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The LOOKOUT Voltage Detection
Network measures only the
strength of the electric field.
It cannot directly measure
distance to the source of
the electric field such as an
energized conductor. The
higher the voltage, the
stronger the field and the
greater the alarm distance.
The reverse is also true; the
Detector may alarm due to
the very close proximity of
low voltage. Adjusting the
system voltage setting of
the LOOKOUT Detector via
the mobile application can help
normalize the detection distance
across voltage levels.
Electrically conductive objects
located underneath power
lines can appear to be live.
A metal fence or a growing
hedge can cause a distortion
of the electric field under these
lines and result in high electric
field strength near the ground.
The LOOKOUT Voltage Detection
Network will provide an early
warning of high electric fields,
but not all fields are directly
caused by nearby energized
objects. To prevent the Detector
from issuing too many false
alarms, it should not be used
in typical office or factory
environments where all equipment
is low voltage and there is no
danger of contacting energized
high voltage conductors.
Conductors of different phases
in close proximity may also reduce
warning distances due to field
cancellation effects.
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