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World Leader in High Voltage Testing Equipment and Highest Quality Grounding Assemblies for Electrical Workers

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BiererandAssociatesInc.isamanufacturerofhigh

voltagemeteringandtestequipment.Foundedin1985

itisaUSbasedcompanylocatedinBlythewoodSC.It

hasestablisheditselfasaworldleaderinstateoftheart

portabletestequipmentforelectricutilities,contractors

andcommercialuseworldwide.BiererandAssociates

Inc.pridesitselfinestablishingpersonalandprofessional

relationshipswithourcustomers.Weensureproduct

performance,supportandmostimportantly-Safety!

HoldingtwelveUSpatentsandthreeUSpatentspending

placesBiererfirstintheindustry.OurrevolutionaryPD

SeriesmultifunctionAC/DCdigitalcordedphasingvoltmeters

willoperatefrom12voltsto50,000voltswithanaccuracyof

1%.Thisallowstheusertoreplacemultiplecostlysingle-

usedevicestosaveyourcompanytimeandmoney.

TheindustriesfirstandonlyWirelessPhasingMeter

thatwilloperatefrom120voltsto765,000volts.One

deviceforallvoltageranges.Transmission,distribution

orsecondaryvoltages.OverheadorURDconstruction.

ThePD800Wwilldisplayphaseangledifference,phase

sequence,phaserotation,leadingphaseaswellasoperate

asastandalonevoltagedetector.

OurPhasingRangeristheindustriesfirstandonlylong

distancephasingtoolwhichhasbeentestedatdistances

upto1000miles;OurVD1000VoltageDetectorisamulti-

rangedetectorcoveringallvoltagerangesfromproximity

detectingofdownedpowerlinesto765,000volts;Ourline

ofAV(Audio/Visual)voltageindicators,customizabletosuit

theneedsofyourutilitiesvoltageranges,affordableand

repairable;TheGT400HDXLorGT600VMAhighcurrent

testers.TheonlytestersthatcirculateASTMmaximum

continuousratedcurrentthroughpersonalprotective

groundormechanicaljumperassemblies;TheST500

andST800isaportablehand-heldlightweightdevice

thatproduces500Ampsor800Ampsofhighmagnitude

currentpulsesforcabletracingand/oridentificationof

badconductor(s),badconnectorsonoverhead,URDand

secondaryspanstothemeterbase.

PhasingMeters,VoltageDetectors,GroundingTesters,

highestqualityGroundingAssembliesandComponents,

Bierer&AssociatesInc.hasbeenattheleadingedgeof

technologyinourindustry,manufacturingintheUSAfor

decades,butmoreimportantlyishowourteamalsoleads

theindustryinyourteam’sSafety!

CheckoutourfullproductlineatBiererMeters.comor

callusat803-786-4839andsomeonewillbemorethan

happytoassistyouindeterminingwhatappropriatelyfits

yourspecificrequirements.

World Leader in High Voltage Test Equipment and Highest Quality Grounding and Jumper Assemblies

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• CompletelyShieldedInterconnectCable(Insulated35kVtoGround),thatDoesNOTHavetobeHeldOffofGroundedorLiveObjectsforFearofShockorInterferingwiththeReading

• MultipleRanges2kV,20kV,25kV• InterconnectCableLengthsupto100ft.• PatentedInputCircuitry• TheMostAccurateHighVoltageMeterAvailable, withAccuracyto+/-1%• BothProbesareImpactandWaterResistantDesignedtoWithstandWear• BothProbesareStoredinEitheraHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

oraCanvasBag• ExtensionResistorsavailableforvoltagesupto75kV

The PD25 is a 0-25kV all-in-one phasing voltmeter with numerous applications.• CapacitiveTestPointPhasingMeter• RegulatorNeutralDetector• MeasureTrueRMSVoltages• Commercial/IndustrialMeter• PhasingorMeasuringSecondaryVoltages,Replacing600VVoltmeters• ConventionalPhasingVoltmeterforOverheadandURDSystemsfrom

0-25kVPhasetoPhase• DCandMultipleFrequencyACupto400Hz• HighLineResistiveVoltmeter*• PhaseSequence/RotationMeter*• DCLeakageTester*(lightningarrestortester)• HiPotURDCable*• DCCableTracer*

*OptionalAdapterRequired

• CompletelyShieldedInterconnectCable(Insulated35kVtoGround),thatDoesNOTHavetobeHeldOffofGroundedorLiveObjectsforFearofShockorInterferingwiththeReading

• MultipleRanges2kV,20kV,50kV• InterconnectCableLengthsupto100ft.• PatentedInputCircuitry• TheMostAccurateHighVoltageMeterAvailable, withAccuracyto+/-1%• BothProbesareImpactandWaterResistantDesignedtoWithstandWear• BothProbesareStoredinEitheraHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

oraCanvasBag• ExtensionResistorsavailableforvoltagesupto100kV

The PD50 is a 0-50kV all-in-one phasing voltmeter with numerous applications.• CapacitiveTestPointPhasingMeter• RegulatorNeutralDetector• MeasureTrueRMSVoltages• Commercial/IndustrialMeter• PhasingorMeasuringSecondaryVoltages,Replacing600VVoltmeters• ConventionalPhasingVoltmeterforOverheadandURDSystemsfrom

0-50kVPhasetoPhase• DCandMultipleFrequencyACupto400Hz• HighLineResistiveVoltmeter*• PhaseSequence/RotationMeter*• DCLeakageTester*(lightningarrestortester)• HiPotURDCable*• DCCableTracer*

*OptionalAdapterRequired

PD25® Phasing Digital 25kV PD50® Phasing Digital 50kV

PD25 Switch Positions

PD50 Switch Positions

10730 Farrow Road • Blythewood, S.C. 29016 Phone: (803) 786-4839 • Fax: (803) 786-5457

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Safety is number one.

