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AC Clamp-on Meter Model CM605
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel
and proper operation of the instrument.
• Read the instruction manual completely and follow all safety infor
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mation before operating this instrument.
• Only use leads that comply with the IEC/EN 61010. Before using
them, make sure that they are in safe working order.
• Only use factory supplied leads.
• Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in the specifica
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tions for each type of measurement.
• Never measure current while the test leads are connected to the
input jacks.
• Use extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltages
greater than 50V
DC
or 30V
AC
.
•
Do not perform resistance or continuity tests on a live circuit.
• Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conduc
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tors.
• Do not use the meter in overrange/overload conditions (OL).
• When the multimeter clamp is linked to the measurement circuits,
do not touch any unused terminals.
• Before changing the function, disconnect the measurement leads
from the circuit measured.
