Introduction; Safety Guidelines - koban KMD 04 Manual De Instrucciones

KMD 04
Digital multimeter

Introduction

This digital multimeter complies with international safety standards
EN61010–1 electrical safety requirements for electronic measuring
instruments and handheld digital multimeters; CAT III 600V and pollution
degree of 2. Read all instructions carefully before using the meter and follow
all relevant safety standards.

Safety guidelines

Safety category Information
• Category III mesurements (CAT III) are measurements done inside the
infraestructure of a building.
Example: fixed equipment switchboards, circuit breakers, wiring, including
cables, bus bars, junction boxes, switches, sockets, output terminals on
devices for industrial use and other equipment.
• Category II measurements (CAT II) are measurements done between the
wall socket and a device.
Example: measurements on household appliances, portable tools and
similar equipment.
• Category I measurements (CAT I) are measurements done at the
component level.
Example: surface mounted devices on a circuit board.
Precautions
• Allow the meter to warm up for 30 sec. before use.
• Do not place meter in a strong magnetic field, this may cause false redings.
• Do not place the meter in any environment with high pressure, high
temperature, dust, explosive gas or vapor.
• Inspect the case before use. Check for cracks in the casing and the
insulation around the input sockets.
• Only use the test leads provided with the meter. If leads are damaged or
need to be replaced, use similar leads with matching specifications.
• Ensure the meter works properly by testing a known voltage source first. If
not working properly, the protective equipment my be damaged; have the
meter serviced before using.
• Make sure the test leads are in the correct input jacks before measurement.
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