Greenlee 6710 User manual

6710
DIGITAL VOLTAGE
AND CONTINUITY TESTER
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®®
GREENLEE
VOLTAGE AND CONTINUITY TESTER 6710
9V - 700V AC/DC CAT./UPC NO. 6710/39709
DIGITAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
999 2002.6 © 1998 Greenlee Textron IM 1249 REV 1 5/98
Read and understand this material before operating or
servicing this tester. Failure to understand how to safely
operate the tester could result in an accident causing
serious injury or death. This tester should only be operated
by qualified personnel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information .......................................................................3-4
Features .......................................................................................... 5
Operation .....................................................................................6-7
Maintenance.................................................................................... 8
Specifications.................................................................................. 9
DESCRIPTION
The Greenlee Digital Voltage and Resistance Tester is a multi-purpose test instrument intended to measure
up to 700 volts AC or DC, to locate hot conductors, and to check for continuity. The tester has a built-in load
to prevent false (stray) voltage readings when testing an unenergized conductor located near an energized
conductor.
PURPOSE
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize operators and with the safe operation of the Greenlee 6710
Digital Voltage and Continuity Tester. This manual should be kept available to all operating personnel.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Additional copies of this manual are available upon request at no extra charge.
A person who has not read and does not
understand all operating instructions is not
qualified to operate this tool.
Failure to read and understand safety instructions
can result in injury or death.
The symbol above is used to call your attention to instructions concerning
your personal safety. Watch for this symbol. It points out important safety
precautions. It means “ATTENTION! Become alert! Your personal safety is
involved!” Read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Electric shock hazard.
Contact with live circuits can result in severe
injury or death.
• Do not use the tester if it is wet or damaged. Electric shock can
result.
• Do not attempt to measure more than 700 VDC/VAC. Electric shock
can result.
• Do not remove the back of the case while the test leads are
connected to the circuit. Electric shock or damage to the test
instrument can result.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or
death.
• Do not attempt to repair this test instrument. It contains no user-
serviceable parts.
• Do not expose test instrument to extremes in temperature or high
humidity. Damage to the test instrument can result. See Specifica-
tions section of this manual.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in injury and damage
to the instrument.
Replace weak or discharged batteries as soon as either of these
conditions is detected.

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FEATURES
• 3-1/2 Digital LCD
• Automatic Polarity Indication
• Spring-Loaded, Double-Insulated Test Probes
• Turns On and Off Automatically
Preparation
Before using the tester, check it against a functioning circuit. If the tester fails to perform as expected, refer
to the following list until the problem is solved:
1. The probe tips are corroded.
2. The battery is weak or discharged.
3. The tester is damaged and needs to be repaired.
1
2
3
AC
DC V
Front Panel Identification
1. Fixed (Positive) Test Probe
2. Removable (Negative) Test Probe
3. Digital Display

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OPERATION
Electric shock hazard.
Contact with live circuits can result in severe
injury or death.
Voltage Level Test Duration Recovery Time
9 – 49 continuous N/A
50 – 299 approx. 10 minutes 10 minutes
300 – 700 approx. 30 seconds 10 minutes
Note: The recovery time depends on the ambient temperature. Higher ambient temperatures require longer
recovery times.
To Locate a Hot Conductor (AC Circuits Only)
1. Touch the fixed probe of the tester to the terminal or conductor.
Note: Do not allow the removable probe to contact anything.
2. Listen for tone. See the Hot Conductor Locator Table to determine whether the fixed probe is on a hot
conductor.
To Check for Continuity or To Measure Voltage (AC or a DC circuits)
1. Touch one probe tip to either terminal or conductor; touch the other probe tip to the other terminal or
conductor.
Note: In order to prevent tripping a GFCI when measuring voltage between Hot and Ground, first measure
between Hot and Neutral. Then immediately measure between Hot and Ground.
2. Read the display and listen for tone. See the Continuity Check and Voltage Measurement Table to
determine whether the fixed probe is on a hot conductor.
This tester has a built-in load; therefore, the operation time is specified as follows:

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OPERATION (cont’d)
Hot Conductor Locator Table
Type of Circuit Connection Indications*
AC circuit fixed probe: hot voltage: no indication
removable probe: no contact polarity: no indication
audible: tone for approx.
80 volts or more
AC circuit fixed probe: neutral or ground voltage: no indication
removable probe: no contact polarity: no indication
audible: no indication
* Note: False readings may result if the user is isolated from ground.
Continuity Check and Voltage Measurement Table
Type of Circuit Connection Indications
Energized AC circuit either probe: hot voltage: displayed
other probe: neutral or ground polarity: no indication
AC: displayed
Energized DC circuit fixed probe: + voltage: displayed
removable probe: – polarity: no indication
DC: displayed
Energized DC circuit fixed probe: – voltage: displayed
removable probe: + polarity: negative displayed
DC: displayed
audible: tone
Unenergized AC or DC either probe: any conductor voltage: no indication
circuit other probe: any conductor polarity: no indication
audible: tone if circuit
resist ance is less than
approx. 50 kΩ

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MAINTENANCE
Do not remove the back of the case while the
test leads are connected to the circuit. Electric
shock or damage to the test instrument can
result.
1. Disconnect both probes from the circuit or component.
2. Use a small screwdriver to open the battery door.
3. Replace the batteries.
4. Close the battery door.
Do not attempt to repair this test instrument. It contains no user-
serviceable parts.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury and can damage
the instrument.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Display: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
• 3-1/2 digits
• AC, DC and polarity indicators
Polarity Indication: positive implied, negative indicated
AC/DC indicated
Sampling Rate: 2 times per second
Current at Switch-On: 450 mA
Test Current: approximately 20 mA at 700 volts
Internal Load: approximately 1.3 watts for 277 VAC
Maximum Voltage: 700 VAC/VDC
Test Current: approximately 20 mA at 700 volts
AC Voltage
Range: 9 – 700 volts
Resolution: 1 volt
Accuracy: AC: +/– (5% of reading + 6 digits) in frequency range 40 Hz – 60 Hz
DC Voltage
Range: 9 – 700 volts
Resolution: 1 volt
Accuracy: DC: +/– (3% of reading + 3 digits)
Continuity
Indication: Audible tone up to approximately 50kΩ
Test Current: approximately 2 µA
Overload Protection: IP 40
Operating Temperature: 41°to 122°F (5°to 50°C) at 80% Relative Humidity (maximum)
Storage Temperature: 32°to 140°F (0°to 60°C) at 70% Relative Humidity (maximum)
Power Supply: two 1.5-volt AA batteries
Dimensions: 9.25 x 3 x 1.5 in (235 mm x 75 mm x 38 mm)
Weight: approximately 8.46 oz (240 g)

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VERIFICADOR DIGITAL
DE CONTINUIDAD Y VOLTAJE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Lea y entienda este documento antes de manejar o dar servicio
a este verificador. Utilizarlo sin comprender cómo manejarlo de
manera segura podría ocasionar un accidente, y como resultado
de éste, graves lesiones o incluso la muerte. Este verificador
deberá ser operado únicamente por personal calificado.
6710
®®
GREENLEE
VOLTAGE AND CONTINUITY TESTER 6710
9V - 700V AC/DC CAT./UPC NO. 6710/39709
DIGITAL
999 2002.6 © 1998 Greenlee Textron IM 1249 REV 1 5/98