wiha Voltage and Continuity Tester User Guide

wiha Voltage and Continuity Tester

References marked on tester or in instruction manual

• Warning of a potential danger, comply with instruction manual.
• Reference. Please pay utmost attention.
• Caution! Dangerous voltage. Danger of electrical shock.
• Equipment for working under live voltage.
• Continuous double or reinforced insulation complies with category II
• DIN EN 61140.
• Complies with EU specifications.
• Complies with UK specifications.
• Tester complies with the standard (2012/19/EU) WEEE.
• The instruction manual contains information and references, necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the tester. Prior to using the tester (commissioning/ assembly) the user is kindly requested to thoroughly read the instruction manual and comply with it in all sections.
• Failure to read the tester manual or to comply with the warnings and references contained herein can result in serious bodily injury or tester damag. The respective accident prevention regulations established by the professional associations are to be strictly enforced at all times.

Introduction

The voltage tester 45216 is universally applicable tester for voltage testing, continuity testing, rotary field testing and trip test of RCD.
The voltage tester 45216 is characterized by the following features

• Designed to meet international safety standards IEC 61243-3:2014
• Measurement category (CAT.) IV 600 V, III 1,000 V
• AC and DC voltage test up to 1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC
• Polarity indication
• Single-pole phase test
• Phase rotation test
•  Trip test of RCD
• Continuity test
• Auto Power ON / OFF
• Torch light
• IP64 (IEC 60529)
• Vibration motor

After unpacking, check that the instrument is undamaged. The product package comprises

• 1x Tester 45216
• 2x 4 mm test tip adapters
• 2x CAT III/1,000 V test tip cover
• 2x Batteries 1.5 V (AAA, IEC LR03)
• 1x Instruction manual

Safety measures

• The testers have been constructed and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for voltage testers and have left the factory in a safe and perfect con-dition. To maintain this condition, the user must observe the safety instructions in this manual.
• The operating instructions contain information and References required for safe operation and use of the tester. Before using the tester, read the operating instructions carefully and follow them in all respects.

Danger of electric shock and other dangers

• To avoid an electric shock, observe the precautions when working with voltages exceeding 120 V (60 V) DC or 50 V (25 V) eff AC. In accordance with DIN VDE these values represent the threshold contact voltages (values in brackets refer to limited ranges, e.g. in agricultural areas).
• The tester must not be used with the battery compartment open.
• Before using the tester, ensure that the test lead and device are in perfect wor-king order. Look out e.g. for broken cables or leaking batteries.
• Hold the tester and accessories by the designated grip areas only, the display elements must not be covered. Never touch the test probes.
• The tester may be used only within the specified measurement ranges and in low-voltage installations up to 1,000 V AC / 1,500 V DC.
• The tester may be used only in the measuring circuit category it has been designed for.
• Before and after use, always check that the tester is in perfect working order (e.g. on a known voltage source).
• The tester must no longer be used if one or more functions fail or if no functio-nality is indicated.
• It is not permitted to use the tester during rain or precipitation.
• A perfect display is guaranteed only within a temperature range of -15 °C to 50 °C at relative air humidity less than 85 %.
• If the safety of the user cannot be guaranteed, the tester must be switched off and secured against unintentional use.
• Safety is no longer guaranteed e.g. in the following cases
  • obvious damage
  • broken housing, cracks in housing
  •  if the tester can no longer perform the required measurements/ tests
  • stored for too long in unfavorable conditions
  • damaged during transport
  • leaking batteries
• The tester complies with all EMC regulations. Nevertheless it can happen in rare cases that electric devices are disturbed by the electrical field of the tester or the tester is disturbed by electrical devices.
• Never use the tester in explosive environment.
• Tester must be operated by trained users only.
• Operational safety is no longer guaranteed if the tester is modified or altered.
• The tester may be opened by an authorized service technician only.
• If the indication “voltage present” appears although the checked part is considered as disconnected, it is recommended to verify additional measures if the measured voltage is an interference voltage or not.

Intended use

The tester may be used only under the conditions and for the purposes for which it was designed. Therefore, observe in particular the safety instructions, the technical data including environmental conditions.

