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2. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This instrument and its accessories comply with safety standards IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-031, and IEC 61010-2-032
for voltages of 600V in category III, or 1000V in category II, at an altitude of less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of
pollution of not more than 2.
Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and destruction of the instrument
and of the installations.
The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various precautions
to be taken in use. Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of electrical hazards are essential when using this
instrument.
If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides may be compromised, thereby
endangering you.
The safety of any system incorporating this instrument is the responsibility of the person who assembles the
integrated system.
For your safety, use only the cables and accessories supplied with the instrument: they comply with IEC 61010-
031 (2002). When the sensors or accessories used are of a lower category than the instrument, the lower rating
must be applied to the entire system.
Before each use, make sure that the cables, junction boxes, and accessories are in perfect working condition.
Any cable, sensor, or accessory of which the insulation is damaged (even partially) must be set aside for repair
or eliminated.
Do not use mains power when making measurements. Mains power may be used only to recharge the internal
batteries, with the instrument switched off.
Respect the environmental conditions.
Use personal protection equipment systematically.
Never use it on systems of which the voltage or category is higher than that indicated.
For replacement of the internal battery, contact an authorized service center only. These components have
specific safety devices; using non-original spare parts could cause serious damage to persons or property.
Respect the limits of the physical protections of the accessories and sensors. Do not place your hands on
unused terminals.
All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by competent and accredited personnel.
3. NOTES CONCERNING THIS MANUAL
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice;
Although this manual has been written with the utmost care, please contact the manufacturer should you have
any comments, opinions or product-related questions;
Make sure you fully understand the pre-requisites for use of the product, such as its technical characteristics
and hardware and the software limitations affecting its use. We decline all responsibility for damage resulting
from improper use of the product;
Reproduction of this manual, in full or in part, without written permission from our company, is prohibited.
• The maximum voltage between the inputs is 1000V
DC
. Do not measure voltage exceeding the limits in this manual.
• The maximum current the instrument tolerates is 10A
DC
. Do not carry out tests on FV module strings connected in
parallel.
• Never test FV modules or strings connected to the DC/AC converter.
