FLIR VT8-600 User manual

Quick Start
FLIR VT8 Series
Voltage, Continuity, and Current Testers
VT8-600 and VT8-1000

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VT8 Series - QUICK START - EN
Introduction
The True RMS VT8 Series measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current,
Resistance, Continuity, and Capacitance and has a Non-Contact Voltage
Detector (NCV). Features include Data Hold, Relative/Zero, Worklight,
backlit LCD and APO (auto power off). The VT8-1000 (CAT III 1000V/CATIV
600V) is rated for 1000V/200A and the VT8-600 (CAT III 600V/CAT IV 300V)
is rated for 600V/100A.
To obtain the detailed User Manual (multi-languages) please visit
www.support.flir.com (Download tab under Help and Support). Please read the
user manual carefully before use.
This product is protected by FLIR’s 3-Year Limited Warranty. Visit
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Meter Description
1. Non-Contact Voltage Detector
2. Jaw opening
3. NCV alert LED
4. Worklight button
5. Rotary function switch
6. Relative/Zero button
7. MODE button
8. HOLD/Backlight button
9. LCD Display
10. Test lead jacks
Battery compartment, test lead holders, and Worklight
on back of meter

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Button Descriptions
REL/ZERO: Short press to enter/exit the Relative mode (for ACV/DCV, ACA,
and Capacitance). For DCA, short press to ZERO, long press to exit ZERO
mode
H: Short press for Data Hold ON/OFF. Long press for low intensity LCD
backlight; long press again for high intensity light; long press again to switch
light OFF
MODE: Short press to perform the functions shown in the table below
Switch Position
MODE Button Functions
AC < > DC
AC < > DC
Ω> > >
Rotary Switch
OFF: Meter power OFF position. Move the switch to any other position to
power ON. Replace batteries if meter fails to power ON. APO turns the
meter OFF automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.
: AC/DC Current (press MODE to choose AC or DC)
: AC/DC Voltage (press MODE to choose AC or DC)
: Non-Contact Voltage Detector (NCV)
: Resistance/Continuity/Capacitance (press MODE to select function)
Battery Replacement
Turn the meter OFF and disconnect the test leads. Remove the rear
compartment screw. Replace two ‘AA’ batteries observing correct polarity.
Reassemble meter before use.

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Display Description
1. Auto Range
2. Data Hold
3. Relative mode
4. DCA Zero
5. Non-Contact Volt Detector
(NCV)
6. Electrical signals detected
7. Auto Power OFF (APO) active
8. Battery status
9. Unit of measure and function icons
10. Main display digits
11. Minus (negative) sign
12. DC (direct current)
13. AC (alternating current)
Measurements

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Publication Identification No.: VT8-600_1000-QS
Release version: AA
Release Date: September 2018
Language: en-US
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