General Specifications cont.
Safety
For indoor use and in accordance with UL-61010-1 2nd edition. It has been
evaluated and complies with overvoltage CAT III. Pollution degrees 2.
International Safety Symbols
Potential danger. Indicates the user must refer to the
manual for important safety information.
Indicates hazardous voltages may be present
Equipment is protected by double or reinforced insulation
MAX
Indicates the terminal(s) so marked must not be connected to a circuit where
600V
the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds the maximum safety rating
of the meter .
Indicates the terminal(s) so marked may be
subjected to hazardous voltages.
Safety Category Ratings
Category
Brief Description
Typical Applications
Rating
CAT II
Single phase receptacles
- Household appliances, power tools
and connected loads
- Outlets more than 30ft (10m) from a CAT III source
- Outlets more than 60ft (20m) from a CAT IV source
CAT III
Three phase circuits and
- Equipment in fixed installations such as 3-phase
motors, switchgear and distribution panels
single phase lighting
- Lighting circuits in commercial buildings
circuits in commercial
- Feeder lines in industrial plants
buildings
- Any device or branch circuit that is close to a CAT III source
The measurement category (CAT) rating and voltage rating is determined by a combination of the meter,
test probes and any accessories connected to the meter and test probes.
The combination rating is the LOWEST of any individual component.
WARNING:
Operation is limited to CAT II applications when the insulated tips are removed
from one or both test probes. Refer to Input Limits section of this manual for maximum voltage ratings.
Insulated Tip On
CAT III 1000V
CAT IV 600V
Insulated Tip Removed
CAT II
1000V
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Maintenance
This Clamp Meter is designed to provide years of dependable service,
if the following care instructions are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt
plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the
electronic parts or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth.
DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE.
Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the batteries
should be removed to prevent damage to the unit.
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