Cut Sheet
Table Of Contents
- General Product Information
- Installation/System Requirements
- Operation
- Standards & Ratings
- Functional Safety
- Indicator – Battery
- Indicator Module
- Isolation Module
- Sensor Leads
- AVT System Cables
- Access Control Kit
- Questions and Answers
- General Product Information
- GP01 Will voltage be present on the door when VeriSafe is installed?
- GP02 Does the VeriSafe AVT have internal short circuit protection?
- GP03 How should the VeriSafe AVT be disposed of at end of life?
- GP04 Does the VeriSafe AVT device have digital integrated circuitry?
- GP05 What is the absence of voltage threshold?
- GP06 Does the AVT detect ground faults?
- GP07 Does VeriSafe detect “stray” or inductive voltage in the 0-50V range?
- GP08 Is the device protected from static electricity?
- GP09 Is the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester protected from power surges?
- GP10 What is the expected product life of the VeriSafe AVT?
- GP11 Can VeriSafe be used in an outdoor environment application?
- GP12 What is the voltage detection range of the VeriSafe AVT?
- GP13 Does the VeriSafe AVT have preventative maintenance (PM)?
- Installation/System Requirements
- IS01 Is overcurrent protection required for the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester?
- IS02 Will installation of VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester affect the short circuit current rating (SCCR) of my equipment?
- IS03 Is the VeriSafe AVT a power circuit?
- IS04 Can the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester be installed on a single-phase system?
- IS05 Can the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester be installed on a DC system?
- IS06 Will the VeriSafe AVT detect improper installation?
- IS07 Can the AVT be installed to monitor the output of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?
- IS08 Can VeriSafe be retrofit into existing equipment? Will this void the UL listing?
- IS09 Should the VeriSafe AVT device be installed on the Line side or Load side of the equipment disconnect?
- IS10 Is it acceptable to use a single VeriSafe AVT device on a main panel to provide absence of voltage protection for downstream panels?
- IS11 Does VeriSafe operate differently on solidly grounded and high resistance grounded systems?
- IS12 How does the VeriSafe AVT satisfy the NEC tap rule?
- IS13 What is the withstand and impedance rating of the AVT?
- IS14 Can the VeriSafe AVT be used on 4-pole systems?
- IS15 Can VeriSafe be installed in systems utilizing parallel runs?
- IS16 Can VeriSafe be installed in ungrounded systems?
- Operation
- OP01 Does the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester verify it is operating satisfactorily before and after verifying the absence of voltage?
- OP02 Why does the yellow Caution Indicator flash at the end of a failed test procedure?
- OP03 Is PPE required to initiate an absence of voltage test with the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester?
- OP04 Is PPE required to open an enclosure if the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester confirms the absence of voltage (green light)?
- OP05 How does the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester verify that sensor leads are in contact with phase conductors and ground?
- OP06 Will VeriSafe indicate the difference between residual voltage and nominal voltage?
- OP07 How would an operator know if nominal voltage is detected?
- OP08 Are users protected from hazardous voltage when using the AVT?
- OP09 Does the VeriSafe AVT device search for stored energy in VFDs, capacitors, or UPS devices?
- OP10 How do you know that the test circuit is working?
- OP11 Does VFD or MCC noise affect the device?
- OP12 Can VeriSafe be used to ensure that energy stored in the capacitors in a variable frequency drive (VFD) has dissipated?
- OP13 What is the “known voltage source” used to verify that the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester is operating satisfactorily?
- OP14 What happens if VeriSafe is exposed to temperatures beyond its max rating of 60 C? Will VeriSafe stop working? How will it react?
- Standards & Ratings
- SR01 Does the VeriSafe AVT meet the requirements for permanently mounted absence of voltage testers described in NFPA 70E?
- SR02 What are the EMC ratings and test levels for VeriSafe?
- SR03 What is the operating temperature range of the VeriSafe AVT device?
- SR04 Do the door mounted Indicator module and DIN mounted Isolation module have different operating temperature ranges?
- SR05 What is the withstand rating of the AVT?
- SR06 What is the impedance rating of the AVT?
- SR07 Does VeriSafe meet the requirements for OSHA 1910.147 LOTO?
- SR08 What is the Performance Level (PL) rating of VeriSafe?
- SR09 Does VeriSafe have an officially published SCCR?
- SR10 Should the VeriSafe AVT be de-rated at higher altitudes?
- Functional Safety
- Indicator – Battery
- IB01 How long will the battery last?
- IB02 Where can a replacement battery for the indicator module be obtained?
- IB03 Do I have to de-energize my equipment to replace the battery?
- IB04 If the threshold is 3.0V, why do I have to verify that my de-energized line voltage is below 1.5V before installing?
- IB05 How many grams of Lithium does the VeriSafe AVT Indicator battery contain?
- Indicator Module
- Isolation Module
- IM01 What are the purpose of the output contacts on the Isolation Module?
- IM02 What is the rating of the Isolation Module output contacts?
- IM03 Is the Isolation Module serviceable?
- IM04 Is the Isolation Module conformal coated?
- IM05 At what voltage do the phase indicator lights turn off?
- IM06 What is the heat dissipation for the vertical and horizontal mounting of the isolation module?
- Sensor Leads
- SL01 Why are there two sensor leads per phase/ground?
- SL02 Why is it necessary to physically separate the two sensor leads during installation?
- SL03 Can the AVT Sensor Leads be extended?
- SL04 Can the AVT Sensor Leads be shortened?
- SL05 Is there a minimum or maximum distance required between installed sensor leads?
- SL06 Can one set of sensor leads be terminated on the line side of phase conductors and the other set of sensor leads be terminated on the load side?
- SL07 How should the VeriSafe Sensor leads be connected to a busbar?
- SL08 What methods can I use to terminate the sensor leads connected to power conductors in my equipment?
- SL09 Are ferrules required when installing sensor leads?
- AVT System Cable
- Access Control Kit
- AC01 What types of equipment can the VeriSafe™ Access Control Kit be installed in?
- AC02 How is the electronic latch powered?
- AC03 How much force can the electronic latch sustain?
- AC04 What is the lifespan of the VS-ACK-BATTERY?
- AC05 Is the VS-ACK-BATTERY replaceable?
- AC06 How do I access my panel if I lose power, or my electronic latch malfunctions?
- AC07 Can the wire harness included with the VeriSafe Access Control Kit be extended?
- AC08 Do I need a different mechanical override key for each VeriSafe™ access control kit?
- General Product Information
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How much force can the electronic latch sustain?
What is the lifespan of the VS-ACK-BATTERY?
Is the VS-ACK-BATTERY replaceable?
How do I access my panel if I lose power, or my electronic latch malfunctions?
Can the wire harness included with the VeriSafe Access Control Kit be extended?
Do I need a different mechanical override key for each VeriSafe™ access control kit?