Abstract:
This invention concerns a device for measuring earth resistance. A constant alternating current is supplied from an inverter to a pair of spaced apart earth probes. Two further probes located between the earth probes are connected to the input stage of an amplifier having a very high input impedance so as to derive a signal which is proportional to the earths resistance. The output of the input amplifier is rectified and fed to a comparator which is also supplied a switched range of reference voltages.