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The PD Series®

Utility Meters

The PD Series® All-Purpose Utility Meters are phasing voltmeters designed to replace numerous other meters that feature a single range and/or perform a single function.

Also available in PD35 version.

ALL PURPOSE

The Safest most Versatile Meters Available Today!

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The3kVPowerSupplyisusedtodetermineifaVoltageIndicator,VoltageDetectororPhasingMeteroperatesproperlyinthepresenceorindirectcontactwithanenergizedvoltagesource.ForsafetypurposesandpartofASTM:F1796TestingCapacitiveTypeHighVoltageDetectors,Biereralwaysrecommendstheoperatorcheckforproperoperationoftheirdetectiondevicebeforeandaftereachuse.

A=Standard8FootCableB=Standard8FootExtensionC=Standard3FootCableD=Standard30FootCable

3KV Power SupplyCable Accessories

A C

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ThePD800W®CordlessPhasingTesteraccuratelyandeasilyoperatesinmultipleapplicationsincludingphasing, voltage detection, phase sequencing and phase angle indication.Youwillonlyneedthisonekitforthree-phasesecondarysystems,capacitivetestpoints,URDsystemsandoverheadandtransmission/substationsystems.Thisuniquetesteroperateslikeaconventionalphasingtester,butdoes not require an interconnecting cable or extension resistors.• FCC LicensedWirelessTechnology• MeterProbefeaturesaLargeEasy-to-ReadDigitalDisplaywithBacklight• BothProbesfeatureHighIntensityColorCodedLEDIndicatorLights• BothProbesareImpactandWaterResistant,DesignedtowithstandWear• BothProbesareCompletelyShieldedtoMinimizeStrayFieldInterference• CordlessPhasingToolDirectContactfrom120V-69kV• CordlessPhasingTool(DegreePositionOnly)Non-Contactfrom69kV-

800kV,Transmission/SubstationSystems• AutomaticallyAlertsUserofaDelta/WyeTransformation• OperatingRangeof100ft.• KitisStoredinaHighlyDurableCarryingCasePaddedwithFoam

PD800W® Phasing Digital Wireless

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ThePhasing Ranger 1isarevolutionaryPhaseIdentificationdevice.Nootherphaseidentificationdeviceiseasiertousewhenitcomestodeterminingactualphaserelationshipinthefield.AllreadingsareReal Timereadings,therearenocalculationstobemadeordatatobetransferredfromonelocationtoanother.ThisSmart GridTechnologyrequiresaOne Timeset-upprocedureandthenallowstheuserapermanentandreliablemeansofphasing,phaseID,mappingandtaggingorgeneraltroubleshooting.• AbsolutePhaseIdentification• Mapping&Tagging• IdentifiesAllGeneralPhasingApplications• PhaseSequenceCW/CCW• URDandOverhead• FlagsDelta/Wye,Wye/DeltaTransformations• SimultaneoususeofmultipleFieldunits• Usablefrom120Vto765kV

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Phasing Ranger 1TM GPS Phasing Tool

The Phasing Ranger 1TM is compatible with many of our metering products like the PD800W Phasing Set greatly enhances “Smart Grid Technology” and positively identifies the phase angle of each particular line.

Dual Phase Power SupplyBiererintroducesourDual-PhasePowerSupplyforperforminganout-of-phaseandin-phasevoltageandphaseangletestforcordedandwirelessphasingmeters.Withanavailable3kVoutputandatruedualphase-anglerelationship,anout-of-phasetestiseasilydistinguishable.Forsafetypurposes,andaspartofASTMSafetyStandards,Biereralwaysrecommendstheoperatorcheckforproperoperationoftheirphasingdevicebeforeandaftereachuse.

Field Unit

Base Unit

The81280isauniquetoolinthatitmaybeusedasaconventionalphasingmeter,orthemeterprobemaybeusedasastand-alonevoltagedetectoronprimaryorsecondaryvoltagesorcapacitivetestpoints.• CanbeusedasaStand-Alone25kVVoltageDetectorwithouttheSecond

Probe• AConventional25kVPhasingMeterbothOverheadandURDApplications• PhaseCapacitiveTestPoints• ALargeEasytoReadAnalogMeter• MeterHousingisCompletelyShieldedtoMinimizeStrayFieldIndications• AnInsulated(35kV)InterconnectCablewithSecondProbe• EachProbeisImpactandWaterResistant• MeterisStoredinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

The83280isauniquetoolinthatitmaybeusedasaconventionalphasingmeter,orthemeterprobemaybeusedasastand-alonevoltagedetectoronprimaryorsecondaryvoltagesorcapacitivetestpoints.• CanbeusedasaStand-Alone35kVVoltageDetectorwithouttheSecond

Probe• AConventional35kVPhasingMeterbothOverheadandURDApplications• PhaseCapacitiveTestPoints• ALargeEasytoReadAnalogMeter• MeterHousingisCompletelyShieldedtoMinimizeStrayFieldIndications• AnInsulated(35kV)InterconnectCablewithSecondProbe• EachProbeisImpactandWaterResistant• MeterisStoredinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

TheHIPOTDEVICEisdesignedtoHIPOTde-energized15kVclasscables.Thetoolstransforms18voltsfromtheMilwaukeebatterytoapproximately8,000voltsDC.Whenthebatteryisinstalledandthesafetyswitchisinthecloseddownposition,theunitisinvoltagedetectionmode.Unitshouldbeinthispositionwheninstallingthedeviceasitwillsoundawarningalarmifyouapproachanenergizedsource.Whenthesafetyswitchisliftedandthetoggleswitchisswitchedup,theunitisintheHi-PotmodeandthehighvoltageDCisbeingapplied.• Smallandlightweight• Clearanalogindicationof“good”or“bad”cable• Muchsaferbecauseoperatornolongerhastodaisychainprimary• Noprimaryvoltagerequired

81280 Analog Phasing 25kV

83280 Analog Phasing 35kVHP72DCTM Hi-Pot Meter




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Bierer’sHi-PotmeterisdesignedtoperformapreliminarymilliampleakagetestonURDcable.Themeteroperatesontwodistributionvoltageranges:7.6kV&2.7kVphasetoground.Therearetwoselectortoggleswitchesonmeter,oneonthebackandoneonthesideofthemeterhousing.Thetoggleonthebackallowstheusertoselectbetween7.6kVor2.7kV.TheselectorswitchlocatedonthesideallowstheusertotestthemeterbeforeandafteroperationandalsoturnonanLEDbacklightforlowlightworkconditions.• Smallandlightweight• Clearanalogindicationof“good”or“bad”cable• Muchsaferbecauseoperatornolongerhastodaisychainprimary

HP72TM Hi-Pot Meter

The3kVPowerSupplyisusedtodetermineifaVoltageIndicator,VoltageDetectororPhasingMeteroperatesproperlyinthepresenceorindirectcontactwithanenergizedvoltagesource.ForsafetypurposesandpartofASTM:F1796TestingCapacitiveTypeHighVoltageDetectors,Biereralwaysrecommendstheoperatorcheckforproperoperationoftheirdetectiondevicebeforeandaftereachuse.

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TheVD1000DigitalVoltageDetectorisdesignedforeasilyindicatingACvoltageonUndergroundprimary,OverheadprimaryandTransmissionconductorsupto999kV.Thelargedigitaldisplaycanbeseenandreadatdistancesupto50’.Unitisperfectforlargesystemvoltagesfrom4kVto765kVPhasetoPhase.• LargeLEDDisplaywithSunshield• BrightLEDSegmentandBatteryTest• Standard9VoltBattery• WaterResistantandStrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstandWear• DurableModularConstructionwitha1YearWarranty• 0-99.9kVURD,0-99.9kVOH,0-999kVOHT.• RatedforIndoorandOutdoorUse• Mostversatileandaccurateunitintheutilityindustry• Shotgun&HotStickCompatible(UniversalGripAllAccessory)• ContainedinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

VD1000TM Voltage Detector 1000kV

TheVDAO40PisaDualApplicationAnalogVoltageDetector.• Detects0-40kVLinetoGround(0-69kVPhasetoPhase)• AProximityorDirectContactonOverheadandUndergroundSystems• EasytoReadAnalogScale• DetectVoltagefromtheGroundonBareOverheadLineswhenHandHeld• TestSecondaryVoltageonBareorInsulatedCables• TheDetectorIndicatesLinetoGroundValuesforNominalorInduced

Voltages• The5-PositionSelectorSwitchisCalibratedforHeightaboveGroundto

CompensateforaCapacitiveCouplingEffect• ShieldedtoMinimizeStrayFieldInterference• ForYourSafety,theDetectorIncludesOverloadProtectionupto500kV• InternalBacklightavailableforNightUse,VDAL40PModel• WaterResistant,andaStrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstandWear• ContainedinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

TheVDAO40CisaDualApplicationAnalogVoltageDetector.• Detects0-40kVLinetoGround(0-69kVPhasetoPhase)• AProximityorDirectContactonOverheadandUndergroundSystems• EasytoReadAnalogScale• TestSecondaryVoltageonBareorInsulatedCables• TestCapacitiveTestPoints• TheDetectorIndicatesLinetoGroundValuesforNominalorInduced

Voltages• The5-PositionSelectorSwitchisCalibratedforHeightaboveGroundto

CompensateforaCapacitiveCouplingEffect• ShieldedtoMinimizeStrayFieldInterference• ForYourSafety,theDetectorIncludesOverloadProtectionupto500kV• InternalBacklightavailableforNightUse,VDAL40CModel• WaterResistant,andaStrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstandWear• ContainedinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

VDAO40PTM Analog Voltage Detector 40kV

VDAO40CTM Analog Voltage Detector 40kV

TheVD1000TDigitalVoltageDetectorhasthesamegreatfeaturesastheVD1000,buthasaCapacitiveTestPoint,CTPpositionaddedtotestURDCTPEquippedElbow.• LargeLEDDisplaywithSunshield• BrightLEDSegmentandBatteryTest• Standard9VoltBattery• WaterResistantandStrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstandWear• DurableModularConstructionwitha1YearWarranty• 0-99.9kVURD,0-99.9kVOH,0-999kVOHT.• RatedforIndoorandOutdoorUse• Mostversatileandaccurateunitintheutilityindustry• Shotgun&HotStickCompatible(UniversalGripAllAccessory)• ContainedinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

