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Potential danger. Indicates the user must refer to the
manual for important safety information
Indicates hazardous voltages may be present
Equipment is protected by double or reinforced insulation
Indicates the terminal(s) so marked must not be connected to a circuit where the
voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds the maximum safety rating of the meter
Indicates the terminal(s) so marked may be subjected to hazardous voltages.
MAX
1000V
International Safety Symbols
Brief Description
Typical Applications
Category
Rating
Single phase receptacles
and connected loads
Three phase circuits and
single phase lighting
circuits in commercial
buildings
- Household appliances, power tools
- Outlets more than 30ft (10m) from a CAT III source
- Outlets more than 60ft (20m) from a CAT IV source
- Equipment in fixed installations such as 3-phase
motors, switchgear and distribution panels
- Lighting circuits in commercial buildings
- Feeder lines in industrial plants
- Any device or branch circuit that is close to a CAT III source
CAT II
CAT III
The measurement category (CAT) rating and voltage rating is determined by a combination of the meter, test probes and any
accessories connected to the meter and test probes. The combination rating is the LOWEST of any individual component.
CAT IV
Connection point to
utility power and
outdoor conductors
- Primary distribution panels
- Overhead or underground lines to detached buildings
- Incoming service entrance from utility
- Outdoor pumps
WARNING:
Operation is limited to CAT II applications when the insulated tips are
removed
from one or both test probes. Refer to Input Limits section of this manual for maximum voltage ratings.
CAT III 1000V
CAT IV 600V
CAT II
1000V
Insulated Tip On
Insulated Tip Removed
10A
30 sec MAX
CAT III 1000V
CAT IV 600V
FUSED
MAX 400mA
Temp
Auto Power Off
Waterproof
every 15 min
mA
COM
Hz
CAP
®
12070T
!
Autoranging Multimeter
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Maintenance
This Multimeter is designed to provide years of dependable service,
if the following care instructions are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt
plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the
electronic parts or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth.
DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE.
Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the batteries
should be removed to prevent damage to the unit.
Meter Description
1.
7.
5.
6.
11.
3.
2.
10.
12.
8.
9.
1. LCD display
2. HOLD button
3. RANGE button
4. MODE button
5. Rotary function switch
6. 10A (positive) input jack
7. mA, µA (positive) input jack
8. COM (negative) input jack
9. V/Ω/CAP/
/Temp
(positive) input jack
10. Backlight button
11. MAX/MIN button
12. PEAK HOLD button
4.
