Testboy 113 Contactless Voltage Tester Instruction Manual

 Testboy 113 Contactless Voltage Tester

Product Information

The product is a measuring instrument manufactured by Testboy. The user manual provides operating instructions and safety guidelines for the instrument. The instrument does not require a power source to function. It is intended for use in specific applications mentioned in the manual and any other usage is considered improper and non-approved, which may result in accidents or damage to the instrument. The instrument is CE approved, fulfilling the required guidelines.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the instrument, read the operating instructions completely and carefully.
2. Ensure that you use the instrument only for the applications mentioned in the manual.
3. Observe all safety guidelines mentioned in the manual.
4. Never point the laser beam directly or indirectly towards the eyes. Deactivate the laser beam when measuring close to people.
5. Disconnect the instrument before use and ensure that it cannot be turned back on again.
6. Ensure isolation from the main supply voltage by checking that there is no voltage on both poles.
7. Earth and short-circuit the instrument.
8. Cover neighboring parts that are under live electrical load.
9. Remove the batteries during longer periods of inactivity to avoid damaging the instrument.
10. Do not use replacement parts that have not been approved or manufactured by Testboy.
11. Avoid using alcohol, drugs, or medication while using the instrument.
12. If you have any doubts or questions while using the instrument, refer to the manual or contact Testboy.

Notes

Safety notes

WARNING
An additional source of danger is posed my mechani-cal parts which can cause severe personal injury. Objects can also be damaged (e.g., the instrument it- self can be damaged).

WARNING
An electric shock can result in death or severe injury. It can also lead to property damage and damage to this instrument.

WARNING
Never point the laser beam directly or indirectly (on re-flective surfaces) towards the eyes. Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. You must first deactivate the laser beam when measuring close to people.

General safety notes

WARNING
Unauthorized changes or modifications of the instru-ment are forbidden – such changes put the approval (CE) and safety of the instrument at risk. In order to operate the instrument safely, you must always ob-serve the safety instructions, warnings and the infor-mation in the “Proper and Intended Use” Chapter.

WARNING
Please observe the following information before using the instrument:

• Do not operate the instrument in the proximity of electrical welders, induction heaters and other elec-tromagnetic fields.

• | After an abrupt temperature fluctuation, the instrument should be allowed to adjust to the new tem-perature for about 30 minutes before using it. This helps to stabilize the IR sensor.

• | Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures
  for a long period of time.
  | Avoid dusty and humid surroundings.
  | Measurement instruments and their accessories are not toys. Children should never be allowed access to them!

• | In industrial institutions, you must follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical facilities and equipment, as established by your employer’s liability insurance organization.

Please observe the following five safety rules:

1. Disconnect.
   2 Ensure that the instrument cannot be turned back on again.

2. 3 Ensure isolation from the main supply voltage (check that there is no voltage on both poles).
   4 Earth and short-circuit.
   5 Cover neighbouring parts that are under live electrical load.

Proper and intended use
This instrument is intended for use in applications described in the operation manual only. Any other usage is considered im-proper and non-approved us-age and can result in accidents or the destruction of the instrument. Any misuse will result in the expiry of all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer.

• Remove the batteries during longer periods of inactivity in order to avoid damaging the instrument.
• We assume no liability for damages to property or per-sonal injury caused by improper handling or failure to observe safety instructions. Any warranty claim expires in such cases. An exclamation mark in a triangle indi-cates safety notices in the operating instructions. Read the instructions completely before beginning the initial commissioning. This instrument is CE approved and thus fulfils the required guidelines.

All rights reserved to alter specifications without prior notice © Testboy GmbH, Germany.

Disclaimer and exclusion of liability

The warranty claim expires in cases of damages caused by failure to observe the instruction! We as-sume no liability for any resulting damage!

Testboy is not responsible for damage resulting from:

• failure to observe the instructions,
• changes in the product that have not been approved by Test- boy,
• the use of replacement parts that have not been approved or manufactured by Testboy,
• the use of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Correctness of the operating instructions

These operating instructions have been created with due care and attention. No claim is made nor guarantee given that the data, illustrations and drawings are complete or correct. All rights are reserved in regards to changes, print failures and er-rors.

Operation

Thank you for choosing a Testboy® 113.

