AC-tiveMaster PD - Measuring equipment Laserliner - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Voltage and continuity tester
Brand	Laserliner
Model	AC-tiveMaster PD
Category	Measuring equipment
Use	Automatic measurement of alternating (AC) and direct (DC) voltage, single-pole phase test, rotating magnetic field test
Display	LED (light-emitting diodes) and audible signal
Voltage range	12, 24, 36, 50, 120, 230, 400, 690 V AC/DC
LED resolution	± 12, 24, 36, 50, 120, 230, 400, 690 V AC/DC
Identification	Automatic voltage, polarity and range
Single-pole phase test	100...690 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Continuity test	Resistance < 300 Ω, test current 5 μA
Rotating magnetic field	Left/right display (LED), 100...400 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power supply	2 AAA batteries (LR03, alkaline) 1.5 V
Current consumption	Max. 30 mA / approx. 250 mW
Operating temperature	-10 °C to 55 °C
Humidity	Max. 85% relative humidity
Overvoltage category	CAT III-1000V / CAT IV-600V
Pollution degree	2
Protection class	IP64
Weight	220 g
Standards	EN 61243-3; EN 61326
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a dry, lint-free cloth. Calibrate annually.
Safety	Double insulation (class II). Caution for voltages > 25 V AC or 60 V DC. Do not touch the test probes.

Frequently Asked Questions - AC-tiveMaster PD Laserliner

How to insert the batteries?

Open the battery compartment cover and insert 2 AAA batteries (LR03, alkaline) observing polarity. Close the cover. The device turns on automatically.

How to perform a functional test?

Connect the two test probes together. The continuity test LED (no. 8) should light up and a beep sound. Then press the AUTOTEST button (no. 9): all voltage LEDs (no. 4) and the continuity LED (no. 8) should light up with a beep if the test passes.

How to measure voltage?

Hold the device by the handles. Place the positive test probe (no. 2) on the live contact and the negative probe (no. 1) on neutral or ground. The LEDs (no. 4) indicate the measured voltage. The tester activates automatically from 12 V.

How to check for a phase (single-pole test)?

Hold the L2 test probe (no. 2) on the conductor to be tested. L1 (no. 1) remains free. If the single-pole phase control LED (no. 5) lights up, an AC voltage is present. This test works from about 100 V AC. It does not replace a two-pole test for absence of voltage.

How to determine the direction of the rotating magnetic field?

On a three-phase socket, connect the probes to L1 and L2. If the R (right, no. 7) LED lights up, the field rotates clockwise (L1 is indeed L1). If the L (left, no. 8) LED lights up, the field rotates counterclockwise (L1 is actually L2). Do a counter-test by swapping the probes: the opposite LED should light up.

How to use the flashlight?

Press and hold the Flashlight button (no. 10). The light (no. 3) turns on and turns off as soon as you release the button.

What to do if the device does not turn on?

Check that the batteries are correctly inserted and in good condition. If no voltage is detected, perform a functional test. If the test fails, replace the batteries. The device also works without batteries from 50 V in emergency mode, but the single-pole phase test and flashlight require batteries.

What safety precautions should be observed?

Use the device only under the specified conditions. Do not work alone if possible. Do not touch the test probes during a measurement. Disconnect the instrument before opening the battery compartment. Be especially careful above 25 V AC or 60 V DC. Do not use the device in a damp or conductive environment.

How often should the device be calibrated?

Annual calibration is recommended to ensure measurement accuracy. Have the device serviced by a qualified technical service.

How to dispose of the device at the end of its life?

This product is an electrical device and must be collected and recycled separately in accordance with the European WEEE directive. Do not dispose of it with household waste. Remove the batteries and recycle them separately as well.

USER MANUAL AC-tiveMaster PD Laserliner

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Read the operating instructions and the enclosed brochure „Guarantee and additional notices“ completely. Follow the instructions they contain. Safely keep these documents for future reference.

Function/Application

Voltage and continuity tester for automatic measurement of AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) voltages. The device can be used to perform a single-phase test and a rotating fi eld test while also indicating the phase direction. The information is indicated by means of an LED display and an acoustic signal.

Safety instructions

• The device must only be used in accordance with its intended purpose and within the scope of the specifications.
• Before every measurement make sure that the area to be checked (e.g. line) and the tester are in perfect operating condition. Test the device by connecting it to known voltage sources (e.g. a 230 V socket in the case of AC testing or a car battery in the case of DC testing). Stop using the device if one or a number of its functions fails.
• If you are working with voltages higher than 25 V AC/60 V DC, exercise extreme caution. Touching the electrical conductors at such voltages poses a risk of life-threatening electric shocks. Take particular care if the 50V warning LED is on.
• Do not use the device in environments in which there are conductive particles or where the occurrence of moisture (in the form of condensation, for example) can create transient conductivity.
• If the device comes into contact with moisture or other conductive residue, work must not be carried out under voltage. At and above voltages of 25 V AC/60 V DC, the presence of moisture creates the risk of life-threatening electric shocks. Clean and dry the device before use. When using the device outdoors, make sure that the weather conditions are appropriate and/or that suitable protection measures are taken.

