General directions
Benchtop multimeters, 6000 and 60000 points
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General directions
Introduction
Congratulations!
You are the new owner of a
benchtop multimeter.
We thank you for this sign of confidence in the quality of our products.
The line of instruments to which it belongs comprises the following models:
MX 5006
6000pts
TRMS
-
MX 5060
60000pts
TRMS
USB
Range 60mV
It complies with safety standard NF EN 61010-1 + NF EN 61010-2-030
concerning electronic measuring instruments.
For best results, read this manual closely and observe the precautions of use.
Failure to observe these warnings and/or directions may damage the instrument
and/or its components and may endanger the user.
Precautions and
safety measures
•
This instrument is been designed to be used as follows:
-indoors
-in an environment of pollution degree 2
-at an altitude of less than 2000m
-at a temperature between 0°C and 40°C
-at a relative humidity below 80% up to 35°C.
•
The safety of any system incorporating the instrument is the responsibility
of the system integrator.
•
It can be used for measurements on 1000V, CAT III and 600V, CAT IV
circuits and can be supplied by a 230V ±10% AC network (230V CAT II).
However, some accessories may lead to the use of this instrument on
circuits of a lower voltage and category.
before
use
•
Comply with the environmental and storage conditions.
•
Check the integrity of the guards and insulation of the accessories. Any item
of which the insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must be removed from
service and scrapped. A change of colour of the insulation is a sign of
deterioration.
•
Supply: make sure that the power cord supplied with the instrument is in
good condition. It must be connected to line power (230V ±10%, 600V,
CAT IV), (US version: 110V ±10%)
•
The removable power cords must be replaced by cords having the
appropriate rated characteristics.
during
use
•
Read closely all notes preceded by the
symbol
.
•
The instrument's power supply has an electronic protection device that
resets automatically after the fault disappears.
•
As a safety measure, use only the appropriate leads and accessories
supplied with the instrument or approved by the manufacturer.
