TESTER earth resistance (Kyoritsu K4105A)
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TESTER earth resistance (Kyoritsu K4105A)
Form
Digital earth resistance tester designed for earth resistance and earth voltage measurements on electrical installations, distribution systems and grounding electrodes.
material: insulated ABS housing with dust and drip resistant construction rated IP54
minimum quality requirements: suitable for field use, supports both precise 3-wire method and simplified 2-wire method, automatic monitoring of auxiliary spike resistance
standards: IEC 61010-1 CAT III 300 V, IEC 61557-1 and -5, IEC 60529 IP54
electrical characteristics:
earth resistance ranges: 20 Ω, 200 Ω, 2000 Ω
earth voltage range: 0–200 V AC
measurement method: constant current inverter around 820 Hz
accuracy: ±(2% + 1.0 Ω) on 20 Ω range, ±(2% + 3 dgt) on 200 Ω and 2000 Ω ranges, ±(1% + 4 dgt) on earth voltage
overload protection: 280 V AC/DC for resistance ranges and 300 V AC/DC for earth voltage
insulation resistance: ≥ 5 MΩ at 500 V between circuit and housing
withstand voltage: 3700 V AC for 1 minute between circuit and housing
power supply: 6 × AA batteries
dimensions: 105 × 158 × 70 mm
weight: approx. 540–550 g
Includes:
1 × test lead set
2 × auxiliary earth spikes
1 × simplified measurement probe
1 × carrying case
1 × strap belt
1 × instruction manual
1 × certificate of conformity
6 × AA batteries
Per piece.
Fit
installation method: uses the 3-wire fall-of-potential method with two auxiliary spikes, or the simplified 2-wire method when spike placement is not possible
electrical compatibility: suitable for verifying earth resistance and earth voltage without tripping RCDs
environmental compatibility: operating 0–40 °C ≤ 85% RH, storage −20 to 60 °C ≤ 75% RH, IP54 protection for outdoor field testing
connection compatibility: works with supplied test leads, auxiliary spikes and simplified probe
Function
measure earth resistance using 3-wire fall-of-potential method or simplified 2-wire method
measure earth voltage up to 200 V AC
automatic auxiliary spike resistance warning when resistance exceeds allowable value
supports precise testing with long leads and simplified testing with compact probe
built-in safety protection including overload resistance and wiring error indication
LCD display ensures clear readings during field measurement