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DIGITAL EARTH TESTER DET1620

Introduction

Earth Tester DET1620 by Mextech

The Mextech Digital Earth Tester DET1620 is a high-precision, professional-grade instrument designed to accurately measure earth resistance and grounding system performance. It is widely used by electricians, electrical contractors, industrial safety teams, and maintenance engineers to ensure proper earthing — a critical factor in preventing electrical hazards.

Engineered with advanced microprocessor technology, the DET1620 delivers stable, reliable, and fast measurements even in harsh field environments.

Product Overview

Proper earthing is essential for the safety of electrical installations. The Mextech DET1620 Earth Tester simplifies the process of testing earth resistance with digital accuracy, a large LCD display, and user-friendly features.
Whether used in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, this device ensures compliance with electrical safety standards and helps prevent shock hazards, equipment failure, and electrical fires.

DET-1620 Earth Resistance Soil Resistivity Tester is specially designed and manufactured for on-site measurement of grounding resistance, soil resistivity, grounding voltage, grounding line leakage current, alternating current, and DC resistance. Apply digital processing technology, precision 4-wire method, 3-wire method and simple 2-wire method to measure grounding resistance; Adopt FFT (fast Fourier transform) technology, AFC (automatic frequency control) technology, automatic identification of interference and selection of measurement frequency, to minimize the impact of interference, provide more accurate grounding resistance value. With unique anti-interference ability and environmental adaptability, high repeated test consistency, ensuring high precision, high stability and high reliability for a long-term measurement.

What Is an Earth Tester?

An Earth Tester, also known as an Earth Resistance Tester or Ground Tester, is used to measure the resistance of the earth connection in electrical installations. Proper earthing ensures:

  • Safe dissipation of fault currents

  • Protection against electric shocks

  • Prevention of equipment damage

  • Compliance with safety regulations

The Mextech DET1620 is engineered for accurate and dependable earthing measurement in various environments.

How the DET1620 Earth Tester Works?

The tester injects a small test current into the ground using auxiliary spikes and measures the resulting voltage drop. Using this method, it calculates the earth resistance value with high precision.

Key Measurement Methods Supported:

1. 3-Pole Measurement

Ideal for general grounding inspection.

2. 4-Pole Measurement

Provides highly accurate readings for industrial installations.

Both methods ensure solid and accurate earth resistance readings.

Benefits of Using Mextech DET1620

  • Prevents electrical shock hazards
  • Ensures proper grounding of electrical installations
  • Enhances system reliability
  • Helps meet IS/IEC safety standards
  • Detects poor earthing before failures occur
  • Portable and easy-to-use in all environments
  • Ideal for both field technicians and engineers
  • Durable and long-lasting build quality

FAQs – Mextech Digital Earth Tester DET1620

1. What is the primary use of an Earth Tester?

It measures the resistance of grounding systems to ensure electrical safety.

2. Does the DET1620 support 3-wire and 4-wire testing?

Yes, it supports both for flexible earth resistance measurement.

3. Can I use it for industrial grounding systems?

Yes, it is ideal for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

4. Is the device portable?

Yes, it is lightweight, durable, and comes with a carrying case.

5. How accurate is the DET1620?

It offers high-precision digital readings with stable performance.

6. Does it show low battery indication?

Yes, the LCD warns you when batteries need replacement.

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Function 2/3/4-pole measurement for earth resistance, soil resistivity, earth voltage
Power Supply DC 9V( Alkaline dry battery LR14 1.5VX 6 PCS )
 

 

Measurement Range

Earth Resistance: 0.00Ω~30.00kΩ
Soil Resistivity: 0.00Ωm~9000kΩm
Earth Voltage: 0V~600V
Measurement Mode Precise 4-pole measurement, 3-pole measurement, simple 2-pole measurement of earth resistance
 

Measurement Method

Earth Resistance: rated current change-pole method, test current 20mA Max

Soil Resistivity: 4-pole method (Wenner method)

Earth Voltage: average rectification(between P(S)-ES)

Test Frequency 128Hz/111Hz/105Hz/94Hz(AFC)
Test Current >20mA (sine wave)
Open-circuit Test Current AC 40V max
Test Voltage Wave Sine wave
Electrode Distance Range Can be set 1m~100m
 

Shift

Earth resistance: 0.00Ω~30.00kΩ automatic shift
Soil Resistivity: 0.00Ωm~9000kΩm automatic shift
Backlight Controllable white screen backlight, suitable for dim places
Display Mode 4-digital super-large LCD display, white screen backlight
Measurement Indication During measurement, LED flash indicator, LCD count down display, progress bar indicator
LCD Frame Dimension 128mmX75mm
LCD Display Dimension 124mmX67mm
Meter Dimension 212mm(L)X175mm(W)X85mm(H)
Measurement Time Earth Voltage: about 3 times/second
  Earth resistance, soil resistivity: about 15 seconds/time
Measuring Times Over 5000 times (Short-circuit test, interval time should be at least 30 seconds)
Line Voltage below AC 600V measure
Communication Interface USB interface, software monitoring, storage data can be

uploaded to computer, saved or printed.