VD1000TTM Voltage Detector 1000kV

TheVD1000PDigitalVoltageDetectorhasthesamegreatfeaturesastheVD1000,buthasaPpositionaddedtotestforRelativeProximityVoltageDetection.ClosertotheVoltageSourceandHighertheVoltageYieldsahigherreading.• LargeLEDDisplaywithSunshield• BrightLEDSegmentandBatteryTest• Standard9VoltBattery• WaterResistantandStrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstandWear• DurableModularConstructionwitha1YearWarranty• 0-99.9kVURD,0-99.9kVOH,0-999kVOHT.• RatedforIndoorandOutdoorUse• Mostversatileandaccurateunitintheutilityindustry• Shotgun&HotStickCompatible(UniversalGripAllAccessory)• ContainedinaHighlyDurablePaddedCarryingCase

VD1000PTM Voltage Detector 1000kV

TheVDAH450isaWideRangeTransmissionandDistributionVoltageDetectorthatcomesstandardwithaHoldfeatureandBacklight.• WidestandHighestVoltageRangeAvailableinaSingleVoltageDetector• 2.4kV-450kVLinetoGround(4kV-765kVPhasetoPhase)Voltage

Range• ForOverheadandURDApplications• MeterisPassive,BatteryisOnlyRequiredfortheTestPosition• ALinear/LogarithmicScaleforBetterResolutionfromDistributionto

TransmissionSystems• MeterisdesignedtoReadApproximateNominalorInducedVoltageLine

toGround• Easy-to-UseDetectorRequiresnoVoltageScaleSelectorsorMultipliers• MeterisWaterResistantandaStrongConstructiontowithstandWear• MeteriscontainedinaDurablePaddedCase• Modelwiththe“H”suffixcomeswiththeHoldandBacklightFeature

TheVDAO450isaWideRangeTransmissionandDistributionVoltageDetector.• WidestandHighestVoltageRangeAvailableinaSingleVoltageDetector• 2.4kV-450kVLinetoGround(4kV-765kVPhasetoPhase)Voltage

Range• ForOverheadandURDApplications• MeterisPassive,BatteryisOnlyRequiredfortheTestPosition• ALinear/LogarithmicscaleforBetterResolutionfromDistributionto


toGround• Easy-to-UseDetectorRequiresnoVoltageScaleSelectorsorMultipliers• MeterisWaterResistantandaStrongConstructiontowithstandWear• MeteriscontainedinaDurablePaddedCase

TheVDAO300isaWideRangeTransmissionandDistributionVoltageDetector.• WidestandHighestVoltageRangeAvailableinaSingleVoltageDetector• 2.4kV-300kVLinetoGround(4kV-500kVPhasetoPhase)Voltage



toGround• Easy-to-UseDetectorRequiresnoVoltageScaleSelectorsorMultipliers• MeterisWaterResistantandaStrongConstructiontowithstandWear• MeteriscontainedinaDurablePaddedCase

VDAH300TM Analog Voltage Detector 300kV

VDAH450TM Analog Voltage Detector 450kVVDAO450TM Analog Voltage Detector 450kV

VDAO300TM Analog Voltage Detector 300kV




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TheVDAH300isaWideRangeTransmissionandDistributionVoltageDetectorthatcomesstandardwithaHoldfeatureandBacklight.• WidestandHighestVoltageRangeAvailableinaSingleVoltageDetector• 2.4kV-300kVLinetoGround(4kV-500kVPhasetoPhase)Voltage



toGround• Easy-to-UseDetectorRequiresnoVoltageScaleSelectorsorMultipliers• MeterisWaterResistantandaStrongConstructiontowithstandWear• MeteriscontainedinaDurablePaddedCase• Modelwiththe“H”suffixcomeswiththeHoldandBacklightFeature

Transmission andDistribution

Models with the “H” Suffix Come with the Hold and Backlight Features

WIDE RANGE

For Overhead and URD Applications

TheVBI-15isaDirectContactVoltageBreakIndicatorwithanaudibleandvisualalarmtoindicatetheabsenceofvoltage,withanoperatingrangefrom7.2kVto20kV(LinetoGround).Theunitconsistsofanarrayoflightsandanaudiblealarmtogivetheuseraquickandclearindicationthattheoverheadlinehasdroppedbelowthethresholdvalueof2.5kV.TheVBI-15canbeusedbyallformsofelectricalentities;Investorownedutilities,municipalities,cooperatives,contractors,etc.totrackoutagesbyindividualcrewsattheirlocationonthesystem.• VBI-15VoltageBreakIndicatorisActivatedwhenVoltageLevelsDrop

Below2.5kVLinetoGround(4kVPhasetoPhase)• TheVBI-15isUsedasaSilentSentinel,the112dBHornandArrayof

SuperBrightLED’sareActivatedwhentheLinebecomesDe-Energized.• TheAbsenceofVoltageDetectorisDesignedtobeUsedonSinglePhase

Nominal7.2kV–20kVSystemsLinetoGround.• OverloadProtectedto115kVforYourSafety• SAIDIandCAIDIRatingsImprovebyQuickerOutageResponseTime• WaterResistantforInclementWeatherUse• StrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstandWear• PackagedinaDurableBag

VIAV300TM Audible/Visual Detector 300kVAV MeterTM Audible/Visual Voltage Indicator

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Customized Voltage Detectors!VoltagerangesfromProximityto765kV

We service and repair all of our meters as needed to ensure years

of safe and accurate reliability ending the throw away scenario.

A Range of Low Impedance and High Impedance DC Meters are Available!

