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[2] APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES
2-1 Applications
This is an AC clamp meter designed for the IEC measurement
category CAT. III 600 V and is suitable for measurement of AC
current of electrical equipment and power supply facilities.
2-2 Features
• Lighter than conventional clamp meters (30% reduction from
Sanwa equivalent meters) for easy transportation.
• TRUE RMS (AC coupling)
• Large “HOLD” button to ensure holding of the indicated value.
• Safety design in compliance with the IEC.
• Auto resistance/voltage determination function is available.
• Non-contact voltage detection function.
• Fast response continuity buzzer (<100μs).
• Back light
• DMM function provided.
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.