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General/Shared FAQ's (ChekVolt, Voltage Test Stations, Combo Units)

Q: Are there alternative mounting options for the ChekVolt?

Q: Can the ChekVolt be used outdoors?

Q: Can the R-3W-NPT125 be used with the Chekvolt?

Q: Can you send me your UL Certification?

Q: How do you wire the Voltage Indicator on a VTS as Single phase? |

Q: Can the VTS be configured with just two voltage test portals?

Q: What size cutout/punch is used for the Voltage Test Station?

Q: How much power consumption / current does the PESD use of the line supply?

Q: What are the torque specifications for Voltage Indicators/Safe-Test Points?

Q: What is the power consumption of the Safe-Test Point and Voltage Indicators?

Q: Are the Voltage Test Stations (VTS) lockable?

Q: Can I get my company logo printed on the face plate of my VTS?

Q: What is the value of the Voltage Test Station beyond just the Safe Test Point?

Q: What would a typical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure include with the Voltage Test Station?

Q: Can you Install Grace PESDs on High Current Circuits?

Q: Can our PESDs (R-3W, Safe-Test Point, ChekVolt) be installed on the LINE side of a breaker?

Q:How many Anti-Rotation notches do our PESDs have?

Q: Is a Special Punch for PESDs with Internal Anti-Rotation Notches Available?

Q: What does PESD mean?

Q: Can I use a PESD on the motor side of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

Q: Can PESD wires be cut to desired length?

Q: Do I need overcurrent protection fuses with my PESD?

Q: Do I need to add Anti Rotation Notches?

Q: Do I need to follow any specific safety procedures when installing and using PESDs?

Q: Do PESDs have an output relay to connect to my PLC or an alarm circuit?

Q: How do I know if my PESD is working?

Q: How do PESDs fit in with UL 508/NEC Tap Rules?

Q: What are CAT III & CAT IV ratings and why are they important for PESDs?

Q: How do I connect PESD Lead Wires to the Equipment?

Q: What is the Insulation Resistance Testing Result with PESD's?

Q: How do I Connect the PESD to my Equipment?

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Voltage Indicator FAQ's

Q: What is the lifespan of the LEDs on our Voltage Indicators/ChekVolts?

Q: Do you have CAD drawings of Voltage Indicator and Voltage Test Point combo units?

Q: What LEDs are Illuminated when the R-3W is Installed on a 240V Split-Phase System?

Q: Can the R-3W be used on an ungrounded 3phase application?

Q: What voltage can my megger be set at to test the R-3W voltage indicator?

Q: Why on the R-3F2 do we need to connect two wires on +DC ?

Q: What is the tested Humidity range of the R-3W voltage indicator line?

Q: Does the R-3F2 have an optics connector or does a separate component need to be ordered to install this device?

Q: Can Voltage Indicators be used on high frequency applications?

Q: What are the dimensions for Voltage Indicators?

Q: What is the difference between the R-1VL003 and R-1VH003 Voltage Indicators?

Q: When do the Ground LEDs Illuminate on our Voltage Indicators?

Q: Do you have CAD drawings of your Voltage Indicators and labels?

Q: Can Voltage Indicators detect phase rotation?

Q: How do I wire my Voltage Indicator on systems that are not 3 Phase?

Q: What Altitude can the R-3W Series of Voltage Indicators be Used at?

Q: What is the gauge and length for the wires on Voltage Indicators?

Q: Do I need any special tools for installing the R-3D2 Flex-Mount Voltage Indicator?

Q: Do the R-3W series voltage indicators have internal short circuit protection?

Q: Do you have any voltage indicators for hazardous locations?

Q: How do I know that my voltage indicator is working if the LEDs are off?

Q: How does the R-3D2 Flex-Mount Voltage Indicator increase productivity and improve safety?

Q: Is the R-3W phase sensitive? What if the GREEN lead was accidentally wired to L1, L2, or L3?

Q: Is there a Voltage Indicator for above 2kV?

Q: What are the different label offerings for the Voltage Indicators?

Q: What are the added benefits of R-3D2 Flex-Mount voltage indicator?

Q: What are the extra labels for with the R-3D2 Flex-Mount Voltage Indicator?

Q: What certifications do voltage indicators have?

Q: What do the different LED indications mean?

Q: What happens if one LED fails?

Q: What is supplied in the hardware kit that comes with the R-3D2 Flex-Mount voltage indicator?

Q: What is the reason for/difference between the flashing (R-3W) and non-flashing (R-3W-SR) voltage indicators?

Q: What mounting style is the Flex-Mount Voltage Indicator (R-3D2) configured in when shipped from the factory?

Q: What’s the difference between the Voltage Indicator offerings?

Q: Where should I use R-3F2 fiber optic voltage indicators?

