Safety Instructions; User Manual - Velleman DCM270 Manual Del Usuario

1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could
harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your
distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If
the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2.

Safety Instructions

Risk of electrocution. Before use you should always test the voltage detector on a known live
circuit to verify proper operation of the meter
Double insulation
This meter has been designed with attention to safety, but the user must also take care to respect the
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safety prescriptions described below.
Do not exceed the maximum values for current or voltage measurements.
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• Use extreme caution when working with voltages in excess of 25V AC rms. These voltages are considered a
shock hazard.
Never operate the device if the back panel or the cover of the battery or fuse compartment is not securely
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in place.
3. Features
3 2/3 digit (2400 counts) LCD display with white LED backlight
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18 mm (0.7") jaw opening
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2-80 A AC and DC current measurement
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very high sensitivity
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• built-in non-contact AC voltage detector (100-600 Vac)
• built-in flashlight
autoranging or manual ranging mode with auto power off
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data-hold function
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overload protection for all ranges
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overrange and low battery indication
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supplied with pouch
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4. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1 current sense jaw
2 flashlight button
3 rotary function switch
4 data hold and backlight key
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LCD display
V. 02 – 04/09/2013
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USER MANUAL

6 clamp trigger
7 one-touch DCA ZERO key
8 non-contact AC voltage indicator light
9 non-contact AC voltage detector probe tip
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