Honeywell- Salisbury Voltage Detector Instruction Sheet

1. To assure unit is in operable condition, switch tester into “Test” position. The tester may now be tested in several different ways.

The detector should be maintained in a temperature range of -11°F to 158°F (-24°C to 70°C)

Always store the detector in a protective container when not in use to ensure maximum protection and a longer life.

• Place detector head, as marked, against live wire outlet, or equivalent, above 110V A.C.

In the event of malfunction, check the following: Does the selector switch snap properly from setting to setting?

• Rub the detector head, as marked, on clothing to obtain a static charge. Detector will only indicate intermittently.

If not, the switch has been damaged usually by impact to the knob. This is not economical to repair. Is this switch operating properly but the detector is not working? Check the batteries and the condition of the battery connecting strap. Be sure that the battery strap is properly positioned to establish an electrical connection between the base of the battery and the sleeve on the head of the detector.

• Set switching at Test or 4.2kV Overhead setting and place head of detector, as marked, against a spark plug lead of a running truck or auto engine - Detector will indicate. • If an indication is not achieved using any of these methods, replace batteries and perform functional check again. If still no indication, notify your company for replacement unit or use another authorized method of checking voltage. 3. Move detector toward the conductor until head is within the calibrated indicating distance, 8 to 10 inches. If voltage is not indicated repeat step 3 having selected the next lower voltage setting (e.g. 15 kV to 4 kV). See Application Chart. Note: Never place the detector in direct contact with the tested part. If the presence of voltage is indicated by the detector, do not move the detector closer to the conductor. 2. Select appropriate nominal design voltage (e.g. 25 kV). OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use three “C” size alkaline batteries only. Replace all three batteries at the same time.

Why does the detector “beep” when moved around? The detector is sensing a static charge created by the movement of the detector through the air. Is there any reason to avoid touching an energized high voltage line? Yes. On transmission voltages, it is possible that an arc may be drawn from the conductor to the detector. Such an arc may cause internal damage to the detector. If a voltage is detected, there is no reason to bring the detector any closer to the conductor.

Service & Trouble Shooting Guide The detector contains no serviceable components.

4. When a no voltage condition is determined, retest detector as in step 1 to verify the detector is still working properly.

Use of this voltage detector should be restricted to trained personnel.

Always follow approved safe work practices established by the safety officials of your company. Detectors should be used in conjunction with ASTM D-120 specification rubber gloves and/or ASTM F-711 hotsticks.

Audio / Visual VOLTAGE DETECTOR

Do not assume conductors are dead or will remain de-energized.

In the presence of induced voltage, the unit may indicate voltage even though it is less than nominal. If there is any doubt of the type voltage presence, use alternative testing methods to confirm nominal voltage is not present. See Application Chart. Always install proper grounding devices before working on de-energized conductors. Application is limited to conductors, busses, and other types of exposed electric equipment. Shielded and underground conductors are excluded. Only use models with URD settings to check for voltage on underground elbows with capacitive test points.

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Read all operating instructions before use

Units are intended for use in verifying the live or de-energized status of conductors, busses, and other types of exposed electrical equipment.

voltage detection APPLICATION chart

Use with rubber insulating gloves and/or hotsticks following company’s safety work practices.

GREEN - Recommended for use. The cells highlighted in green identify appropriate detector settings for a given system voltage. YELLOW - Suitable for use only under special circumstances. The cells highlighted in yellow may be used in specials circumstances. These circumstances may include the detection of voltage on an under built circuit with induced voltage sufficient to cause a detection alarm. For example: In the 25kV setting the tester may not detect lower voltages at the required 8 to 10 inches from the conductor. However it may detect lower induced voltage, e.g. 5kV at 1” from the conductor.

RED - Never select a detector setting indicated by a red cell for a given system voltage. The detector may not indicate voltage present and serious injury or death may result.

Voltage Detectors consist of a detection circuit that in the presence of an electrical field drives a solid state buzzer and a high intensity L.E.D. lamp assembly indicating an item is energized. Voltage Detectors have a selector switch labeled with various voltage ranges. Models having URD settings are intended for use with capactive test points on URD elbows only. It will not provide reliable results nor is it recommended for use on shielded cable or cable with concentric neutrals. Six standard detectors are available. Product number 4244, 4344 and 4444 are our standard models. Numbers 4544, 4644 and 4744 feature a self test function. Self test models have a continuous flashing light and beep to indicate that the batteries are charged and the unit is functioning properly including the detection circuit and the light and buzzer. Voltage detectors are calibrated to indicate within 8 to 10 inches of a conductor energized to the voltage switch setting. When verifying URD test points, URD switch settings are calibrated to indicate within 0.5 to 2 inches. The minimum system voltage required for detection (URD 15kV setting) is 12,475 volts. Some difficulty may be encountered in situations where a lower voltage circuit is in the immediate vicinity of a higher voltage circuit, such as an overbuild parallel circuit. (The detector may respond to higher voltage line.) Where induced voltage may be present, that voltage may be sufficient to indicate voltage if it exceeds the threshold voltage for the detector setting. It is normally assumed that induced voltage would be less than the de-energized voltage. In such instances the distance from the conductor would be less than if the conductor were energized. See Application Chart. The Test switch position is intended to test the detector for its operational integrity, or to test 120/240 circuits.

