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DOUBLE VISION ® DU L DISPL Y VOLTMETER/PH SER a n d A C C E S S O R I E S Operating & Instruction Manual 1475 Lakeside Drive • Waukegan, Illinois 60085 U.S.A. • 847.473.4980 f a x 8 4 7 . 4 7 3 . 4 9 8 1 • w e b s i t e : w w w. H D E l e c t r i c C o m p a n y. c o m...
HD Electric Company products are intended solely for use by professionals with knowledge, training and experience in the use of the equipment and its accessories in and around high voltage systems.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HD Electric Dual Display digital voltmeter/phaser is constructed with a high strength molded housing with epoxy encapsulated high voltage resistors, a connecting cord and a digital LED display. The high voltage resistors limit the current through the connecting cord to a maximum of less than one milliamp.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER: DDVM-40 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS • Conditions - Indoor and outdoor use • Altitude - Up to 6,566 ft. (2000M) • Operating Temperature -20°F to +120°F (-29°C to +49°C) • Humidity - 95% to 49°C (non-condensing) • Pollution Degree - PD4 •...
REPLACE PARTNER BATTERY. The battery compartments are on the bottom of each unit. HD Electric recommends using 9V lithium batteries but alkaline batteries may also be used. Both displays will turn off after five minutes of a zero display.
5) Confirm that the meter is configured for the correct application (normal reading, Peak Hold, Test Point or CFT). 6) Test the voltmeter/phaser with an appropriate tester, such as the HD Electric PT-5000B Proof Tester® Voltmeter Tester (see page 10).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ontinued Voltage Measurements – Line-to-Ground First connect one of the probes to either a ground or system neutral making sure the resistor stick is making contact at all times during measurement. The other probe should be connected to the energized source to be measured. Maintain contact only long enough to read the meter.
A. OLPS-5 brass hook probe B. OLPS-6 brass pigtail probe C. Hotstick A range of hotsticks are available in lengths starting at 4’ . Contact HD Electric for more details. D. Insulated Underground Probe GCP-1 for general underground use on grounded terminals, exposed high voltage terminals or elbow test points.
The following equipment is required for testing cable with a CFT-35: 1) HD Electric two-stick voltmeter/phaser model DDVM-40. 2) The CFT-35 Cable Fault Tester. 3) For deadfront applications, ASP bushing probe(s) or, for live front applications, GCP-1 probe(s).
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PROBES AND ACCESSORIES ontinued Shown below is a typical application of the CFT-35 and associated equipment for testing underground cable from a pad-mount dead front transformer: Before using the CFT-35, read and understand all of the instructions and precautions for live testing with voltmeters/phasers (pages 7-9). In addition, be sure to consult your company’s work practices and any information provided by the manufacturers of the apparatus that you are testing.
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PROBES AND ACCESSORIES ontinued Cable Fault Tester and Bushing Probe Testing using the CFT-35 should be performed as follows: 1) Test the cable with the voltmeter/phaser to insure that it is not energized and that it is discharged. 2) Insure that the cable to be tested is completely isolated;...
The Calibration and Maintenance Log provided on page 15 can be used to record these events. Contact HD Electric Company for details. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS To clean the DDVM wipe with a damp cloth with water.
Items not found defective will be returned at your expense, or failing receipt of instruction from you on return of such items within five (5) business days of our notice to you that the product is not defective, HD Electric may dispose of the product at its discretion and with no liability to you. HD Electric Company’s determination of defects is final.
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