HANDHELD
DIGITAL MULTIMETER
OPERATOR’S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This instrument complies with IEC 1010-1 (61010-1@IEC: 2001), CAT. II 1000V and CAT. III 600V
overvoltage standards. See Specifications.
To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this user's manual and respect the detailed
safety precautions.
International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in chapter 1.1.3
Precautions safety measures
1.1.1 Preliminary
* Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.
NOTE: Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit-breakers, wiring, including cables,
bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial
use and some other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed
installation.
* Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low
voltage installation.
NOTE: Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.
* Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.
NOTE: Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS, and specially protected
(internal) MAINS derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses
are variable; for that reason, requires that the transient withstand capability of the equipment is made
known to the user.
* When using this Multimeter, the user must observe all normal safety rules concerning:
― protection against the dangers of electric current.
― protection of the Multimeter against misuse.
* For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied with the instrument. Before use, check that they
are in good condition.
1.1.2 During use
* If the meter is used near noise generating equipment, be aware that display may become unstable or
indicate large errors.
* Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
* Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be
impaired.
