4.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
4.1. Use
There are two methods used to measure electric fields with the
VX003 / VX0100 testers.
4.1.1. Method 1: user reference
Hold the electric field tester
keeping one of your fingers in
direct contact with the correct
area of the rear face of the
appliance.
To carry out a measurement
refer to the section that
covers your tester.
4.1.2. Method 2: earth reference
Check the presence of earth
using
Connect the electric field
tester to the earth terminal of
an electric socket using the 5
m cable shipped with the
appliance.
To
measurement please refer to
the section covering your
tester.
4.2. Powering up (press "ON")
4.2.1. VX0003
Phase 1: LED test
1.
The green "RANGE" LED and the red "HOLD" LED, as
well as the 2000 V/m LED light up for about 2 secs.
2.
Then all the LEDS light for about 3 secs.
Phase 2: Automatic range configuration at start-up
1.
The green "RANGE" LED becomes red.
2.
Indication of the range: 2000 V/m by default, red scale.
3.
The "HOLD" LED stops.
If the measured values are > 120 % of their nominal
range, then the "RANGE" LED blinks and the
sound signal stops
.
4.2.2. VX0100
1.
"ON" is displayed on the LCD for about. 2 secs.
2.
All the segments are displayed for about. 3 secs.
3.
The measurements are displayed.
If you keep the "ON" key pressed down the
VX0100 displays the software version before
passing on to phase 3.
If the measured values are > 120 % of their nominal
range the VX0100 displays "OL" and the V/m
segment will blink.
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the
socket
tester.
carry
out
the
VX0003 / VX0100