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Measurement of Soil Resistivity
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1623-2 Users Manual Measurement of Soil Resistivity The soil resistivity is the geological and physical quantity for calculation and design of earthing systems. The measuring procedure shown in Figure 10 uses the method developed by Wenner (F. Wenner, A method of measuring earth resistivity; Bull. National Bureau of Standards, Bulletin 12 (4), Paper 258, S 478-496; 1915/16). 1623-2 EARTH/GROUND TESTER Figure 10. Measurement of Soil Resistivity edv020.eps 1. Four earth stakes of the same length are positioned into the soil in an even line and with the same distance "a" to each other. The earth stakes should not be hammered in deeper than a maximum of 1/3 of "a". 2. Turn central rotary switch to position "RE 4pole". The instrument is to be wired according to picture and notices given on the display. 3. Push START. 4. Read out measured value RE. 24 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.877.766.5412