TheVIAV300isaCombinationProximity/DirectContactVoltageDetectorwithanAudibleVisualAlarmtoIndicatethePresenceofVoltage,withanOperatingRangefrom240Vto300kVLinetoGround.ActivationThresholdMeetsASTMThresholds.• DualApplicationDesign• Audio/VisualVoltageDetectorDetects0to300kVLinetoGround(0to

500kVPhasetoPhase)• AnEasy-to-See360DegreeLightArraywitha112DecibelAlarm• AProximityorDirectContactMeteronOverheadorUnderground

Systems• MetercanDetectVoltagefromtheGroundonBareOverheadLineswhen

HandHeld• TestCapacitiveTestPointsandSecondaryVoltageonBareorInsulated

Cables• DetectsLinetoGroundValuesforNominalorInducedVoltages• WaterResistant,andhasaStrongConstructionDesignedtoWithstand

Wear• PackagedinaDurableBag

RCDC1000TM Rail/Catenary Direct Current 1000V

TheRCDC1000DigitalDCResistiveVoltmeterhasasinglerangeof0–2kV.Theunitconsistsofameterprobe,secondprobeandconnectorcable.ThisunitisdesignedtomeasureDCvoltagebetweenthenegativereturnrailandoverheadpositivecatenaryconductorusedontransitsystems.Thefivepositionselectorswitchlocatedontheface,controlsOFF,ON,andTest.TheOFFpositionsareforstorageandtransit.TheONpositionisformeasurementsfrom0to1999voltswithonevoltresolution.TheTpositiontestsbasicmeterfunctionsandthedigitaldisplay.• AGeneralPurpose0to2kVDCDigitalVoltmeter• DesignedtoConfirmtheStatusofElectricalSystems• CanbeUsedwithHigherCurrentsthanHand-HeldModels• ALargeDigitalLCDDisplayhasaBacklightforEasyReading• BoththeMeterProbeandSecondaryProbehaveThreadedEndFittings• TheUnitIncludesThreeAdapters:aHookAdapter,aStraightAdapter,and

aMagneticTrackAdapter• A30-FootInterconnectingCableisalsoIncludedwithotherCableLength

OptionsAvailable• MeterisWaterResistantandhasaStrongConstructionDesignedto

WithstandWear• PackagedinaDurableBag

TheAV MeterisaVoltageIndicatorwithanAudibleandVisualAlarmtoindicatethepresenceofvoltage,withanoperatingrangefromcapacitivetestpoints/secondaryvoltageto289kVLinetoGround(500kVPhasetoPhase).ActivationthresholdsmeetsASTMRequirements.• ExtremelyEconomicalandaGreatAdditiontoanyPPEProgram• Upto12availablevoltagesettingsthatarecompletelycustomizableby

thecustomer• MeterAssemblyisOverVoltageProtected• IncidentalDirectContactWillNotDamagetheUnit• WaterResistent• SuperBrightLEDsandUltraLoudHornGuaranteesOperatorSeeing&

HearingUnit• BuiltinTestPositionisStandardforAllUnits• MayalsobeUsedasaDirectContactVoltageDetector• StandardUniversal/GripAllAdapterisIncludedwithEveryUnit• PackagedinaDurableBag

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TheST500PGNputsahighmagnitudepulsebetweentheneutral/hotlegorhotleg/hotlegforanysecondaryservice(120V,208,277,480V).Itcannotbefooledbytelephoneandcabletelevisionbondingoftenmissedbycontinuousloadingdevices.• Identifybadconductor(s)fromthetransformertothemeterbase• Indicateintegrityofneutralconductortopreventexcessivehouseground

currents• Locatebothhotlegsandneutralatthepedestaland/ortransformer

blocks.• Locatebadconnectorsonoverheadspans• Identifyde-energizedURDPrimarycableinamanholeorditch• FeedIN/OUTonprimaryURDtransformers,switches,andriserpoles

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ST800TM Service Tester 800 Amps

TheST800PGNputsahighmagnitudepulsebetweentheneutral/hotlegorhotleg/hotlegforanysecondaryservice(120V,208,277,480V).Itcannotbefooledbytelephoneandcabletelevisionbondingoftenmissedbycontinuousloadingdevices.• Identifybadconductor(s)fromthetransformertothemeterbase• Indicateintegrityofneutralconductortopreventexcessivehouseground

currents• Locatebothhotlegsandneutralatthepedestaland/ortransformer

blocks.• Locatebadconnectorsonoverheadspans• Identifyde-energizedURDPrimarycableinamanholeorditch• FeedIN/OUTonprimaryURDtransformers,switches,andriserpoles

DCI-100TM DC Pulser

TheDCI-100isadirectcurrentpulsatingservicetester&phaseidentifier.EachtesterhasasingleOn/OfftoggleswitchandfiveLEDindicatorlightsforeaseofuse.ThepulsatingtoolinjectsaDCcurrentof100Ampsintothecircuitbeingtested.AnSTRCVreceiverprobecanbeusedforindicatingsignalstrength,directionandpositivecableidentification.Patentedmethodologyresultsinthemostaccurateandversatilesecondaryservicetester&phaseidentifieravailableintheelectricutilityindustry.

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DCI-50TM DC PulserTheDCI-50isadirectcurrentpulsatingservicetester&phaseidentifier.EachtesterhasasingleOn/OfftoggleswitchandfiveLEDindicatorlightsforeaseofuse.ThepulsatingtoolinjectsaDCcurrentof50Ampsintothecircuitbeingtested.AnSTRCVreceiverprobecanbeusedforindicatingsignalstrength,directionandpositivecableidentification.Patentedmethodologyresultsinthemostaccurateandversatilesecondaryservicetester&phaseidentifieravailableintheelectricutilityindustry.