• Non-contact voltage tester from 12 V AC
• High performance LED flashlight
• Audible warning tone

Non-contact voltage test

The Testboy® 113 is capable of detecting wires carrying live voltages using its built-in circuits in its tip. If a voltage of 110 V AC or more is detect- ed, the white cap will glow red (1a) and a warning tone will sound. To detect voltag-es below 110 V AC, switch the flashlight on using the switch (1b). Now voltages from 12 V AC can be detected.
A flowing current is not required!

Check the voltage tester before use against a known voltage supply (e.g. a power socket) to ensure that it is working correctly.

When using the Tester, if tip does not glow, voltage could still be present. The Tester indicates active voltage in the presence of electrostatic fields of sufficient strength generated from the source (MAINS) voltage. If the field strength is low, the Tester may not provide indication of live voltages.

Lack of an indication occurs if the Tester is unable to sense the presence of voltage which may be influenced by several factors including, but not limited to:

• Shielded wire/cables
• Thickness and type of insulation
• Distance from the voltage source
• Fully-isolated users that prevent an effective ground
• Receptacles in recessed sockets/ differences in socket de-sign
• Condition of the Tester and Batteries

Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac as a shock hazard may exist.

FOR USE BY COMPETENT PERSONS
Anyone using this instrument should be knowledgeable and trained about the risks involved with measuring voltage, espe-cially in an industrial setting, and the importance of taking safety precautions and of testing the instrument before and after using it to ensure that it is in good working condition. The single-pole phase testing is not appropriate to determine whether a line is live or not. For this purpose, the double-pole voltage test is always required.

Definition of measurement categories.

• Measurement category II:
  • Measurement category II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-voltage mains installation. Typical short-circuit current is < 10kA.
• Measurement category III:
  • Measurement category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage mains installation. Typical short-circuit current is < 50kA.

Measurement category IV:

Measurement category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s low-voltage mains installation. Typical short- circuit current is >>50kA. Read the instruction before use. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection pro- vided by the equipment may be impaired. All parts of the device and its accessories are not allowed to be changed or replaced , other than authorized by the manufactur-er or his agent.
For cleaning the unit, use a dry cloth.

Flashlight

Turn on the built-in flashlight with the switch (1b). Using a high-performance LED a burning time of up to 80 hours per set of batteries is possible! The life of the LED is over 100,000 hours.

Changing the batteries

Insert a screwdriver in to the notch (2) and pry the battery com-partment cover off. Make sure you insert the batteries the right way round! Do not dispose of batteries in normal household rub-bish! Use an authorised local collection point!

Technical data

Disposal

For Testboy customers: Purchasing our product gives you the opportunity to return the instrument to collection points for waste electrical equipment at the end of its lifespan.

The WEEE directive regulates the return and recy-cling of electrical appliances. Manufacturers of elec-trical appliances are obliged to take back and recy-cle all electrical appliances free of charge. Electrical devices may then no longer be disposed of through conventional waste disposal channels. Electrical ap-pliances must be recycled and disposed of separate-ly. All equipment subject to this directive is marked with this logo.

Disposing of used batteries

As an end user, you are legally obliged (by the rele-vant laws concerning battery disposal) to return all used batteries. Disposal with normal house- hold waste is prohibited! Contaminant-laden batteries are labelled with the adjacent symbol which indicates the prohibition of disposal with normal household waste.
The abbreviations used for heavy metals are:

• Cd = Cadmium,
• Hg = mercury,
• Pb = lead.

You can return your used batteries for no charge to collection points in your community or everywhere where batteries are sold!

Certificate of quality

All aspects of the activities carried out by Testboy GmbH relat-ing to quality during the manufacturing process are monitored permanently within the framework of a Quality Management System. Furthermore, Testboy GmbH confirms that the testing equipment and instruments used during the calibration process are subject to a permanent inspection process.

Declaration of Conformity

The product conforms to the present directives. For more de-tailed information, go to www.testboy.de

Testboy GmbH
Elektrotechnische Spezialfabrik
Beim Alten Flugplatz 3
D-49377 Vechta
Germany
Tel: 0049 (0)4441 / 89112-10
Fax: 0049 (0)4441 / 84536
www.testboy.de
info@testboy.de

References

• Testboy Messgeräte & Prüfgeräte | Testboy GmbH

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