Fluke 1663 Installation Multifunction Tester

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Product overview: The 1663 installation tester delivers the full-featured functionality and advanced measurement capabilities that professional installers need.

What's in the box:

  • Tests continuity at L-N, N-PE inputs
  • Tests smooth dc sensitive RCDs (Type B)
  • Tests earth resistance, voltage, and frequency
  • Offers multiple test voltages: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V
  • 6 mA RDC-DD testing for EV charging stations

Specifications: Fluke 1663 Installation Multifunction Tester

Specifications: Fluke 1663 and 1664 FC Installation Multifunction Testers

AC voltage measurement
Range500 V
Resolution0.1 V
Accuracy 45 Hz – 66 Hz0.8% + 3
Input impedance360 kΩ
Overload protection660 V rms
Continuity testing (RLO)
Range (autoranging)20 Ω / 200 Ω / 2000 Ω
Resolution0.01 Ω / 0.1 Ω / 1 Ω
Open Circuit Voltage>4 V
Insulation resistance measurement (RISO)
Test voltages50-100-250-500-1000 V
Accuracy of test voltage (at rated test current)+10%, -0%
Test voltage50 V
100 V
250 V
500 V
1000 V
Insulation resistance range20 MΩ / 50 MΩ
20 MΩ / 100 MΩ
20 MΩ / 200 MΩ
20 MΩ / 200 MΩ / 500 MΩ
20 MΩ / 200 MΩ / 1000 MΩ
Resolution0.01 MΩ / 0.1 MΩ
0.01 MΩ / 0.1 MΩ
0.01 MΩ / 0.1 MΩ
0.01 MΩ / 0.1 MΩ / 1 MΩ
0.01 MΩ / 0.1 MΩ / 1 MΩ
Test current1 mA @ 50 kΩ
1 mA @ 100 kΩ
1 mA @ 250 kΩ
1 mA @ 500 kΩ
1 mA @ 1 MΩ
Loop and line impedance (ZI)
Range10 Ω (Hi current mΩ mode)/20 Ω/200 Ω/2000 Ω
Resolution0.001 Ω/ 0.01 Ω/ 0.1 Ω/1 Ω
Prospective earth fault current, PSC test 
Range1000 A / 10 kA (50 kA)
Resolution1 A / 0.1 kA
ComputationProspective earth fault current (PEFC) or Prospective short circuit current (PSC) determined by dividing measured mains voltage by measured loop (L-PE) resistance or line (L-N) resistance, respectively.
RCD testing, RCD types tested
RCD TypeAC¹
G²,S³
Model 1663A4, AC¹, G²,S³
Model 1664 FCA, AC, B5, S
Notes¹Responds to AC
²General, no delay
³Time delay
⁴Responds to pulsed signal
⁵Responds to smooth DC signal
Tripping speed test (ΔT)
Current settings¹10-30-100-300-500-1000 mA – VAR
10-30-100 mA
Multiplierx ½, x 1
x 5
VAR Mode Type B - 6, 60, 200 mA
Measurement rangeRCD Type G310 ms
50 ms
RCD Type S510 ms
160 ms
EV / RDC-DD6 mA - 10s
60 mA - 0.3s
200 mA - 0.1s
Notes¹1000 mA type AC only
700 mA maximum type A in VAR mode
The VAR Mode at RCD type B (smooth DC currents) generates the test currents acc. to IEC 62955 for RCD type A-EV or RDC-DD (6/60/200 mA and ramp <2 to 6 mA).
RCD/FI-Tripping Current Measurement/Ramp Test (IΔN)
Current range30% to 110% of RCD rated current¹
<2 mA to 6 mA smooth DC³
Step size10% of IΔN²
Linear rising within 30 s
Dwell timeRCD Type G300 ms/step
RCD Type S500 ms/step
Measurement accuracy±5%
Specified trip current ranges (EN 61008-1)50% to 100% for Type AC
35% to 140% for Type A (>10 mA)
35% to 200% for Type A (≤10 mA)
50% to 200% for Type B
Notes¹30% to 150% for Type A IΔN > 10 mA
30% to 210% for Type A IΔN = 10 mA
20% to 210% for Type B
²5% for Type B
³For RCD type A-EV/RDC-DD acc. to IEC 62955 
Earth Resistance Test (RE)
Range200 Ω / 2000 Ω
Resolution0.1 Ω / 1Ω
Frequency128 Hz
Output Voltage25 V
Phase Sequence Indication
Icon  icon phase sequence indicator    Phase Sequence indicator is active.
General Specifications
Size (L x W x H)10 x 25 x 12.5 cm
Weight (incl. batteries)1.3 Kg
Battery size, quantityType AA, 6 ea.
SealingIP-40
SafetyComplies with EN/IEC 61010-1 and EN/IEC 61010-2-034
OvervoltageCAT III / 500V; CAT IV 300V
PerformanceEN61557-1 to EN61557-7 and EN61557-10