Electrical Contracting News (ECN) February 2017 | Page 41

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STAY SAFE WITH ETHOS TEST EQUIPMENT

Ethos 4299 proving unit
The new Ethos 4299 proving unit provides a safe and reliable means of checking the correct functioning of multimeters and 2-pole voltage indicators , like the Ethos 4165 pictured below , before and after use as advised in the Working Practice for electricians .
Additionally , the Ethos 4299 has the ability to check the operation of non-contact voltage detectors , such as the Ethos 4056 pictured below . This feature is unique and provides the modern day electrician with an essential safety feature , as many carry a noncontact voltage detector , the Ethos 4299 will guarantee your tester is working correctly !
The Ethos 4299 will also test 2-pole voltage indicators which use small incandescent lamps to indicate that voltage is present , and it has a unique safety function – the test voltage generated is at 50Hz to synthesise a genuine test at AC mains supply frequency – so it will always read correct using the AC range of your tester or multimeter .
Features :
• Non-contact voltage indicator test feature
• Powerful enough to light old filament style test lamps
• Automatic operation and turn-off
• Two year warranty
• Measure up to 690V
Specifications :
• Output voltage : 50 – 690V in five steps of 50V , 100V , 230V , 400V and 690V
• Power supply : 6x AA alkaline batteries
• Output frequency : 50Hz pseudo sine wave
• Maximum output power : 10W
• Weight : 346g
• Dimensions : 130mm ( W ) x 68mm ( H ) x 48mm ( D )
Ethos 4056
• Green / Red LED visual indication
• Visual bar graph indication
• Audible Indication
• 12-1000V AC range
• Auto low , medium , high sensitivity
• Auto power off
• High power built-in torch
• Lightweight
• Two year warranty
Ethos 4165
• LCD / LED display
• AC / DC voltage 12-690V
• Continuity test
• Voltage warning LED
• Phase rotation test
• Polarity indication
• Built in torch
• Carry case
• CE approved
• GS38 compliant
• Two year warranty
For further information contact Ethos on 0117 938 6400 or email enquiries . ethos @ adivision . co . uk
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