Recommended use and non-use cases for the Voltage wristband
Recommended Use: when should the wristband be used?
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Any environment where the equipment should be de-energized or is presumed to be electrically safe
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When intending to stay outside of the restricted approach boundary of live equipment
When in these environments you can adjust your settings if you are around higher-voltage equipment to avoid unnecessary alerts.
Non-Recommended Use: when should the wristband not be used?
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Work on known sources (live work, testing, and troubleshooting)
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DC equipment
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When not performing work around potentially hazardous sources (home, office, breaks, commuting)
When in these environments you can mute the wristband to silence alerts.
Your organization may provide more specific instructions for use and non-use
What voltages can it be used for?
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480V (Low or No Voltage)
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208V and above
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208 / 210 / 220 / 230 / 240 / 277 volt single-phase have a very similar electric field to 480V 3-phase
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It will detect lower voltages (such as 110), but it is not calibrated to alert at a safe distance for these voltages
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For all other standard settings: use it for the voltage range listed and higher voltages
IMPORTANT:
If your organization has deployed custom settings, the alert triggers may not be aligned with the above recommendations.
If you are on custom settings, refer to your organization's guidance for what setting to use in different environments.