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This instrument complies with IEC 61010-1: 2001, CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V overvoltage standards.
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To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this user’s manual and respect the detaile
safety precautions.
International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in chapter 1.2.
1.1 Precautions safety measures
1.1.1 Preliminary
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stringent safety standards are set for the electrical test equipment. Transients on electrical systems
(power grid, feeder or branch circuits) will trigger a series of incidents that may result in serious
personal injury. To protect you against transients, safety must be built into the test equipment.
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— Protection against the dangers of electric current.
— Protection of the Multimeter against misuse.
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they are in good condition.
1.1.2 During use
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or indicate large errors.
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be impaired.
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1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Overvoltage
category
In brief
Examples
CAT I
Electronic
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limit transient overvoltage to an appropriately low level.
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ance transformer, such as the high-voltage section of a copier.
CAT II
Single-phase
receptacle con-
nected loads
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CAT III
Three-phase dis-
tribution, including
single-phase com-
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CAT IV
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conductors
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made to utility power.
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between meter and panel.
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