedance Test in IT System Line Impedance Line impedance is source impedance measured between Line conductors or Line and Neutral.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 4. 1664 FC only, press to select between and m resolution for the test results. The m resolution test takes between 30 seconds and 60 seconds to complete. 5. Zero the test leads. More information about how to zero the test leads is on page 22. Table 15. Line Impedance Test Display Dial and Terminal Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 1664 FC 1663 1662 hwl007.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements If Zmax is turned on, consecutive measurements are compared. The secondary display shows the maximum ZL (or ZI if F1 = L-N) value until Zmax is turned off. The Zmax value is saved when you save the test result. If you change the location fields a, b, or c before you save, the actual test result is the new Zmax. Note RCDs in the system will trip if you use L-PE. 7. Connect the leads in a single-phase test to the system live and neutral.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual L1 N (L3/Blue) L2 L3 B R L (L1/Red) hwl025.eps Figure 7. 3-Phase System Measurement RCD Tripping Time Measurements In this test, a calibrated fault current is induced into the circuit to cause the RCD to trip. The meter measures and shows the time required for the RCD to trip. You can do this test with test leads or the mains cord. The test is done with a live circuit.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements RCD type B, B+ (.) or S-type B, B+ (. G) are actually two RCDs, one with type A/AC behavior and one with type B. The type B RCD is correctly tested only with the trip current (ramp) test. For trip time measurements, even with type B selected, the ac part of the RCD might cause the tripping because of the initial step of the test current. Fluke recommends that you do a trip current test with type B and a test with type A/AC waveform.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Table 16. RCD Tripping Time Display/Dial and Terminal Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 1664 FC 1663 1662 hwl008.eps Select RCD test polarity: 0° or 180° • • • RCD current multiplier: x1/2, x1, x5, or Auto • • • Select RCD • • • RCD current setting: 10 mA, 30 mA, 100 mA, 300 mA, 500 mA or Var • • • Start the selected test • • • Push Button Action 2. Press to select the RCD current setting (10, 30, 100, 300, 500, or 1000 mA). 3.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements 4. Press to select the RCD test-current waveform: • • • E – AC current to test type AC (standard AC RCD) and type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) F – Half-wave current to test type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) E G – Delayed response to test S-type AC (time delayed AC RCD) • F G – Delayed response to S-type A (time delayed pulse-DC sensitive RCD) 1664 FC/1663 • . – Smooth-DC current to test type B RCD • .
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 8. Wait for the test to complete. • The primary display shows the trip time. • The secondary display shows the fault voltage (voltage drop on PE wire) related to the rated residual current. • If the trip time meets the appropriate standard of the RCD, the RCD indicator shows. For more information, see the RCD Tripping Time table in the Specifications section of this manual.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements 5. Press to select the RCD test-current waveform. 6. At a minimum, connect the leads to L and PE of the system under test, or plug the mains test cord into the socket under test. Note For RCD type B (.) or S-type B (. G) all three test leads are required. 7. Press and release . If Auto Start (Power-on option: + up ) is turned on, the test starts automatically as soon as the mains voltage is detected and the required test leads are connected.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD Tripping Current Measurements This test measures the RCD tripping current as you apply a test current and then gradually increase the current until the RCD trips. You can use the test leads or mains test cord for this test. Note For RCD type B (.) or S-type B (. G) all three test leads are required. XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Test the connection between the N-conductor and earth before you start the test.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements To measure RCD tripping current: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the IΔN position. See Table 17. Table 17. RCD Tripping Current/Dial and Terminal Settings F1 F3 F4 1664 FC 1663 1662 hwl009.eps Select RCD test polarity: 0° or 180° • • • Select RCD • • • RCD current setting: 10 mA, 30 mA, 100 mA, 300 mA, 500 mA, 1000 mA, or Var • • • Start the selected test • • • Push Button 2.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 3. Press to select the RCD test-current waveform: • • • E – AC current to test type AC (standard AC RCD) and type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) F – Half-wave current to test type A (pulse-DC sensitive RCD) E G – Delayed response to test S-type AC (time delayed AC RCD) • F G – Delayed response to S-type A (time delayed pulse-DC sensitive RCD) 1664 FC/1663: • . – Smooth-DC current to test type B RCD • .