Tester information and control elements

1. Test tip, L1
2. Test tip, L2
3. Torch light
4. Buzzer hole for acoustic indication
5. Single pole test ELV warning Continuity test
6. Rotary field
7. Torch light button / Activation
8. R-measurement
9. Battery door
10. Trip TEST RCD pushbuttons
11. LED’s indicating 12 V and polarity
12. Voltage indication
13. Display

Accessory

• 4 mm test tip adapters
• Plug on cover (GS38)
• Protective cover

Preparation for tests

• Auto Power On / Switching On
  • The tester switches on when it detects continuity, an AC or DC voltage above approx. 12 V or a live phase on L2 (single pole test).
  • It can be switched on with the torch light button.
• Auto Power Off
  • Tester is automatically powered off after 30 sec when there is no signal contac-ted to the probes.
  • The torch light switches off after approx. 30 sec.
• Self-test
  • When voltage tester is off short both probes L1 and L2, hold probes shorted.
  • All LEDs, vibration motor and buzzer will be on for 2 s.
  • Self-test will start automatically when replacing batteries..
    If some of LEDs is not ON, or buzzer or torch light is not ON, the device is not safe for use. Replace the battery and start Self-test again. If some of these indi-cations are not ON again, the device is not safe for use and must NOT be used. Do not use tester while Self-test procedure is activated.

Conducting tests

Voltage test

• Connect both probes to the object under test.
• The voltage is indicated by LEDs.
• Buzzer sounds and vibration motor is on when a threshold voltage of 50 V AC or approx. 120 V DC is exceeded.
• Voltage polarity is indicated in following manner.
  • AC: + and – 12 V LED are on
  • + DC: +12 V LED is on
  • -DC: -12 V LED is on (and “-” is shown on LCD)
  • When the L2 probe + is the positive (negative) potential, the polarity indication LED indicates “+DC” (“-DC”).
  • During voltage test, L or R LED may light up.
  • In case of empty batteries, the ELV LED lights up
    50 V AC/DC, > 120 V AC/DC.

Single-pole phase test
Function of this test may not be fully achieved if the insulation condition/ groun-ding conditions of user or of the equipment under test aren’t good enough. Verification of live-circuit shouldn’t be dependent on this Single- pole phase test only, but on the voltage test.

• Hold the tester well in your hand. Connect the “L2 +” probe to the object under test. Single pole LED lights up and buzzer sounds when a voltage of approx. 100 V AC or more exists in the object under test. (Pol ≥ 100 V AC).

Phase rotation test

• L LED and R LED for Phase rotation test may operate on various wiring sys-tems, but effective testing result can be obtained only on three-phase 4-wire system.
• Hold the tester good in your hand and connect both probes to the object under the test.
• Phase-to-phase voltage is indicated by voltage LEDs.
• R LED lights up for right rotary field.
• L LED lights up for left rotary field.
• Measurement principle: The instrument detects the phase rising order regarding the user as earth.
  Function of this test may not be fully achieved if the insulation condition/ grounding conditions of user or of the equipment under test is not good enough.

Trip test of RCD
For voltage tests in systems with RCD (earth leakage circuit breakers) an RCD can be tripped with a 10mA or 30mA nominal leakage current on single phase AC 230V power system.

• Connect probes “L1” and “L2” between L and PE of RCD protected system.
• Press simultaneously both of trip TEST RCD pushbuttons.
• The RCD should trip.

Continuity test (Rx) / Diode test
The test circuit/object shall be de-energized before measurement.

• Check for the absence of voltage by conducting a two pole voltage test on the test object.

• Connect both test probes together or press the torch light pushbutton to switch ON the tester.

• Connect both test probes to the test object. For continuity (up to approx.
  500 kΩ) the continuity test LED – Rx is on and the buzzer is active.

• Continuity test automatically switches OFF after approx. 30 seconds if no continuity is detected. When tester is OFF, If continuity is detected it will be automatically switched on again.

