MI 2142 AlphaPAT General description
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1.1 Warnings
In order to reach high level of operator safety while carrying out various measurements
using AlphaPAT, as well as to keep the test equipment undamaged, it is necessary to
consider the following general warnings:
If the test equipment is used in manner not specified in this user manual the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired!
Read this user manual carefully, otherwise use of the instrument may be
dangerous for the operator, for the instrument or for the equipment under test!
Use only earthed mains outlets to supply the instrument!
Do not use the instrument and accessories if any damage is noticed!
In case a fuse has blown follow the instructions in this user manual to replace it!
Service intervention or calibration procedure is allowed to be carried out only by
a competent authorized person!
Use only standard or optional test cables supplied by your distributor!
In some countries the leakage and touch leakage current measurements shall be
executed for normal connection of tested equipment and also for the connection
with changed L and N. It is advised to prepare appropriate test set-up for the test
with the changed lines. Consider local regulations.
High voltages and currents are generated during some tests or
measurements. Never touch the appliance being tested or the test
terminals, whilst a test or measurement is in progress!
1.2 Warning markings on connector panel
Refer to chapter
2.2 Connector panels
!
1.3 Standards
applied
The AlphaPAT MI 2142 instrument has been manufactured and tested in accordance
with the following standards:
Safety:
EN61010-1
Electromagnetic compatibility (emission and immunity):
IEC 61326
Measurements in accordance with:
British standard BS89
German standards VDE 0701 and VDE 0702
