Data Sheet
VPC-31
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.
n Super-bright bi-Color LED’s indicates safe and dangerous
voltages (above 55VDC or 30VAC)
n Auto hold feature - LED’s stay illuminated for 10 sec retaining
a reading after the tests are disconnected
n Solenoid tester-like shaker to indicate AC voltage presence
n Automatically turns ON and OFF for easy and quick
measurements
n Non-contact voltage detection and GFCI test feature for
testing GFCI receptacles and breakers
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n Standard detachable test lead (black) for easy replacement
with optional longer or specialized probe
n Automatically selects AC Voltage, DC Voltage or Continuity
n LED’s indicate 10 levels of AC and DC Voltages::
n Volts (AC) 24, 48, 120, 208, 240, 277, 347, 480, 600, 1000
n Volts (DC) 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 110, 220, 380
n Auto backlit LCD Digital Display for precise voltage
measurements
n
Continuity buzzer and Visual continuity indication (LED)
n Water and dust proof, IP65 design
n Safety CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V
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Specifications
LCD Display 3 digits 1000 counts
In an RF Field of 3V/m, total accuracy = Specified accuracy + 45d. Performance above 3V/m is not
specified
Update Rate 5 per second nominal
Operating Temperature -10ºC ~ 55ºC (14ºF ~ 131ºF)
Relative Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31ºC (87ºF) decreasing linearly to 50%
relative humidity at 55ºC (131ºF)
Altitude Operating below 2000m
Storage Temperature -20ºC ~60ºC (-4ºF ~ 140ºF), < 80% R.H. (with battery removed)
Temperature C oefficient Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/ ºC @ (-10ºC ~ 18ºC or 28ºC ~ 55ºC), or otherwise specified
Sensing Average sensing
Type of Protection IP65
Pollution Degree 2
E.M.C. 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.
Safety Meets EN61010-1 and IEC61010-1 2nd Edition (2001)
Measurement Category CAT III 1000V & CAT IV 600V AC & DC
Transient Protection 8kV lightning surge (1.2/50µs)
Overload Protection 1000VDC & VAC rms
Low Battery Below approx. 2.4V
Power Supply 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
Power Consumption (typical) 3mA at Power-on ready; 30mA at 1000VAC full LED indication. 75mA at 1000VAC with shaker ON
APO Consumption (typical) 10
APO Timing Idle for 30 seconds
Dimension 233(L) x 57(W) x 40(H)mm (9.17 x 2.24 x 1.57 in)
Weight Approx. 220 g (0.485 lb)
Special Features High Input Impedance, Indicator Self-Test, Auto-Hold, Overload-Alert Warning, EF-Detection,
Auto Display Backlit, AC-Detection Shaker, Bi-Color LED Hazardous Live Warning, and GFCI Leakage
Load
Accessories 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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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 Typical Threshold ACV MARKING Typical Threshold
6V 5V 24V 19V
12V 10V 48V 38V
24V 19V 120V 96V
36V 30V 208V 166V
48V 42V 240V 224V
60V 54V 277V 259V
72V 66V 347V 312V
110V 91V 480V 414V
220V 176V 600V 540V
380V 304V 1000V 800V
Input Impedance 460k, 160pF nominal
ACV Frequency Response 45Hz ~ 65Hz
Duty ratio Continuous duty
Audible Continuity
Open Circuit Voltage 0.4VDC typical
Audible Threshold between 50k and 2000k
DC & AC Voltage
Range Typical Threshold Accuracy
DC 999V > +5VDC or < -5VDC 1.0%+2d
AC 999V (50Hz/60Hz) > 15VAC 2.5%+4d
Input Impedance: 460k, 160pF nominal
Duty ratio: Continuous duty
AC Detection Shaker Threshold
Shaker ON > 24VAC nominal
Shaker OFF < 14VAC nominal
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GFCI Leakage Load GFCI Leakage Load feature is for 120V nominal circuits only. It is disabled above 132V and below 80V
Load Current 7.5 mA typical at 120V
Path Impedance 16 k nominal, PTC protected
Non-Contact EF-Detection
Indication EF LED flashing & audible beep tones proportional to the field strength
Detection Frequency 50/60Hz
Detection Antenna Top end of the meter
Probe-Contact EF-Detection For more precise indication of live wires, such as distinguishing between live and ground
connections, use the Red (+) test probe for direct contact measurements.
VPC-31 also displays Bar graph segments proportional to the field strength on LCD. Typical values are shown in the following table:
Typical Non-Contact Voltage Range LCD Bar Graph Indication
15V to 55V 30V to 95V - 55V to 170V - - Above 120V - - - -
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Included Accessories
Test Leads
Carrying Case
Bead Type,
Thermocouple with banana plug
Users Manual
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