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Permanent Electrical
Safety Devices (PESDs)
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5001 Tremont Avenue
Davenport, IA 52807
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Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs)
Voltage Indicators:
Part numbers include:
Voltage Portals:
Part numbers include:
are defined as external
devices (except Medium Voltage Indicators, which are internal) permanently
mounted to electrical systems that, directly or indirectly, reduce the risk of arc
flash and/or shock hazard. They provide feedback on the voltage state within
the enclosure and eliminate proximate exposure to that
same voltage. Some examples of PESDs include voltage
portals and voltage indicators.
Flashing or non-flashing device that
monitors both AC and DC voltage. They are externally
mounted and give a visual indication outside the panel to
the presence or absence of voltage. Voltage indicators
are available in Class 1 Div 2, solid-on LEDs, Fiber Optic,
and medium voltage from 2KV to 43KV.
R-3W, R-3W2, R-3W-SR, R-3F,
R-1VH003 and R-1VL003
Non-conductive, encapsulated point
that allows for the detection of the presence or absence
of voltage through a panel door with a non-contact
voltage detector (NCVD).
R-1A003-LPH and R-T3
PESDs and NFPA 70E
The NFPA 70E states that the following principles are foundational to ensuring a zero energy state:
?Locate all sources of electrical energy.
Physically contact voltage detector to the electrical energy.
Test between each phase and phase to ground.
Verify voltage detector before and after use.
Please note:
NFPA 70 References: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
installed will locate each source.
Voltage indicators are hardwired to the source.
Voltage indicators check voltage between phase-phase-ground.
A non-contact voltage detector (NCVD) can be verified before and after use.
Employers are responsible to train employees in selecting and properly using a voltage detector. It is also the
responsibility of employers to provide a written lock-out/tag-out procedure and train employees on those procedures. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions when using a non-contact voltage detector. All other safety procedures apply.
Annex G 6.1, 110.6 (D) (4)(e), 120.1(5), 120.2(F)(2)(f)(1), Annex G 3.4, 120.2(C)(2)
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Voltage portals and voltage indicators
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[3]
[4]
[5]
Part Number: R-T3W-LCH
Part Number: R-3W / R-3W-SR
Warning: Before working on an electrical conductor, verify zero electrical energy with proper voltage testing instrument and the proper procedure as per
NFPA 70E 120.1(5), 120.2 (F)(2)(f)(1-6), OSHA 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B).
“We use Permanent Electrical Safety Devices...to provide the operator tools to perform
tasks outside of the enclosure rather than interacting with energized components.” -
Dennis Doody, Project Manager, Vitler
More on Voltage Indicators
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While performing electrical LOTO with a SafeSide™
voltage indicator installed, the electrician can pre-check the internal voltage state without opening the enclosure.
Keeping personnel away from live voltage is foundational to electrical
safety. Electrical safety demands a precise answer to the question ‘Is voltage present?’. SafeSide™ voltage
indicators provide visibility of voltage from outside the enclosure without exposing personnel to voltage.
Workers performing mechanical LOTO must isolate electrical
energy. Without a SafeSide™ voltage indicator, a mechanic performing mechanical LOTO would be required to
work in tandem with an electrician using a voltmeter to physically verify voltage inside an electrical panel. In this case, the electrician is
exposed to voltage, but with SafeSide™ voltage indicator, the mechanic can verify zero electrical energy without any exposure to
voltage.
Reduced Voltage Exposure and Arc Flash Risk -
Safer Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) -
More Productivity in Mechanical LOTO -
oltage indicators help keep workers safe during lock-out/tag-out by giving them valuable information about the state of
voltage within the panel. Here are some key benefits and features about voltage indicators:
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Optical Cable Voltage Indicator
The R-3F optical cable voltage indicator is a permanent electrical safety device (PESD) built to keep workers on the safe
side of electrical panels by providing them with a no-voltage-at-the-door option when it comes to thru-door electrical safety. Global
electrical designs specify panel-mount devices that operate at low voltage levels; the R-3F provides
voltage indication with zero voltage on the outside of the panel.
The R-3F uses an optical cable bundle to illuminate the LEDs on a thru-panel adaptor mounted to the
outside of an electrical enclosure. The optical cable bundle allows users to see the voltage status of L1,
L2, L3 and GRD with the energized conductors safely kept away from the enclosure exterior.
The potted R-3F LED base unit with integral lead wires and flexible mounting options allow users to
reliably locate it close to 3-phase voltage sources. The availability of different cable lengths lets users
mount the fiber optic thru-panel adaptor at the best location on the enclosure.
