IEC 61243-3:2014 PDF (Not Available)

The IEC 61243-3:2014 standard specifies the requirements for hand-held two-pole voltage detectors used to detect voltage in electrical systems. These voltage detectors are designed for use with alternating current voltages up to 1,000 V and direct current voltages up to 1,500 V, with nominal frequencies between 16 2/3 Hz and 500 Hz. They are suitable for use both indoors and outdoors, under dry and humid conditions, but not in rainy conditions.

The standard covers supplementary functions including phase indication, rotating field indication, and continuity check, if available on the voltage detector. However, other supplementary functions are not covered. It should be noted that these voltage detectors are not considered to be measuring devices, as the relevant safety requirements for measuring devices are covered by the IEC 61010 series.

This third edition of the standard, published in 2014, replaces the previous edition from 2009. It includes technical revisions such as requirements and tests to manage interference voltages at power frequencies. Additionally, an informative annex is provided on voltage detectors and the presence of interference voltages. The standard also incorporates the contents of the corrigendum published in January 2015 and May 2015.