EN IEC 61243-1:2021

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 61243-1:2007
SIST EN 61243-1:2007/A1:2010
Delo pod napetostjo - Napetostni detektorji - 1. del: Kapacitivni tip za uporabo pri
izmeničnih napetostih nad 1 kV
Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages
exceeding 1 kV a.c.
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Spannungsprüfer - Teil 1: Kapazitive Ausführung für
Wechselspannungen über 1 kV
Travaux sous tension - Détecteurs de tension - Partie 1: Type capacitif pour usage sur
des tensions alternatives de plus de 1 kV
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61243-1:2021
ICS:
13.260 Varstvo pred električnim Protection against electric
udarom. Delo pod napetostjo shock. Live working
29.240.99 Druga oprema v zvezi z Other equipment related to
omrežji za prenos in power transmission and
distribucijo električne energije distribution networks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61243-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2021
ICS 13.260; 29.260.99; 29.240.99 Supersedes EN 61243-1:2005 and all of its amendments
and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be
used for voltages exceeding 1 kV AC
(IEC 61243-1:2021)
Travaux sous tension - Détecteurs de tension - Partie 1: Arbeiten unter Spannung - Spannungsprüfer - Teil 1:
Type capacitif pour usage sur des tensions alternatives de Kapazitive Ausführung für Wechselspannungen über 1 kV
plus de 1 kV (IEC 61243-1:2021)
(IEC 61243-1:2021)
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European foreword
The text of document 78/1253/CDV, future edition 3 of IEC 61243-1, prepared by IEC/TC 78 "Live
working" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2022-02-26
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2024-05-26
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61243-1:2005 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61243-1:2021 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60743:2013 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60743:2013 (not modified)
IEC 60855-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60855-1
IEC 61235 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61235
IEC 61481 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 61481 (series)
IEC 61936-1:2010 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61936-1:2010 (modified)
IEC 61936-1:2010/A1:2014 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61936-1:2010/A1:2014 (not modified)
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60060-1 2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: EN 60060-1 2010
General definitions and test
requirements
IEC 60068-1 - Environmental testing - Part 1: General EN 60068-1 -
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-6 - Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - EN 60068-2-6 -
Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-14 - Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests EN 60068-2-14 -
- Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-31 - Environmental testing - Part 2-31: Tests EN 60068-2-31 -
- Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-75 - Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests EN 60068-2-75 -
- Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60071-1 2019 Insulation co-ordination - Part 1: EN IEC 60071-1 2019
Definitions, principles and rules
IEC 60417 - Graphical symbols for use on - -
equipment. Index, survey and
compilation of the single sheets.
IEC 60942 - Electroacoustics - Sound calibrators EN IEC 60942 -
IEC 61000-6-2 2016 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN IEC 61000-6-2 2019
Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity
standard for industrial environments
IEC 61260 series Electroacoustics - Octave-band and - -
fractional-octave-band filters
IEC 61318 - Live working - Conformity assessment EN 61318 -
applicable to tools, devices and
equipment
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61326-1 - Electrical equipment for measurement, EN IEC 61326-1 -
control and laboratory use - EMC
requirements - Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 61477 - Live working - Minimum requirements EN 61477 -
for the utilization of tools, devices and
equipment
IEC 61672-1 - Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - EN 61672-1 -
Part 1: Specifications
IEC 62271 series High-voltage switchgear and controlgear EN 62271 series
ISO 286-1 - Geometrical product specifications EN ISO 286-1 -
(GPS) - ISO code system for tolerances
on linear sizes - Part 1: Basis of
tolerances, deviations and fits
ISO 286-2 - Geometrical product specifications EN ISO 286-2 -
(GPS) - ISO code system for tolerances
on linear sizes - Part 2: Tables of
standard tolerance classes and limit
deviations for holes and shafts
ISO 3744 2010 Acoustics - Determination of sound EN ISO 3744 2010
power levels and sound energy levels of
noise sources using sound pressure -
Engineering methods for an essentially
free field over a reflecting plane
CISPR 11 - Industrial, scientific and medical EN 55011 -
equipment - Radio-frequency
disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement
CIE 015 - Colorimetry - -
IEC 61243-1 ®
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Live working – Voltage detectors –

Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages exceeding 1 kV AC

Travaux sous tension – Détecteurs de tension –

Partie 1: Type capacitif pour usage sur des tensions alternatives de plus de 1 kV