SafeSide™
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Simplifies Personal Protective Equipment
Stored Energy Detector (120.1(6))**
Visible Blades Disconnect (120.1(3))**
Permanent Devices is Less Prone to Damage
Voltage Source Labels (120.2(F)(1)(a))**
BENEFITS of the R-3F:
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20-600VAC / 20-1000VDC (Max 750VAC non-UL)
CAT III/IV* Electrical Rating (pending)
UL Type 4X, 12, 13
Potted Construction with 6’ Lead
FEATURES for the R-3F:
Part Number: R-3W / R-3W-SR
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Redundant Circuitry/ Long Life LEDs
40-750VAC / 30-1000VDC
35-600VAC 1Ø -
Potted Construction with 6’ Leads
Phase Insensitive
30mm Pushbutton or Pilot Hole
High Surge Immunity
UL Listed Type 4X,12 & 13
UL Hazardous Location / Class 1 Div 2 Group A, B, C, & D
CAT III/IV Electrical Rating*
R-3W and R-3W-SR only
(R-3W2 only)
(R-3W2 only)
FEATURES for R-3W, R-3W-SR, R-3W2:
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Simplifies Personal Protective Equipment
Stored Energy Detector (120.1(6))**
Visible Blades Disconnect (120.1(3))**
Permanent Devices are Less Prone to Damage
Voltage Source Labels (120.2(F)(1)(a))**
**NFPA 70E 2012 Edition
OTHER BENEFITS: APPLICATIONS:
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Circuit Breaker Disconnects - No Visible Blades
High Energy Panels (NFPA 70E Category 3 or 4)
Frequently Accessed Panels
Mechanical LOTO: Indicating Zero Energy
Panels with Multiple Power Sources
Part Number: R-3W2
Part Number: R-3F with label
(label sold separately)
More on Voltage Portals
SafeSide™ voltage portals avoids voltage exposure for workers by extending the voltage source points to the outside of electrical
enclosures. Each voltage point resides in an encapsulated non-conductive housing designed to insure that a NCVD senses voltage if
placed into the voltage portal. Because voltage portals contain live voltage and mount on the outside of enclosures, a robust design
and UL certification avoids any long term safety concerns. Here are some key benefits and features
about voltage indicators:
While performing electrical LOTO with a
SafeSide™ voltage portal installed, the electrician can pre-check the internal voltage state without
opening the enclosure.
Keeping personnel away from live voltage is foundational to
electrical safety. Electrical safety demands a precise answer to the question ‘Is voltage present?’.
SafeSide™ voltage portal provide visibility of voltage from outside the enclosure without exposing
personnel to voltage.
Workers performing mechanical LOTO must isolate
electrical energy. Without a SafeSide™ voltage portal, a mechanic performing mechanical LOTO
would be required to work in tandem with an electrician using a voltmeter to physically verify voltage
inside an electrical panel. In this case, the electrician is exposed to voltage, but with SafeSide™ voltage indicator, the mechanic can
verify zero electrical energy without any exposure to voltage.
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Reduced Voltage Exposure and Arc Flash Risk -
Safer Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) -
More Productivity in Mechanical LOTO -
Medium Voltage Indicator
The R-1VH/R-1VL Medium Voltage Indicator mounts to a medium voltage bus and flashes when voltage
is present on the bus. This product is designed to provide sufficient illumination to be easily seen
through IR or viewing windows on a medium voltage starter, transformer, switchgear and other power
distribution equipment.
The R-1VH/R-1VL is built for long life and reliability with solid-state LEDs and flame-rated
material. Because the R-1VH/R-1VL capacitively couples to ground, it provides high surge immunity
and has electrical-installation integrity.