Communication Cable 1PCS USB communication cable, length 1.5m
Data Storage 300 groups, “MEM” symbol storage indicator, flash display “FULL” symbol indicate storage full
Data Hold Data hold function: “HOLD” symbol display
Data Read Data read function: “READ” symbol display
Overflow Display Over range overflow function: “OL” symbol display
Interference Test Recognize interference signal automatically, “NOISE”

symbol display when interference voltage exceed 5V

Auxiliary Ground Test With auxiliary earth resistance test function, 0.00KΩ~30KΩ

(100R+rC<50kΩ, 100R+rP<50kΩ)

Alarm Function Measurement value exceeds alarm setting value, will “DU–DU–DU–” alarm hint
 

Battery Voltage

While battery voltage decreases to around 7.5V, will display battery voltage low symbol“ ”, and reminding to replace

the battery

 

 

Working Current

Standby: about 20mA (Backlight close)
  Boot up and open backlight: about 45mA (25mA backlight close)
  Measurement: about 100mA (Backlight close)
 

Weight

Tester: 1330g
  Total weight: about 2.15kg (include package)
Working Temperature &

Humidity

-10℃~40℃, below 80%RH
Storage temperature & humidity -20℃~60℃, below 70%RH
Overload Protection Measuring earth resistance: between each interfaces of

C(H)-E, P(S)-ES, AC 280V/3 seconds

Insulation Resistance Over 20MΩ (between circuit and enclosure it is 500V)
Withstand Voltage AC 3700V/rms (Between circuit and enclosure)
Electromagnetic Features IEC61326(EMC)
 

Suitable Safety Standard

IEC61010-1 (CAT Ⅲ 300V, CAT IV 150V, Pollution 2),

IEC61010-031, IEC61557-1 (Earth resistance), IEC61557-5

(Soil resistivity), JJG 366-2004

Influence Constant Base Condition Working Conditions Remark
Ambient Temp 23℃±1℃ -10℃~40℃ —-
Ambient Humidity 40%~60% <80% —-
Working Voltage 9V±0.1V 9V±1.5V
Auxiliary Earth Resistance

Value

<100Ω <30kΩ rC, rP
Interference Voltage Non <20V —-
Interference Current Non <2A
Electrode Distance of measuring R a>5d a>5d —-
Electrode Distance of measuring ρ a>20h a>20h —-

Intrinsic error and performance indicators under base conditions

Measurement

Function

Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution
 

Earth Resistance (R)

0.00Ω~30.00Ω ±2%rdg±3dgt 0.01Ω
30.0Ω~300.0Ω ±2%rdg±3dgt 0.1Ω
300Ω~3000Ω ±2%rdg±3dgt
3.00kΩ~30.00kΩ ±4%rdg±3dgt 10Ω
 

Soil Resistivity (ρ)

0.00Ωm~99.99Ωm (ρ=2πaR a:1 m~100m; π=3.14) 0.01Ωm
100.0Ωm~999.9Ωm 0.1Ωm
1000Ωm~9999Ωm 1Ωm
10.00kΩm~99.99kΩm 10Ωm
100.0kΩm~999.9kΩm 100Ωm
1000kΩm~9000kΩm 1kΩm
Earth Voltage AC 0.0~600V ±2%rdg±3dgt 0.1V

Note: 1. rC max or rP max, additional error≤±3%rdg±5dgt. (rC max: 4kΩ+100R<50kΩ, rP max: 4kΩ+100R<50kΩ)

  1. Interference voltage with 5V, additional error≤±5%rdg±5dgt.

Warning: Voltage measurement is strictly prohibited when the instrument is charged, connected to a computer, or supplied with external power

This earth tester is suitable for:

  • Electrical contractors

  • Industrial maintenance teams

  • Power distribution systems

  • Commercial building electrical audits

  • Earthing system installation & verification

  • Lightning protection systems

  • Substations and transformer grounding

  • Telecommunication towers

  • Renewable energy installations (solar/wind)

  • Residential electrical safety checks

Wherever earthing is essential, the DET1620 provides reliable and precise measurement.

DET-1620 Earth Resistance Soil Resistivity Tester is specially designed and manufactured for on-site measurement of grounding resistance, soil resistivity, grounding voltage, grounding line leakage current, alternating current, and DC resistance. Apply digital processing technology, precision 4-wire method, 3-wire method and simple 2-wire method to measure grounding resistance; Adopt FFT (fast Fourier transform) technology, AFC (automatic frequency control) technology, automatic identification of interference and selection of measurement frequency, to minimize the impact of interference, provide more accurate grounding resistance value. With unique anti-interference ability and environmental adaptability, high repeated test consistency, ensuring high precision, high stability and high reliability for a long-term measurement.

Tester 1 PC
Meter Case 1 PC
USB Communication Cable 1 PCS
Batteries LR14 1.5V 6 PCS
Manual 1 SET
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