Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 Pylon Tester / Tower Test Kit
Keep your transmission towers safe and efficient with the Chauvin Arnoux CA6474. This advanced testing kit, when combined with the CA6472 earth tester, allows for the precise measurement of pylon grounding systems.
The Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 is an essential tool for engineers and technicians engaged in power distribution and tower infrastructure maintenance. It provides the reliability and performance required for both single-tower assessments and comprehensive network management.
Key Measurements with the CA6474 & CA6472
Working in conjunction, the Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 and CA6472 testers facilitate the following critical measurements:
- Global earth resistance measurement of pylons
- Individual footing resistance testing
- Verification of overhead protective earth cable connections
- Active testing (current injection via the CA6472)
- Passive testing (measurement using stray electrical currents)
These capabilities are indispensable for utility crews performing routine pylon maintenance or diagnosing grounding issues.
Key Features of the Chauvin Arnoux 6474 System
The Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 is engineered with features designed to ensure dependable and safe measurements, even in demanding environments:
- Comprehensive earth resistance testing, specifically for pylon maintenance
- Support for Wenner and Schlumberger resistivity methods
- Earth coupling and ground potential measurement
- Continuity and resistance testing
- Capability for analysing the frequency behavior of earthing systems from 41Hz to 5kHz
- High interference rejection up to 60V peak
- Automatic calculation of resistivity and coupling coefficients
- Internal storage for results, enabling efficient reporting and analysis
- Wide measurement range from 0.001 Ω to 99.99 Ω, extending up to 100 kΩ
These features position the Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 as an ideal solution for advanced testing within power grid environments, particularly for ensuring the safety and integrity of pylons and towers.
What comes with the CA6474 Tower Test Kit?
| Feature | Details |
| (P01126510) | CA 6474 Tower Tester with 4 × 5m AmpFlex clamps and accessories (requires CA6472 for operation) |
| (P01126504) | CA 6472 Earth & Resistivity Tester, 0.01–99.9 kΩ, complete with 2 × C182 clamps, charger, and software |
| (P01102024) | Earth & Resistivity Kit – 100m test cables |
| (P01102022) | 3P Earth Kit – 100m |
| | 100m red & blue coils, 10m green coil |
| | 2 × earth rods, 1 × hammer, 5 × terminals |
| | Prestige carry case, including an additional 100m green coil, 30m black coil, and 2 extra rods |
This comprehensive kit ensures accurate rod resistance measurement, reliable test conditions, and ease of transport to remote tower sites.
Why Choose the Chauvin Arnoux CA6474?
With its robust construction, extensive measurement range (Ω to 100 kΩ), and precise analytical capabilities, the Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 is a trusted instrument for power industry professionals. Whether for new infrastructure development or routine pylon maintenance, this tool delivers assured performance with every test.
When combined with the Chauvin Arnoux CA6472, this system provides unmatched performance in tower grounding analysis.
The Chauvin Arnoux CA6474 — whether referred to as CA 6474 or ca6474 — sets a new standard in pylon maintenance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can the CA6474 be used independently?
A. No. The CA6474 functions as an add-on module and requires the Chauvin Arnoux CA6472 for full operational capability.
Q2: What types of earth measurements can it perform?
A. It supports both active and passive testing methodologies for global earth resistance, individual footings, and overhead cable connection verifications.
Q3: Does the system analyze frequency behavior?
A. Yes, it is capable of analysing the frequency behavior of earthing systems within the range of 41Hz to 5kHz for in-depth diagnostics.
Q4: What is the resistance measurement range?
A. The system covers a measurement range from 0.001 Ω to 99.99 Ω, with capabilities extending up to 100 kΩ.
Q5: What is the interference voltage rating?
A. The system is designed to reject interference safely up to 16V and withstand peak voltages of up to 60 Vpeak.