Voltage Detector and
Phasing Tester
Operating Instructions
83280
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CONTENTS
Warranty and Liability…………………………………………...2
Product Safety Information………………………………………3
Overview – Voltage Detector and Phasing Tester ....................... 4
Battery Test .................................................................................... 5
Sensing On Capacitive Test Points ............................................... 6
Phasing On Capacitive Test Points ............................................... 8
Sensing On Direct Line ................................................................ 10
Phasing On Direct Lines .............................................................. 11
Line-To-Line And Line-To-Ground Voltages ............................ 13
Voltage Check or Indication, URD ............................................. 14
Phase-To-Ground Voltage Check, URD ..................................... 16
Phase-To-Phase Voltage Check, URD ........................................ 18
URD Phasing ................................................................................ 20
Replacement Parts and Accessories ............................................. 22
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Limitation of Warranty and Liability
Bierer & Associates Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
workmanship and material, under normal use and service conditions for a
period of one year from date of shipment.
Due to continuous product improvement and development, Bierer &
Associates Inc. reserves the right to modify product designs and
specifications without notice.
It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of high
voltage electrical devices including this device. Risks of serious injury or
death are inherent in working around energized electrical systems. Such
risks include but are not limited to variations of electrical systems and
equipment, manner of use or applications, weather and environmental
conditions, operator mentality, and other unknown factors that are beyond
the control of Bierer & Associates Inc.
Bierer & Associates Inc. do not express or imply to be an insurer of these
risks, and by purchasing or using this product you AGREE TO ACCEPT
THESE RISKS. IN NO EVENT SHALL Bierer & Associates Inc. BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT.
SAFETY MESSAGE DEFINITIONS per ANSI Z535
These instructions contain important safety messages to alert the user to
potentially hazardous situations, how to avoid the hazard, and the
consequences of failure to follow the instruction.
The safety alert symbol identifies a safety message. The signal
word following the symbol indicates:
DANGER A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury and equipment damage.
WARNING A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury and equipment damage.
CAUTION A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury and equipment damage.
NOTICE Important safety message relating to equipment damage
only.
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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
1. Meter assembly, interconnect cable assembly, and live line tool
adapters shall be considered non-insulating. Do not let live line
tool fittings come in contact with energized or grounded
conductors. The live line tool adapters, fittings, and handles
supplied with meters shall not be used on any other devices.
2. Use appropriate length live line tools for voltage being worked
and maintain minimum approach distances as outlined in OSHA
1910.269, Table R-6.
3. All Phasing Meters and Voltage Detectors manufactured during
and after 2007 will have a limit mark engraved on the high
voltage probe(s) 2.5 inches from the tip to indicate to the user
the physical limit that should not be exceeded when
approaching and contacting an electrical conductor or other
electrical test points. Zero Ohm insulated adapters (81280IE)
should be used if limit mark will be exceeded.
4. This equipment should be used only by qualified employees,
trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices,
safety rules and other safety requirements associated with the
use of this type of equipment.
5. These instructions are not intended as a substitute for adequate
training, nor do they cover all details or situations which could
be encountered when operating this type of equipment.
6. Before operating this equipment, read, understand and follow all
instructions contained in this manual. Keep instructions with
equipment.
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE BEFORE USE
WARNING
1. Prior to using any high voltage test equipment a careful
inspection should be made to ensure the unit is free from any
contaminants such as dirt, grease, etc. and that there are no
apparent physical damages.
2. High voltage probe assemblies shall be wiped clean prior to
each use with a silicone impregnated cloth and kept clean and
free of contaminants. This will prevent tracking on the outside
of the probe and meter error.
3. Always confirm internal battery voltage before and after each
use.
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The Voltage Detector and Phasing Tester:
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WARNING
see “Product Safety Information”, page 3.
see “Inspection & Maintenance”, page 3.
1. For voltage sensing and phasing on overhead and underground sys-
tems.
2. For voltage sensing and phasing at capacitive test points.
3. Five-position switch selects function:
C voltage sensing on capacitive test points
CP phasing between capacitive test points
L voltage sensing on overhead and underground systems
LP phasing on overhead and underground systems
BT internal battery test.
4. Bushing and elbow adapters for URD use.
5. Adapters are available for use with live line tools:
Q Quick Change – Standard on both probes
UGA Universal/Grip All Combination – Adapters for use with
hotsticks or shotgun sticks. PN: PA165UGA
6. Available in two models: 300 V to 25 kV and 300 V to 35 kV.
7. A second probe and series lead is furnished for use when phasing or
measuring line-to-line or line-to-ground voltages.
