Operation Manual

Chapter II
5000-count portable digital multimeter, with current inputs
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1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Y
ou are the new owner of a 5000 ct portable digital multimeter and we thank you for y
our
choice.
T
his instrument complies with the specification set
out in the IEC 61010-1 + A1 + A2,
concerning safety
requirements for electronic measuring apparatus. To get the best
service
from
this instrument, read carefully this user's manual and respect the detailed safety
precautions.
The contents of this manual must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without our
consent.
1.1.
Precautions and safety measures
1.1.1. Preliminary
- This device can be used for measurements on category ΙΙΙ installations, for voltages
never exceeding 600 V (AC or DC) relative to the earth.
- Definition of overvoltage categories
(see. publication IEC 664-1) :
CAT I
: The CAT I circuits are protected by safety measures limiting transient
overvoltages to appropriate low level.
Example
: protected electronic circuits
CAT II
: The CAT II circuits are power supply circuits of appliances or portable
equipment with transient overvoltages of an average level.
Example
: appliances and portable equipment
CAT III
: The CAT III circuits are power supply circuits of power equipment with
high transient overvoltages.
Example
: fixed installation or industrial equipment
CAT IV
: The CAT IV circuits may comprise very high transient overvoltages.
Example
: primary supply level
∗
When using this multimeter, the user must observe all normal safety rules concerning:
- protection against the dangers of electric current.
- protection of the multimeter against misuse.
∗ For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied with the instrument and,
check, before use, that they are in good working condition.
1.1.2. During use
∗ Test equipment risk assessment : Users of this equipment and/or their employers
are reminded that Health and Safety Legislation requires them to carry out a valid
risk assessment of all electrical work so as to identify potential sources of electrical
danger and risk of electrical injury such as from inadvertent short circuits. Where the
assessment show that the risk is significant then the use of fused test leads
constructed in accordance with the HSE guidance note GS38 "Electrical Test
Equipment for use by Electricians" should be used.
∗ Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in the specifications for each type of
measurement.