APPLICATION

System Voltage - (Phase to Phase/Phase to Ground)

Detector setting

4160 2400

8320 4800

12000 6930

12470 7200

13200 7620

13800 7970

20780 12000

22860 13200

24940 14400

34500 19920

46000 26560

69000 39840

115000 66400

138000 79670

161000 92950

230000 132790

345000 199190

500000 288680

Test

4.2 kV

15 kV

25 kV

35 kV

46 kV

69 kV

115 kV

230 kV

345 kV

500 kV

URD TEST POINTS ONLY

15kV URD 25kV URD 35kV URD

The above matrix identifies Salisbury by Honeywell Models 4244, 4544, 4344, 4644, 4444, 4744, voltage detector applications settings for given system voltage. By selecting a detector voltage higher than the system voltage setting, the sensitivity of the detector is reduced and it may not detect the system voltage tested. Always install an appropriate grounding system before working on any conductors.

In these situations, turn the detector 90° on the hotstick and approach the conductor from the side rather than from below. This angle of approach will be less sensitive to the electric field of the higher voltage circuit in the overbuild. See Figure 1.

Cat. No.

Dimensions

Settings

Weight ea. lbs. (kgs) 0.937 ( .43 ) 0.937 ( .43 ) 0.937 ( .43 )

in. (mm)

phase to phase

Std. Model Self Test model

4244 4344 4444

4544 4644 4744

11 x 3.5 ( 279.4 x 89 ) 11 x 3.5 ( 279.4 x 89 ) 11 x 3.5 ( 279.4 x 89 )

Off / Test / Battery / URD:15kV / 25kV / 35kV Overhead: 4.2kV / 15kV/25kV / 35kV / 46kV / 69kV

Figure 1

4445 Operating Instruction Sheet I nstructions for O perating 4445 V oltage D etector T ester

The 4445 Voltage Detector Tester provides the most convenient and reliable means of verifying operation of Salisbury Voltage Detectors. The tester features instant push-button operation and requires a standard 9-volt battery (included). It’s portable and lightweight. To operate, push the button and move the tester toward the voltage detector being verified. The tester generates an electric field that activates the detector verifying the audible and visual signals are operational. instructions 1. Switch the Voltage Detector on and to the voltage setting intended for use on the power line. 2. Hold both the 4445 and the Voltage Detector as shown here, but far enough apart that the Voltage Detector shouldn’t be activated when the 4445 is initially switched on. Orient the devices such that the Voltage Detector is at the same angle to the ground as it will be when used on the power source (this may expose some gravity influenced faults such as poor battery contacts). 3. Switch on the 4445 by depressing the pushbutton, and gradually reduce the distance between the two devices until the Voltage Detector first indicates that it senses the 4445’s electric field. When the electric field is first detected, note the distance between the two devices (the activation distance) and compare it with the normal range expected. An activation distance outside the normal range suggests that the Voltage Detector may be faulty and should not be used. (Note that the user must determine from experience what is a normal activation distance for each voltage setting of a particular model Voltage Detector. Voltage Detectors will respond differently depending on the make and model. Furthermore, because the two devices are capacitively coupled with the user providing the electrical return path, the air gap between the instruments must be kept well clear of obstructions or interfering bodies such as the operator’s arms, to avoid affecting the activation distance.) 4. If the Voltage Detector has tested satisfactorily, use it to check the power line as recommended by the Voltage Detector manufacturer. 5. Retest the Voltage Detector as in the previous steps to ensure that the device is still operating normally. If the Voltage Detector fails the retest, both it and the results of the power line test must be considered suspect. TROUBLE SHOOTING

CHECKING THE 4445 Although the 4445 is an extremely reliable electronic device, it is prudent to carry out annual checks of its operation (more frequently if subjected to harsh conditions). There are several options for testing depending on the availability of test equipment. They are as follows: l The high pitched whistle generated by the 4445 (about 10 kHz) is generally a good indicator that the device is functioning normally. The tone is caused by vibrations in the output transformer and verifies that the batteries are healthy and that the output transformer is being triggered. Whilst not a definitive test, it provides a simple method that allows the operator to check the device each time it is used. It should be noted that operators with high frequency hearing loss may not be able to take advantage of this easy technique. l By pairing each 4445 with a dedicated voltage detector, the two devices can provide a means of checking each other. The ability of the 4445 to trigger its paired voltage detector at a similar activation distance each time indicates that both devices are functioning normally. Each 4445 should be submitted to an annual bench check with its partner and the results recorded. The subsequent historical record can be used to reveal any changes in performance. l More elaborate testing could be conducted by setting up a capacitive plate at each end of the 4445 and using a digital voltmeter or an oscilloscope to measure the AC voltage between the plates when burdened with a 100kΩ load. An historical record can again be used to reveal any changes in performance.

If the AC field is not sensed or only weakly sensed by the Voltage Detector, several possibilities exist. Either of the two devices may have failed or have weak or incorrectly installed batteries. In any case, the failure of the Voltage Detector to properly detect a field renders it unsuitable for live use until it has been retested and found to be operating correctly. After ruling out battery problems, both devices should be tested independently to determine which has failed. If the AC field is detected at a larger activation distance than normal, then the voltage detector should also not be used. Both devices should be tested independently to determine the cause of the apparent increased sensitivity.

note: The 4445 is powered by one 9V dry cell. The device is polarity protected and will not be damaged by an incorrectly inserted battery even though it won’t operate in this situation. An alkaline battery may last for up to 11 hours of continuous use. In many cases, battery life will be similar to shelf life. disclaimer: Users should always first check with the voltage detector’s manufacturer or supplier as to whether the 4445 is compatible with the particular voltage detector they are using. Voltage detectors by their nature are generally not precise measuring instruments – accordingly any tester can only be used as a guide to the voltage detector’s correct operation.

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