Chauvin Arnoux CA6011 Earth Continuity Tester P01299926

The innovative CA6011 combines an audible and visually identifying earth tester with an integrated cable reel, making it the last earth tester you'll ever need.

As featured in the February 2022 edition of Professional Electrician & Installer magazine. You can view the online article here.

The CA 6011 continuity tester has been specially designed for periodic testing of the protective earth conductors of electrical equipment, appliances and installations, linked in particular to the standards and regulations: IEC/EN 60364, NF C 15-100, VDE 100, etc.

These systematic, repetitive tests represent more than 80% of testing operations. Particular care must therefore be taken to prevent them from becoming tiresome.

In the context of electrical installation safety, the different local legal frameworks impose
a series of regular, systematic tests: earth test, insulation test, RCD test, etc.
Among these tests, the most repetitive (more than 80 % of operations) is systematic
testing of the continuity of the protective earth conductors.

Due to its ergonomics and functions, the CA 6011 continuity tester with built-in reeling box fulfils this requirement by making it comfortable to use for the operator while ensuring peace of mind for our customers.

Safety and Conformity

• Automatic polarity reversal
• Like all Chauvin Arnoux products, the CA 6011 has been designed to keep people safe, with visual and audible alerts.
• IEC 61010, 300 V CAT IV
• IEC 61557-4

For Multiple Applications

• Perform systematic earth connection testing on the conducting parts of the equipment and installation
• Check the earth conductor of a lightning arrestor
• Check the meshing and earth connection of a Faraday cage
• Check the floorplans and equipotentiality

CA6011 Continuity Tester KIT Comes Supplied With:

• Continuity Tester Control Box
• Encased cable reel 30m
• Leads and Probes
• Velcro Wrist Strap
• Flying Earth Lead with Clip
• Shoulder Strap
• Batteries
• Safety Data Sheet
• Quick-start Guide
• User Manual
• Verification Certificate

Technical Specifications:

• Measurement compliant with the IEC 61557-4 standard!:
• Continuity measurement: 0.00 Ω to 20.00 Ω
• Automatic polarity reversal
• Measurement current: 200 mA
• Compensation of the resistance of the measuring leads
• Resistance measurement: up to 200.0 Ω
• Programmable conformity threshold <1Ω or <2Ω
• Reeling box with 30 m cable
• Elastic strap for use attached to your wrist
• Battery life up to 30,000 measurements.

Comfortable Use

Tester unit which can be assembled or separated, as preferred
Shoulder strap and belt for excellent distribution of the weight, allowing intensive use
Elastic strap on the back of the unit to wear it on your wrist

Spares and Accessories

Continuity rod (as pictured below) P01102084A
Please select as an additional purchase from the drop-down menu above.

Display 2,000 counts with two-colour backlighting
Continuity Measurement range 0.00 Ω to 2.00 Ω 2.00 Ω to 20.00 Ω
Resolution 10 mΩ
Measurement current 200 mA 20 mA with automatic polarity reversal
Open-circuit voltage ±(4 VDC < U < 6 VDC)
Resistance Measurement range 1.0 Ω to 200.0 Ω
Resolution 100 mΩ
Measurement current 10 mA
Open-circuit voltage ±(4 VDC < U < 6 VDC)
Continuity threshold Programmable 1 Ω ru 2 Ω
Compensation of cable resistance Yes, < 5 Ω
Indication of test compliance / non-compliance Visual and/or audible and/or vibrating, configurable
Compliance with standards IEC 61557-1 & IEC 61557-4
IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-030 300 V CAT IV
Automatic standby 10 minutes / deactivatable
Battery life 30,000 measurements in real operating conditions
4,500 as per IEC 61557-4 protocol
Voltage presence Visual and audible
Power supply 4 standard 1.5 V AA/LR6 batteries
Dimensions (instrument + reeling box) 225 x 185 x 135 mm
Weight CA 6011 only: 350 g – Reeling box with 30 m cable: 1.2 kg