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GT400HDXLVMATM Grounds Tester Heavy Duty Extra Length 400AmpsTheGT400HDXLVMAprovidesthesamegreatfeaturesoftheGT400HDXLbuthastheVoltmeterAddition(VMA),WhichAllowsforTroubleshootingClampandFerruleConnections.• PoweredbyConventional115VACOutletRatedat20AmpsorHigher• TransformerAllowsASTMContinuousCurrenttobeAppliedtoCable• CompactandEasytoReadReferenceChart• OptionalVoltmeter(suffixVMA)AdditionAllowsforTroubleshootingClamp

andFerruleConnections• EasilyConvertsforTestingElbows,Bushings,MechanicalJumpers,

SubstationClamps,TruckGroundsandClusterGrounds

GT400HDXLTM Grounds Tester Heavy Duty Extra Length 400AmpsTheGT400HDXLprovidesqualitytestingforpersonalprotectivegroundingassemblies.TheGTSeriesGroundingAssemblyTestersaredesignedtoprovideintegritytestingoftheelectricalcharacteristicsofportableprotectivegroundingassemblies.TheGTSeriesTestersprovideareliabletestbyadministeringRatedASTMCurrentthroughthegroundingassemblyandmeasuringthevoltagedropacrosstheassembly.ThevoltagedropinconjunctionwithathoroughvisualinspectiondeterminesifthegroundingassemblymeetsASTMelectricalspecifications.• PoweredbyConventional115VACOutletRatedat20AmpsorHigher• TransformerAllowsASTMContinuousCurrenttobeAppliedtoCable• CompactandEasytoReadReferenceChart• OptionalVoltmeter(suffixVMA)AdditionAllowsforTroubleshootingClamp

andFerruleConnections• EasilyConvertsforTestingElbows,Bushings,MechanicalJumpers,


GT600VMATM Grounds Tester Volt Meter Addition 600Amps

TheGT600VMAprovidequalitytestingforpersonalprotectivegroundingassemblies.TheGTSeriesGroundingAssemblyTestersaredesignedtoprovideintegritytestingoftheelectricalcharacteristicsofportableprotectivegroundingassemblies.TheGTSeriesTestersprovideareliabletestbyadministeringRatedASTMCurrentthroughthegroundingassemblyandmeasuringthevoltagedropacrosstheassembly.ThevoltagedropinconjunctionwithathoroughvisualinspectiondeterminesifthegroundingassemblymeetsASTMelectricalspecifications.• PoweredbyConventional115VACOutletRatedat20AmpsorHigher• TransformerAllowsASTMContinuousCurrenttobeAppliedtoCable• CompactandEasytoReadReferenceChart• OptionalVoltmeterAllowsforCheckingClampandFerrule

Connections• EasilyConvertsforTestingElbows,Bushings,MechanicalJumpers,


TheGRT1000isamajorbreakthroughforatraditionalgroundresistancetester.Itiswidelyneededinthepower,telecommunications,meteorology,oilfield,construction,industrialandelectricalutilityindustry.Foraloopgroundingsystem,theoperatorcanmeasurethegroundresistanceandtestforcontinuitywithouthavingtobreakdownthegroundingwire,oruseauxiliaryelectrodes(sometimesreferredtoas“stakes”).Theclampheadisspeciallydesignedtoreducecalibrationerrorsbyincreasingtheclamppressureandtherobustdesignofthetransformers.It is safe, fast and simple to use!

GRT1000 Ground Resistance Tester 1000 Ohms

GRT1000AGround Resistance Tester 1000 Ohms

ThesamegreatfeaturesastheGRT1000butwiththeadditionalfeatureofbeingabletoreadunwantedgroundingcurrentsupto15Amps!



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3 Phase ID TransmitterTM

Choose one of the following cable options for your kit.

The3PhaseIDTransmitterisdesignedtoidentifyuptothreeshieldedconductorsbeforeandafterthecenterconductorisexposedwhilemaintainingsingleormultiplegroundconnections.Thisuniquetoolfeaturesatransmittermodulethatproducesthreedifferentsignalsandtheypassivereceiverconsistingofacurrenttransformerwithanaudible/visualhandhelddisplaytoindicatethecorrectphaseconductors.Thisdevicewillsignificantlyreducepreviouslyneededcoordinationresultingintimesavingsandeliminatessafetyconcernsbymaintaininggroundconnectionsduringtheentireprocess.ThetransmittermoduleispoweredbytwoMilwaukeelithiumionM18batteriesandincorporatescamlockconnectorstoquicklyinterfacedifferentattachmentssuchasCstyle,ballsocket,alligatorand15KVelbowsclamps.

AlligatorClipCableOption

Separatecaseforcableoptionchosen

BallSocketCableOption

“C”ClampCableOption

ElbowCableOption

Patentedpending

Safety is Number OnePD50 in ActionCompletelyShieldedInterconnectCable(Insulated35kVtoGround),thatDoesNOTHavetobeHeldOffofGroundedorLiveObjectsforFearofShockorInterferingwiththeReading



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10022CHL22”Handle 10022HHSL24”ExtensionHandle

PA25PSAPhaseSequenceAdapter

81280IE50MHighVoltageAdapter

PA100P100VProbeStickAdapterMediumSoftBag

PA165UGAPlasticUniversalGrip-All

PASODCHP

PA25LVALowVoltageProbeAdapter

LargeSoftBag

100009CHM10”Handle

Metering Accessories Metering Accessories (Cont.)

