GW Instek GDM-8300 series User Manual - Manual (Page 6)

GDM-834X Series User Manual
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Safety Guidelines
General
Guideline
CAUTION
 Make sure that the voltage input level does not
exceed DC1000V/AC750V.
 Make sure the current input level does not
exceed 12A.
 Do not place any heavy object on the
instrument.
 Avoid severe impact or rough handling that can
lead to damaging the instrument.
 Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
 Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for
the terminals.
 Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vent
opening.
 Do not perform measurement at the source of a
low-voltage installation or at building
installations (Note below).
 Do not disassemble the instrument unless you
are qualified as service personnel.
 Make sure that the COM terminal to earth is
limited to 500Vpk.
(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and
their requirements as follows. The GDM-834X falls under category II
600V.
 Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
 Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the
building installation.

Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.