MI 3152(H)
Eurotest
XC (2,5 kV)
Appendix B
– Commanders
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Appendix B
– Commanders (A 1314, A 1401)
B.1
Warnings related to safety
Measuring category of commanders
Plug commander A 1314 ............... 300 V CAT II
Tip commander A 1401
(cap off, 18 mm tip) ....................... 1000 V CAT II / 600 V CAT II / 300 V CAT II
(cap on, 4 mm tip) ......................... 1000 V CAT II / 600 V CAT III / 300 V CAT IV
Measuring category of commanders can be lower than protection category of the
instrument.
If dangerous voltage is detected on the tested PE terminal, immediately stop all
measurements, find and remove the fault!
When replacing battery cells or before opening the battery compartment cover,
disconnect the measuring accessory from the instrument and installation.
Service, repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only allowed to be
carried out by competent authorized personnel!
B.2 Battery
The commander uses two AAA size alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells.
Nominal operating time is at least 40 h and is declared for cells with nominal capacity of 850
mAh.
Notes
If the commander is not used for a long period of time, remove all batteries from the
battery compartment.
Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (size AAA) can be used. Metrel recommends
only using rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 800 mAh or above.
Ensure that the battery cells are inserted correctly otherwise the commander will not
operate and the batteries could be discharged.
B.3 Description of commanders
Figure B.1: Front side Tip commander (A 1401)