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements 6. Press and release . If Auto Start is turned on (Power-on option 'Up'), the test starts automatically as soon as the mains voltage is detected and the required test leads are connected. Wait for the test to complete. • The primary display shows the RCD trip current. • The secondary display shows the fault voltage (voltage drop on PE wire) related to the rated residual current. • For type A and type AC waveforms, press down to display the trip time.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD Tests in IT Systems RCD tests at locations with IT systems requires a special test procedure because the Protective Earth connection is grounded locally and is not tied directly to the power system. The test is done at the electrical panel with probes. See Figure 8 for the connections used in this test. Mains Supply RCD PE (L2/Green) L (L1/Red) hwl023.eps Figure 8.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements The test current flows through the upper side of the RCD, into the L terminal, and returns through the PE terminal. To test an RCD at the mains socket, put the Tester into the IT mode (Power-on option: + ). In this mode the Tester accepts any voltage between N and PE. The precondition for trip time and current measurements is that the resistance of the earth ground system is low enough to allow the test current flow.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Phase Rotation Tests Use the connection shown in Figure 10 for a phase rotation test connection. L1 L2 N (L3/Blue) L3 B PE (L2/Green) G R L (L1/Red) hwl022.eps Figure 10. Phase Rotation Test Connection To do a phase rotation test: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the position. See Figure 11. hwl011.eps Figure 11. Phase Rotation Display 2. 54 The primary display shows: • 123 for correct phase rotation. • 321 for reversed phase rotation.
Electrical Installation Tester Measurements Earth Resistance Measurements (1663 and 1664 FC) The earth resistance test is a 3-wire test that has two test stakes and the earth electrode under test. This test requires an accessory stake kit. Connect as shown in Figure 12. • • Best accuracy is achieved with the middle stake at 62 % of the distance to the far stake. The stakes should be in a straight line and wires separated to avoid mutual coupling.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual To measure earth resistance: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the position. See Table 18. Table 18. Earth Resistance Display/Dial and Terminal Settings 2. 56 Start the selected test • 1662 Action 1663 Push Button 1664 FC hwl010.eps • Press and release . Wait for the test to complete. • The primary display shows the earth resistance reading. • Voltage detected between the test rods shows in the secondary display. If >10 V, the test is inhibited.
Electrical Installation Tester Applications Applications This section outlines a few practical setups to make tests faster and more efficient. How to Test a Mains Socket and Ring Installation The mains socket test checks that the mains voltage is present, the frequency is 50 Hz/60 Hz, and the wiring of the mains socket is correct.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Earth Resistance Test by Loop Method You can also use the Tester to measure the earth resistance component of the total loop resistance. Check your local regulations to determine if this method is acceptable in your area. You can use three leads or the mains test cord to do this test. Use the connection shown in Figure 13 when you make a 3-wire connection for earth resistance loop test. Zero the test leads before the test (see page 22).
Electrical Installation Tester Applications G L R hwl004.eps Figure 14. 2-Wire Connection for Earth Resistance Loop Test (High-Current Trip Mode) Zmax Zmax compares multiple line/loop impedances and retains the maximum impedance. Sockets on a circuit can be tested consecutively and the maximum impedance value retained and stored to memory. There are two types of Zmax values: Zmax (L-PE) and ZI Zmax (L-N).
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Auto Start Auto Start enables faster testing and is a power-up option. When the Tester detects mains voltage in the loop/line or RCD tests, the test starts automatically without pushing . Loop Impedance Test with 10 mA RCD For a Loop impedance measurement in a 10 mA RCD circuit, the tripping time RCD test is recommended. Use a nominal test current of 10 mA and the factor x ½ for this test.
