Trotec BE20 User Manual

2 EN
voltage detector BE20
Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................5
Transport and storage...........................................................6
Operation ...............................................................................7
Errors and faults..................................................................10
Maintenance and repair ......................................................10
Disposal ...............................................................................10
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
BE20
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41279
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device.
• The device is only designed to display the voltage range
and is not suitable for measuring purposes.
• Immediately before and after each use, test the voltage
detector for proper functioning. The voltage detector must
not be used if one or several indications on the voltage
detector fail or if the functionality of the device cannot be
clearly recognized.
• The voltage detector may only be used within the specified
rated voltage range and in electrical installations of up to
400VAC and 690VDC.
• The voltage detector may only be used in circuits of
overvoltage category CATIII with max. 600V conductor to
earth.
• When using the voltage detector, do not touch the test
probes, and only hold the device by the insulated handles.
• The voltage detector must not be used when the battery
compartment is open.
• At locations with load background noises, check whether
the acoustic signals of the device can be perceived before
using the device.

Trotec BE20 Specifications

General

Brand	Trotec
Model	BE20
Category	Circuit Tester
Language	English