
GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
5
GB
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Application
METRA HIT
⏐
27EX
is a milliohmmeter with 4-pole measure-
ment, which is designed for deployment in potentially
explosive environment.
In accordance with directive 2014/34/EU the device is
approved for being used in explosive, gaseous atmo-
spheres (IIA T4) with ambient temperatures between –
10 °C and +50 °C.
The device conforms to the following standards:
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EN 60079-0:2012 + A11:2013
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EN 60079-11:2012
It bears CE certification number, type INERIS 05ATEX0040,
which has been conferred by the Ineris certification authority.
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Safety Features and Precautions
You have selected an instrument which provides you with
high levels of safety.
This instrument fulfills the requirements of the applicable
EU guidelines and national regulations. We confirm this
with the CE marking. The relevant declaration of conformity
can be obtained from GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH.
The METRA HIT
⏐
27EX
is manufactured and tested in
accordance with safety regulations IEC 61010–1:2010 /
EN 61010–1:2011/VDE 0411–1:2011/EN 60079-0:2009 and
EN 60079-0:2012/EN 60079-11:2012. When used for its
intended purpose, safety of the operator, as well as that of
the instrument, is assured. Their safety is however not
guaranteed, if the instrument is used improperly or handled
carelessly.
In order to maintain flawless technical safety conditions, and to
assure safe use, it is imperative that you read the operating
instructions thoroughly and carefully before placing your instru-
ment into service, and that you follow all instructions contained
therein.
Use for Intended Purpose:
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The milliohmmeter described herein is a portable
instrument which can be held in one hand during mea-
surements.
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The milliohmmeter may only be operated with the
included or with type-tested batteries, as specified in
the Characteristic Values.
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The milliohmmeter may only be operated with closed
housing. The instrument must be removed from the
potentially explosive environment before opening the
housing to replace batteries or fuses.
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Only the type-tested fuses specified in the Characteris-
tic Values may be used.
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The milliohmmeter may only be used to perform such
measurements as described in chapter 7.
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The limits of the overload capacity may not be
exceeded. Refer to the “Characteristic Values” on
page 26 for overload values and overload duration.