Fluke 1586A, User Manual

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Product Overview and Specifications
Safety Information
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Safety Information
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A
Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or
the equipment under test.
See Table 1-3 for a list of symbols used in this manual and on the Product.
Table 1-3. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description

Risk of danger. Important
information. See manual.

DC (Direct Current)

Hazardous voltage. Voltage
>30 V dc or ac peak might be
present.

AC or DC (Alternating or Direct Current)

Earth ground.

Digital signal.

Recycle.

Power ON / OFF
CAT II
[1]
Measurement Category II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to
utilization points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-voltage MAINS installation.
CAT III
[1]
Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the
distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
CAT IV
[1]
Measurement Category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source
of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The
affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE
Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to
Fluke’s website for recycling information.

Product conforms with the requirements of the applicable EC directives.
Note:
[1] - This equipment is not intended for measurements in CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV environments. These definitions are
included because the test leads supplied with the product include these ratings.

Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
•
Read all safety information before you use the Product.
•
Carefully read all instructions.