Amprobe VPC-12 Catalog Page

VPC-10A and VPC-12

Voltage and Continuity Testers

Troubleshoot voltage and continuity in residential and commercial environments

Easy to use testers designed to troubleshoot voltage and continuity for residential and commercial applications.

The Amprobe VPC-10A

A rugged, easy to use tester for residential and
commercial applications

• Quickly troubleshoot voltage and continuity and
detect presence of voltages easily

• Turns on when a complete circuit is sensed,
automatically selects AC or DC voltage or continuity
mode, and autos-off when removed from a circuit

• Seven visual voltage indicators clearly differentiating
between key voltage levels

• Safety rated CAT III 600 V

Features

• Automatically selects ac voltage,
dc voltage or continuity

• Bright LED lights indicate seven
levels of ac and dc voltages:

- Volts (AC) 24, 120, 208, 240, 277,
480, 600

- Volts (DC) 6, 12, 24, 36, 48,110, 220

• Full range polarity to detect
negative or positive dc voltage

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• Built-in VolTect

voltage detection

• Visual, audible and vibration
alerts for indicating voltage and

continuity

• Bright work light to take
measurements in dimly lit locations

(VPC-12 only)

non-contact

(VPC-12 only)

(vibration alert VPC-12 only)

The Amprobe VPC-12

A rugged, easy to use tester for residential and
commercial applications

• Quickly troubleshoot voltage and continuity and
detect presence of voltages easily

• Turns on when a complete circuit is sensed,
automatically selects AC or DC voltage or continuity
mode, and autos-off when removed from a circuit

• Seven visual voltage indicators clearly differentiating
between key voltage levels

• Built in VolTect™ non-contact voltage detection adds
an extra level of safety

• Vibrating alert indicates the presence of dangerous
voltage levels and continuity

• Bright work light built in to take measurements in
dimly lit locations

• Safety rated CAT IV 600 V

Voltect™ non-contact
voltage detection and
worklight

LED indicators

for AC/DC voltage and range,
continuity and hazardous voltage

Safety Certication

All Amprobe tools, including the Amprobe
VPC-10A and VPC-12, are rigorously
tested for safety, accuracy, reliability, and
ruggedness in our state-of-the-art test lab.

In addition, Amprobe products that measure
electricity are listed by a 3rd party safety lab, either
UL or CSA. This system assures that Amprobe
products meet or exceed safety regulations and
will perform in a tough, professional environment
for many years to come.

VPC-10A

Voltage and
Continuity Tester

VPC-12

Voltage and
Continuity Tester
with VolTect

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Highlights

Applications

You can quickly measure ac and dc voltage in circuitry and its

components—including outlets, light xtures, batteries and

extension cords— as well as test the continuity of fuses, light
bulbs and electrical connections.

To increase accuracy and speed, the VPCs turn on when a
complete circuit is sensed, automatically select AC or DC voltage
or continuity mode, and auto-off when removed from a circuit.

With an operating battery life of 300 hours and operating
temperature ranging from 41 degrees F to 140 degrees F, these
tools are just as rugged and reliable as they are safe.

Upgrade with the VPC-12

With this model, a vibrating alert indicates the presence of
continuity as well as dangerous voltage levels, in additional
to the visual and audible alerts. This is especially helpful when
wearing thick PPE gloves and working in a noisy environment.

Applications

Also, the VPC-12 includes VolTect™ Non-contact Voltage
Detection, an added level of safety when working with high
voltage levels in an industrial setting.

Finally, a built-in light makes working in dimly-lit areas possible
with the VPC-12.

How safe is it?

As is expected from an Amprobe tool, they bring the highest
standard of safety to professional electricians, appliance
technicians and home owners working in a CAT IV 600 V
environment

What does it come with?

It comes complete and ready so you can use it right away,
including three 1.5 V AAA batteries and a printed user manual.

Specifications

Feature VPC-10A VPC-12

LED Voltage range

LED voltage indicators AC volts: 24 V, 120 V, 208 V, 240 V, 277 V, 480 V, 600 V, DC volts: 6 V, 12 V, 24 V, 36 V, 48 V, 110 V, 220 V

Frequency range 50 to 60 Hz

Acoustic indication ≥ 24 VAC, ≥ 6 VDC

Tolerances LEDs -30 % to 0 % of reading

Voltage detection Automatic

Hazardous voltage indication - ≥ 24 VAC; ≥ 6 VDC

Range detection Automatic

Polarity detection Full range

Acoustic indication ≥ 24 VAC; ≥ 6 VDC

Continuity indication

Continuity range 0 to 45 kΩ

Continuity tolerances 0 % to +50 %

Continuity buzzer 3 kHz

Built-in vibration alert – •

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VolTect

non-contact voltage –

Work light – •

Input impedance 1 MΩ

Operating time 30 seconds ON maximum and wait for ve minutes before taking another measurement

Operating altitude ≤ 6561 ft (2000 m)

Operating temperature 41 °F to 122 °F (5 °C to 50 °C)

Storage conditions -22 °F to 140 °F (-30 °C to 60 °C)

Humidity (Without Condensation) ≥

Pollution degree 2

Power supply Three 1.5 V battery AAA, LR03, UM4 or equivalent

Battery life 300 hours (alkaline) (typical)

Electrical safety

Overvoltage category

EMC

Certication

Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.90 x 2.13 x 1.34 in (150 x 54 x 34 mm)

Weight Approximately 0.45 lb (205 g) with batteries installed

80% RH at 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C); ≥ 50% RH at > 104 °F to 122 °F (> 40 °C to 50 °C)

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12, UL Std. No. 61010-1 (3rd Edition),

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-031-07, UL 61010-031 (1st Edition - 2007),

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030-12, UL 61010-2-030(1st Edition -2012)

CAT III 600 V CAT IV 600 V

24…600 VAC, 6…220 VDC

LED and buzzer ( 0 to 45 kΩ ON; >85 kΩ OFF)

90 to 600 VAC,

Conforms to IEC 61326-1

Sensitivity: beeps and vibrates ≤ 10 mm (0.39 in)

distance from a wire carrying 100 VAC