Megger VF3 User manual

Brand: Megger

Model: VF3

Type: User manual

VF3

AC Voltage detector

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guía del usuario

GSAFETY WARNINGS

The VF3 Voltage detector may help in the indication of live AC circuits only, and

must not be used as veriﬁcation of a de-energised circuit. This is not a safety test

lamp.

If damaged, do not use.

This instruction guide and markings on the detector provide information for

avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool.

Observe all of the safety information provided.

F WARNING - ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD :

 Contact with live circuits can result in severe injury or death

 Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged

 Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the

probe tip and earth ground

 Do not operate with the case open

 CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair this unit, it contains no

user-serviceable parts

 Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or

high humidity

CATIV - Measurement category IV: Equipment connected between the origin

of the low-voltage mains supply outside the building and the consumer unit.

CATIII - Measurement category III: Equipment connected between the

consumer unit and the electrical outlets.

CATII - Measurement category II: Equipment connected between the

electrical outlets and the user’s equipment.

t Equipment protected throughout by

double insulation (Class II).

Equipment complies with current EU directives.

End of life disposal

WEEE DIRECTIVE

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the instrument and on the batteries is a

reminder not to dispose of them with general waste at the end of their life.

Megger is registered in the UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic

equipment. The registration no is; WEE/DJ2235XR.

Users of Megger products in the UK may dispose of them at the end of their

useful life by contacting B2B Compliance at

www.b2bcompliance.org.uk or by telephone on 01691 676124.

Users of Megger products in other parts of the EU should contact their local

Megger company or distributor.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Batteries in this product are classiﬁed as Portable Batteries under the Batteries

Directive. Please contact Megger Ltd for instructions on the safe disposal of

these batteries. For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your

local distributor.

Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of batteries.

The registration number is BPRN01235.

For Further information see www.megger.com

G Read and understand all instructions and safety

information in this guide before operating this

detector.

DESCRIPTION

The Megger VF3 voltage detector is intended to check for the presence of AC

voltage, signaled by a bright red LED situated within the white nylon tip and

an audible buzzer. The VF3 has the added advantage of a bright-white LED

ﬂashlight for use in poor light.

FEATURES

 Non-contact detection of AC voltage 100 V - 600 V

AC 50 Hz/60 Hz

 Visual and audible warning of high voltage

 Durable rubber over-moulded body

 Built in bright-white LED ﬂashlight

 Low power consumption - many hours of ﬂashlight illumination

from one set of alkaline batteries

 Convenient pocket-size

The Megger VF3 is useful for identifying live conductors, ﬁnding a break in a

wire, verifying a blown fuse while in circuit, and detecting the presence of AC

voltage at

 Socket outlets

 Switches

 Circuit breakers

 Fuses

 Wires and cables

 Luminaires

GOOD PRACTICE:

Before each use the unit must be tested on a known live supply.

Place the probe tip on or near the circuit under test. The probe tip will glow

bright red and the buzzer will sound when an AC voltage between 90 V and

600 V is detected.

If the unit still fails to operate satisfactorily, return for repair.

If the unit does not function as expected , replace the batteries.

NOTE: The VF3 cannot detect voltage on armoured or sheathed cable, or on

cable in conduit, behind panels or in metallic enclosures.

FLASHLIGHT

Operate the black button alternately to turn the white LED ON and OFF.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

 Remove the unit from proximity of any live circuits

 Turn off ﬂashlight

 Remove battery cap (1) by lifting clip (2) slightly and pulling

cap (1) off body (3)

 Replace batteries, carefully observing correct type and polarity

 Replace battery cap (1)

VF3

SPECIFICATIONS

INDICATORS: OPTICAL VIA LED AND ACOUSTICAL VIA BUZZER

Voltage range: 90 - 600 V AC 50/60 Hz

Operating temp: -10°C - 50°C

Humidity: Max. 90%

Safety: EN61010-1:2010

EMC: EN61326

Safety Rating: CAT IV 600 V

Battery: 2 x AAA / LR03

Size: 178 mm x 26 mm

Weight: 48 g (including batteries)

DESCRIPTION

The Megger VF3 Voltage detector is a compact pen-style instrument

to identify the presence of live AC voltages from 90 V to 600 V at

50 or 60 Hz. Voltage is capacitively detected, signalled on the VF3

by the illumination of a bright red LED situated within the white

nylon tip. The VF3 has the additional feature of an audible warning

device actuated simultaneously to the red LED.

The VF3 incorporates a ﬂashlight torch. Extended battery life is

achieved by the use of a bright-white LED.

APPLICATION

The VF3 can be used for identifying the presence of ac voltage at

socket outlets, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, luminaries, wires

and cables. It can identify breaks in conductors by tracing along the

cable from the source to the point where the indicator no longer

illuminates; and also identify a blown fuse while in circuit.

VF3

AC Voltage detector

VF3

AC Voltage detector

 Exclusive Megger design

 Non-contact detection of AC voltage

 Automatic audible warning buzzer

 Bright red voltage indicator in tip

 Ultra bright LED torch

 CAT IV 600 V

Archcliffe Road Dover

CT17 9EN England

T +44 (0) 1304 502101

F +44 (0) 1304 207342

UKsales@megger.com

UNITED STATES

4271 Bronze Way

Dallas TX 75237-1019 USA

T 800 723 2861 (USA only)

T +1 214 333 3201

F +1 214 331 7399

USsales@megger.com

OTHER TECHNICAL SALES OFFICES

Valley Forge USA, College Station USA,

Sydney AUSTRALIA, Täby SWEDEN,

Ontario CANADA, Trappes FRANCE,

Oberursel GERMANY, Aargau SWITZERLAND,

Kingdom of BAHRAIN, Mumbai INDIA,

Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA, Chonburi THAILAND

CERTIFICATION ISO

Registered to ISO 9001:2000 Cert. no. Q 09290

Registered to ISO 14001-1996 Cert. no. EMS 61597

VF3_ds_en_V02

www.megger.com

Megger is a registered trademark

SPECIFICATIONS

AC voltage (auto-ranging) 90 to 600 V AC 50/60 Hz

Torch Ultra bright LED

Power supply 2piles 1,5V type AAA LR03

Dimensions 178mm x 26mm

Weight 48g

Environmental

Operating temperature range -10 - +50°C

Humidity 90% max.

IP rating IP65

Safety CAT IV 600 V

Compliance EN 61010-1:2010

ORDERING INFORMATION

Description Order Code

Box of 12 VF3 voltage detectors 2004-780

Megger VF3 User manual

Megger VF3 User manual

Related papers

Other documents