PD800SH224”ShepherdsHook

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OohmExtensionalsoAvailable

AlsoAvailablein48”

81280LPMStraightProbeAdapter

3402ShotgunStickAdapter3403UniversalGrip-All

8128TBALB7535KVBushingAdapter

81280LHMHookProbeAdapter

8128TEALB15-25KVBushingAdapter

8128TBALBElbowAdapter 81280FGGroundClampAdapter



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We Calibrate and Repair Our Meters.Safety is Number OneMaximizinglongevityandsafetyofyourinvestmentwiththeBiererproductlineofhighvoltagetestequipment,isofupmostimportancetous.

StrongcommitmenttoourCustomersandstandingbehindwhatwebuildisastandard.Oneyearwarrantyonpartsandlaborwitheverymeterandsustainingsupportthereafter.

BiererandAssociatesfurthercertifiesthemeasurementstandardsandinstrumentsusedduringthecalibrationofthisproductaretraceabletotheUnitedStatesNationalInstituteofStandardandTechnology(NIST).Atplannedintervals,BiererandAssociatesmeasurementstandardsarecalibratedbycomparisontoormeasuredagainstthestandardsofNIST.

BiererandAssociatescertifiesthatyourproductiscalibratedandorrepairedinaccordancewithapplicablecalibrationproceduresduringtherepairprocess.Theseprocessesarecontrolledanddesignedtoassurethattheinstrumentwillmeetitspublishedspecification.

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VD1000P in ActionTestsforRelativeProximityVoltageDetection.ClosertotheVoltageSourceandHighertheVoltageYieldsahigherreading.

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The ST400 pneumatic staple gun and the ST315i electric over gas staple gun feature

numerous benefits.

Enables best practices for staple placement, frequency

and consistency.

•ImpulseBatteryTechnology•LightweightDesign•HoseFreeforRemoteUse•Suitablefor1½”LengthStaples•Suitablefor10½GaugeStaples

•StapleWireVNotchGuide•AdjustableDepthofDriveApplications•RuralUtilitiesApplications•GroundWireInstallation

Announcing the STOCK-ade Stapler Line by Bierer

NEW PRODUCTSSPEED• FiveTimesFasterthanHandHammering• Powerstaplingincreasesproductivityandimprovesworkflow

Loss Prevention• Improvingthestaplingspeedandoperatorcomfortmeansthat

staplesaremorelikelytobecorrectlypositionedclosetogethertobettersecurethewireanddiscouragetheftofthecopperwire

Ease of Use• Easydepthadjustmentimproveswiresecurityandconsistency• Wireguideattachmentmakesstaplelocationeasyandfast

Safety• Partiallydislodgedordamagedgroundwiresfromtheftorlightning

strikecanpresentsignificantsafetyrisksforlinecontractorsandthepublic.TheSTOCK-adestaplesystemenablesworkerstomoreeasilyadheretobestpracticesforstapleplacement,frequencyandconsistency

• Powerstaplingdramaticallyreducesrepetitivestraininjuryassociatedwithhandhammeringstaples

• Highvoltageprotectiveglovesarecumbersomeandhandhammeringstaplescanresultinstaplesbeingdroppedfromelevatedpositionscreatinghazardsforworkersandthepublic




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STOCK-adeST-4009gabarbedstaplesareextraheavy-dutyandidealforutilitygroundwireinstallations.Manufacturedfromheavycoatclass3Bezinal®2000wire,ST-400staplesofferexceptionaldurabilitywhenfixedtocopperwire.

•Betterprotectyourcopperwirebyplacingstaplesclosertogethermakingithardertoremove.

•Helpmaintainsystemreliabilitybymorefirmlyattachingsystemgrounds.•Helpprotectlinemenfrominjurybypreventedbustedfingersandflying

staplesthatoccurthroughtraditionalhammering.

ST400 Pneumatic staple gun ST315i Electric over gas staple gun

IntroducingthenewSTOCK-adeImpulseST-315iStapler,withalltheruggedreliabilityofitspredecessor,thePneumaticST-315,butwiththefreedomtogoanywhere.

ST4002”;9gor1.75”;9gST2501.25”;12g ST3151.5”;10.5gor1.25”;10.5g STMateStaplePullerwithCase STOGCSingleOrangeFuelCell

Features:Class 5 rating• Ratedmaxusevoltageof48.3kVguardedphasetoguardedphaseor

27kVphasetoground.• Allowsuseforapplicationsupto46kVsystemvoltage

High Density Polyethylene:• CompletelyrecyclableHDPEmaterial• Excellentchemicalresistanceproperties• Superiorelectricalinsulationproperties• Excellentcoldandhotweatherproperties

Application:• Highlyvisibleorangepoleguardcoversareusedtoprotectworkersfrom

accidentalcontactwithabareconductorwhensettingorremovingpolesinanenergizedworkarea.Theycanalsobeusedtocoverpoleswhenperformingenergizedmaintenanceinaninsulatedbucket,poleplatformorhotsticking.

• Availablein2ft,4ftand6ftlengths,withorwithoutVelcroBindingStrap

Same Features as our Pole Guards

Application:• TransformerPrimaryBushingGuardsmagneticallyattachtothe

outeredgeofthetopofOverheadTransformerstoprotectworkersfromaccidentalPrimaryVoltagecontactwhileworkingonsecondaryconductors.

