Data Sheet
VPC-30
Voltage & Continuity Tester
Rugged and easy to use testers for live voltage and continuity
checks. Built in shaker provides the same functionality and feel as
older analog solenoid testers with benefit of full input protection
to CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V.
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Super-bright bi-Color LED’s indicates safe and dangerous
voltages (above 55VDC or 30VAC)
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Auto hold feature - LED’s stay illuminated for 10 sec retaining
a reading after the tests are disconnected
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Solenoid tester-like shaker to indicate AC voltage presence
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Automatically turns ON and OFF for easy and quick
measurements
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Non-contact voltage detection and GFCI test feature for
testing GFCI receptacles and breakers
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Standard detachable test lead (black) for easy replacement
with optional longer or specialized probe
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Automatically selects AC Voltage, DC Voltage or Continuity
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LED’s indicate 10 levels of AC and DC Voltages::
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Volts (AC) 24, 48, 120, 208, 240, 277, 347, 480, 600, 1000
Volts (DC) 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 110, 220, 380
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Continuity buzzer and Visual continuity indication (LED)
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Water and dust proof, IP65 design
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Safety CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V
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Specifications
Update Rate
Operating Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
Storage Temperature
Temperature C oefficient
Sensing
Type of Protection
Pollution Degree
E.M.C.
Data Sheet
Safety
Measurement Category
Transient Protection
Overload Protection
Low Battery
Power Supply
Power Consumption (typical)
APO Consumption (typical)
APO Timing
Dimension
Weight
Special Features
Accessories
5 per second nominal
-10ºC ~ 55ºC (14ºF ~ 131ºF)
Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31ºC (87ºF) decreasing linearly to 50%
relative humidity at 55ºC (131ºF)
Operating below 2000m
-20ºC ~60ºC (-4ºF ~ 140ºF), < 80% R.H. (with battery removed)
Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/ ºC @ (-10ºC ~ 18ºC or 28ºC ~ 55ºC), or otherwise specified
Average sensing
IP65
2
Meets EN61326-1:2006 (EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3,
EN61000-4-4, , EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11): For both models:
Performance is specified in an RF Field of 3V/m. Performance above 3V/m is not specified.
Meets EN61010-1 and IEC61010-1 2nd Edition (2001)
CAT III 1000V & CAT IV 600V AC & DC
8kV lightning surge (1.2/50
µ
s)
1000VDC & VAC rms
Below approx. 2.4V
Standard 1.5V AAA Size (NEDA 24G or IEC R03) battery X 2; or 1.5V AAA Size (NEDA 24A or IEC LR03)
alkaline battery X 2
3mA at Power-on ready; 30mA at 1000VAC full LED indication. 75mA at 1000VAC with shaker ON
10
µ
A
Idle for 30 seconds
233(L) x 57(W) x 40(H)mm(9.17 x 2.24 x 1.57 in)
Approx. 220 g (0.485 lb)
High Input Impedance, Indicator Self-Test, Auto-Hold, Overload-Alert Warning, EF-Detection,
AC-Detection Shaker, Bi-Color LED Hazardous Live Warning
Detachable (Black) Test Lead, Screw-on Stationary (Red) Probe, 2 Screw-on 4mm Probe Tips,
batteries installed and User’s manual
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Data Sheet
Electrical Specification
Accuracy is given as +/- (% of reading digits + number of digits) or otherwise specified @ 23oC +/- 5oC and less than 75% R.H
DC & AC Voltage (LED)
DCV MARKING
6V
12V
24V
36V
48V
60V
72V
110V
220V
380V
Input Impedance
ACV Frequency Response
Duty ratio
Audible Continuity
Open Circuit Voltage
Audible Threshold
AC Detection Shaker Threshold
Shaker ON
Shaker OFF
Non-Contact EF-Detection
Indication
Detection Frequency
Detection Antenna
Probe-Contact EF-Detection
Typical Threshold
5V
10V
19V
30V
42V
54V
66V
91V
176V
304V
460k, 160pF nominal
45Hz ~ 65Hz
Continuous duty
ACV MARKING
24V
48V
120V
208V
240V
277V
347V
480V
600V
1000V
Typical Threshold
19V
38V
96V
166V
224V
259V
312V
414V
540V
800V
0.4VDC typical
between 50k and 2000k
> 24VAC nominal
< 14VAC nominal
EF LED flashing & audible beep tones proportional to the field strength
50/60Hz
Top end of the meter
For more precise indication of live wires, such as distinguishing between live and ground
connections, use the Red (+) test probe for direct contact measurements
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VPC-30 Voltage & Continuity Tester
Included Accessories
Test Leads
Carrying Case
Bead Type,
Thermocouple with banana plug
Users Manual
Data Sheet
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