Quickly Determine Whether Voltage is Present
Rugged and reliable for utility, industrial and mine safety applications, the TIC 300 PRO with VolTect™ warns against dangerous voltages in low and medium applications up to 122 KV without contacting the energized conductor. The VolTect™ feature intuitively alerts users when used in close proximity to an energized line with bright, visual and loud audible alerts.
Is it Hot or Not? Why Utility Crews Trust the Amprobe TIC 300 PRO non contact voltage detector
Feedback from a major US utility and the 30 underground crews who serve a city
In every truck, on every trouble call, there’s one tool crews reach for first to ensure their safety. That’s the TIC 300 PRO. It’s the go-to tool for underground crews servicing secondary power lines for a large US utility company in the Northeast. The crew’s work takes them down manholes under historic cities where the infrastructure is aging and the problems are frequent.
As lead engineer responsible for troubleshooting, John K. can get calls anytime day or night from one of 30 underground crews. When a cable installer or splicer encounters out-of-the ordinary electrical problems on the job, they call in a “trouble man”. And when the trouble man has questions on how equipment operates, he calls John. John constantly stresses the importance of safety to all the crews. He tells them to always assume it’s live until they know for sure. Whether they’re working on 120V, 240V, 5kV or greater, on cables, transformers, or switches, they begin the job by checking to see if the problem area is live or dead. That’s the job of the TIC 300 PRO non-contact voltage detector.
Approximately 300 TIC tracers are in use throughout the system. Every crew carries at least one and usually two units in the truck. The cable installers, cable splicers, and trouble men all use them daily, often multiple times each day. They might see an exposed conductor, or a cable that’s been cut off or broken. Sometimes one crew starts a job on their shift and another picks it on the next shift, and they need to know for sure what they are walking into. Lights flash and the TIC 300 PRO beeps with increasing frequency as it nears a source of electricity, leaving the user no doubt whether the area is live or not. They can also quickly track where fault lines between two functioning points.
The crews like how simple the TIC 300 PRO is to use. One bright yellow button turns it on or off. With another button, the user can select either low or high voltage. Buttons are easy to press with heavy gloves, which is important because the crew must wear gloves and full PPE. The TIC tracers get thrown around in the truck, but the tools are durable enough to take the rough treatment. John has seen some units last more than 20 years. After using the TIC tracer product line for more than two decades, the crews all know it, trust it, and feel safe with them. To ensure a particular unit is working properly, they can just press the Test button.
John is not only responsible for troubleshooting but also for bringing new products into the company, so he’s knowledgeable about his tool choices. He’s looked at competitive non-contact voltage detectors, but the trust factor keeps the TIC 300 PRO his number one choice. It does the job, it doesn’t fail, and his crews trust it.
Applications
- High voltage setting for checking transmission lines, power distribution equipment, down power lines, fuses, and load breaker panels
- Low voltage setting for checking voltage presence in breaker panels, power outlets and wiring
- Verifies presence of Voltage from 30 V ac to 122,000 V ac (122kV)
- Finds faults in cables
- Detects residual or induced voltages
- Works with unshielded cables only
FAQS
Why do I want to purchase a TIC 300 PRO with VolTect™? The Amprobe TIC 300 PRO will quickly determine whether voltage is present in low, medium and high voltage applications with bright visual and loud audible cues, and it is MSHA certified to be intrinsically safe. In addition, push button functionality is provided for ease-of-use with PPE gloves and an intuitive self-test function ensures the product is operational before use.
What is the self-test function and why do I need to use it? The self-test function verifies that the TIC 300 PRO is operational. This feature is conveniently built-in as part of the unit so there is no need to connect to the current carrying conductor.
How will the TIC 300 PRO behave when used on voltage higher than 122 kV? The unit will detect the presence of voltage at a fast to steady rate. It is not recommended for use above 122 kV.
The temperature rating for the TIC 300 PRO is 32˚F (0˚C) to 125˚F (52˚C). What happens to the unit when it is used outside this temperature range? Using the TIC 300 PRO in temperatures lower than 32 ˚F (0˚C) will result in lower sensitivity of the unit. Conversely, at temperatures higher than 125˚F (52˚C), the sensitivity of the unit will increase. It is not recommended for use outside manufacture’s specified temperature ranges.
How “rugged” is the TIC 300 PRO? The TIC 300 PRO is drop tested to 6 feet 10 times on each face, and has an IP64 rating. It is designed to resist dust, shocks, vibration, and water splashes, and is intrinsically safe with MSHA certification for mining applications.
Will the TIC 300 PRO with VolTect™ still detect live current through shielded cable? The TIC 300 PRO should only be used with unshielded cables.
The TIC 300 PRO is Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certified and is intrinsically safe. What does this mean? The TIC 300 PRO is intrinsically safe, meaning that it is safe to operate in explosive atmospheres or irregular operating conditions such as mines with potentially hazardous areas containing flammable gases, fuels or dust.
How frequently should this tool be replaced? Per OSHA standards, the TIC 300 PRO with VolTect™ should be removed from service every 2 years or whenever required for cleaning, repair and testing.
Accessories:
- Optional TIC 410A Hot Stick
- TIC-300 PRO sold with carrying case, users manual and battery
Watch a video on the TIC 300 PRO with VolTect™
JM Test Systems has the TIC 300 PRO with VolTech available for purchase. The TIC 300 PRO with VolTech is available to rent from JM Test Systems. We also carry a full line of Electrical Safety Equipment for all your needs.
Call us today for a quote at 800-353-3411 or check us out on the web at www.jmtestsystems.com
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