July 16, 2012 - Yokogawa released EY200 Digital Earth Tester, which measures earth resistance up to 2,000 ohms using the two pole or three pole methods. It is extremely simple to use via one button and one switch operation. The EY200 is compact, lightweight and includes a complete test kit. The EY200 was developed for maintenance personnel and technicians to help insure proper wiring and grounding of electrical equipment and systems. Confirming the proper wiring and grounding will help to reduce power quality issues and potential safety hazards.
The EY200 compliments the Yokogawa portfolio of portable test instruments, including digital multimeters, clamp-on meters, insulation testers, and portable power monitors. The EY200 is dust and water resistant (IP54 rated), CE compliant and CAT III 300 V rated. Standard accessories provided with the unit are two and three pole test leads, earth spikes, soft case, shoulder strap, 6 AA batteries and an instruction manual. The EY200 is available through Yokogawa distributors and representatives at a suggested list price of $575.