WARNINGS
To ensure safe operation and service of the tester, follow these
instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe
injury or death.
• LASER RADIATION, Class II laser. direct laser beam into eyes, stare DO NOT DO NOT
into the beam, or view directly with optical instruments as this can cause DO NOT
severe and permanent eye damage.
• Risk of electric shock and burn. Contact with live circuits could result in death or
serious injury.
• Use caution with voltages above 25V AC as a shock hazard may exist.
• A blinking red or a steadily illuminated red NCV Indicator
5
with audible beeps
indicates the presence of voltage. A steadily illuminated blue NCV Indicator
5
indicates that no voltage is detected, however voltage could still be present.
• Before and after each use, verify operation by testing a known working circuit that is
within the rating of this unit.
• Never assume neutral or ground wires are de-energized. Neutrals in multi-wire branch
circuits may be energized when disconnected and must be retested before handling.
• The tester detect voltage if:WILL NOT
• The wire is shielded.
• The operator is not grounded or is otherwise isolated from an effective earth ground.
• The voltage is DC.
• The tester MAY NOT detect voltage if:
• The user is not holding the tester.
• The user is insulated from the tester with a glove or other materials.
• The wire is partially buried or in a grounded metal conduit.
• The tester is at a distance from the voltage source.
• The field created by the voltage source is being blocked, dampened, or otherwise
interfered with.
• The frequency of the voltage is not a perfect sine wave between 50 and 500Hz.
• The tester is outside of operating conditions (listed in Specifications section).
• Operation may be affected by differences in socket design and insulation thickness and type.
• In bright light conditions, the LED visual indicators will be less visible.
• When the NCV function is activated, the NCV Indicator
5
will be illuminated either
red or blue. DO NOT USE THE NVC FUNCTION UNLESS THE NCV INDICATOR
5
IS
ILLUMINATED.
• Do not use if tester appears damaged or is not operating properly. If in doubt, replace
the tester.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the tester (1000V).
• Detection within the range of 12V to 1000V is specified under “normal” conditions as
detailed in the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section. The tester may detect at a different
threshold at different conditions, or may not detect at all unless:
• The tip of the tester is within 0.25" (6 mm) of an AC voltage source radiating unimpeded.
• The user is holding the body of the tester with his or her bare hand.
• The user is standing on or connected to earth ground.
• The air humidity is nominal (50% relative humidity – non-condensing).
• The tester is held still.
• Always wear approved eye protection.
• Comply with local and national safety requirements.
• If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, protection
provided by the product may be affected.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHECKING FOR THE PRESENCE OF AC VOLTAGE
1. Prior to use, test on a known live circuit to verify tester
functionality.
2. Place NCV Antenna
7
near an AC voltage source. If voltage is
present, the unit will emit audible beeps and the NCV Indicator
5
will illuminate.
SILENT MODE
With the NCVT-6 powered off, press and hold the On/Off Button for
five seconds (the NCV On/Off
1
for NCV mode, or the LDM Control
Button
2
for LDM mode) to power-on in Silent mode. While Silent
mode is active, the silent mode icon
H
will be displayed. All visual
indicators and display readings will continue to function as normal,
but no audible indicators will be given. Silent mode will remain active
until the NCVT-6 is powered-off.
AUTO-POWER OFF (APO)
While the NCV function is active, the display
4
will powersdown
following 15 seconds of no voltage detection (the NCV indicator
5
will remain illuminated). After 4 minutes of further inactivity, the
NCVT-6 will automatically power-off.
While the LDM function is active, the NCVT-6 will automatically
power-off following 15 seconds of inactivity.
CLEANING
Be sure tester is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
STORAGE
Remove the batteries when not in use for a prolonged period
of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After
a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits
mentioned in the General Specifications section, allow the tester to
return to normal operating conditions before using.
DISPOSAL / RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local
regulations. Please see www.epa.gov www.erecycle.org or
for additional information.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
450 Bond Street, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
1-877-553-4676
customerservice@kleintools.com
www.kleintools.com
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the Battery Status Indicator
F
shows only one bar remaining,
the LDM functionality will be disabled, and the NCV functionality has less
than 8 hours remaining. At this point, the batteries should be replaced:
1. Unscrew Battery Cap
11
and remove/recycle spent batteries
10
.
