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Product Bulletin VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester The Safe Way to Verify the Absence of Voltage. When servicing electrical equipment, workers must comply with safety regulations that require a voltage verification test to validate the absence of voltage. This process includes a number of stages that can be complex and time-consuming when using hand-held portable test instruments. The VeriSafe Absence of Voltage VS-AVT VS-AVT2 Tester from Panduit simplifies this process by automating the voltage verification process. Once installed, a simple push of a button enables workers to verify the absence of voltage and see an active indication when the absence of voltage is confirmed. This provides a new and innovative way to safely, reliably, and efficiently verify the absence of voltage before accessing potentially dangerous electrical equipment. By automating this process, the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester: Reduces the risk of exposure of electrical hazards for improved worker safety Reduces testing procedure time and complexity to improve productivity Supports compliance when used to verify the electrical lockout/tagout process as described in NFPA 70E The VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester minimizes risk by verifying the absence of voltage before equipment is accessed, making it easier for workers to verify an electrically safe work condition has been established in a fraction of the time compared to using hand-held portable test instruments. Key Features Benefits Determine voltage status BEFORE equipment is accessed Improved Safety & Risk Reduction Prevents direct exposure to electrical hazards Easy to use, initiate test with the push of a button Increased Productivity No additional tools required Provides visual alert to abnormal power conditions Test sequence based on the steps in NFPA 70E for verification of an electrically safe Simplified Process for Easier Compliance work condition Automated test helps reduce operator errors Fail-safe design with active indications Reliable Results Safety functions meet SIL 3 per IEC 61508-1 Designed for testing three-phase circuits up to 600V Flexible Applications Install on line or load side of electrical disconnect Detects absence of AC and DC voltage All VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Testers are tested to Type (UL, NEMA and CSA) Multiple Environments 1, 12, 13, 4, 4X, IP66, or IP67 VS-AVT2 parts are rated to Class 1 Division 2, and Class 1 Zone 2 environments *The VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester satisfies the requirements for permanently mounted test devices described in NFPA 70E-2018 120.5 (7) Exception 1 when it is installed in accordance with the ratings and instructions in the VeriSafe AVT Installation Manual. VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester Electrical Safety Prior to performing de-energized work on electrical equipment, NFPA 70E requires that workers verify equipment is in an electrically safe state. Until proven otherwise, equipment must be treated as energized and necessary precautions must be observed. One of the steps in the process of verifying that equipment is in an electrically safe state involves a test for the absence of voltage. Verifying the Absence of Voltage Before and after testing, the functionality of the tester must be verified on a known source. When using a portable tester, this is a time-consuming process and may involve exposure to electrical hazards. Using the VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester reduces risk and ensures the entire process is performed in the proper sequence every time, every test. Comparison of Testing Methods Test Check Retest Perform Select the for the Work Tester Tester Voltage Tester Possible Exposure to Electrical Hazards Open Activate the VeriSafe AVT Panel Test Check Retest Verify Verify the for the Installation Installation Tester Voltage Tester Automatically Performed in Sequence No Exposure to Electrical Hazards 2 Portable Testers VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester