USER MANUAL
FLIR Non-Contact Voltage Detectors +
Flashlight
Models VP40 and VP42
FLIR VP40_VP42 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: VP40_VP42-en-US_AA
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Table of Contents
1. Advisories ................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Quality Assurance .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste ........................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
3. Description ................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Meter Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Button and Indicator Descriptions ................................................................................................... 5
4. Operation .................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 High/Low Sensitivity Modes ............................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Basic Operation ................................................................................................ ............................. 6
4.3 Flashlight ................................................................................................................................ ...... 6
4.4 Low Battery Indication ................................................................................................................... 6
4.5 Auto Power OFF (APO) ................................................................................................................... 6
5. Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Cleaning and Storage ..................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Battery Replacement ..................................................................................................................... 7
6. Safety ........................................................................................................................ 7
7. Specifications ............................................................................................................ 9
8. Technical Support .................................................................................................... 10
9. Three-Year Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 10
FLIR VP40_VP42 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: VP40_VP42-en-US_AA
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1. Advisories
1.1 Copyright
© 2018, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software
including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into
any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic,
optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without
prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or
company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property
of their respective owners.
1.2 Quality Assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and
manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore, we reserve
the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior
notice.
1.3 Documentation
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the ‘Downloads’ tab at:
http://support.flir.com. It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download
area, you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as
manuals for our historical and obsolete products.
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste
As with all electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for
electronic waste. Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more
details.
FLIR VP40_VP42 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: VP40_VP42-en-US_AA
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2. Introduction
Thank you for selecting the FLIR VP40_VP42 Non-Contact Voltage Detector. Proper use
and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
The VP40_VP42 detects the presence of AC voltage at electrical outlets, junction strips,
electrical circuits, and other devices without having to contact the device physically. The
VP40 has a minimum excitation voltage of 90V AC; The VP42 has a minimum excitation
voltage of 190V AC. Both models have a high sensitivity mode allowing detection down
to 24V AC. Vibrating and visual cues alert the user when AC voltage is present.
The bright tip lights, near the sensor tip, permit operation in dimly lit areas. Note that
when you switch ON the larger Flashlight, the detector will not operate.
This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years
of reliable service.
3. Description
3.1 Meter Description
1. AC Voltage sensor
2. Tip lighting
3. Alarm indicator
4. Status indicator
5. Power button: ON (short press); OFF (long press); Low/high sensitivity toggle
(short presses with meter ON)
6. Pocket clip
7. Flashlight ON/OFF button (long press)
8. Battery compartment access knob
9. Flashlight