Hubbell Power Systems PSC4032915 Operating Instructions Manual

Revision A 02/17

CHANCE® Full Range Auto-Ranging Voltage Indicator

Operating Instructions Model No. PSC4032915

For use with Capacitive Test Point through 765 kV AC

NOTICE: Before operating a Chance® Full Range Auto-Ranging Voltage Indicator (ARVI), thoroughly read, understand and follow these instructions. Keep these instructions with product for future reference.

Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement. Please visit hubbellpowersystems.com to conﬁrm current design speciﬁcations.

Guide to Warnings within Manual

The following is a list of warnings used within this manual and should be read in their entirety to ensure safe practices.

DANGER

A DANGER refers to operating procedures, techniques, etc., that, if not followed carefully could RESULT IN DEATH.

WARNING

A WARNING refers to operating procedures, techniques, etc., that, if not followed carefully could RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATH.

CAUTION

A CAUTION refers to operating procedures, techniques, etc., that, if not followed carefully could RESULT IN DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT or LOSS OF SERVICE to customers.

NOTICE

A NOTICE refers to information that is considered important but not hazard related.

Product Safety

WARNING

Do not allow the universal coupling to become grounded in any way, or to contact another phase as this will cause erroneous readings and could cause severe personal injury or damage to equipment.

WARNING

Always use an appropriate length insulated Hot Stick even when wearing rubber gloves. Contact with the universal coupling or other parts even with rubber gloves will cause erroneous readings. Always use with a universal pole to maintain its calibration.

CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE

WARNING

Before and after each use, always test the unit on a known energized voltage source or with the Voltage Indicator Tester to verify proper operation.

DANGER

Minimum Approach Distances (MAD) should be adhered to at all times. For the latest information and charts refer to the ofﬁcial OSHA website: https://www.osha.gov

CAUTION

The equipment covered in this manual must be used and serviced only by competently trained personnel familiar with and following approved work and safety practices. This equipment is for use by such personnel and this manual is not intended as a substitute for adequate training and experience in safe procedures for this type of equipment.

These instructions neither cover all details or situations in equipment use, nor do they provide for every possible contingency to be encountered in relation to installation, operation or maintenance. Should additional information and details be desired or if situations arise which are not covered adequately for the user’s purpose, the speciﬁcs should be referred to Hubbell Power Systems.

Function and Design Overview

The CHANCE® Full-Range Auto-Ranging Voltage Indicator (ARVI), model number PSC4032915, is a portable tool to conﬁrm that an AC (Alternating Current) high voltage circuit is energized or de-energized prior to performing maintenance. It provides ﬁeld practicality over the two points of contact measurement method. Readings from the Full-Range ARVI represent the class of voltage that is present on the line.

The Full-Range ARVI is used as a secondary means to conﬁrm the condition of a circuit after principal work procedures such as visible open gaps, dispatcher hold orders, and apparatus tag-outs have rendered the circuit de-energized. The unit utilizes a single point of contact to the conductor, therefore it is not a voltmeter. It is designed to determine approximate Phase-to-Phase nominal voltage up to 765 kV AC 50/60 Hz.

The Full-Range ARVI is an electric ﬁeld intensity indicator, which is calibrated to illuminate an LED (light-emitting diode) representing the class of voltage that is present on the conductor. It responds to the magnitude of the ﬁeld gradient between its end probe and a ﬂoating electrode. The device may also indicate the combined ﬁeld intensity from nearby conductors, including ground wires and grounded equipment. If the universal coupling is too close to a ground, another phase, or another voltage source, the voltage indication will tend to be high. If the universal coupling is too close to a jumper or equipment of the same phase, the indication will tend to be low. The tool must always be

used with an appropriate length Hot Stick for safety and to maintain its calibration.

NOTICE

This device is an AC (alternating current/alternating voltage) only indicator; do not use it to detect DC (direct current/non-alternating voltage).