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ICS 13.260; 29.240.20; 29.260.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-9513-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Requirements . 14
4.1 General requirements . 14
4.2 Functional requirements . 15
4.2.1 Clear indication . 15
4.2.2 Clear perceptibility . 16
4.2.3 Temperature and humidity dependence of the indication . 17
4.2.4 Frequency dependence . 18
4.2.5 Response time . 18
4.2.6 Power source dependability . 18
4.2.7 Testing element . 18
4.2.8 Non-response to DC voltage . 18
4.2.9 Time rating . 18
4.2.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 18
4.3 Electrical requirements . 18
4.3.1 Insulating material . 18
4.3.2 Protection against bridging . 19
4.3.3 Resistance against sparking . 19
4.4 Mechanical requirements . 19
4.4.1 General . 19
4.4.2 Design . 19
4.4.3 Dimensions, construction . 19
4.4.4 Grip force and deflection. 22
4.4.5 Vibration resistance . 22
4.4.6 Drop resistance . 22
4.4.7 Shock resistance . 22
4.5 Markings . 22
4.6 Documents for the user . 23
4.7 Instructions for use . 23
4.8 Requirements in case of reasonably foreseeable misuse of the selector . 23
4.8.1 Initial position of the selector . 23
4.8.2 Voltage indication at an incorrect low position of the selector (where
relevant) . 23
5 Specific requirements . 23
5.1 For insulating element of a voltage detector as a complete device . 23
5.1.1 Dielectric strength . 23
5.1.2 Leakage current . 23
5.2 Insulation of the indicator casing of voltage detector as a separate device . 23
5.3 Stand-by state . 23
5.4 Ready to operate state . 23
6 Tests . 24
6.1 General . 24

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6.1.1 Testing provisions . 24
6.1.2 Atmospheric conditions . 24
6.1.3 Tests under wet conditions . 24
6.1.4 Type test . 24
6.1.5 Test methods . 25
6.2 Function tests . 26
6.2.1 Clear indication . 26
6.2.2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 37
6.2.3 Clear perceptibility of visual indication . 38
6.2.4 Clear perceptibility of audible indication . 40
6.2.5 Frequency dependence . 42
6.2.6 Response time . 42
6.2.7 Power source dependability . 42
6.2.8 Check of testing element . 43
6.2.9 Non-response to DC voltage . 43
6.2.10 Time rating . 43
6.3 Dielectric tests . 44
6.3.1 Insulating material for tubes and rods for voltage detectors as a
complete device . 44
6.3.2 Protection against bridging for indoor and outdoor type voltage
detectors . 45
6.3.3 Protection against bridging for outdoor type voltage detector . 50
6.3.4 Spark resistance . 52
6.4 Mechanical tests . 52
6.4.1 Visual and dimensional inspection . 52
6.4.2 Grip force and deflection (only applicable for voltage detector as a
complete device) . 52
6.4.3 Vibration resistance . 53
6.4.4 Drop resistance . 54
6.4.5 Shock resistance . 54
6.4.6 Climatic dependence . 54
6.4.7 Durability of markings . 56
7 Specific tests . 56
7.1 Leakage current for voltage detector as a complete device . 56
7.1.1 General . 56
7.1.2 Leakage current under dry conditions . 56
7.1.3 Leakage current under wet conditions (outdoor type and exclusively
outdoor type) . 57
7.1.4 Alternative test for voltage detectors having completed the production

phase . 58
7.2 Test for stand-by state . 58
7.3 Test for ready to operate state . 58
8 Test for reasonably foreseeable misuse of the selector . 59
8.1 Initial position of the selector . 59
8.2 Voltage indication at incorrect low position of the selector (where relevant) . 59
9 Conformity assessment of voltage detectors having completed the production
phase . 59
10 Modifications . 59
Annex A (normative) Suitable for live working; double triangle
(IEC‑60417‑5216:2002‑10) . 60

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Annex B (normative) Instructions for use . 61
Annex C (normative) Chronology of type tests . 63
Annex D (informative) Classification of defects and tests to be allocated . 65
Annex E (informative) Rationale for the classification of defects . 67
Annex F (informative) Information and guidelines on the use of the limit mark and of a
contact electrode extension . 70
F.1 General . 70
F.2 Situation when using a voltage detector as a complete device . 70
F.3 Situation when using a voltage detector as a separate device . 72
Annex G (informative) In-service care . 74
G.1 General . 74
G.2 Testing . 74
Annex H (informative) Information for the next maintenance . 76
H.1 Overhead line test . 76
H.1.1 Rationale . 76
H.1.2 Proposal for an improved test (will be discussed within the next
maintenance) . 76
H.2 Threshold deviation ratio category (deviation category) for voltage detectors
of category L . 76
H.2.1 Rationale . 76
H.2.2 Proposal for a new requirement (will be discussed within the next

maintenance) . 76
H.3 Phase opposition test for voltage detectors of category L . 76
H.3.1 Rationale . 76
H.3.2 Proposal for an improved test (will be discussed within the next
maintenance) . 76
H.4 Non-contact behaviour of voltage detectors of category L . 77
H.4.1 Rationale . 77
H.4.2 Proposal for a new test (will be discussed within the next maintenance) . 77
Bibliography . 78

