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1) SAFETY
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the
instrument safely and maintaining the instrument in a safe operating condition. If the
instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
The meter protection rating, against the users, is double insulation per
UL/IEC/EN61010-1 Ed. 2 & 3, IEC/EN61010-2-030 Ed. 1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-
1 Ed. 2 & 3, IEC/EN61010-2-032 Ed. 2 & IEC/EN61010-031 Ed. 1.1:
Measurement Category IV 1000V AC & DC.
Per IEC61010-1 (2010) OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY ll (CAT II)
is for equipment intended to be supplied
from the building wiring. It applies both to plug-connected equipment and to
PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY lll (CAT III)
is for equipment intended to form part of a
building wiring installation. Such equipment includes socket outlets, fuse panels, and
some MAINS installation control equipment.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY lV (CAT IV)
is for equipment installed at or near the
origin of the electrical supply to a building, between the building entrance and the main
distribution board. Such equipment may include electricity tariff meters and primary
overcurrent protection devices.
TERMS IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING
identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury or even
death to the user.
CAUTION
identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage or malfunction
in the instrument.
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