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 Copyright 2005 Hubbell Power Systems

P403-3408

rev A

Operating Instructions

for

Auto-Ranging Voltage Indicator

The equipment covered in this manual must be used and serviced only by competent,
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, Chance

®

.

Before operating a CHANCE

®

 Auto-Ranging Voltage Indicator, thoroughly read,

understand, and follow these instructions. Keep these instructions in the device
case for future reference.

NOTICE

Catalog No.

C403-3374

Voltage

600V - 69kV

®

Do not allow universal fitting to touch any part of URD cabinet, to become grounded
in any other way, or to contact another phase as this will cause erroneous voltage
indication and could cause severe personal injury or damage to equipment.

Catalog No.

C403-3375

Voltage

69kV - 500kV

!

CAUTION

!

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for C403-3374

Page 1: ...to installation operation or maintenance Should additional information and details be desiredorifsituationsarisewhicharenotcoveredadequatelyfortheuser spurpose the specifics should be referred to Hubbell Power Systems Chance Before operating a CHANCE Auto Ranging Voltage Indicator thoroughly read understand and follow these instructions Keep these instructions in the device case for future referen...

Page 2: ...ible open gaps dispatcher hold orders and apparatus tag outs have rendered the circuit de energized Operation General To turn the unit on press and release the Power push button Upon power up each LED will illuminate individually from the lowest voltage to the highest followed by the audible alarm These tests verify the function of the LED s alarm batteries and internal circuitry Full unit functio...

Page 3: ... from all system components other than the specific conductor being tested Auto Hold The ARVI has a hold feature built into the circuitry which automatically holds a reading when the unit is left on an energized conductor or senses constant voltage for a period of approximately 15 seconds In the hold mode the LED representing the voltage range being indicated will become solid The audible beeping ...

Page 4: ...her part even with rubber gloves will cause erroneous voltage indication Always use with a universal pole to maintain its calibration Test phase Electromagnetic action of current Both can induce a high static condition on the de energized circuit Activity shown between only two conductors for clarity here Similar effects exist between all conduc tor pairs ARVI indicates the combined field intensit...

Page 5: ...per length to maintain its calibration When using the ARVI on underground systems the same basic rules and procedures apply as with overhead for example maintaining proper working clearances to all parts of the tool keeping tool clean and dry However the following are two additional instructions when using the tool on underground equipment The readings taken in URD cabinets will typically be highe...

Page 6: ...ull elbow with elbow pullertool thenorientelbowsoitisaccessiblewithARVI Operator 2 install elbow adapter on ARVI then insert elbow adapter into elbow to check elbow cable for voltage 1 Due to the close proximity of energized parts and grounded surfaces probes must not be used when using the ARVI on live front URD equipment because probes could either bridge from phase to phase or phase to ground o...

Page 7: ...k of the panel noting proper polarity CAUTION Ensure that the wires connected to the orange connector in the panel assembly remains connected and arenotdamagedandthebatterystrapissecure Afterthepanelandscrews are replaced in the housing test the function of the unit on a known energized voltage source or with the Voltage Indicator Tester After replacing batteries ensure that the wires connected to...

Page 8: ...le Bag for two 8 universal poles Auto Ranging Voltage Indicator 600V 69kv C403 3409 T403 0857 T403 0856 Repair If repair calibration or parts are required please contact M W Bevins Co 9903 E 54th St Tulsa OK 74146 918 627 1273 918 627 1294 FAX www mwbevinsco com Specifications Operating temp 20 to 80 C Unit power Four 4 AAA batteries C403 3409 Voltage Indicator Tester Care The ARVI is an electroni...

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