8. The carrying case incorporates a 3 kV test device for testing the
instrument for correct operation before and after each use
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BATTERY TEST
The battery test tells the operator whether the meter probe’s internal
battery is fully charged.
Turn the selector switch on the back
of the meter to position BT (Battery
Test) and hold to the right. The
meter should show a full scale
deflection. If there is less than full
deflection, the meter probe battery
should be changed.
(If the battery test fails, you can
replace the 9 volt battery located
behind the attachment point for the
hot stick located on the main meter
face.)
WARNING – Battery Test
-see “Inspection and Maintenance”, item 3, page 3.
SENSING ON CAPACITIVE TEST POINTS
Turn the Selector switch to position
C (Capacitive Sensing).
Fasten the meter probe to appropriate
live line tool.
Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test
device (provided in the carrying case),
depress the button on the test device
with the meter probe end. The meter
should show a half scale deflection
minimum.
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6. Retest meter on test device to confirm
that it is working.
WARNING
see “Product Safety Information”, page 3.
see “Inspection & Maintenance”, page 3.
5. Test the meter probe on the
Capacitve point.
No meter deflection indicates
de-energized source.
Any meter deflection indicates
voltage present.
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PHASING ON CAPACITIVE TEST POINTS
Turn the Selector switch to position
C (Capacitive Phasing).
Connect the meter probe to the
second probe with the interconnect
cable.
Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test
device provided, depress the
button of the test device with the
meter probe and place the second
probe end on the other terminal.
The meter should show a
reading of at least 2.5kV. If not,
check all batteries or send for
repair.
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While depressing the button with the meter
probe, have the second probe make contact
with the meter probe end. The meter probe
should show a near or zero reading.
Place the meter probe end to a
capacitive test point.
Have the second probe make contact with
the meter probe end on the capacitive test
point. The test point meter probe should
show a Zero reading.
Leave the meter probe on the capacitive test
point to the first elbow and contact the second
probe on another capacitive test point. In
Phase is represented by no meter reading or
deflection. Out of Phase is represented by a
meter reading or deflection.
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SENSING ON DIRECT LINE
1. Turn the Selector Switch to position L
Fasten the meter to appropriate
live line tool.
3. Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test device
provided in the carrying case, depress the
button on the test device with the meter
probe end. The meter should show at
least a 3 kV deflection. If not, check all
batteries or send for repair.
Make the test on the electrical circuit
conductor, then retest unit on the test
device.
Meter deflection indicates voltage
present.
No deflection means line is de-
energized.
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4.
PHASING ON DIRECT LINES
Turn the selector switch to position LP
(Line Phasing).
Connect the meter to the second probe
with the series lead.
Turn on the test Device.
To test the meter probe on the test device
provided, depress the button of the test device
with the meter probe, and place the second
probe end on the other terminal. The meter
should show a reading of at least 2.5 kV. If
not, check all batteries or send for repair.
While depressing the button with the meter
probe, have the second probe make contact
with the meter probe end. The meter should
show a Zero reading
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Place the meter probe end on one of the
conductors.
Have the second probe make contact
with the meter probe end on the same
conductor. Again, the probe meter
should show a Zero reading.
Leave the meter probe on the first conductor
and contact the second probe on another
conductor. If the conductors are in phase,
the meter should show a Zero reading. In
Phase is represented by no meter reading
or deflection. Out of Phase is represented
by a meter reading or deflection.
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LINE-TO-LINE AND LINE-TO-GROUND VOLTAGE
Turn the selector switch to position LP
(Line Phasing).
Connect the meter to the second probe with
the interconnect cable.
Turn on test device.
To test the meter probe on the test device,
depress the button of the test device with the
meter probe end, and place the second probe end
on the other terminal. The meter should show
a reading of at least 2.5 kV. If not, check all
batteries or send for repair.
To measure line-to-line voltage, use the
meter probe, series lead, and second probe
combination to make contact between lines
and take a reading. To measure voltage
line-to-ground, use the meter probe,
interconnect cable and second probe
combination to make contact between the
line and ground and take a reading.
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VOLTAGE CHECK OR INDICATION, URD
Set the selector switch to L
Attach insulating handle to meter .
probe.
Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test device
provided in the carrying case, depress the
button on the test device with the meter
probe end. The meter should show at
least a 3 kV deflection. If not, check all
batteries or send for repair.
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2.
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Attach URD bushing
adapter to meter probe.
Plug meter probe with
URD bushing adapter
into desired bushing.
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8. If line voltage is present, meter
will indicate approximate line to
ground voltage.
9. If line voltage is not present, there
will be no meter reading or
deflection.
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PHASE-TO-GROUND VOLTAGE CHECK, URD
Set selector switch to LP (Line Phasing)
Connect the meter to the second probe
with the interconnect cable and attach
insulating handles to both probes.
Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test device
provided, depress the button of the test
device with the meter probe, and place
the second probe end on the other terminal. The meter should show a reading
of at least 2.5 kV. If not, check all
batteries or send for repair.
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2.
3.
4.
While depressing the button with the
meter probe, have the second probe make
contact with the meter probe end. The
meter should show a Zero reading.
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Attach URD bushing adapter to meter
probe.
Plug meter probe with URD bushing adapter
into desired bushing. Touch second probe to
good electrical . ground connection. If line
voltage is present, meter will indicate . nominal
phase to ground voltage. If no line voltage is
present, there will . be no meter reading or
deflection.
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PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE CHECK, URD
Set selector switch to LP (Line Phasing).
Connect the meter to the second
probe with the interconnect cable and
attach insulating handles to both
probes.
Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test
device provided, depress the button of
the test device with the meter probe, and
place the second probe end on the other
terminal. The meter should show a
reading of 2.5 kV. If not, check all
batteries or send for repair.
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2.
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Attach both URD bushing
adapters to probes. Plug meter
probe with URD bushing adapter
and second probe with URD
bushing adapter into bushings to
be tested. If both phases are
present, meter will indicate
nominal phase-to-phase voltage.
If neither phase is present, there
will be no meter reading or
deflection.
While depressing the button with the meter
probe, have the second probe make contact
with the meter probe end. The meter should
show a Zero reading.
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URD PHASING
Set selector switch to LP (Line Phasing).
Connect the meter to the second probe
with the interconnect cable and attach
insulating handles to both probes.
Turn on the test device.
To test the meter probe on the test device
provided, depress the button of the test
device with the meter probe, and place the
second probe end on the other terminal.
The meter should show a reading of 2.5
kV. If not, check all batteries or send for
repair
While depressing the button with the
meter probe, have the second probe make
contact with the meter probe end. The
meter should show a zero reading.
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2.
3.
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Attach both URD bushing
adapters to probes. Test for
phase-to-ground voltage on
bushings to be phased. Nominal
phase-to-ground voltage should
be present on both bushings
before phasing.
Plug meter probe with URD
bushing adapter and second
probe with URD bushing
adapter into bushings to be
phased. In Phase is represented
by near zero meter reading or
deflection.
Out of Phase is represented by a
meter reading or deflection.
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2.
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT
8128TEALB
15 - 35 kV Elbow Adapter ½”
1 lb (0.45 kg)
8128TBALB
15 - 35 kV Bushing Adapter ½”
1 lb (0.45 kg)
81280LHM
Hook Adapter
1 lb (0.45 kg)
81280LPM
Probe Adapter
1 lb (0.45 kg)
PA165UGA
Universal/Grip All Adapter
1 lb (0.45 kg)
10022CHL
Handle with Threaded Ferrule
and Cap (2 required)
1 lb(0.45 kg)
10022HHSL
Handle with Threaded Ferrule
and Ferrule with Stud (4 required)
1 lb (0.45 kg)
PA25S
25 kV Voltage Meter with Quick
Change
2 lbs(0.91 kg)
PA35S
35 kV Voltage Meter with Quick
Change
2 lbs(0.91 kg)
PA25P
Second Probe with Quick
Change
1 lb (0.45 kg)
PA25T
3 kV Power Supply
3 lbs (1 .36 kg)
PA25B
Box with Foam Padding
7 lbs (3.17 kg)
81280FL
8' (2.44 m) Lead Extension
2 lbs(0.91 kg)
81280ML
8' (2.44 m) Lead, Standard
2 lbs(0.91 kg)
81280B1
6 Volt Battery
2 lbs(0.91 kg)
Technical & Service
Bierer & Associates Inc.
Manufacturing & Repair
10730 Farrow Rd.
Blythewood SC 29016
Tel: (803) 786-4839
Fax: (803) 786-5457
www.BiererMeters.com
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