Amprobe AM-100 Digital-Multimeters - Manual (Page 2)

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1) SAFETY
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the
instrument safely and maintaining the instrument in a safe operating condition. If the
instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired. The meter is intended only for indoor use.
The meter (all versions) is protected, against the users, by double insulation per CSA
C22.2 No. 1010-1-92, EN61010-1(1995) and IEC61010-1(1995) to CAT II 1000V &
CAT III 600V.
Protection-reinforced CE version Terminals (to COM) ratings:
V : Category II 1000 Volts AC & DC, and Category III 600 Volts AC & DC.
A / mA µA : Category III 500 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC.
PER IEC61010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be
supplied from the fixed installation.
Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations.
Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for
industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed installation.
Terms in this manual:
WARNING identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury or even
death to the user.
CAUTION identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage or malfunction
in the instrument.