• GreatadditiontotheLinemen’sPPEprogram• Availablein12”,18”and24”radiuswidths,allat24”height

Pole Guards

Bushing Guards




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6ftPoleGuardwithoutVelcroStrap-BPG72

4ftPoleGuardwithVelcroStrap-BPG48S

BushingGuard12”-BBG12

Highly Visible Protection! Prevents accidental contact with a bare conductor when

setting or removing poles in an energized work area

Genuine Bierer Quality is Built in.WemanufactureallJumperandGroundingAssembliesinhouseusingthefinestqualityBierercomponents,allmadeintheUSA.

Allassembliesaremadein-houseandmeetorexceedASTMspecifications.Bierercanalsoprovide,uponrequest,acontinuouscurrentfinaltestresultofeachassemblybyusingourGT400HDXLGroundsTester(page16).TheGT400HDXListheonlytesterthatcanmeetASTMstandardF2249-03.Pleasecontactusforanyquestions.

BiererassemblesanyrequiredlengthorconfigurationGroundingcableineitheraclearandyellowjacketwithsizesrangingfrom#2to350MCM.WealsoprovideJumperassemblieswithsizesrangingfrom#2to4/0andinsulationratingsfrom15kVto35kV.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Jumper / Grounding Cable15/35kVJumper Cablesaremanufacturedwithflexiblestrandedcopperconductorswrappedinsemiconductivetapeshieldingtorelievevoltagestressandimprovedielectricstrength.MaterialissoftdrawnelectrolyticcoppermeetingASTMclassB-33toofferexcellentdurabilityandflexibilityunderextremeoperatingconditions.Adualpassorangeoveryellowsafetyinsulatorhasatemperatureratingof-56ºFto194ºF.Theinsulatingmaterialiscomposedofathermorubbercompoundandisdesignedtowithstandabrasion,temperatureextremes,andsubmersioninwater,oil,oracid.CableexceedsASTMD752andtestedtoASTMD470andASTMF2321.

Copper Grounding Cableisavailableinyellowandclear,sizes#2,1/0,2/0and4/0,itisextra-flexibleforhandlingeaseyetstrongandtoughforlongwear.Jacketingissmooth,abrasion,weatherandoilresistantinaccordancewithapplicableASTMSpecifications,markedwithAWGsizeapproximatelyevery4feet.Yellowjacketedcableshavearecommendedlowtemperaturerattingof-20FwhiletheClearjacketedcablelowrecommendedtemperatureratingis0F.AllgroundingcablesmeetASTMF855.




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B1785MediumClearJumperClamp

CustomGroundingAssemblies

B2260MediumOrangeJumperClamp

MadetoorderJumperAssemblies

#2,1/0,2/0,4/0in15KV,25KVand35KV

B2115LargeClearJumperClamp

B2270LargeOrangeJumperClamp

Jumper / Grounding ClampsCompletesetsorindividualcomponentsareavailableforSubstation,DistributionandTransmissionapplications.AllclampsmeetASTMF855.

B15AFBT1.5”AluminumFlatClamp

B15BFBT1.5”BronzeFlatClamp B2ACBTSR2”AluminumCClamp

B15ADBT1.5”AluminumDuckbillClamp

BSC1ABronze1”BallSocketClamp

B75ACAT.75”AluminumCClamp

B54ASCA2”AluminumSpikingClamp

BGCVG158TViseGripThreadedFerrule BGCVG01ViseGripClampLugFerrule

B75ACBTA.75”AluminumClamp

B2ACBT2”AluminumClamp B25ACBT2.5”AluminumClamp B35ACBT3.5”AluminumClamp

B15ACBT1.5”AluminumClamp

B125ADBT1.25”AluminumDuckbillClamp

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BGB115BushingGroundKit

Availablein1/0,2/0,15KVand25KV

Availablein1/0,2/0,15KVand25KV

BOTHS25’Roll;1.1”ClearHeatShrink

BGE115ElbowKit BOTHS66”Segment;1.1”ClearHeatShrink

Grounding Accessories

BSBH14InterchangeableBrushHandle

BBS6BallStudBronze6”w/1/2”Threads

BLGBLargeGroundingBag15”X10”X27”

BSCGB2424”SideCarryGroundingBagBTS6TruckStudBronze6”w/5/8”Threads

Jumper / Grounding FerrulesShroudedFerrulesoverlapontothegroundingcablejacketforstressrelieftotheterminal.Twocrimpssecuretheferruleagainstthebarestrandsandonecrimpappliesonthejacket.Un-Shrouded FerrulesdoNotoverlapthegroundingcablejacket.Bothshroudedandun-shroudedferrulesareavailableaspluggedorthreaded,factoryinstalledoravailableasseparateindividualunits.AllferrulesmeetASTMF855.

Bierer can plate any shrouded or un-shrouded ferrules upon request

N2UP110UP210UP410UP

350MCMUT5/8”and3/4”available

N2UT110UT210UT410UT

N2SP110SP210SP410SP

N2ST110ST210ST410ST

UPUnshroudedPlugSTShroudedThreadedSPShroudedPlug

SPPShroudedPlugPlated

UPPUnshroudedPlugPlated

BEFElbowFerrule

UTPUnshroudedThreadedPlated

BBFBushingFerrule

UTUnshroudedThreaded




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Biererproductsaremanufacturedunderthefollowinguspatents:

5,950,9546,275,0226,459,2526,617,8406,734,6586,753,6787,109,6997,336,0637,808,2288,283,9108,283,9118,760,150

Andotherpatentspending.

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