Q: Why are just the center LEDs of the Voltage Indicator On?

Q: Why do I need to connect the GREEN wire to earth ground?

Q: Will the leakage current to ground from the R-3W adversely affect my power system?

Do the GracePESD® Voltage Indicators comply with NEC 250.21b in a ungrounded system?

Q: Why does the R-3D2 use 12 awg verses the R-3W with 18 awg wires?

Q: Can the R-3F2 fiber optic cable be coiled?

Q: What is the best way to wire the R-3F2?

Q: What is the best practice to make sure a Voltage Indicator is working?

Q: What LEDs are Illuminated when the R-3W or other Voltage Indicator is Installed on a 120V Single Phase System?

Q: How do our Voltage Indicator Circuits Work?

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Voltage Test Points FAQ's

Q: Why is my reading not correct on my multimeter when using the Safe Test Point or ChekVolt?

Q:What size meter leads or probes are used with the Voltage Test Points?

Q: Can ferrules be used on the end of the leads for Grace products?

Q:What is the IP rating of the R-3MT?

Q: How do you wire the R-3MT (Safe-Test Point) for single phase?

Q: Do you have CAD Drawings of the Safe Test Point and Voltage Test Stations? |

Q: I'm not able to get a reading from phase to ground on one of my phases using the Safe Test Point, why is that?

Q: Can the Safe-Test Point or ChekVolt be used to Measure Phase Rotation?

Q: Can you measure current using the Safe-Test Point or ChekVolt?

Q: Do you have CAD drawings of the Voltage Test Points Kit?

Q: How do I perform a “live-dead-live” test with the Safe-Test Point?

Q: Why does the R-3MT Safe-Test Point fail the continuity test?

Q: Can I order just the R-3MT (Safe Test Point)?

Q: Do I need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting absence of voltage testing using the Safe-Test Point or ChekVolt?

Q: Can I use the R-3MT Safe-Test Point without the dust cap?

Q: Do I need to follow any other safety procedures while using the Safe-Test Point?

Q: Does your Safe-Test Point comply with UL 1436?

Q: What is the shock hazard when using the Safe-Test Point?

Q: Where do I install the Safe-Test Point™ on my equipment?

Q: How to determine the Safe-Test Point or ChekVolt voltage readings?

Q: Does Grace Technologies offer a Voltage Test Point that has 1% accuracy?

Q: What Input Impedance does my Fluke Multimeter Have?

Q: How do you wire a 3 wire R-5MT DC powered, part number configuration S23?

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Voltage Portal FAQ's

Q: Do you have CAD drawings of the Voltage Portal and Combo Units?

Q: Can I use R-3K pass-thru Voltage Portals by themselves?

Q: How do voltage portals enhance task productivity in mechanical LOTO?

Q: What is the advantage of installing a Voltage Portal in an electrical cabinet?

Q: Why should I use an adequately rated NCVD pen with voltage portals?

Q: Why should I use Voltage Portals ONLY on grounded metallic enclosures?

Q: What’s the difference between the Voltage Portal Offerings?

Q: What size holes do your Voltage Portals mount in?

Q: What is the difference between the R-3K and the R-T3?

Q: What are the voltage ratings of the Voltage Portals?

Q: How do Voltage Portal PESDs and NCVD pens assist during mechanical LOTO?

Q: Can I use voltage portals and NCVD pens on ungrounded systems?

Q: Can I use Voltage Portals and NCVD pens on DC voltage systems?

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Videos

How the ChekVolt was Engineered with Safety by Design

Introducing the ChekVolt for Absence of Voltage Testing and Voltage Presence Indication

ChekVolt Absence of Voltage Testing & Voltage Presence Indication

GracePESDs® - Benefits Beyond Compliance Video

Flex-Mount Voltage Indicator Video

1000V Absence of Voltage Safe-Test Point

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Webinars

Perform Maintenance Procedures Without Opening Your Enclosure Door

How Your Lockout/Tagout Procedures Can Benefit from Electrical Safety by Design

Making Electrical Safety Programs & Maintenance Safer, Smarter, and More Productive

Is Your Electrical Safety Program Compliant?

NFPA 70E: How Safety-By-Design Leads to a Safer and More Productive Lockout

NFPA 70E: How to Reduce Risks and Enhance Productivity in LOTO Programs

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Case Studies

ChekVolt ® - Case Studies

Safe-Test Point™ - Case Studies

Absence of Voltage Testing: Facts, Myths, and Misinformation

Advancing Electrical Safety: Workplace Safety, PESDs, and Predictive Maintenance

Voltage Indicators - Case Studies

Voltage Test Station - Case Studies

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Press Releases

ChekVolt® Press Release

Articles

Safe Test Point and Voltage Test Station - Marketing Collateral