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Safety Information
Please read through the operating instructions completely before using the product for
the first time; they include important information necessary for correct operation.
The guarantee/warranty will be void if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance
with the operating instructions. We assume no liability for any consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for property damage and personal injury caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the war-
ranty/guarantee is void.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired. This device left the manufacture’s factory in a safe and perfect condition.
We kindly request that you as a user observe the safety instructions and warnings contained in this ope-
rating manual to preserve this condition and to ensure safe operation!
Please pay attention to the following symbols:
An exclamation mark in a triangle shows important notes in these operating instructions
that should be strictly observed.
The triangle containing a lightning symbol warns of danger of an electric shock or of the
impairment of the electrical safety of the device.
The “arrow” symbol informs you that there are special tips and hints concerning the operati-
on.
This product has been CE-tested and meets the necessary European guidelines.
The lightning symbol warns you of any dangerous, active conductors.
This means that the probe converter can be used for measurements at isolated and uniso-
lated conductors. Never grip outside over the grip area markings during measurement!
Class 2 insulation (double or reinforced insulation)
CAT II
Overvoltage category II for measurements on electric and electronic devices connected to the
mains supply with a power plug. This category also covers all smaller categories (e.g. CAT I
for measuring signal and control voltages).
CAT III
Overvoltage category III for measuring in building installation (e.g. outlets or sub-distribution).
This category also covers all smaller categories (e.g. CAT II for measuring electronic devices).
Ground potential
