General Instructions; Precautions And Safety Measures; Before Use; Measurement Categories - Chauvin Arnoux F 65 Manual De Instrucciones

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

1.1.1. BEFORE USE

This clamp-on meter F65 complies with the IEC 61010 safety standard
for electronic measuring instruments. For your own safety, and that of
the instrument, it is best to follow the instructions given in this manual.
This instrument can be used for measurements on circuits in
installation category III, in a pollution level 2 environment, with
voltages not exceeding 300 V with respect to ground.

1.1.2. MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES

(EN 61010-2-032, EN 61010-2-033)
Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the
source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, meters and protection devices.
Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building
installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or fixed
industrial devices.
Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on
circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.
Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable
tools.
For your safety, use only cords comply with the IEC 61010 standard.
Before each use, check that they are in perfect working condition.
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