SANWA · Detectors
KD3
Pen-style AC voltage detector with a beep, LEDs and two sensitivity settings.
- 80–600 V AC
- HIGH / LOW sensitivity
- Approx. 20 g
The SANWA KD3 is a slim, pen-shaped low voltage detector that signals live AC with a loud beep and blinking red and green LEDs. It detects 80 to 600 V AC at 50/60 Hz, with HIGH sensitivity for jacketed wire and LOW for bare live parts. Bhumika, SANWA’s authorized Canadian distributor, quotes this model for Canada.

Features
- Detects 80 to 600 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Beep plus blinking red and green LEDs on detection
- HIGH/LOW sensitivity switch: HIGH for jacketed wire, LOW for bare live parts
- Power LED shows the detector is switched on
- Auto power off after approx. 5 minutes since the last detection
- Slim pen-shaped body, approx. 20 g
Specifications
| Detectable voltage range | 80 to 600 V AC, 50/60 Hz; HIGH: works with IV 2 mm jacketed electrical wire or equivalent; LOW: works with bare live part |
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| Detection indicator | Red and green LEDs blink; beep sound |
| Volume | 50 dB or more at 50 cm distance from beep emitter |
| Light intensity | Visible at 50 cm distance from light emitting section with light intensity of 8,000 lux |
| Dielectric strength | 1 min. at 2000 V AC, from sensor to grip |
| Battery | LR44 (1.5 V) × 2 |
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| Battery life | Approx. 9 hours of continuous operation (approx. 7 mA during detection, approx. 1.5 mA during standby) or 3 years in Auto Power Off or OFF mode |
| Auto Power Off mode | Approx. 5 min. since last detection, 2 µA TYP |
| Low battery warning | Beep sounds for 2 sec. when voltage falls below approx. 2.4 V and then power is turned OFF |
| Operating temperature/humidity range | Temperature: –10 °C to 45 °C; humidity: 80 % RH or less (no condensation) |
| Size / mass | 134 (H) × 20 (W) × 18 (D) mm / approx. 20 g |

