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7.2 General Specifications 

Display   

Backlit 6000-count (0 ~ 5999) multi-function LCD 

Display update rate 

3 times/second, approximately 

Polarity 

 

Automatic display of positive and negative polarity

 

Over-range indication 

“OL” or “-OL” is displayed 

Open Jaw Sensor Type 

Hall Effect 

Jaw opening 

 

0.61” (15.5mm) 

Electromagnetic field influence 
 

 

 

Unstable or inaccurate readings may be displayed if there is an 
electromagnetic field disturbance in the measurement environment 

Maximum Voltage 

1000V AC rms/DC (VT8-1000) or 600V AC rms/DC (VT8-600) 
maximum applied to any terminal 

Auto Power OFF 

After 15 minutes  

Operating Temperature  14 ~ 122

F (-10 ~ 50

C)  

Storage Temperature 

-22

 ~ 140

F (-30

 ~ 60

C) 

Relative Humidity 

 95% maximum; 41 ~ 86

F (5 ~ 30

C) 

 

75% maximum; 86 ~ 104

F (30 ~ 40

C) 

 

45% maximum; 104 ~ 122

F (40 ~ 50

C) 

Operating Altitude 

6562’ (2000m) 

Battery power   

2 x 1.5V ‘AA’ alkaline batteries 

Low battery indication 

 

 

is displayed if batteries need replacing 

Weight   

 

5.7 oz. (163.7g), including batteries 

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

8.27x 2.1 x 0.67” (210 x 53 x 35mm) 

Safety Standards 

Complies with EN61010-1, EN61010-2-032, and EN61010-2-033 

 

VT8-600: CAT III 600V, CAT IV 300V 

 

VT8-1000: CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V 

 

Pollution Degree 2 

 

ETL Listed, RCM, cULus, CE 

Drop Protection 

6.6’ (2m) approx. 

For Indoor Use 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for VT8-1000

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Voltage Continuity and Current Testers VT8 600 and VT8 1000...

Page 2: ...TION 9 5 1 Meter Power ON OFF 9 5 2 Display Backlight 9 5 3 Worklight 9 5 4 Data Hold 9 5 5 Test Lead Considerations 10 5 6 Voltage Measurement Warnings and Cautions 10 5 7 AC DC Voltage Measurements...

Page 3: ...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 certifie...

Page 4: ...ct Updates Product Registration and Customer Support 2 1 Features 6000 count 0 5999 digital display LCD display with high low intensity backlight True RMS AC measurements 0 8 DCV accuracy Data Hold fr...

Page 5: ...ment or meter housing Use the meter only as specified in this User Guide or accompanying Quick Manual to avoid compromising the protections provided by the meter Be sure to use the proper terminals sw...

Page 6: ...rms to EU directives ETL listed complies with USA and Canada requirements PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I Equipment of OVERVOLT AGE CATEGORY I is equipment for con...

Page 7: ...l effect Current sensor 3 NCV alert LED lamp 4 Worklight button 5 Rotary function switch 6 REL Relative and ZERO button 7 MODE button 8 HOLD and LCD Backlight button 9 LCD Display 10 Test lead jacks 1...

Page 8: ...hort press to step through the functions shown in the table below Fig 4 3 MODE Button Function Table Switch Position Mode Button Function AC DC AC DC REL ZERO Short press to enter exit the Relative mo...

Page 9: ...e meter switches OFF after 15 minutes of inactivity The low battery symbol appears on the display when the battery voltage is insufficient 5 2 Display Backlight The LCD backlight has two intensity lev...

Page 10: ...moving the test leads remove the red before the black lead Disconnect probes and circuit under test after all measurements are completed 5 7 AC DC Voltage Measurements 1 Insert the black test lead ban...

Page 11: ...rom the meter 2 Set the function switch to the position 3 Use the MODE button to select AC or DC For DC press ZERO to remove any residual magnetism before testing a conductor 4 Test only one conductor...

Page 12: ...the audible tones the flashing of the LED lamp and the number of dashes displayed If the meter does not emit a tone or flash the LED there is still the possibility that voltage is present please use...

Page 13: ...l resistance 6 Read the resistance value in the display The display will indicate the proper decimal point and value If the reading is out of range the OL display icon will appear Fig 5 4 RESISTANCE M...

Page 14: ...cross the wire or circuit under test 5 If the resistance is 10 the beeper will sound continuously If the resistance is between 10 and 100 the beeper may or may not sound For an open circuit condition...

Page 15: ...s use the REL button Relative mode to remove test lead and probe capacitance 6 Read the capacitance value in the display 7 The display will indicate the proper decimal point and value Fig 5 6 CAPACITA...

Page 16: ...e meter is not to be used for 60 days or more remove the batteries and store separately Do not mix battery types or freshness levels please use batteries of the same type and of the same freshness lev...

Page 17: ...o null the display reading AC Voltage 6 000V 0 001V 1 2 5 digits 600V VT8 600 1000V VT8 1000 60 00V 0 01V 1 2 3 digits 600 0V 0 1V 1 5 2 digits 1000V VT8 1000 0 1V 1 5 3 digits True RMS voltage applic...

Page 18: ...Protection Capacitance 60 00nF 0 01nF 4 0 20 digits 600V DC VT8 600 1000V DC VT8 1000 600V AC 600 0nF 0 1nF 6 000 F 0 001 F 60 00 F 0 01 F 600 0 F 0 1 F 6 000mF 0 001mF 10 60 00mF 0 01mF For referenc...

Page 19: ...600V AC rms DC VT8 600 maximum applied to any terminal Auto Power OFF After 15 minutes Operating Temperature 14 122 F 10 50 C Storage Temperature 22 140 F 30 60 C Relative Humidity 95 maximum 41 86 F...

Page 20: ...ort flir com Service Repair Support Email Repair flir com Support Telephone number 1 855 499 3662 option 3 toll free 9 Three Year Limited Warranty This product is protected by FLIR s 3 Year Limited Wa...

Page 21: ...port flir com Technical Support Email TMSupport flir com Service and Repair Email Repair flir com Customer Support Telephone 1 855 499 3662 option 3 toll free Publication Identification No VT8 600_100...

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