Electrical Installation Tester Applications Auto Test Sequence (1664 FC) The 1664 FC includes the Auto Test feature. Auto Test allows you to start multiple tests with one press of : • Line test (L-N) • NoTrip Loop test (L-PE) • RCD test: Ramp test (type A or type AC, 30 mA, 100 mA, 300 mA) o -orAuto RCD test (type A or type AC, 30 mA, 100 mA) Insulation tests: o L-PE, 50 V to 1000 V o L-N, 50 V to 1000 V o N-PE, 50 V to 1000 V o • The Tester starts with the Line/Loop test, then it tests the RCD.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual 3. Before you do a loop impedance test, zero the test leads with . More information about how to zero the test leads is on page 22. 4. Plug the mains test cord into the socket under test. 5. Press to select the RCD type and test type. 6. Select the nominal RCD fault current with . Table 19.
Electrical Installation Tester Memory Mode Note You cannot override the Safety Pretest warning because the insulation Safety Pretest is active. If the insulation Safety Pretest detects a connected appliance, the test sequence stops. 9. When the test is done, reset the RCD. 10. Use to review test results. The first result shown is the last measurement taken, the insulation N-PE test. Press the down arrow to move backward to the first test, the Line test. Test results are in temporary memory.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual F1 F2 F3 F4 hwl056.eps Figure 15. Memory Mode The display changes to a memory mode display. In Memory mode, the icon appears on the display. When you go to Memory mode the first time, the primary numeric display shows the location set number (a) and a digit that blinks. The location set number is changed one digit at a time. Use to change the digit that blinks. Press to activate the next digit. 2.
Electrical Installation Tester Memory Mode Store a Measurement To store a measurement: 1. Press to enter Memory mode. 2. Press and use the arrow button () to set the location identity. 3. Press to save the test results. • The test results are saved, the Tester will automatically exit Memory mode and the display will revert back to the previous test mode. • If memory is full, FULL will appear on the primary display. Press to exit Memory mode.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Clear Memory To clear all memory: 1. Press to enter Memory mode. 2. Press . The primary display shows Clr. The secondary display shows LASt. 3. Press to enable clear all memory. The display shows Clr All? 4. Press to confirm clear all memory. All memory is cleared and the Tester returns to the measurement mode. To delete (clear) the last valid stored result: 1. Press to enter Memory mode. 2. Press . The primary display shows Clr.
Electrical Installation Tester Download Test Results Download Test Results To download test results: 1. Connect the IR serial cable to the serial port on the PC and the IR port on the Tester. See Figure 16. IR Port IR Serial Cable hwl031.eps Figure 16. IR Serial Cable Attachment 2. 3. 4. Start the Fluke PC software program. Press to turn on the Tester. Refer to the software documentation for complete instructions on how to set the date/time stamp and upload data from the Tester.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Fluke Connect Wireless System The 1664 FC supports the Fluke ConnectTM Wireless System (may not be available in all regions). Fluke ConnectTM is a system that wirelessly connects your Fluke test tools with an app on your smartphone. It enables you to see test results from your Tester on your smartphone screen and share these results with your team. You can also download the saved test results to a smartphone and send the data package by email.
Electrical Installation Tester Maintenance Maintenance XW Warnings To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage. • Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks. • Have an approved technician repair the Product. • Use only specified replacement parts. • Replace a blown fuse with exact replacement only for continued protection against arc flash.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual How to Test the Fuse To manually check the fuse: 1. Turn the rotary dial to the dial setting. 2. Select the input as L-PE. 3. Short the L-PE leads. 4. Press and hold . 5. If the fuse is bad, FUSE will appear on the display to indicate the Tester is damaged and needs repair. Contact Fluke Service for repair (see How to Contact Fluke). How to Test the Battery Battery voltage is continuously monitored by the Tester and shows the current capacity in 25 % increments.