• If you are taking measurements in the hazardous vicinity of electrical installations, do not work alone and seek guidance from an electrically skilled person before starting work.

• Isolate the device from all current sources before opening the battery compartment cover.

• The device must not be connected to voltages for longer than 30 seconds.
• Hold the device by the grip sections only. Do not touch the test prods during measurement.
• If possible, do not work alone.

Symbols

Hazardous electrical voltage warning: Unprotected live components inside the device housing may pose a risk of electric shock.

Danger area warning

Protection class II: The test device has reinforced or double insulation.

CAT III

Overvoltage category III: Equipment in fixed installations and for applications where specific requirements with regard to the reliability and availability of equipment have to be met, e.g. circuit-breakers in fixed installations and devices used in industrial applications which are permanently connected to the fixed installation.

CAT IV

Overvoltage category IV: Devices such as electricity meters, overcurrent circuit breakers and ripple-control units, which are intended for use at or near the infeed into the electrical installation of buildings, and specifically from the main distribution to the supply system.

1 Insertion of batteries

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The device is ready for use immediately once the batteries have been inserted. It does not have a separate ON/OFF switch and is therefore always active. As from a measuring voltage of 50 V, the device operates in emergency mode even without batteries.

1 Test prod -
2 Test prod +
3 Flashlight
4 LEDs for indicating the voltage
5 LED for single-pole phase test
6 Voltage warning > 50V
7 LED for clockwise (L) / anticlockwise (R) rotating fi eld
8 LED for continuity
9 Self-test
10 Flashlight ON/OFF
11 Battery compartment
12 LED for +DC voltage
13 LED for -DC voltage
12 + 13 LED for AC voltage

2 Functional test/Self-test

• Test the voltage tester by applying it to familiar voltage sources
• Connect test prods (1) and (2). The LED for the continuity test (8) lights up and a signal sounds.
• Press the „AUTOTEST“ button. If the test is successful, all the LEDs (4) light up along with the LED for the continuity test (8) and a signal sounds.

3 Voltage test

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Hold the base device (+) in your right hand and the second test prod (-) in your left hand. Now apply the test prods to the contacts to be tested (line, socket, etc.).

- The voltage tester is activated automatically at voltages of 12 V or above and indicates the measured voltage by lighting up the relevant LED (4).

Single-pole phase test

• Contact the conductor to be tested with test prod L2, L1 remains free during the measurement. The LED (5) will light up if an AC voltage is applied on the conductor.
• The single-pole phase test can only be performed with fully charged batteries inserted.
• The single-pole phase test can be carried out as from an AC voltage of approx. 100 V AC.
• When the single-pole phase test is carried out on the outer conductor, the indicator function may be adversely affected under certain conditions (e.g. when insulating personnel protective equipment is used or at insulated locations).

The single-pole phase test is not suitable for checking for zero voltage. To do this, you need to carry out a two-pole phase test.

5 Determining the direction of the rotating fi eld

Clockwise rotating fi eld

If the R LED (8) lights up, it means that what you think is phase L1 really is phase L1 and that what you think is phase L2 really is phase L2.

Anticlockwise rotating fi eld

If the L LED (7) lights up, it means that what you think is phase L1 is actually phase L2 and that what you think is phase L2 is actually phase L1.

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When you crosscheck this by switching round the test prods, the opposite symbol should light up instead.

6 Battery lamp

To switch on the battery lamp, press and hold down button 10. The light switches itself off automatically as soon as the button is released.

7 Calibration

The voltage tester needs to be calibrated and tested on a regular basis to ensure it produces accurate measurement results. We recommend carrying out calibration once a year.

EU directives and disposal

This device complies with all necessary standards for the free movement of goods within the EU.

This product is an electric device and must be collected separately for disposal according to the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Further safety and supplementary notices at:

www.laserliner.com/info

Technical data

Voltage range	12, 24, 36, 50, 120, 230, 400, 690 V AC/DC
LEDs ± 12, 24, 36, 50, 120, 230, 400, 690 V AC/DC
Tolerance -30% to 0% of the reading
Voltage detection Automatic
Polarity detection Entire range
Range detection Automatic
Response time < 0.1 s, LED
Frequency range 50/60 Hz
Automatic load (RCD/FI) Yes
Internal base load Approx.	2.1 W at 600 V
Peak current 1s < 0.2 A / Is	(5 s) < 3.5 mA
ON time ON time = 30 s/10 min.
Single-pole phase test
Voltage range	100 to 690 V AC
Frequency range 50/60 Hz
Continuity test
Resistance range	< 300 Ω
Testing current	5 μA
Overvoltage protection	690 V AC/DC
Indication of rotating fi eld direction
Voltage range (LEDs)	100 to 400 V
Frequency range 50/60 Hz
Measuring principle	Two-pole with contact electrode
Power supply	2x 1.5 Type AAA, LR03, alkaline
Power consumption	Max. 30 mA / approx. 250 mW
Operating temperature	-10°C ... 55°C
Humidity	Max. 85% relative air humidity
Overvoltage category	CAT III - 1000 V / CAT IV - 600 V
Pollution degree 2
Degree of protection	IP64
Weight	220 g
Test standards	EN 61243-3; EN 61326

Subject to technical alterations. 06.2010

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