MD 9225 Clamp Meter Series
Safety
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1 Safety
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the
instrument safely and maintaining the instrument in a safe operating condition. If the
instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
The meter protection rating, against the users, is double insulation per IEC/UL/EN61010-
1 Ed. 3.0, IEC/EN61010-2-030 Ed. 1.0, IEC/EN61010-2-033 Ed. 1.0, IEC/UL/EN61010-031
Ed. 1.1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 Ed. 3.0 to Category III 600Volts AC & DC.
PER IEC61010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY
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.
TERMS IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING
identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury or even
death to the user.
CAUTION
identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage or malfunction in
the instrument.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
The meter is intended only for indoor use.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, observe the proper safety precautions when working
with voltages above 60 VDC or 30 VAC rms. These voltage levels pose a potential
shock hazard to the user.
Keep your hands/fingers behind the hand/finger barriers (of the meter and the test leads)
that indicate the limits of safe access of the hand-held part during measurement.
Inspect test leads, connectors, and probes for damaged insulation or exposed metal
before using the instrument. If any defects are found, replace them immediately. Only
use the test lead provided with the equipment or UL Listed Probe Assembly with same
rating or better.