Electrical Installation Tester Maintenance XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Remove the test leads and any input signals before you replace the battery. • Install ONLY specified replacement fuses with the amperage, voltage, and speed ratings shown in the Specifications section of this manual. To replace the batteries (see Figure 17): 1. Press to turn off the Tester. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the test leads from the terminals.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual hwl028.eps Figure 17.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Specifications General Specifications Size ......................................................................... 10.0 cm (L) x 25.0 cm (W) x 12.5 cm (H) Weight (with batteries) ............................................ 1.3 kg Battery .................................................................... 6 x AA Alkaline IEC LR6 Usable with 1.2 V NiMH batteries (not included) Battery life (typical) .................................................
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) International .........................................................IEC 61326-1: Portable CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductivelycoupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Maximum Display Values The following tables can be used for the determination of maximum or minimum display values considering maximum instrument operating uncertainty per EN61557-1, 5.2.4. Insulation Resistance (RISO) Limit Value Maximum Display Value 1000 V Maximum Display Value Limit Value Limit Value 500 V Maximum Display Value 250 V Maximum Display Value Limit Value 100 V Maximum Display Value Limit Value 50 V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1.12 2.22 3.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Continuity (RLO) Limit Value 76 Maximum Display Value Limit Value Maximum Display Value 0.2 0.16 3 2.68 0.3 0.25 4 3.58 0.4 0.34 5 4.48 0.5 0.43 6 5.38 0.6 0.52 7 6.28 0.7 0.61 8 7.18 0.8 0.7 9 8.08 0.9 0.79 10 8.98 1 0.88 20 17.98 2 1.78 30 26.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Loop Tests (ZI) Loop ZI Hi Current Maximum Limit Display Value Value 0.20 0.14 0.30 0.23 0.40 0.32 0.50 0.41 0.60 0.50 0.70 0.59 0.80 0.68 0.90 0.77 1.00 0.86 1.10 0.95 1.20 1.04 1.30 1.13 1.40 1.22 1.50 1.31 1.60 1.40 1.70 1.49 1.80 1.58 1.90 1.67 2.00 1.76 - Loop ZI No Trip Maximum Limit Display Value Value 0.40 0.28 0.50 0.37 0.60 0.45 0.70 0.54 0.80 0.62 0.90 0.71 1.00 0.79 1.10 0.88 1.20 0.96 1.30 1.05 1.40 1.13 1.50 1.22 1.60 1.30 1.70 1.39 1.80 1.47 1.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD/FI Tests (ΔT, IΔN) RCD/FI Time Maximum Display Limit Value Value 78 RCD/FI Current Maximum Display Limit Value Value 20 18.1 0.5 0.43 30 27.1 0.6 0.52 40 36.1 0.7 0.61 50 45.1 0.8 0.7 60 54.1 0.9 0.79 70 63.1 1 0.88 80 72.1 2 1.78 90 81.1 3 2.68 100 90.1 4 3.58 200 180.1 5 4.48 300 271 6 5.38 400 361 7 6.28 500 451 8 7.18 600 541 9 8.08 700 631 10 8.98 800 721 20 17.98 900 811 30 26.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Earth Tests (RE) Limit Value Maximum Display Value Limit Value Maximum Display Value 10 8.8 200 179.8 20 17.8 300 268.0 30 26.8 400 358.0 40 35.8 500 448.0 50 44.8 600 538.0 60 53.8 700 628.0 70 62.8 800 718.0 80 71.8 900 808.0 90 80.8 1000 898.0 100 89.8 2000 1798.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Electrical Measurement Specifications The accuracy specification is defined as ±(% reading +digit counts) at 23 °C ±5 °C, ≤80 % RH. Between -10 °C and 18 °C and between 28 °C and 40 °C, accuracy specifications may degrade by 0.1 x (accuracy specification) per °C. The calibration cycle is 1 year. AC Voltage Measurement (V) Range 500 V Accuracy 45 Hz – 66 Hz Resolution 0.1 V Input Impedance 0.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Auto Discharge Discharge time constant <0.5 second for C = 1 μF or less. Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage >30 V prior to initiation of test. Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up the 5 μF load. Insulation Safety Pretest Connections from the Tester to L, N, and PE are required. Continuity Testing (RLO) Range (Autoranging) Resolution Open Circuit Voltage Accuracy [1] 20 Ω 0.01 Ω >4 V ±(1.5 % + 3 digits) 200 Ω 0.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Mains Wiring Indicator Icons (, b, c) indicate if L-PE or L-N terminals are reversed. Loop and RCD tests are inhibited and an error code is generated if the input voltage is not between 100 V and 500 V. The UK Loop and RCD tests are inhibited if the L-PE or the L-N terminals are reversed.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Prospective Earth Fault Current (PEFC) Prospective Short Circuit Current (PSC) Computation Prospective Earth Fault Current (PEFC/IK) or Prospective Short Circuit Current (PSC/IK) determined by dividing measured mains voltage by measured loop (L-PE) resistance or line (L-N) resistance, respectively. Range 0 kA to 50 kA Resolution and Units Resolution Units IK <1000 A 1A IK >1000 A 0.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Test Signals RCD Type AC (sinusoidal) A (half wave) B (DC) 84 Test Signal Description The waveform is a sinewave starting at zero crossing, polarity determined by phase selection (0 ° phase starts with low to high zero crossing, 180 ° phase starts with high to low zero crossing). The magnitude of the test current is IΔn x Multiplier for all tests.
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications RCD Tripping Indicator The RCD symbol switches on as a “good test” indicator when testing the RCD trip time or RCD trip current if the trip time meets the following conditions: RCD Type I ∆N Trip Time Limits G x1 Less than 300 ms S G S x1 x5 x5 Between 130 ms and 500 ms Less than 40 ms Between 50 ms and 150 ms RCD Tripping Time (ΔT) Test Function RCD Current Selection [1] [1] [1] [2] [3] 10 mA 30 mA 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 1000 mA Var • • • • x ½, 1
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual RCD Tripping Current (IΔN) Measurement/Ramp Test Current Range 30 % to 110 % of [1] RCD rated current Step Size 10 % of I Δ N [2] Dwell Time Type G Type S 300 ms/step 500 ms/step Measurement Accuracy ±5 % [1] 30 % to 150 % for Type A I∆ N >10 mA 30 % to 210 % for Type A I∆ N = 10 mA 20 % to 210 % for Type B Specified trip current ranges (EN 61008-1): 50 % to 100 % for Type AC 35 % to 140 % for Type A (>10 mA) 35 % to 200 % for Type A (≤10 mA) 50 % to 200 % for Type B [2
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Earth Resistance Test (RE) Models 1663 and 1664 only. Range Resolution Accuracy 200 Ω 0.1 Ω ±(2 % + 5 digits) 2000 Ω 1Ω ±(3.5 % + 10 digits) [1] Range: RE + RPROBE Test Current 2200 Ω 3.5 mA 16000 Ω 500 μA 52000 Ω 150 μA [1] Without external voltages Frequency 128 Hz Live Circuit Detection Output Voltage 25 V Inhibits test if terminal voltage >10 V ac is detected prior to start of test. Auto Test Sequence Models 1664 FC only.
1662/1663/1664 FC Users Manual Operating Ranges and Uncertainties per EN 61557 EN 61557 Measurement Range Operating Uncertainty Function Display Range V EN 61557-1 0.0 V ac – 500 V ac 50 V ac – 500 V ac ±(2 % + 2 dgt) UN = 230/400 V ac f = 50/60 Hz RLO EN 61557-4 0.00 Ω - 2000 Ω 0.2 Ω - 2000 Ω ±(10 % + 2 dgt) 4.0 V dc
Electrical Installation Tester Specifications Operating Uncertainties per EN 61557 EN 61557-6 RE EN 61557-5 5.00 % 3.50 % RE EN 61557-5 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.50 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 2.75 % 2.00 % 0.50 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 2.25 % 1.50 % IΔN 0.00 % RISO EN 61557-2 EN 61557-6 1.00 % IΔN ΔT EN 61557-6 RISO EN 61557-2 ZI EN 61557-3 RLo EN 61557-4 6.
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