Voltage Test; Continuity Test - VOLTCRAFT VC-63 Bedienungsanleitung

inserting / replAcing BAtteries
Disconnect the voltage tester from the respective object under testing.
Hold both measuring probes together. The batteries must be replaced if no beep is heard or a flat
battery is indicated on the display. Install the two protective plastic sleeves/measuring probe covers
for your own safety. For this purpose, loosen the screw (15) using a small Phillips head screwdriver.
Now, carefully pull the battery compartment (14) 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 compartment with screw (15).
controls
1 Measuring probes
2 Measuring probe "-"
3 Measuring probe "+"
4 Holder for second measuring line
5 LED dangerous voltage
6 AC or DC voltage indicator
7 Continuity display
8 Voltage display
9 Display for power switching (RCD test)
10 Bar graph display
11 Flat battery display
12 Switch for power switching (RCD test)
13 Measuring probe lighting button
14 Battery compartment
15 Screw for battery compartment
functionAlity test / self-test
We recommend to test the functionality of the measuring instrument before each measurement.
Hold both measuring probes together. You will hear a beep and (7) lights up. The product is ready
for operation.
The measuring instrument switches on automatically when the respective measurement unit is
detected. After a measurement step, the measuring thermometer turns itself off to save power.
If no signal sounds, replace the batteries. If functionality is not given even after replacing the batter-
ies, the product must not be used!
Additional self test function (all LED, TORCH, BUZZER are ON for 2sec) is implemented for all
Conrad VTs. It can be started when VT is off. The user need to push Torch button and hold for 4
sec. After that all LED/symbols light, Torch light and buzzer sound is active for 2sec.
A lways attach the measuring probe cover if you are no longer using the device.

VoltAge test

Connect the two measuring probes 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 recom-
mended to attach the plastic protective covers provided to the measuring probe to decrease
the length of the free contact probes (2) and (3). This reduces the risk of a possible short
circuit during testing.
F or ease of use, the product has a holder (4) for a second measurement line. This makes
measuring e.g., directly on the mains sockets easier.
F or direct current, the polarity of the voltage displays refers to the measuring probe of the
measuring instrument (3).
W hen the batteries are empty, only the warning indicator (5) for "Dangerous Voltage"
will function when the test voltage reaches 50 V/AC or 120 V/DC. Do not ever touch the
measuring contacts, if this indicator is on. Change the batteries.
I n the LC display (8), the measured voltage (AC/DC) and the measuring range are
indicated in the bar graph.

continuity test

B efore a continuity check, make sure that the measurement object is de-energised.
Connect the two measuring probes with the object to be measured. A signal will
sound and the LCD will show the continuity symbol (7) and Con, if the continuity
is max. 400 kΩ +50%.
Disconnect the measuring probes from the measurement object after the
measurement.
rcD test (rc or resiDuAl current protectiVe DeVices
(rcD) test)
The voltage tester can be used to check whether the RC works properly.
T he voltage tester can only check whether the residual current protective device is
working properly. The testing or triggering current as well as the triggering time cannot be
determined any longer!
Connect the measuring probe (2) with the protective conductor and the measuring probe (3) with
the phase.
Now, press the red (12) button and the red (12a) button simultaneously.
meAsuring point lighting
The measurement device has LED illumination on the outside of the case in order to allow measure-
ments when there is little light. To activate this feature press on the button (13). The LED switches
off automatically after roughly 30 seconds off to save battery power.
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
recommended 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. To prevent
scratch marks, do not press too strongly on the surface when cleaning.
DisposAl
a) general instructions
P lease dispose of the unserviceable product according to the relevant statutory require-
ments. Remove any inserted battery and dispose of it separately from the product.
b) Batteries
You as the ultimate consumer are legally obliged (Regulation on Spent Batteries) to return all dead
batteries and accumulators. Disposal in the household waste is prohibited.
B atteries containing hazardous substances are labelled with the symbol opposite indicat-
ing that disposal in the domestic waste is forbidden. The symbols of the critical 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.
technicAl DAtA
Voltage range ............................................................12 - 690 V (DC/AC)
Frequency range .......................................................0 Hz; 16 - 400 Hz
LED resolution . ..........................................................+/-12, 24, 36, 50, 120, 230, 400, 690 V
Measurement tolerance for the voltage test ..............+/- (3% + 5 Digit)
DC/AC voltage recognition ........................................automatic
Auto Power On ..........................................................>12 V (DC/AC)
Response time . ..........................................................<1 s
Max testing time (RCD test) ......................................30 s
Regeneration time (RCD test) ...................................240 s
Max. testing current ( RCD test) . ..............................30 mA/230 V
Max. current w/out RCD burden . ...............................<3.5 mA/690 V
Measurement category . .............................................CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V
Norms . .......................................................................EN 610529 and EN 61243-3:2010
Protection type . ..........................................................IP64
Contamination level . ..................................................2
Temperature range ....................................................-15 °C to +45 °C
Humidity . ....................................................................max. 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Altitude above sea level . ............................................max. 2000 m
Length of measuring cables ......................................ca. 93 cm
Power supply . ............................................................2x AAA / micro batteries
Weight .......................................................................130 g
Dimensions . ...............................................................67 x 205 x 27 mm (W x H x D)
continuity test
Indication
Test current
Overvoltage protection
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