WARNING

Before and after each use, always test the unit on a known energized voltage source or with the Voltage Indicator Tester to verify proper operation.

Features

• Meets intent of OSHA 1910.269 to test for absence of nominal voltage

• Used to determine if power lines are at rated voltage, have induced voltage, or are de-energized

• Capacitive Test Point through 765 kV AC for overhead and underground systems

• Adjustable audible alarm

• Power-saving sleep mode (auto-off)

• Approximate Phase-to-Phase voltage ranges are indicated by LED lights

• Automatic Hold Mode

• Battery drawer for simple battery replacement

• QR code located in the instructions and on the unit itself

Accuracy

This instrument is not a voltmeter; hence, the manufacturer claims no speciﬁc accuracy, and therefore, no speciﬁc accuracy is to be assumed by the user. Readings will vary with the ﬁeld intensity, determined by a great variety of ﬁeld conditions including proximity, size, and orientation of all system components in the vicinity, both energized and grounded. Erroneous readings may result from being too near other energized conductors or being too near another phase or ground. To avoid such ﬁeld distortions, keep the unit as far away as practical from all system components other than the speciﬁc conductor being tested.

Front Panel Information

1. Capacitive Test Point (Cap. TP) LED

2. Range (600 V to 500 kV) LEDs

3. Audible Alarm

4. Power (PWR) LED

5. Power Button

Ranges

The equivalent voltage ranges to provide indication of each of the Voltage Classes are as follows:

Voltage Class Voltage Range

600 V 480 V to 900 V

4 kV 1 kV to 6.5 kV

15 kV 6.6 kV to 17 kV

25 kV 18 kV to 29 kV

35 kV 30 kV to 50 kV

69 kV 51 kV to 109 kV

115 kV 110 kV to 149 kV

161 kV 150 kV to 199 kV

230 kV 200 kV to 299 kV

345 kV 300 kV to 399 kV

500 kV 400 kV to 699 kV

765 kV 700 kV and above: all LEDs illuminate

Operations for Overhead

Turn the Unit On:

1. Momentarily depress the “Power Button” for approximately 2 seconds.

a. Upon power-up, each LED will illuminate individually from the lowest voltage to the highest

followed by the adjustable audible alarm. These tests verify the function of the LEDs, alarm, batteries, and internal circuitry.

b. Following the adjustable audible alarm, the “PWR” LED will continuously ﬂash. The unit is

ready for use.

c. Always install the unit on an appropriate length insulated Hot Stick.

Take a Reading:

2. Install the supplied Shepherd Hook and place the unit in contact with the power line conductor. Minimum Approach Distances (MAD) should be adhered to at all times.

a. Ensure that the green "PWR" LED is ﬂashing before, during, and after testing.

b. Keep the Full-Range ARVI perpendicular to the phase conductor and away from poles or

structures a distance of at least twice the circuit’s phase spacing. If possible, test away from structures, jumpers, risers, cutouts, insulators, ground wires, and any system components that may cause reading errors.

c. The audible alarm will begin to beep as the unit senses the electric ﬁeld. The Range LED that

corresponds with the system voltage level present on the conductor will begin to blink. The higher the voltage, the faster the beeping occurs. Audio and visual indications may begin before contact is made.

d. Test three or four locations to check consistency. Where little or no consistency is apparent,

consider the highest reading as correct.

e. All interpretations should take into account the circuit conﬁguration, length, proximity to

other lines; and should be consistent with previous experience on the same circuit with this instrument. If ever in doubt about interpreting Full-Range ARVI readings under any circumstance, always assume circuit is energized and take appropriate safety precautions.

Hold Mode: Refer to page 14.

Turn the Unit Off:

3. To turn the Full-Range ARVI off:

a. Press and hold the "Power Button" on the unit for 3 seconds:

i. The adjustable audible alarm will generate two series of three tones each. ii. The unit will turn off after the second series of tones.

b. Or the unit will automatically power itself down (auto-off) after approximately 15 minutes of

inactivity.

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