2. Install two new AAA batteries
10
. Note proper polarity.
3. Screw battery cap until fully seated to ensure a tight seal, being careful
not to damage the O-ring
9
.
NOTE: Damage to the O-ring can affect
the IP40 dust resistant rating, but will not affect functionality.
FUNCTION BUTTONS (FIG. 1)
NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING (NCV) ON/OFF BUTTON
1
To turn on the NCVT-6 and activate the Non-Contact Voltage Testing
(NCV) function, press and release the NCV Power Button
1
. The
tester will emit a single audible beep and the NCV Indicator
5
will
illuminate with a solid blue light. A proximity sensor indicating
voltage strength using a dash scale will be shown on the LCD
Display
4
. Press and hold the NCV Power Button
1
for two
seconds to power off the NCVT-6.
NOTE: When the Laser Distance Meter (LDM) function is active, a
short press of the NCV Power Button
1
will deactivate the LDM
function and enter the NCV function.
LASER DISTANCE METER (LDM) ON/OFF BUTTON
2
To activate the LDM function, press the LDM Control Button
2
.
• A short press of the LDM Control Button
2
will cause the NCVT-6
to emit an audible beep and take a distance measurement. The value
of the distance measurement will be shown on the Display
4
. Press
and hold the LDM Control Button
2
for two seconds to power off
the Laser Distance Meter.
• A long press and hold of the LDM Control Button
2
will activate
continuous measurement mode for the LDM function. As each
new distance measurement is taken, the NCVT-6 will emit
an audible beep and will update the display
4
with the new
measurement value.
WARNING: LASER RADIATION. do any of the DO NOT
following, as severe and permanent eye damage could result:
•
DO NOT direct laser beam into eyes.
•
DO NOT stare into the beam.
•
DO NOT view directly with optical instruments.
CAUTION
• DO NOT attempt to repair this tester. It contains no serviceable parts.
• DO NOT expose tester to extremes in temperature or high humidity.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Klein Tools NCVT-6 is a full-range non-contact voltage tester
with an integrated laser distance meter. It can detect voltage from
12V to 1000V AC and can measure distance from 2 in. to 65.6 ft.
(51 mm to 20 m). Under normal operating conditions, at distances
from 51 mm (2 in) – 10 m (32.8 ft) the NCVT-6 has an accuracy
of +/- 1.6 mm (1/16 in). At distances >10m (32.8 ft) – 20m (65.6
ft ) the NCVT-6 has an accuracy of +/- 3.2 mm (1/8 in). The laser
distance meter functions independently from the NCVT.
• Distance Measurement Range: 2 in. to 65.6 ft. (51 mm to 20 m)
• Voltage Detection Range: 12V to 1000V AC
• Frequency Range: 50 to 500 Hz
• Laser: Class II, 630 to 670nm, Max. Power <1mW
• Batteries: 2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline
• Operating and Storage Altitude: Up to 6562 ft. (2000 m)
• Operating and Storage Temp: ° ° ° °32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C)
• Relative Humidity: <85% non-condensing
• Dimensions: 6.45" x 1.32" x 1.21" (164 x 34 x 31 mm)
• Weight: 3.4 oz. (96 g) including batteries
• Pollution degree: 2
• Safety Rating: CAT IV 1000V AC
• Drop Protection: 6.6 ft. (2 m)
• Ingress Protection: IP40 Dust resistant
• Standards: Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1, 61010-2-030
Certied to
CSA STD. C22.2 No. 61010-1, 61010-2-030
• Complies with: 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations
pursuant to laser notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
Specifications subject to change.
FUNCTION BUTTONS (FIG. 1)
CHANGE UNITS / REFERENCE POINT BUTTON
3
• A short press of the Change Units / Reference Point Button
3
will
switch the measurement reference point between Reference Point 1
(NCV Antenna
C
) and Reference point 2 (Battery Cap
D
).
• A long press of the Change Units/Ref. Point Button
3
will change
the units of measurement for the LDM function between meters,
inches with decimals, inches with fractions, feet with decimals, and
feet with fractions.
