2. Safetynotes
The instrument is built, tested and approved in accordance with
DIN VDE 0411 part 1/ EN 61010-1
and has left the factory in perfectly safe technical state.
To maintain this state and ensure safe operation of the appliance tester, the user
must observe the notes and warnings given in these instructions at all times.
The unit may be used only in power circuits within the
overvoltage category III with a conductor for 000 V max. to
earth, or within overvoltage category IV with a conductor for
600Vagainstground.
Remember thatworkonelectricalcomponentsofallkindsis
dangerous.Evenlowvoltagesof30VACand60VDCmaybe
dangeroustohumanlife.
Beforestartingtheappliancetesterup,alwayscheckitaswell
asallcablesandwiresforsignsofdamage.
Should it appear that safe operation of the appliance tester is no longer possible,
it should be shut down immediately and secured to prevent it being switched
on accidentally.
It may be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible:
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i f the instrument or the measuring cables show visible signs of damage, or
- if the appliance tester no longer functions, or
- after long periods of storage under unfavourable conditions, or
- after being subjected to rough transport.
Inordertoavoiddanger,
- d onottouchthebareprodtipsofthemeasuringcables
- i nsert the measurement lines in the appropriately
insert the measurement lines in the appropriately
designatedmeasuringsocketsonthemultimeter
3. Scopeofdelivery
The scope of delivery for the BENNING MM 8/ 9/ 10 comprises:
3.1 O ne BENNING MM 8/ 9/ 10,
3.2 O ne item software PC-Win MM 10 (BENNING MM 10)
3.3 O ne RS-232 cable with IR adapter and connector DB9F
(BENNING MM 10)
3.4 One adapter DB9M - DB25F (BENNING MM 10)
3.5 O ne safety measuring cable, red (L = 1.4 m; prod tip diameter =
4 mm)
3.6 O ne safety measuring cable, black (L = 1.4 m; prod tip diameter =
4 mm)
3.7 One rubber protection frame,
3.8 One compact protective pouch
3.9 T he unit is fitted with two 1.5-V-micro batteries as original equipment
(BENNING MM 8),
T he unit is fitted with a 9-V block battery and a fuse as original equip-
ment (BENNING MM 9/10),
3.10 O ne operating instructions manual
Parts subject to wear:
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T he BENNING MM 9/ 10 contains a fuse as protection against overload:
O ne item of a fuse with a rated current 10 A, quick-acting, (500 V),
D = 6.35 mm, L = 32 mm
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T he BENNING MM 8 is supplied by two 1.5 V micro batteries (IEC 6 LR
03).
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The BENNING MM 9/ 10 is supplied by a fitted 9V block battery (IEC 6 LR 61) .
- T he above-mentioned safety measuring cables ATL-2 (tested accessories)
correspond to CAT III 1000 V and are approved for a current of 10 A.
4. Unitdescription
See Fig. 1a, 1b, 1c: Appliance front face
The display and operating elements shown in Figs. 1a, 1b, and 1c are desig-
nated as follows:
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