Torch light

• Pressing the torch light button will turn on the light and after approx. 30 s it will turn itself off.
• When torch light is on, pressing the torch light button for more than 6 s will turn off the torch

Battery replacement

Remove the probes from any testing point, when opening the battery case. Batteries are empty when the continuity test with both test probes connected cannot be done anymore. A battery symbol in the LCD indicates low battery.

Follow the procedure below and replace batteries with new ones (type IEC LR03 1.5 V).

• Unscrew the battery door using Philips type screwdriver.
• Pull out the battery door and replace the batteries. Insert new batteries accor-ding to the engraving on the battery door.
•  Re-assemble battery door.
  Confirm that the battery door case is properly locked prior to measurements.

Technical data

• Voltage range: 12…1,000 V AC (16 2/3…950 Hz), 12…1,500 V DC)
• LED nominal voltage: 12/24/50/120/230/400/690/1,000 V, AC (16 2/3…950 Hz), DC(±)
• LED tolerances: according to EN 61243-3
• ELV indication: LED > 50 V AC, > 120 V DC
• Response time: < 0,5 s at 100 % of each nominal voltage
• Peak current: Is < 3.5 mA (at 1,000 V)
• Measurement duty: 30 s ON (operation time), 240 s OFF (recovery time)
• Internal battery consumption: approx. 80 mA
• Single-pole phase test voltage range: 100…1,000 V AC (40…70 Hz)
• Phase rotation test: 170…1,000 V phase-to-phase, AC 50/60 Hz
• Continuity test: detection range 0…500 kΩ + 50 %
• Battery: 3 V (IEC LR03 1.5 V x 2)
• Temperature: -15…50 °C operation; -20…60 °C storage, No condensation
• Humidity: max. 85 % RH
• Altitude: up to 2,000 m
• Overvoltage: CAT. III 1,000 V / CAT. IV 600 V
• Standard: EN 61243-3:2014
• Pollution degree: 2
• Protection: IP64

Cleaning and storage

• Tester does not need any special maintenance if used according to user manual.
• Remove tester from all test points before cleaning.
• Use a lightly damp cloth with neutral detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents. After cleaning, do not use the device until it is completely dry.
• Do not expose the instrument to direct sun light, high temperature and humidity or dewfall.
• Remove batteries when the instrument will not be in use for a long period to prevent danger or damage due to possible battery leakage.

Safety advices

• Depending on the internal impedance of the voltage detector there will be a different capability of indicating the presence or absence of operating voltage in case of the presence of interference voltage.
• A voltage detector of relatively low internal impedance, compared to the reference value of 100 kΩ, will not indicate all interference voltages having an original voltage value above the ELV level. When in contact with the parts to be tested, the voltage detector may discharge temporarily the interference voltage to a level below the ELV, but it will be back to the original value when the voltage detector is removed.
• When the indication “voltage present” does not appear, it is highly recommended installing earthing equipment before work.
• A voltage detector of relatively high internal impedance, compared to the reference value of 100 kΩ, may not permit to clearly indicate the absence of operating voltage in case of presence of interference voltage.
• When the indication “voltage present” appears on a part that is expected to be disconnected of the installation, it is highly recommended confirming by another means (e.g. use of an adequate voltage detector, visual check of the disconnecting point of the electric circuit, etc.) that there is no operating voltage on the part to be tested and to conclude that the voltage indicated by the voltage detector is an interference voltage.
• A voltage detector declaring two values of internal impedance has passed a per-formance test of managing interference voltages and is (within technical limits) able to distinguish operating voltage from interference voltage and has a means to directly or indirectly indicate which type of voltage is present.

Service and warranty

Should the device no longer work, should you have any questions or require informa-tion, contact an authorised customer service point for Wiha power tools:

Customer care

• Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH
• Obertalstraße 3 – 7
• 78136 Schonach
• GERMANY
• Tel.: +49 7722 959-0
• Fax: +49 7722 959-160
• Email: info.de@wiha.com
• Website: www.wiha.com
  The warranty is voided in the event of injury or damage to property caused due to non-compliance with these instructions. The manufacturer accepts no liability for consequential damage!

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