--- title: Why Choose PESDs for Absence of Voltage Testing? description: Qualified workers choose the Safe-Test Point to use with their trusted multimeter devices. Learn why! --- [Humpday | Grace Technologies Blog ](https://www.graceport.com/blog) # [Why Choose PESDs for Absence of Voltage Testing?](https://www.graceport.com/blog/why-choose-pesds-for-absence-of-voltage-testing) Written by [Nick Schiltz](https://www.graceport.com/blog/author/nick-schiltz) | Jun 8, 2022 6:30:00 PM I've had the privilege of attending many of our larger trade shows over the years and one thing remains constant when we meet qualified workers; they love the Safe-Test Point. There are various devices and methods for presence and absence of testing, but the Safe-Test Point is intuitively designed to work with the most essential part of an electrician's toolbox; their trusted multimeter. The Safe-Test Point is a ***Permanently Mounted Accessory**** (UL 61010)* that meets **NFPA 70E Article 120.5 (7)**. When properly incorporated into a facility's written Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure, the Safe-Test Point inherently reduces the risk of shock and arc flash occurrence by providing a method of verifying energy isolation without personnel making direct contact with hazardous voltage.   Grace's Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) can also be combined into a unit that includes both a voltage presence LED indicator and our high-impedance protected Safe-Test Point for absence of voltage testing. This Voltage Test Station combination unit provides a safer and more productive means of performing both Mechanical and Electrical LOTO. The Voltage Test Station and Safe-Test Point are hardwired directly to the source and do not depend on a battery to operate. Multiple configurations of these devices are available allowing for installation on the side of an enclosure, door, or flange. The test point jacks allow measurement of AC/DC voltages either phase to phase or phase to ground. By inserting insulated meter probes with .080” tips into any two test point jacks, you can take a voltage reading with your properly rated test equipment. We recently expanded the Safe-Test Point product family to now include testing for higher voltage ranges up to 1000 VAC/VDC. This device does*** not*** replace previous versions of the Safe-Test Point, which are still available for equipment with voltage ranges lower than 1000 VAC/VDC. EMEA Business Development Coordinator, Chris Schneck, showcases the product in this new video: What makes this different from the existing Safe-Test Point (R-3MT)? - Operational Voltage Range of 1000 VAC/VDC - UL type enhancement of 4/4X in addition to UL type 12, & 13 - 14 AWG leads that will make it easier for UL 508A feeder tap requirement connections How does this make absence of voltage testing safer and more productive? - Enables a qualified worker to test for absence of voltage from outside the electrical cabinet door through high impedance protected test point jacks - Meets NFPA 70E, Article 120.5, Step 7 *(live-dead-live test)* - Self-powered, no additional power supply required *(no need for a battery)* **Below are some resources for our new 1000V Safe-Test Point: ** - [Safe-Test Point Datasheet](https://www.graceport.com/hubfs/Datasheets%20and%20eBooks/SS-STP-DS-EN.pdf?utm_campaign=R-3MT-1K%20Product%20Launch&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_io1W0KC3nrq_1Y9RN6EA4Sjma3ZsKBOwNobRTX4lanmArNMf7ZLL-mGf70cS6XGu5vLMg) - [1000V Safe-Test Point Sales Flyer](https://www.graceport.com/hubfs/SS-R3MT1K-SF-EN.pdf?utm_campaign=R-3MT-1K%20Product%20Launch&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_io1W0KC3nrq_1Y9RN6EA4Sjma3ZsKBOwNobRTX4lanmArNMf7ZLL-mGf70cS6XGu5vLMg) - [1000V Safe-Test Point Installation Guide](https://www.graceport.com/hubfs/GracePESDs%20/SS-R3MT1K-IG-EN.pdf?utm_campaign=R-3MT-1K%20Product%20Launch&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_io1W0KC3nrq_1Y9RN6EA4Sjma3ZsKBOwNobRTX4lanmArNMf7ZLL-mGf70cS6XGu5vLMg) For more information, please contact [Sales@GraceTechnologies.com](mailto:Sales@GraceTechnologies.com) ***Stay safe and have a great week!*** **[\](\)** *******[**connect with us!**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRtRXK3aqmtdZjHgmgp47w)* [View full post](https://www.graceport.com/blog/why-choose-pesds-for-absence-of-voltage-testing) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Nick Schiltz" }, "dateModified" : "2022-06-09T15:06:51.604Z", "datePublished" : "2022-06-08T18:30:00Z", "headline" : "Why Choose PESDs for Absence of Voltage Testing?", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 600, "url" : "https://477905.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/477905/Colterlec%20Marketing%20Partnership%20Package/Safe%20Test%20Point/Safe%20Test%20Point-%20email%20image.jpg", "width" : 1200 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.graceport.com/blog/why-choose-pesds-for-absence-of-voltage-testing", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, "name" : "Humpday" } } ```