9 -10 CREST METER ACCURACY: + 3% above 10.0kV and + 10% below 10kV (Note: at the time PCWI tested the Crest Meter at the reference temperature & humidity). Refer to the PCWI Manufacturer’s Calibration Certificate provided with the Crest Meter.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the PCWI Compact Crest Meter for testing the voltage output of your PCWI Compact or other Porosity (Holiday) Detectors. PCWI have designed this instrument with care, to provide ongoing efficiency under comprehensive testing. Under reasonable care in operating, the unit will provide many years of trouble free operation.
1.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: All hand-held high voltage test equipment should be operated by responsible, trained and authorised personnel. CAUTION During verification with a crest meter, a Porosity Detector output can be up to 40,000 volts. Should the operator accidentally make contact with the test electrode, they may experience a mild shock or zap, and in order to avoid this possibility, the wearing of rubber gloves is recommended.
2.0 OPERATION AND TESTING PROCEDURE Testing the output of the Detector, and verifying the voltage on the visual display Set up Detector for test. Switch on Detector, and set voltage. Connect crest meter into system, set the Detector’s voltage using the crest meter’s display. Note: The crest meter will measure and indicate peak voltage.
It can be used in most applications including pipeline, steel structures and tank work. PCWI manufacture brushes and coils to suit your needs. Holiday Detector External Rolling Pipeline Brushes suitable for all High Voltage Porosity Detectors, holiday detectors, spark testers and jeepers.
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Holiday Detector Flat Brushes and Holiday/Porosity detector accessories. Flat brass wire brushes 50mm to 60mm, fan brushes and handle extension pieces also available. See www.pcwi.com.au for more details.
This warranty does not cover any service that is needed after an accident, alterations, misuse, fire or floods. This warranty is the only one given by PCWI and no one has the authority to change, or add to, the obligations and liabilities listed in it.
Upon receipt at the service point the instrument will be examined to determine the nature and cause of the defect. If the defect is covered by the warranty, a repair will be effected at PCWI’s or authorised service representative expense. If the defect is not...
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Goods for repair must be sent at the Purchaser’s expense, and be accompanied by the Purchaser’s written order describing the defect and authorising PCWI to invoice the Purchaser for labour, materials and return delivery cost. No service or repair will be undertaken until a written order is received.
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SAI Global. Warranties and after sales service PCWI provides 12 months warranty for its Detectors with detailed operator instruction handbooks and after sales service. An extension of this PCWI service is provided by your local distributor. ®...
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