MI 3108 EurotestPV
Appendix D
– Commanders
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Appendix D
– Commander (A 1401)
D.1
Warnings related to safety
Measuring category of commanders:
Tip commander (cap off, 18 mm tip)…. 1000 V CAT II / 600 V CAT II / 300 V CAT II
Tip commander (cap on, 4 mm tip)…1000 V CAT II / 600 V CAT III / 300 V CAT IV
Measuring category of commanders can be lower than protection category
of the instrument.
If dangerous voltage is detected on the tested PE terminal, immediately stop
all measurements, find and remove the fault!
When replacing battery cells or before opening the battery compartment
cover, disconnect the measuring accessory from the instrument and
installation.
Service, repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only
allowed to be carried out by a competent authorized personnel!
D.2 Battery
The commander uses two AAA size alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells.
Nominal operating time is at least 40 h and is declared for cells with nominal capacity of
850 mAh.
Notes:
If the commander is not used for a long period of time, remove all batteries from
the battery compartment.
Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (size AA) can be used. Metrel
recommends only using rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 800 mAh or
above.
Ensure that the battery cells are inserted correctly otherwise the commander will
not operate and the batteries could be discharged.
D.3 Description of commander
Figure D.1: Front side tip commander (A 1401)
