Non-Contact Voltage Detection; Operating Precautions Of Protective Cover - Mastech MS8235 Operation Manual

Note:
1) If the cable under test has no shield, the shield symbol
will flash to indicate open circuit, which is normal.

4.17 Non-contact Voltage Detection

4.17.1 Sockets and power cords can be detected for the
presence of AC voltage.
4.17.2 Bring the upper part of the meter close to a
conductor. When a voltage is detected, the meter
will give a sound and provide visual indication.
Front detection area of the meter
WARNING
There is the risk of electric shock.
A voltage may still be present even if there is
no indication. Do not rely on the non-contact
voltage detection function to judge whether
a voltage is present on a shielded wire. The
detection operation may be affected by such
factors as socket design, insulation
thickness and type of wires.
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4.18 Operating Precautions Of Protective Cover

WARNING
There is the risk of electric shock.
After the protective cover is lost, the voltage
and current measurement function of the
meter should be disabled for fear of electric
shock.
4.18.1 There is a protective cover at the tail of the meter.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, the cable
interface must be protected by the protective cover
when the cable detection function is not used.
4.18.2 The figure below shows how the protective cover is
used when the cable detection function is used.
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