Earth resistivity ( measurement, Safety standards, General specifications – Amprobe Multitest-1000 Continuity-Tester User Manual
Page 52: Afety standards, Eneral specifications

- Earth resistivity
ρ measurement
Measuring range (
Ω) Resolution
(
Ωm)
Accuracy
0.06
÷ 19,99 Ωm 0,01
Ωm
20.0
÷ 199.9 Ωm 0.1
Ωm
200
÷ 1999 Ωm 1
Ωm
2,00
÷ 19,99 kΩm 0.01
k
Ωm
20.0
÷ 125,5 kΩm (*)
0.1 k
Ωm
±(5% rdg + 3 dgt)
(*) with D = 10m
Test current
<10mA 77,5Hz
Open load test voltage
<20V RMS
9.1.1. Safety standards
The instrument complies with:
EN 61010-1 + A2(1997)
Product norms:
IEC61557-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6
Insulation:
Class 2, double insulation
Pollution level:
2
Inside use; max height:
2000m
Overvoltage category:
CAT III 460V
∼ T1-T2-T3-T4 / 265V∼ to earth
9.1.2. General specifications
Mechanical features
Dimensions:
222(L) x 165(La) x 105(H)mm
Weight (batteries included):
approx. 1200g
Power supply
Battery type:
6 batteries 1.5 V – LR6 – AA – AM3 – MN 1500
Low battery indication:
The symbol
is displayed when the battery
voltage is too low.
Battery life:
About 40 hours in stand-by or
500
Low
Ω tests or
250
R
ISO
tests 500V/500k
Ω or
1000 Loop, phase sequence tests
300 Earth or
ρ tests.
Display:
LCD custom 65mmx65mm
Memory: 350
tests
Serial interface:
opto-isolated RS232 to download stored data to a
PC.