FEATURES for R-1VH/R-1VL:
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Qty. (3) Long Life LEDs per Unit
2KV to 43KV Operating Range
½” bolt hole mounting
Viewing Angle Adjustability
APPLICATIONS :for R-1VH/R-1VL
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Medium Voltage Starters
Switchgear
Power Distribution Systems
R-T3 voltage portal
with label (sold separately)
Part Number: R-1VH /R-1VL
Part Number: R-1VH /R-1VL
FEATURES for R-1A003 Voltage Portal:
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Single-point, single phase
Installs in a ½” hole for easy installation
Rugged polycarbonate construction for safety
UV outdoor rated so you can mount it anywhere
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Integral 6’ lead wire
UL Type 4, 4X, 12 Rated
FEATURES for R-T3 Voltage Portal:
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Single-point, three-phase
Integral 6’ #12 AWG lead wire
Installs in a 30mm hole for easy installation
Rugged polycarbonate construction for safety
UV outdoor rated so you can mount it anywhere
UL Type 4, 4X, 12 Rated
Single-Point,
Single-Phase
Voltage Portal
Single-Point,
Three-Phase
Voltage Portal
Label
Mounting
D
F
-Door/Side
-Flange
R-1A0033W-NPLPH Figure C D(1)R-3W
R-1A0033W-NPLPF Figure D F
R-1A003-LPH Figure G D
R-1A003-LPF Figure H F
R-1A3W-LPB Not Shown D
R-1A3W-LPBF Not Shown F
R-3F* R-3W-L D
R-T3* R-T3-LH D
R-T3* R-T3-LF F
Voltage
Indicator
Some PESDs Size in
inches [mm]
W H
6.0[152.4] 3.0[76.2]
6.0[152.4] 3.0[76.2]
1.9 14.0[355.6][47.0]
1.9 1 .0[ ][47.0] 1 278.4
1.9 [[47.0] 9.5 241.3]
9.0 4.0[101.6][228.6]
3 0[76.2] 2.35[59.7].
4.0[101.6] 5.5[139.7]
1.9[48.3] 8.75 ][222.3
Part Number
(Unit and Label)
Figure B
Figure A
R-T3W-LCH
R-T3W-LCF
R-T3WS-LCH
R-T3WS-LCF
R-T3W2-LCH
R-T3W2-LCF
Figure B
Figure B
Figure A
Figure A
D
D
D
F
F
F
Combo Units
SafeSide™ Combo Units combine two complementary technologies voltage indicators and
voltage portals. When used together, the Combo Units meet the validation requirement of
NFPA 70E 120.1. Voltage indicators and voltage portals are a great match because their
features compliment each other. Here's how:
the SafeSide™ voltage indicator is the primary voltage testing instrument because it
provides the hardwired connection to the voltage source as required by NFPA 70E 120.1(5).
the SafeSide™voltage portal (and the non-contact voltage detector pen) becomes the
testing device for the voltage indicator.
both devices can be checked before a LOTO procedure while the control panel is energized
to ensure proper operation.
the traditional method of validating the voltage indicator to an independent voltage source is
met with the NCVD/voltage portal combination (as seen in Figure 1).
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Includes Qty
6.5[165.1] 5.0 ][125.0
1.9[48.3] 12.2 ][309.6
6.5[165.1] 5.0 ][125.0
6.5[165.1] 5.0 ][125.0
1.9[48.3] 12.2 ][309.6
1.9[48.3] 12.2 ][309.6
Voltage
Portal
(1)R-3W
(1)R-3W
(1)R-3W
(1)R-3W
(1)R-3W
(1)R-3W2
(1)R-3W2
(1)R-3W-SR
(1)R-3W-SR
Part#: R-LPMA-F
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VOLTAGE
IF FLASHING
SAFETY PROCEDURES
STILL APPLY.
TEST
BEFORE TOUCHING.
DANGER
DANGER VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE PRE-TEST POINTS
L1
L2
L3
WARNING!
Follow Safety Procedures
Read instructions
before installing
Manufacturers'
Non-Contact
Voltage Detector (NVCD)
and Voltage Indicator (VI)
Procedures Apply.
1). Verify proper
operation of VI.
2). Verify NCVD to
known voltage
source.
3). Open Isolator.
4). Verify NO Flashing
LEDs on VI.
5). Insert NCVD into
bottom of recess &
test ALL points.
6). Re-Verify NCVD to
known voltage
source.
7). Upon completion
of work, close isolator
and verify proper
operation of VI.
Procedures:
Part#: R-LPMA-F
Figure B
VOLTAGE PRE-TEST POINTS
Follow Safety Procedures
Read instructions before installing
Manufacturers' Non-Contact Voltage Detector (NVCD) and
Voltage Indicator (VI) Procedures Apply.
1). Verify proper operation of VI.
2). Verify NCVD to known voltage source.
3). Open Isolator.
4). Verify NO Flashing LEDs on VI.
5). Insert NCVD into bottom of recess & test ALL points.
6). Re-Verify NCVD to known voltage source.
7). Upon completion of work, close isolator and verify proper operation of VI.
Procedures:
L1 L2 L3
DANGER VOLTAGE
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SAFETY PROCEDURES STILLAPPLY.
TEST BEFORE TOUCHING.
