WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal.
The inverter is live during the measurement.
Once the inverter has been connected, switch it back on. The inverter must be feeding en-
ergy during the measurement to avoid unreliable results.
Only the leakage currents that occur at grid frequency may be included (50 - 60 Hz function
of ammeter). High-frequency leakage currents distort the measurement results *).
*) These requirements comply with DIN VDE 0701-0702 and ÖVE/ÖNORM E8701-1. Also
refer to the applicable requirements and standards in your country.
There are two methods that may be used to measure the ground conductor current:
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Direct method: Device must be completely isolated and must not exhibit any links to
another earth potential
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Differential current method
The measurement can be taken on the inverter (loop outside the device) or in the distribu-
tor. If taking the measurement in the distributor, ensure that there are no live conductors in
the immediate vicinity and that no other consumers are connected to the same circuit.
Direct method - Ground conductor current measured using ammeter on the ground con-
ductor
PE
L1
N
mA
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PE
L1
N
1 Measuring device
2 Inverter
8 Isolated setup of test piece
9 Measuring line
Differential current method - Ground conductor current measured using an ammeter on
the N and L conductors
As with an FI switch, the currents between the outer conductor (L) and the neutral conduc-
tor (N) are compared using a converter. The difference is displayed.
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Examples of measuring the ground conductor current
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