The UNI-T UT572 is an advanced earth resistance tester for 2-, 3- and 4-wire earth resistance and soil resistivity measurements. It also measures disturbance voltage and frequency, with selectable 94Hz/128Hz test frequencies, 20-set data storage and field-ready test accessories.
Key Features
- 2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire earth resistance measurement
- Soil resistivity testing with selectable test distances from 1 to 40m
- Earth resistance ranges from 4Ω to 40kΩ
- Selectable 94Hz and 128Hz test frequencies for earth resistance measurements
- Disturbance voltage/frequency detection, data hold, LCD backlight and 20-set data storage
Product Specifications
| Product Type |
Advanced Earth Resistance Tester |
| Model |
UT572 |
| Test Methods |
2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire |
| Earth Resistance Ranges |
4Ω, 40Ω, 400Ω, 4kΩ and 40kΩ |
| Earth Resistance Accuracy |
±(3% + 15) on 4Ω range; ±(3% + 5) on 40Ω to 40kΩ ranges |
| Soil Resistivity |
ρ = 2 × π × L × Re, based on the measured earth resistance |
| Soil Resistivity Test Distance |
1–40m |
| Disturbance Voltage |
50V DC / 40–500Hz AC |
| Disturbance Voltage Accuracy |
±(3% + 3) |
| Disturbance Frequency |
40–500Hz |
| Disturbance Frequency Accuracy |
±(1% + 2) |
| Test Frequency |
94Hz / 128Hz |
| Display |
4-digit LCD, 125 × 37mm |
| Sampling Time |
5s |
| Data Storage |
20 sets |
| Power Supply |
1.5V LR6 batteries × 8 |
| Auto Power-Off |
Approximately 5 minutes |
| Product Dimensions |
210 × 175 × 90mm |
| Net Weight |
1100g |
| Certifications |
CE, UKCA |
Measurement Specifications
| Function |
Range |
Accuracy |
| Earth Resistance |
4Ω |
±(3% + 15) |
| Earth Resistance |
40Ω, 400Ω, 4kΩ, 40kΩ |
±(3% + 5) |
| Disturbance Voltage |
50V DC / 40–500Hz AC |
±(3% + 3) |
| Disturbance Frequency |
40–500Hz |
±(1% + 2) |
Applications
- Power equipment grounding inspection
- Lightning-protection system testing
- Electrical installation and grounding-system verification
- Soil resistivity surveys for grounding-system design
- Industrial, commercial and field electrical maintenance
Included Components
- UT572 advanced earth resistance tester
- 1.5V LR6 batteries × 8
- Simple test leads with alligator clips
- Standard test leads with alligator clips
- Earth spikes