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UL LISTED
The UL mark does not indicate that this product has been
evaluated for the accuracy of its readings
PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for
connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit the
transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level. Note –
Examples include protected electronic circuits.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-
consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation.
Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory
appliances.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in
fixed installations.
Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and
some equipment for industrial use with permanent connection to
the fixed installation.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the
origin of the installation.
Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-
current protection equipment