Introduction; Intended Use - VOLTCRAFT VC-56 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

Dear Customer,
In purchasing this Voltcraft® product, you have made a
very good decision for which we should like to thank
you.
You have acquired an above-average quality product
from a brand family which has distinguished itself in the
field of measuring, charging and network technology by
particular competence and permanent innovation.
With Voltcraft®, you will be able to handle difficult
tasks, either as an ambitious hobbyist or as a professio-
nal user. Voltcraft® offers you reliable technology at an
extraordinarily favourable cost-performance ratio.
We are certain: your start with Voltcraft will at the same
time be the commencement of a long and profitable co-
operation.
We hope you will enjoy using your new Voltcraft® pro-
duct!

Intended use

The twin-pole voltage tester serves to indicate direct
and alternating voltages of between 6 and 690 V. The
voltages are shown numerically or in the form of a bar-
graph display. The negative polarity of the measured
voltage is displayed.
The voltage tester conforms to the standard for twin-pole
voltage testers (EN 61243-3) and protection type IP64
(spray water and dust protection), and can be used out-
side and in humid conditions (also in rainy conditions).
In order to suppress capacitive voltages/phantom volta-
ges, low impedance measurements can be performed. In
this case the measuring circuit is loaded with <200 kOhm.
The VC-56 model also has an audio-visual continuity
tester, background lighting, an integrated LED measu-
ring point lamp and a „single-pole" phase tester func-
tion. Two micro-batteries are required (type AAA) for
these additional functions.
A rotating field direction display is provided for three-
phase current networks.
The voltage testers are permitted for use in excess vol-
tage category 3 systems (CAT III = domestic electrical
installations).
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