ELECTRICAL TEST TOOLS
VOLTAGE ABSENCE TESTERS (VATs)
MODELS CA 771 & CA 773
An essential tool for electricians to ensure no voltage
is present before working on any electrical installation
connected to the network
SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS CA 771 CA 773
ELECTRICAL
LEDs + backlit digital
Display LEDs CA 771 CA 773
display
Voltage Absence Testing (VAT) 12VAC ≤ U ≤ 1000VAC; 12VDC ≤ U ≤ 1400VDC
Voltage LEDs 12 to 1000VAC; 12 to 1400VDC IP
65
LEDs + backlit digital display – 1.0V to 299.0VAC/DC 300V
to 1,000VAC / 1,400VDC
Frequency DC, 16.67 to 800Hz FEATURES
Impedance > 500kΩ
• Full autotest
Max. Peak Current 3.5mA RMS
Polarity Indication Yes • Voltage detection, LED display:
Redundant Hazardous The ELV (Extra-Low Voltage) LED indicates 12VAC ≤ U ≤ 1000VAC
Voltage Indication that the voltage is higher than the SELV 12VDC ≤ U ≤ 1400VDC
(Safety Extra-Low Voltage) with rate at
flashing proportional to the voltage level • Frequency: DC, 16.67 to 800Hz
Stray Voltage Detection Yes (by low-impedance load switching) • Detection of stray voltages
GFI Tripping up to 30mA • Unipolar phase detection (a single contact)
Phase/Neutral Identification Above 50V (45 to 65Hz); Above 150V (16.67 to 45Hz)
• Two-pole phase-sequence testing
CONTINUITY & RESISTANCE
with 2-wire method = a third hand is
Buzzer Trigger Threshold 100Ω typical (150Ω max.)
not required
Extended Continuity Test (Resistance) 2kΩ, 60kΩ, 300kΩ 0.5Ω to 2999kΩ
Test Current / Open-circuit Voltage ≤ 1mA / ≤ 3.3V • Continuity test with audible and visual
Phase Rotation 2-wire method with microprocessor
indication (R <100Ω)
Ph/Ph Voltage 50V ≤ U ≤ 1000VAC (45 to 400Hz) • Extended continuity test with visual
Buzzer Intermittent beep for Voltage Detection indication for:
Continuous beep for continuity R <2kΩ, 60kΩ and 300kΩ (Model CA 771)
Electrical Safety IEC 61243-3, EN 61243-3, IEC 61010 1000V CAT IV R <0.5Ω to 2.999kΩ (Model CA 773)
Operating Temperatures -25.6° to 140°F 5° to 113°F • RCD trip test
(-30° to 60°C) (Class S) (-15° to 45°C) (Class N)
Power Source 2 x AA batteries (included) or NiMH batteries • Complies with EN 61243-3 & IEC 61010
Environment Storage: -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) 1000V CAT IV
Dimensions/Weight 7.72 x 3.54 x 1.85" (196 x 90 x 47.1mm) / 570g • Climatic conditions:
-25.6° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C) (Class S)
(Model CA 771)
PRODUCT INCLUDES 5° to 113°F (-15° to 45°C) (Class N)
Set of removable test probes Ø 2mm with (Model CA 773)
crystal safety cover, probe-tip protector, velcro
strap, (2) 1.5V AA batteries, and a multilingual • Battery life > 5000 x 10s (Model CA 771)
user manual. 2500 x 10s (Model CA 773) measurements
• Removable lead and test probe
• Delivered complete and ready to use
CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION
2121.14 Voltage Tester Model CA 771 (LED, VAT 12VAC ≤ U ≤ 1000VAC; 12VDC ≤ U ≤ 1400VDC, Absence of Voltage)
2121.15 Voltage Tester Model CA 773 (LED & backlit display, VAT 12VAC ≤ U ≤ 1000VAC; 12VDC ≤ U ≤ 1400VDC, Absence of Voltage)
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