Amprobe VPC-10N User Manual

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VOLTAGE AND CONTINUITY TESTER

MODEL VPC-10N

Instruction Manual

Safety Information

l Never use the tester if it or its test leads appear damaged.
l Never apply more than 600V DC or 600V AC rms. between

any terminal and earth ground.

l If the LED turns on it indicates the presence of voltage at the

probe tips.

l When using the probes, do not touch the metal probe tips.
l Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the common

test lead.

l Before each use, verify the tester’s operation by measuring a

known voltage.

Automatic Operation

The tester automatically turns on when you place the probes
across a complete circuit. The tester selects continuity or DC or AC
voltage mode based on the resistance or voltage between the
probes. The tester automatically turns off when you remove the
probes from the complete circuit.

Measuring Voltage

Connect test leads across the source or load under measurement,
the LED turns on at between 70% and 100% of their rated
voltages.

DC Voltage AC voltage

600V DC maximum 600V RMS

Maximum 45 Hz to 66 Hz

Testing for Continuity

Turn off circuit power before testing. Beeper indicates shorts lasting
1ms or longer

OPEN short or 0-85KW

Non-contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection operating
instructions
WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. High-voltage circuit, both AC and

DC, are very dangerous and should be measured with great care.
WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. Before using to check for voltage
in an outlet, always test the Voltage Tester on a known live circuit to
verify that the Voltage Tester is working properly.
WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. Keep hands and fingers on the
body of the probe and away from the probe tip. Don’t touch
conductor.

1. To check for AC voltage, assure the bottle shaped protrusion of
the fixed probe, see figure below, is in close proximity to the hot
conductor. The LED in the fixed probe will illuminate.

2. To check for the presence of AC voltage at an outlet, using the
NCV LED, insert either probe tip into the outlet’s hot side. If the
black probe is used only the NCV LED will illuminate. If the
fixed probe is inserted not only will the NCV LED illuminate but
some of the LEDs on the front of the instrument will illuminate
also. In this application these LEDs won’t indicate the correct
voltage and should be ignored.

SPECIFICATIONS
Function: Range: Accuracy:

AC voltage (V) 24,120,208,240,277,480,600 -30% to 0% of reading
DC voltage (V) 6,12,24,36,48,110,220 -30% to 0% of reading

Continuity Test: Audible threshold 0-85kW, Continuity beeper
2KHz

Maximum Voltage Between any Terminal and Earth Ground:

600V DC; 600V AC RMS, Overvoltage Category III

Input Impedance: 1MW

Non-contact AC Voltage Sensitivity: 100 to 600V (50/60 Hz)
Non-contact AC Voltage detection distance: <0.5” of NCV

sensor
Temperature: Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F)
Storage : -30˚C_ to +60˚C_

Altitude: Operating: 2000m; Storage: 10,000m
Relative Humidity: 80 for temperature up to 31˚C decreasing

linearly to 50% RH at 40˚C
Battery Type and Life: AA (2); 350 hours with NEDA 15F or IEC
R6
Safety: UL Listed; 61010B-1: For use in Over-Voltage CAT III,

600V environments

EMC Regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Polution Degree: 2
For indoor use only.

Battery Test and Replacement

Replace the batteries when touching the leads together no longer
turns on the continuity LED.

2xAA

Disconnect probes Do not

from Voltage over-tighten screws

WARRANTY

Congratulations! Your new instrument has been quality crafted according to
quality standards and contains quality components and workmanship. It has
been inspected for proper operation of all of its functions and tested by
qualified factory technicians according to the long-established standards of
our company.
Your instrument has a limited warranty against defective materials and/or
workmanship for one-year from the date of purchase provided that, in the
opinion of the factory, the instrument has not been tampered with or taken
apart.

Should your instrument fail due to defective materials, and/or
workmanship during this one-year period, a no charge repair or
replacement will be made to the original purchaser. Please have your
dated bill of sale, which must identify the instrument model number and
serial number and call the number listed below:

Repair Department /ATP – Amprobe, TIF, Promax
Miramar, FL 33025
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-327-5060
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.Amprobe.com

Please obtain an RMA number before returning product for repair.

Outside the U.S.A. the local representative will assist you. Above limited
warranty covers repair and replacement of instrument only and no other
obligation is stated or implied.

Miramar, FL

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

www.Amprobe.com

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