This high voltage tester is a non-contact AC electroscope that checks for the presence of voltage by induction, with 8 selectable ranges from 380V up to 500kV and a sound and light alarm. Set the dial to the system voltage and the red lamps and buzzer trigger when the detected voltage exceeds that setting; fit it to an insulating rod for high voltage work.
Features and Benefits
- 8 voltage ranges - 380V, 6kV, 10kV, 27.5kV, 35kV, 110kV, 220kV and 500kV on one rotary dial
- Non-contact inductive sensing - no need to touch the conductor, so you stay clear of live parts
- Sound and light alarm - two red lamps and a buzzer signal when voltage above the selected range is detected
- Self-test position - TEST on the dial lets you check the alarm before and after use
- IP65 sealed, shockproof housing - suited to harsh working environments
- Fits most insulating rods - plus a low battery lamp that lights when the 9V battery drops to about 5.5V
Applications
- Checking for AC high and low voltage on cables and equipment
- Locating live high voltage cables and tracing wires on site
- Detecting residual or induced voltage and checking grounded equipment
- Power maintenance, railway circuits, industrial and mining sites
Note: For trained personnel only. Self-test before and after each check, keep the safe approach distance for the system voltage, disconnect and isolate the supply before work, and confirm zero volts with a suitably rated tester before touching. The 9V battery and the insulating rod are not included.
Test voltage ranges: 380V, 6kV, 10kV, 27.5kV, 35kV, 110kV, 220kV, 500kV. Number of ranges: 8. Voltage type: AC. Measurement method: Inductive, non-contact. Range selection: Manual rotary dial with OFF and TEST positions. Alarm: Sound and light when the detected voltage exceeds the selected range. Ingress protection: IP65. Power supply: DC 9V, one 6F22 battery (not included). Low battery warning: Lamp lights at about 5.5V. Power consumption: Max 65 mA. Operating conditions: -10 to +50 °C, below 85% RH. Weight: 365 g with battery. Dimensions: 115 x 115 x 169 mm. In the box: Tester, packaging box, manual, certificate of conformity. Storage conditions: -15 to +55 °C, below 90% RH. Reference conditions: 23 °C ±5 °C, 75% RH or less. Conductor position: The conductor under test faces the side of the tester with the lamp. Lamp: LIGHT button for the built in lamp. Display: None, indication by lamps and buzzer. Body colour: Grey and orange. Marking: CE on the front panel. Rod fitting: Compatible with most insulating rods, rod not supplied. Q: How does a non-contact high voltage tester work? A: It senses the field around an AC conductor by induction, so it does not need to touch the conductor. When the detected voltage exceeds the range set on the dial, the red lamps light and the buzzer sounds.. Q: What voltage range does this high voltage tester cover? A: Eight dial positions: 380V, 6kV, 10kV, 27.5kV, 35kV, 110kV, 220kV and 500kV, for AC voltage.. Q: Do I need an insulating rod? A: For high voltage work, yes. The tester is compatible with most insulating rods; no rod is supplied.. Q: What battery does it use? A: One 9V 6F22 battery, which is not supplied for transport safety reasons. A low battery lamp lights at about 5.5V.. Q: Is the tester waterproof? A: The housing is sealed to IP65 and has a shockproof structure for harsh working environments..