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Druck DPI620 Genii
The following summary of installation and measurement
overvoltage categories are derived from IEC61010-1.
The overvoltage categories indicate the severity of
overvoltage transients
Overvoltage
Category
Description
CAT I
Overvoltage category I has the least severe
overvoltage transients. Generally CAT I
equipment is not designed to be directly
connected to the mains supply. Examples of CAT I
equipment are process loop powered devices
CAT II
Overvoltage category II describes an electrical
installation where typically single phase
equipment is connected. Examples of such
equipment are appliances and portable tools
06 June 2013
K0541 issue 1
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