MI 3200 TeraOhm 10 kV
Warnings
9
Always connect accessories to the test equipment and to the test object before
starting high voltage measurement. Do not touch test leads or crocodile clips
during measurement.
Only hand-held part of high voltage test lead with tip is allowed to be touched
(held) during measurement.
Do not touch any conductive parts of equipment under test during the test, risk of
electric shock!
Make sure that the tested object is disconnected (mains voltage disconnected)
and
de-energized before connecting the test leads and starting the measurement
(except Voltage measurement)!
In case of a capacitive test object, automatic discharge of the object may not be
done immediately after finishing the measurement.
Do not connect test terminals to an external voltage higher than 600 V DC or AC
(CAT IV environment) to prevent any damage to the test equipment!
In rare cases (internal fault) the test equipment can behave in an uncontrolled
manner (LCD blinking, freezing, not responding to keys, etc.). In this case
consider the test equipment and the test object as hazardous live, and perform all
safety measures to turn off (reset) the test equipment and to discharge the test
object manually!
Handling with capacitive loads
Note that 40 nF charged to 1 kV or 4 nF charged to 10 kV are hazardous live!
Never touch the measured object during the testing until it is totally discharged
automatically and manually!
Because of dielectric absorption, capacitive test objects (capacitors, cables,
transformers, etc.) must be shorted out after the measuring process is completed.
Note:
For
manual discharge
Metrel recommends the use of A 1513 Discharge link.
The internal discharge resistors of A 1513 ensure a damped discharge up to 10
uF at 10 kV.
Warnings related to Batteries:
Disconnect all test leads, main supply cable and switch the power off before
opening the Battery cover!
Use only NiMh rechargeable batteries (D size)!