Figure 1 – Examples of designs of voltage detectors of capacitive type . 20
Figure 2 – Examples of suitable means for ensuring appropriate contact between a

contact electrode and the ball electrode . 27
Figure 3 – Ball and ring test set-up (see 6.2.1 and 6.2.5) . 29
Figure 4 – Test set-up with bars (see 6.2.1) . 31
Figure 5 – Circuit connections for clear indication tests (see 6.2.1) . 33
Figure 6 – Test set-up for measurement of clear perceptibility of visual indication
(see 6.2.3.1) . 39
Figure 7 – Test set-up for measurement of clear perceptibility of audible indication
(see 6.2.4.1) . 41
Figure 8 – Test set-up for protection against bridging and spark resistance (see 6.3.2
and 6.3.4) . 48
Figure 9 – Test for protection against bridging for outdoor type voltage detector . 51
Figure 10 – Test set-up for grip force . 53
Figure 11 – Drop resistance test – Diagonal position . 54
Figure 12 – Curve of test cycle for climatic dependence . 55

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Figure 13 – Arrangement for leakage current tests under dry conditions for voltage
detector as a complete device. 57
Figure 14 – Arrangement for leakage current tests under wet conditions for outdoor

type voltage detector as a complete device . 58
Figure F.1 – Insulation element of a voltage detector as a complete device . 70
Figure F.2 – Example of positioning of a voltage detector in contact with a live part
without obstacles from other live parts . 71
Figure F.3 – Example of incorrect positioning of a voltage detector with the limit mark
between two live parts . 72
Figure F.4 – Usual way of managing the use of the voltage detector for maintaining
the insulation distance between the limit mark and the hand guard . 72
Figure F.5 – Usual ways of managing the use of the voltage detector as a separate
device for assuring the appropriate insulation for the user . 73

Table 1 – Indication group . 17
Table 2 – Climatic categories . 18
Table 3 – Minimum length of the insulating element (L ) of a voltage detector as a
i
complete device . 21
Table 4 – Selection of the test set-up for the influence of in-phase interference field . 34
Table 5 – Distance G (see Figure 5d) . 34
Table 6 – Selection of the test set-up for the influence of phase opposition

interference field . 35
Table 7 – Selection of the test set-up for the influence of interference voltage . 35
Table 8 – EMC parameters . 37
Table 9 – Performance criteria for all the EMC tests . 37
Table 10 – Test parameters for emission limit . 37
Table 11 – Selection of the test set-up and type of test . 45
Table 12 – Distance d for the bridging test set-up . 48
Table 13 – Dimensions for the concentric rings and band electrodes . 50
Table 14 – Selection of the test set-up for the spark resistance test . 52
Table C.1 – Sequential order for performing type tests . 63
Table C.2 – Type tests out of sequence . 64
Table D.1 – Classification of defects and associated requirements and tests . 65
Table E.1 – Rationale for the classification of defects . 67
Table G.1 – In-service testing . 75
Table H.1 – Maximum distances for early detection . 77

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LIVE WORKING – VOLTAGE DETECTORS –

Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages
exceeding 1 kV AC
FOREWORD
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rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61243-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 78: Live
working.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2003 and Amend-
ment 1:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) The scope is more precise, stating that only bare contact to the part to be tested is reliable
for these contact voltage detectors. The rationale is that tests on painted or coated
conductors have led to wrong indications, as this non-conductive paint or coat acts as a
capacitor with different capacity according to the thickness. This capacity has an effect on
the threshold voltage.
b) A contact probe is introduced as a new type of non-conductive contact electrode.
c) A new type "exclusively outdoor type" has been defined and implemented into the
requirements and test procedure.

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d) A selector for voltage and frequency is allowed if foreseeable misuse is excluded.
e) The marking for voltage detectors with low interference voltage has been made more
precise.
f) The indication groups have been made more precise and requirements and tests for the
"ready to operate state" and "stand-by state" added.
g) Requirements and tests for electromagnetic compatability have been implemented.
h) An example for good electrical connection for the tests is introduced.
i) A new test set-up with one bar has been added for voltage detectors of category L for
overhead line configuration.
j) A dielectric test for tubes and rods has been implemented for those not covered by
IEC 60855-1 or IEC 61235.
k) Old Annex E (mechanical shock test – pendulum method) has been deleted
(see IEC 60068-2-75 pendulum method) and replaced by an information and a guideline on
the use of the limit mark and the contact electrode extension.
l) Annex E and Annex F have swapped places to make it easier for the reader to combine the
classification of defects (Annex D) and the rationale for this classification (new Annex E).
m) A new informative Annex H has been created to give information for further developments
of voltage detectors due to field experiences.
n) Editorial changes have been made to harmonize with other new published standards.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
78/1253/CDV 78/1294/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
Terms defined in Clause 3 are given in italic print throughout this document.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61243 series, published under the general title Live working –
Voltage detectors, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
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 replaced by a revised edition, or
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IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
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INTRODUCTION
This document has been prepared according to the requirements of IEC 61477, where
applicable.
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LIVE WORKING – VOLTAGE DETECTORS –

Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages
exceeding 1 kV AC
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61243 is applicable to portable voltage detectors, with or without built-in power
sources, to be used on electrical systems for voltages of 1 kV to 800 kV AC, and frequencies
of 50 Hz and/or 60 Hz.
This document applies only to voltage detectors of capacitive type used in contact with the bare
part to be tested, as a complete device including its insulating element or as a separate device,
adaptable to an insulating stick which, as a separate tool, is not covered by this document
(see 4.4.2.1 for general design).
Other types of voltage detectors are not covered by this document.
NOTE Self ranging voltage detectors (formally "multi range voltage detectors") are not covered by this document.
Some restrictions or formal interdictions on their use are applicable in case of switchgear of
IEC 62271 series design, due to insulation coordination, on overhead line systems of electrified
railways (see Annex B) and systems without neutral reference. For systems without neutral
reference, the insulating level is adapted to the maximum possible voltage to the earth (ground).
Products designed and manufactured according to this document contribute to the safety of
users provided they are used by persons trained for the work, in accordance with the hot stick
working method and the instructions for use.
Except where otherwise specified, all the voltages defined in this document refer to values of
phase-to-phase voltages of three-phase systems. In other systems, the applicable phase-to-
phase or phase-to-earth (ground) voltages are used to determine the operating voltage.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amend-
ments) applies.
IEC 60060-1:2010, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test require-
ments
IEC 60068-1, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2-14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests

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IEC 60071-1:2019, Insulation co-ordination – Part 1: Definitions, principles and rules
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment (Available from: http://www.graphical-sym-
bols.info/equipment)
IEC 60942, Electroacoustics – Sound calibrators
IEC 61000-6-2:2016 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Im-
munity standard for industrial environments
IEC 61260 (all parts), Electroacoustics – Octave-band and fractional-octave-band filters
IEC 61318, Live working – Conformity assessment applicable to tools, devices and equipment
IEC 61326-1, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC require-
ments – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61477, Live working – Minimum requirements for the utilization of tools, devices and equip-
ment
IEC 61672-1, Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
IEC 62271 (all parts), High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
ISO 286-1, Geometrical product specifications (GPS) – ISO code system for tolerances on lin-
ear sizes – Part 1: Basis of tolerances, deviations and fits
ISO 286-2, Geometrical product specifications (GPS) – ISO code system for tolerances on lin-
ear sizes – Part 2: Tables of standard tolerance classes and limit deviations for holes and shafts
ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of
noise sources using sound pressure – Engineering method for an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane
CISPR 11, Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio-frequency disturbance charac-
teristics – Limits and methods of measurement
CIE 015.2, Colorimetry
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61318 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
accessory
item used to lengthen the handle or the contact electrode or contact probe, to improve the
efficiency of the contact electrode or contact probe or to enable the contact electrode or contact
probe to reach the part to be tested

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3.2
active signal
audible or visual phenomenon whose presence, absence or variation is considered as
representing information on the condition "voltage present" or "voltage not present"
Note 1 to entry: A signal indicating that the voltage detector is ready to operate is not considered as an active
signal.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-101:1998, 101-12-02, modified – The term "signal" has been replaced
by "active signal". In the definition, "physical" has been replaced by "audible or visual" and "on
the condition "voltage present" or "voltage not present"" has been added.]
3.3
adaptor
part of a voltage detector as a separate device which permits attachment of an insulating stick
3.4
clear indication
unambiguous detection and indication of the voltage state at the contact electrode or contact
probe
3.5
clear perceptibility
case where the indication is unmistakably discernible by the user under specific environmental
conditions when the voltage detector is in its operating position
3.6
contact electrode
bare conductive part of the conductive element which establishes the physical electric
connection to the component to be tested
Note 1 to entry: The task of the contact electrode is to give the user the feedback that he or she is in touch with the
part to be tested.
3.7
contact electrode extension
externally insulated conductive element between the indicator and the contact electrode,
intended to achieve the correct position of the indicator relative to the installation being tested
3.8
contact probe
part which establishes the physical contact with the bare part to be tested
Note 1 to entry: The contact of the contact probe with the part to be tested is conductive, all the other part of the
contact probe is non-conductive.
Note 2 to entry: The contact probe with non-conductive part establishes the mechanical positioning of the detector
in order to guarantee the contact between the component to be tested and the contact electrode.
3.9
design
different constructions of voltage detectors, either as a complete device with or without contact
electrode extension, or as a separate device intended to be equipped with an insulating stick,
with or
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