9.4 Checking and replacing the fuse
The condition of the fuse can be checked as follows:
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Select the low resistance measuring function " 200 mA" with the rotary
switch .
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Connect the black safety measuring cable to the negative socket (-) of the
BENNING IT 100.
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Connect the red safety measuring cable to the positive socket (+) of the
BENNING IT 100.
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Bring the test prods of the measuring cables into contact with each other
and press the
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The fuse is intact if the measurement reading in the display is about 0.05 .
The fuse is defective and must be replaced if the measurement reading
"> 20 " appears in the display .
Before opening the BENNING IT 100, make quite sure that it is
voltage free! Electric danger!
The BENNING IT 100 is protected against overload by an internal fuse (G
cartridge fuse link) with the ratings 0.5 A, 1000 V AC/ DC, 10 kA, quick blow,
D = 6.3 mm, L = 32 mm.
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Disconnect the safety measuring cables from the measuring circuit.
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Disconnect the safety measuring cables from the BENNING IT 100.
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Turn the rotary switch to the switch setting "0".
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The fuse is in a separate compartment above the battery compartment.
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No further screws need to be released on the BENNING IT 100 for replacing
the fuse.
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Lift one end of the defective fuse out of the fuse holder with the help of a
slot screwdriver.
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Lift the defective fuse completely out of the fuse holder.
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Insert a new fuse which has the same current rating, the same voltage
rating the same disconnecting rating, the same disconnecting characteristic
and the same dimensions.
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Make sure that the new fuse is seated centred in the holder.
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Place the battery compartment cover on the bottom section and tighten the
screws.
See Fig. 9:
9.5 Calibration
To maintain the specified accuracy of the measurement results, the instrument
must be recalibrated at regular intervals by our factory service. We recommend
a recalibration interval of one year.
9.6 Spare parts
Fuse 0.5 A, 1000 V AC/DC, 10 kA, quick blow
11/ 2004
button , holding it pressed.
Fuse replacement
BENNING IT 100
T.No. 749771
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