GracePESDs®
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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