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Decision:
( M+ `9 c# _+ b4 Q. \; gMeasuring the protective earth connection has in fact two reasons. It is to determine impedance
1 m! u0 X1 H/ p+ yand cross-sectional area of protective earth connections. For a measuring current of 25 A both4 M9 [4 h7 y! Y/ m6 o9 B/ X5 R+ e( ]
can be done with one measurement. Requiring a measuring current of more than 25 A it shall be4 S, T' z. X- k$ L# q3 M
splitted up into two measurements. In this case, the impedance shall be determined first, using a. u: N: P' x: K8 R
voltage not exceeding 6 V.+ P7 `: v# S g
If cross-sectional area of the protective earth connections cannot be determined as equal to the0 J8 j% x# B! Z- {5 z/ d7 U X
one for the phase by measurement of the area, then measurement with current shall be from a: N; \8 ~6 f( I) P$ W* g
source with a higher voltage than 6 V.; z$ y t; H( Q. j
Explanatory notes:0 G8 {8 C3 w- S
A circuit to the PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL may have zones of higher impedance, for
- f. p1 t6 |/ z; qexample due to oxidation of materials. Voltages higher than 6 V prevent detection of such zones
3 G# \/ l6 q, G' X+ U) dbecause of their ability to flash through. In this case, the impedance shall be determined first,( ?9 x9 W5 Z0 S8 v/ b9 P
using a voltage not exceeding 6 V.8 l/ a0 d1 N, v3 ] [8 q! L2 e9 y
Using low voltages and low currents has a great impact on the accuracy of the measurement of: p7 b: A9 J1 Q) {% `! l
low impedances. Impedances in the range of 0.1 W and 0.2 W then require a sophisticated
1 `# s0 b! m+ _4 N: Lmeasuring device.
" p! X; }# P/ U/ P# P1 v( EThe relation between rated current of the EQUIPMENT and measuring current is because to: V' }" K5 N5 H1 w7 n8 R8 Z
check cross-sectional areas of protective earth connections. If parts of the construction or printed0 E% F% v' N. x3 n; g& }
circuit boards are used for protective earth connections the cross-sectional areas and the ability1 O( c. q3 M: S$ v+ n& \' c
of carrying short circuit c urrents are in doubt. |
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