DANGER
Read Instructions
Follow Safety
Procedures
Part #: R-LPMA
Part#: R-LCH
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Manufacturers’ Voltage Indicator (VI) and Non-Contact Voltage Detector (NCVD) Procedures Apply.
Procedure:
1). Verify NCVD to a known voltage source.
2). Insert NCVD into L1, L2, and L3 cavities to test all points.
3). Open isolator.
4). Verify there is NO LED illumination on VI.
5). Re-insert NCVD into L1, L2 and L3 cavities to test all points.
6). Re-Verify NCVD to a known voltage source.
7). Upon completion of work, close isolator and verify proper operation of VI.
L1
L3 L2
Voltage Portal
WARNING!
Read instructions
before installing.
VoltageIndicator
VOLTAGE IF ILLUMINATED. SAFETY PROCEDURES STILL APPLY.
DANGER VOLTAGE
3-PHASE PRE-TEST POINTS
DANGER
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Manufacturers’ Voltage
Indicator (VI) and Non-
Contact Voltage Detector
(NCVD) Procedures Apply.
Procedure:
1). Verify NCVD to a known
voltage source.
2). Insert NCVD into L1, L2,
and L3 cavities to test all
points.
3). Open isolator.
4). Verify there is NO LED
illumination on VI.
5). Re-insert NCVD into L1,
L2 and L3 cavities to test all
points.
6). Re-Verify NCVD to a
known voltage source.
7). Upon completion of work,
close isolator and verify
proper operation of VI.
WARNING!
Read instructions
before installing.
Voltage Portal
L1
L3 L2
DANGER VOLTAGE
3-PHASE PRE-TEST POINTS
VOLTAGE IF
ILLUMINATED.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
STILL APPLY.
DANGER
Figure A
Combo Unit
Labels
Part #: R-T3-LF
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WARNING!
Read instructions
before installing.
Voltage Portal
L1
L3 L2
SAFETY PROCEDURES
STILL APPLY
DANGER
(NCVD)
Part #: R-T3-LH
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Manufacturers’ Non-Contact Voltage Detector (NVCD)
Procedures Apply.
Procedure:
1). Verify NCVD to a known voltage source.
2). Insert NCVD into L1, L2, and L3 cavities to test all points.
3). Open isolator.
4). Re-insert NCVD into L1, L2 and L3 cavities to test all points.
5). Re-Verify NCVD to a known voltage source.
WARNING!
Read instructions
before installing.
L1
L3 L2
Voltage Portal
SAFETY PROCEDURES
STILL APPLY
DANGER
(NCVD)
DANGER VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE PRE-TEST POINTS
L1
L2
L3
WARNING!
Follow Safety Procedures
Read instructions
before installing
Manufacturers'
Non-Contact
Voltage Detector (NVCD)
and Voltage Indicator (VI)
Procedures Apply.
1). Verify proper
operation of VI.
2). Verify NCVD to
known voltage
source.
3). Open Isolator.
4). Verify NO Flashing
LEDs on VI.
5). Insert NCVD into
bottom of recess &
test ALL points.
6). Re-Verify NCVD to
known voltage
source.
7). Upon completion
of work, close isolator
and verify proper
operation of VI.
Procedures:
Grace Engineered Products, Inc.
R-LPH-F
Figure H
VOLTAGE PRE-TEST POINTS
Read Instructions
Follow Safety
Procedures
Procedure:
Non Contact Voltage Detector (NCVD) Specifications Apply
NCVD
points.
4.) Re-verify NCVD to known voltage source.
1.) Verify to known voltage source.
2.) Open isolator.
3.) Insert NCVD
into bottom of recess & test
ALL
R-LPH
L1 L2 L3
DANGER VOLTAGE
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Figure G
Figure D
Figure C
(3)R-1A
(3)R-1A
(3)R-1A
(3)R-1A
(3)R-1A
(3)R-1A
(1)R-3F
(1)R-T3
(1)R-T3
(1)R-T3
(1)R-T3
(1)R-T3
(1)R-T3
Figure E
Figure F
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N/A
Voltage indicators with
R-T3 Voltage portals
Voltage indicators with
R-1A003 Voltage portals
Voltage Portal
Labels
R-1A003 Voltage Portal
Labels
R-T3 Voltage Portal
Labels
Figure 1
*Labels Sold Separately.
N/A
N/A
(1)R-T3
(1)R-T3
Warning: Before working on an electrical conductor, verify zero electrical energy with proper voltage testing instrument and the proper procedure as per NFPA 70E 120.1(5), 120.2 (F)(2)(f)(1-6),
OSHA 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B).