BENNING IT 130
short instructions
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Start-up guide
1.1 Safety and operational considerations
The following symbols are used in the user manual and on the test equipment:
Important, danger, must comply with documentation!
Warning of electrical danger!
Protection class II
Ground (voltage to earth)
Warnings related to safety – general information
This document is not a supplement to the Instruction manual! Please find the operating
manual as PDF file on the enclosed CD-ROM.
If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in this user manual, the protection
provided by the equipment could be impaired!
Read this user manual carefully, otherwise the use of the instrument may be dangerous
for the operator, the instrument or for the equipment under test!
Do not use the instrument or any of the accessories if any damage is noticed!
Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock while
dealing with hazardous voltages!
If the fuse F1 has blown, please follow the instructions of this operating manual to
replace it! Only use a fuse complying with the specification (see chapter 7.1) as
replacement.
If one of the fuses F2 or F3 has blown, the device must not be used anymore. In this case,
the device must be sent to BENNING for inspection and repair.
Do not use the instrument in AC supply systems with voltages higher than 550 V AC.
Service, repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only allowed to be
carried out by a competent authorized personnel!
Please use standard or optional BENNING accessories only which are available from
your authorized specialty retailer!
Consider that protection category of some accessories is lower than of the instrument.
Test tips and Tip "Commander" have removable caps. If they are removed the protection
falls to CAT II. Check markings on accessories!
cap off, 18 mm tip:
CAT II up to 1000 V to earth
cap on, 4 mm tip:
CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V to earth
The instrument come supplied with rechargeable NiMh battery cells. The cells should
only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery compartment label or as
described in this manual. Do not use standard alkaline battery cells while the power
supply adapter is connected, otherwise they may explode!
Hazardous voltages exist inside the instrument. Disconnect all test leads, remove the
power supply cable and switch off the instrument before removing battery compartment
cover.
Do not connect any voltage source on C1 input. It must be used only for connecting the
current clamp adapters recommended by BENNING. Maximal input voltage is 3 V!
All normal safety precautions must be taken in order to avoid risk of electric shock while
working on electrical installations!
