{"id":13263,"date":"2019-07-12T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T10:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=13263"},"modified":"2019-07-10T19:01:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T18:01:06","slug":"non-contact-voltage-detector-for-electrical-installations-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/non-contact-voltage-detector-for-electrical-installations-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-contact voltage detector for electrical installations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FLIR Systems announces the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flir.com\/VP40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"FLIR VP40 (opens in a new tab)\">FLIR VP40<\/a><\/strong>, a non-contact voltage detector for use in North America designed for field-troubleshooting and verification of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VP40 makes it easy to quickly troubleshoot live and neutral wiring to ensure a safe job site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its built-in flashlight and CAT IV safety rating, the FLIR VP40 is a must-have for preliminary job site checks for live wiring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The durable, pen-sized tester quickly identifies the presence of AC voltage without contacting wires, even in the latest safety outlets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1200x628_VP40_in_hand_flashlight-002-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1200x628_VP40_in_hand_flashlight-002-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1200x628_VP40_in_hand_flashlight-002-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1200x628_VP40_in_hand_flashlight-002-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1200x628_VP40_in_hand_flashlight-002-1-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1200x628_VP40_in_hand_flashlight-002-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VP40 simplifies wire identification by sorting and tracing neutral and live wires in sockets and junction boxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by today&#8217;s smartphones, the VP40 uses both multi-coloured LEDs and vibration to alert electrical contractors of live voltage, ensuring inspectors do not miss these notifications in loud or dark locations.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The durable tester is built for longevity, with an anti-roll case body and rugged construction that can withstand a 3-metre (9.8-feet) drop onto concrete. 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