Fluke GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator

The Fluke GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator is a frontline troubleshooting tool that helps technicians quickly pinpoint active ground faults in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It works by producing a traceable signal in the array, allowing for fast, intuitive, non-contact tracing directly to the

Manufacturer part number (MPN)

6021723

Brand

Fluke

Category

Tools

General Transmitter

Receiver

Measurement category CAT III 1500 V DC / CAT IV 600 V

Not category rated. Use on insulated conductors only, up to 1500 V

Operating voltage 1500 V DC / 600 V AC

Non-contact. Use on insulated conductors only, up to 1500 V

Trace signal indications Graphical display, audible beep

Numeric, bar graph display, audible beep, LED

Range detection (typical) N/A

FAULT & MAP: Array Mode Max distance via air: 4.75 m (15.6 ft) FAULT & MAP: Unit Mode Max distance via air: 5.9 m (19.4 ft) OPEN: Unit Mode Max (open air): 2.7 m (8.9 ft)

AC Current Measurement Transmitter

Receiver

Display Transmitter

Receiver

Display type Graphic LCD Display

Segment LCD Display

Illumination Front light

Back light

Environmental specifications Transmitter

Receiver

Operating temperature -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)

-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

Operating Altitude

0 to 3 000 m (9 843 ft)

Storage altitude

0 to 12 000 m (39 371 ft)

-20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F), <95 %RH

-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F), <95 %RH

IP rating IP54 (Non-operating)

IP54

Drop test

1 m (3.28 ft)

Mechanical and general specifications Transmitter

Receiver

Power supply 8 x AA IEC LR6 alkaline or NiMH rechargeable

4 x AA IEC LR6 alkaline or NiMH rechargeable

Low battery indication

Yes

Approx. 244 x 180 x 106 mm (9.6 x 7.0 x 4.2 in)

Approx. 183 x 75 x 43 mm (7.2 x 2.95 x 1.69 in)

Weight (batteries installed) Approx. 2.04 kg (4.5 lb)

Approx. 0.27 kg (0.6 lb)

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