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Page 1: ...Always on Always safe Always aware User Guide Personal Voltage Current Detector...
Page 2: ...around high voltage Overview Compass is a non contact high voltage detector that alerts users when they approach an electrified source Its advanced notification system is designed to warn the user of...
Page 3: ...ields but will NOT fully block magnetic fields Conductors lying on the ground or very close to it will result in unsafe warning distances Electric fields will couple to the ground thus drastically red...
Page 4: ...ugged from the charger Compass briefly displays the pre set sensitivity level before activating full function of the device Compass should be worn on the underside brim of the user s hard hat and with...
Page 5: ...hes this level and will continue until battery is dead Master Sensitivity Settings FOR MANAGEMENT ONLY Plug device into the micro USB to begin charging then hold the center button for 5 seconds Red li...
Page 6: ...hts indicating the adjustable AC VOLTAGE menu Once you are in this menu display quickly press the center button to change the device s sensitivity to Low 3 lights Medium 5 lights High 7 lights or Adap...
Page 7: ...on or near the ground the warning distances will be dramatically reduced and can sometimes result in unsafe warning distances 20 ft 0 ft Busbar First Alert 12 ft Max Alert 6 ft 2 4 kV Proximity Alert...
Page 8: ...vity level provided by Compass It is important to note that these established ranges fluctuate slightly due to a variety of work environment variables Potential variables include but are not limited t...
Page 9: ...ectional notifications it s important to understand potential variables that could affect the accuracy of alerts Accuracy of directional alerts will be reduced when an overhead power system is above t...
Page 10: ...t environment without the unit continuing to emit alerts If the user stays in place no further alerts will be emitted Should the user move closer to the threat the COMPASS will again initiate alerts A...
Page 11: ...ed 2018 General Warning Distances 5 10 15 20 25 5 10 15 20 25 5 15 20 25 10 Side View First Alert Full Alert Sensitivity Setting HIGH Voltage 2 4 kV Sensitivity Setting HIGH Voltage 2 4 kV 0 0 5 5 10...
Page 12: ...en proximity to a computer or other such device can sometimes cause the COMPASS to lock the user out If this happens please see the instructions below on how to reset the device if this should happen...
Page 13: ...djustable Sensitivity Levels Low Medium High Adaptive Default Sensitivity Level High Operating Frequency 60 Hz Operating Voltages 2400 VAC Minimum to 35 4 kVAC RMS Line to Neutral Case Material Flame...
Page 14: ...f life In the event that a Product cannot be repaired or replaced due to unavailability of parts Safeguard Equipment Inc will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain substitute parts or conduct...
Page 15: ...UIPMENT COM 208 773 9263 A Product of All rights reserved 2018 Contact Information www safeguardequipment com sales safeguardequipment com Phone 208 773 9263 Address 4442 West Riverbend Avenue Post Fa...
