User's Manual
175, 177, & 179 
Calibration Information 
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Specifications 
Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, with relative humidity 
at 0 % to 90 %. Accuracy specifications take the form of: ±( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ). AC conversions are 
ac-coupled, true rms responding. 
Maximum voltage between 
any terminal and earth ground: 
1000 V dc or ac rms 
Surge Protection:     8 kV peak per IEC 61010 
W Fuse for mA inputs: 
W Fuse for A input: 
440 mA, 1000 V FAST Fuse, minimum interrupt rating 10 kA 
11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse, minimum interrupt rating 17 kA 
Display:  Digital: 6000 counts, updates 4/sec 
Bar Graph: 33 segments; 
Updates 40/sec 
Frequency: 10,000 counts 
Capacitance: 1,000 counts 
Altitude:  Operating: 2000 m; Storage: 12,000 m 
Temperature:  Operating: -10 °C to +50 °C; 
Storage: -40 °C to +60 °C 
Temperature coefficient:  0.1 X (specified accuracy) / °C 
(<18 °C or >28 °C) 
Electromagnetic Compatibility 
 (EN 61326-1:1997): 
In an RF field of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified accuracy except in temperature: 
specified accuracy ±5 °C (9 °F) 
Relative Humidity: 
Maximum, Noncondensing 
90 % to 35 °C 
75 % to 40 °C 
45 % to 50 °C 
Battery Life:  Alkaline: 400 hrs typical 
Size (H x W x L):  4.3 cm x 9 cm x 18.5 cm 
Weight:  420 g 
Safety Compliances:  ANSI/ISA S82.02.01, CSA C22.2-1010.1, IEC 61010 to 1000 V Measurement 
Category III, 600 V Measurement Category IV 
CAT III- Equipment designed to protect against transients in equipment in fixed-
equipment installations, such as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, 
and lighting systems in large buildings. 
CAT IV- Equipment designed to protect user against transients from the primary 
supply level, such as an electricity meter or an overhead or underground utility 
service. 
Certifications:  CSA, TÜV (EN61010), P, ; (N10140),
 VDE, UL










