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2. Operating Environment
WARNING
■ Measurement Category of CA450 and Lead cables
There are restrictions on the maximum voltage level at which the CA0 can be used.
These restrictions are based on the measurement categories specified by the safety
standards.
AC/DC 000 V for CAT.III, AC/DC 600 V for CAT.IV
The terminals for current
measurement and output and the accessory
lead cables
(9806) fall under category I.
Do not use the above terminals and lead cables for measuring points that fall under
measurement categories II, III, or IV.
■ Category of Test leads
With Caps:
000V 0A CAT.III/600V 0A CAT.IV
Without Caps: 000V 0A CAT.II/600V 0A CAT.II
Measurement
Category
Description
Remarks
I
CAT.I
For measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to MAINS
Circuits not connected to a
mains power source
II CAT.II
For measurements performed on circuits
directly connected to the low voltage installation
Appliances, portable
equipment, etc.
III CAT.III
For measurements performed in the building
installation.
Distribution board, circuit
breaker, etc.
IV CAT.IV
For measurements performed at the source of
the low-voltage installation.
Overhead wire, cable
systems, etc.
Internal Wiring
Outlet
Entrance
Cable
Fixed Equipment,
etc.
Distribution
Board
CAT. II
Equipment
CAT.I
CAT.IV
CAT. III