Megger DET4TC2
Updated 2026-10-27
Specifications
Figures as the manufacturer states them on its product page or datasheet; each row links its data record.
- Battery
- 8 AA (LR6) cells
- Ingress protection
- IP54
- Measurement category
- 100 V CAT IV between terminal pairs
- Operating temperature
- -15 °C to +55 °C / 5 °F to 131 °F
- Output voltage
- ±25 V or ±50 V; current 4.5 mA or 0.45 mA or 0.045 mA
- Resistance accuracy
- 2P, 3P, 4P: 2 % ±3 digits; ART: 5 % ±3 digits; stakeless: 7 % ±3 digits
- Test frequencies
- 94 Hz, 105 Hz, 111 Hz and 128 Hz
- Weight
- 1 kg
Data records
- The manufacturer's page for the DET4TC2 was read on the date given in the value. Value: 2026-10-27.
- Megger lists the DET4TC2 as a dry-cell battery-powered four-terminal earth/ground resistance tester in its DET4 series. Value: ground resistance tester.
- The datasheet states that with the optional MCC CLAMP the DET4TC2 performs attached rod technique measurements, which test an electrode without disconnecting it, and measures leakage current.
- The DET4TC2 measures earth electrode resistance by two-, three- and four-pole test methods.
- The DET4TC2 measures earth noise voltage and leakage current.
- The operator selects one of four test frequencies on the DET4TC2 to reduce the effect of interference.
- The DET4TC2 measures soil resistivity by the four-terminal method.
- The datasheet states that with the MCC CLAMP and MVC CLAMP together the DET4TC2 makes stakeless measurements where driving stakes is not practical.
- The DET4TC2 is a product of Megger. Value: Megger.
- The manufacturer gives the model designation as DET4TC2. Value: DET4TC2.
- Megger maintains a product page for the DET4 series, which describes the DET4TC2 as one of its four models, on its own website; that page is the one cited for this entry.
- The datasheet states the battery type of the DET4TC2. Value: 8 AA (LR6) cells.
- The datasheet states the dimensions of the DET4TC2. Value: 203 mm x 148 mm x 78 mm (8 in x 5.8 in x 3 in).
- The datasheet states the ingress protection rating of the DET4TC2. Value: IP54.
- The datasheet states the measurement category rating of the DET4TC2 between terminal pairs, dependent on a lead set of at least that rating. Value: 100 V CAT IV between terminal pairs.
- The datasheet states the operating temperature range of the DET4TC2. Value: -15 °C to +55 °C / 5 °F to 131 °F.
- The datasheet states the selectable instrument output voltage and the test currents of the DET4TC2. Value: ±25 V or ±50 V; current 4.5 mA or 0.45 mA or 0.045 mA.
- The datasheet states the resistance accuracy of the DET4TC2 for each test method. Value: 2P, 3P, 4P: 2 % ±3 digits; ART: 5 % ±3 digits; stakeless: 7 % ±3 digits.
- The datasheet states the resistance measuring ranges of the DET4TC2 for each test method. Value: 2, 3, 4 pole: 0.01 Ω to 20 kΩ; ART: 0.01 Ω to 200 kΩ; stakeless: 0.01 Ω to 200 Ω.
- The datasheet states the four selectable test frequencies of the DET4TC2. Value: 94 Hz, 105 Hz, 111 Hz and 128 Hz.
- The datasheet states the weight of the DET4TC2. Value: 1 kg.
- The datasheet names the general requirements and the resistance to earth parts of EN 61557 for the DET4TC2 and states the selectable output voltage is provided for IEC 61557-5, with no edition given. Value: EN 61557-1; EN 61557-5; IEC 61557-5.
- The datasheet states the DET4TC2 is designed to the requirements of IEC 61010-1 for its measurement category rating between terminal pairs and gives no edition. Value: IEC 61010-1.
- The datasheet names IEC 61326-1 for the electromagnetic compatibility of the DET4TC2 and gives no edition. Value: IEC 61326-1.
- The datasheet states the DET4TC2 is designed to the requirements of KEMA K85B. Value: KEMA K85B.
- The catalog name of the model is written Megger DET4TC2. Value: Megger DET4TC2.
Sources
- Megger datasheet, DET4TC2 and DET4TCR2 Digital Ground Testers data sheet (DET4TC2_DET4TCR2_DS_en_V14), web page edition, Megger. Held as: Public page. Publisher page
- Megger product page, DET4 series four-terminal earth/ground resistance testers, web page edition, Megger. Held as: Public page. Publisher page
Changelog (56 entries)
| Date | Revision | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.checked) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.checked) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.class) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.class) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.attached-rod-technique) | |
| 2026-10-27 | revised (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.attached-rod-technique) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.attached-rod-technique) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.earth-resistance) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.earth-resistance) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.noise-voltage-and-current) | |
| 2026-10-27 | revised (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.noise-voltage-and-current) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.noise-voltage-and-current) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.selectable-test-frequency) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.selectable-test-frequency) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.soil-resistivity) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.soil-resistivity) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.stakeless-measurement) | |
| 2026-10-27 | revised (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.stakeless-measurement) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.function.stakeless-measurement) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.manufacturer) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.manufacturer) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.model) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.model) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.product-page) | |
| 2026-10-27 | revised (prod.megger-det4tc2.product-page) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.product-page) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.battery) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.battery) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.dimensions) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.dimensions) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.ingress-protection) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.ingress-protection) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.measurement-category) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.measurement-category) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.operating-temperature) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.operating-temperature) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.output-voltage) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.output-voltage) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.resistance-accuracy) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.resistance-accuracy) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.resistance-range) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.resistance-range) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.test-frequencies) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.test-frequencies) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.weight) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.spec.weight) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.en-61557) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.en-61557) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.iec-61010-1) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.iec-61010-1) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.iec-61326-1) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.iec-61326-1) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.kema-k85b) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.standard.kema-k85b) | |
| 2026-10-27 | created (prod.megger-det4tc2.title) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (prod.megger-det4tc2.title) |
Cite this page
Cite the governing standard for the fact itself; cite this page as the finding aid.
"Megger DET4TC2." Test Instrument Reference. 2026-10-27. https://www.testinstrumentreference.com/products/megger-det4tc2/.
Test Instrument Reference, Megger DET4TC2 (Oct. 27, 2026), https://www.testinstrumentreference.com/products/megger-det4tc2/.
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