Meter Operation; Non-Contact Voltage Testing - IDEAL 61-557 Instructions

Meter Operation

Non-Contact Voltage Sensing
First, turn the meter on and then press the NCV button. Place the NCV tip with NCV
close to an AC outlet (or any AC conductor such as light switches or power cords)
and scan back and forth across the outlet. The meter beeps On/Off continuously
and the Red NCV LED above the display flashes if the sensing antenna detects live
voltage greater than 90V AC (50 -60 Hz). Voltages with frequencies higher than
60Hz or electrostatic charges may also be detected by the NCV sensing antenna.
Either test lead can also be used to differentiate between the hot and neutral. Plug
the red or black test lead into the V input jack on the meter. With the meter in the
NCV mode, insert the probe end of just one probe into the slots on the outlet. The
meter will beep and the Red LED will flash when a hot conductor is contacted.
NOTE: If both leads are inserted to a live conductor while the 61-557 is
in the NCV mode, Err and the PPE warning will flash on and off in the
display and an intermittent beep will sound indicating that the unit is
contacting live voltage BUT NO voltage will be displayed. Press the V
button to read actual voltage.
NOTE: While the NCV is a helpful function, it is ALWAYS
RECOMMENDED that the operator verify that any electrical conductor is
completely de-energized and that no voltage is present by measuring
for voltage AND CONFIRMING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS PRESENT and that
all applicable PPE and lock out tag out procedures be followed before
attempting any work on ANY electrical distribution system.
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