Voltage Test; Continuity Check - VOLTCRAFT VC-53 Operating Instructions Manual

inserting / replAcing BAtteries
Disconnect the voltage tester from the respective measurement object and attach the measuring tip covers
"1" to the measuring tips "2" and "3".
Hold both measuring tips together. If no signal sounds, the batteries must be replaced.
For this purpose, loosen the screw "11" using a small Phillips head screwdriver.
Now, carefully pull the battery compartment "10" downwards along the cable.
Remove the empty batteries from the measuring instrument, where applicable, and insert new batteries of
the same type (see technical data) into the battery compartment observing the correct polarity. The use of
rechargeable batteries is not permitted. We recommend to use alkaline batteries. They guarantee a long
service life.
Slide the battery compartment back upwards until you feel it click in place and carefully close the compart-
ment with screw "11".
controls
1 Measuring tip cover
2 Measuring tip "-"
3 Measuring tip "+"
4 Holder for second measuring line
5 LED for power supply
6 LED phase display (single-pole)
7 LED continuity test
8 Polarity "-"
9 Polarity "+"
10 Battery compartment
11 Screw for battery compartment
12 Plastic protective covers
functionAlity test/self-test
We recommend to test the functionality of the measuring instrument before each measurement.
Remove the Measuring tip cover "1" and hold both measuring tips together. A signal will sound and the LED
"7" turns on. The product is ready for operation.
The measuring instrument switches on automatically when the respective measurement unit is detected.
After a measurement, the instrument switches off automatically to save power.
If no signal sounds, replace the batteries. If functionality is not given even after replacing the batteries, the
product must not be used!
Always attach the measuring tip cover if you are no longer using the device.
VoltAge test
Connect the two measuring tips with the object to be measured.
The voltage tester automatically switches on when it detects a voltage of 12 V or higher.
W hen using the voltage tester in the measurement category CAT III and CAT IV, it is recommend-
ed to attach the plastic protective covers "12" provided to the measuring tip to decrease the length
of the free contact tips "2" and "3". This reduces the risk of a possible shortcut during testing.
F or ease of use, the product has a holder "4" for a second measurement line. This makes measur-
ing e.g. directly via mains sockets easier.
F or direct current, the polarity of the voltage displays refers to the measuring tip of the measur-
ing instrument "3".
The voltage measured is indicated with the LEDs "5".
For alternating current, a signal sounds and the "+" LED "9" and the "-" LED "8", as well as the LED for
phase display "6" go on.
For direct current, a signal sounds and the "+" LED "9" or the "-" LED "8 goes on depending on the polarity.
continuity check
Before a continuity check, make sure that the measurement object is de-energised.
Connect the two measuring tips with the object to be measured. A signal sounds for a continuity of max.
500 kΩ and the LED for continuity check "7" goes on.
Disconnect the measuring tips from the measurement object after the measurement.
"single-pole" phAse tester
The single-pole phase tester functions starting from a voltage of 100 V/AC without counter potential.
Observe that the reading might be impaired when testing for external conductors in e.g. strongly insulating
body protectors or insulating locations.
A single-pole phase tester is not suitable to test for de-energised states. A two-pole phase tester
is always required for this purpose!
Connect measuring tip "3" of the measuring instrument with the conductor.
The phase is indicated with a signal and the LED "6".
mAintenAnce AnD cleAning
Apart from the occasional battery change, the product is maintenance-free for you.
However, in order to ensure the accuracy of the measurement device over a long period, it is recom-
mended to have the device calibrated once a year.
Never clean the product while it is connected to a voltage source. Use a clean, dry, soft cloth for cleaning.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, as these can cause discolouration. Do not press too strongly on
the surface when cleaning, to prevent scratch marks.
DisposAl
a) general
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b) Batteries
You as the ultimate consumer are legally obliged (Regulation on Spent Batteries) to return all dead batter-
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ies and accumulators. Disposal in the household waste is prohibited.
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technicAl DAtA
Voltage range ................................................12 - 690 V/DC/AC
LED resolution . ..............................................+/- 12, 24, 50, 120, 230, 400, 690 V
DC/AC voltage detection ...............................automatic
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Auto power on ...............................................> 12 V DC/AC
Measurement category . .................................CAT IV 300 V/CAT III 600 V
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Standards ......................................................EN 61010 and EN 61243-3
Response time . ..............................................< 0.5 s
Power on time . ...............................................30 s
Frequency range ...........................................0 – 65 Hz
Max. test current I . .........................................< 3.5 mA
Battery power consumption . ..........................approx. 50 mA
Power consumption . ......................................2.1 W/690 V
Recovery time . ...............................................240 seconds
Protection class .............................................IP54
Degree of pollution ........................................2
Temperature range ........................................-10 - +55 °C
Humidity . ........................................................max. 85 % relative, non-condensing
Height above sea level ..................................max. 2000 m
Length of measurement line . .........................approx. 93 cm
Power supply . ................................................2 x 1.5 V micro batteries AAA
Weight ...........................................................130 g
Dimensions . ...................................................67 x 205 x 27 mm (W x H x D)
single-pole phase test
continuity check
Please dispose of the product, when it is no longer of use, according to the current statutory
requirements.
C ontaminated rechargeable batteries are labelled with these symbols to indicate that disposal in
the domestic waste is forbidden. The symbols of the relevant heavy metals are: Cd = Cadmium,
Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead. You can return your used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of
charge to the official collection points in your municipality, in our stores, or anywhere batteries or
rechargeable batteries are sold.
Voltage range
Frequency range
Indication
Resistance range
Test current
Overvoltage protection
legal notice
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These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
A ll rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data
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T hese operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing.
© copyright 2014 by conrad electronic se.
100 – 690 V/AC
45 – 65 Hz
optic and acoustic
0 – 500 kΩ
3 µA
690 V DC/AC