Safety Instructions - Weidmuller Digi-Check 5.2 Instrucciones De Empleo

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Safety Instructions

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y The digital voltage tester must y The tester must only be used
only be used within the spec- with the battery compartment
ified rated voltage range. The closed.
provisions contained in DIN
y Fault-free display is only
VDE 0105 Part 1 regarding
guaranteed in the 0–690 V
the use of voltage testers
AC/DC voltage range at fre-
stipulate that just before test-
quencies of 0–2000 Hz and
ing for isolation from the sup-
within a temperature range of
ply the voltage tester must be
–10 °C to +55 °C.
checked for proper working
y The voltage tester and its
order. If this results in failure
accessories must not be dis-
of the display to operate, the
mantled by unauthorized per-
voltage tester must not be
sons!
used.
y The unit is protected against
y Due to the high input resist-
dust. The unit is not to be
ance, the display may indi-
used in a moist environment
cate capacitive or inductive
(fog/rain etc.). Note:
voltages. Capacitive or induc-
Enclosure IP 50.
tive voltages can be attenuat-
y The unit can within its max.
ed by means of the "Load"
permissible duty cycle of 30
button.
sec. be in contact with a max.
y When testing, hold the voltage
voltage of 690 V for a period
tester by its handles only. Do
of 60 sec.
not touch the test electrodes.
y The legibility of the display
Only perform 2-pole voltage
may be impaired in adverse
tests.
light conditions, e.g. in sun-
y The voltage tester and display
light.
are automatically activated at
y Phase and phase sequence
voltages > 5 V. At voltages <
testing may not function
5 V, the tester can be
properly in unfavourable
switched on at any time by
locations, e.g. on wooden
pressing "ON/MODE".
runged ladders, on insulating
y The tester must be stored in a
floor coverings or in AC net-
dry and clean place.
works that are not bonded to
y Moisture and dirt will reduce
earth.
the level of insulation. After
y To check for proper phase
cleaning the unit with a damp
sequence testing, the display
cloth (do not use detergents),
arrow must change direction
make sure the units surface
when the test probes are
is completely dry. Should a
changed over.
battery leak, the battery com-
y Faulty voltage testers that are
partment must be completely
obviously out of proper work-
cleaned for example with a
ing order and/or unsafe must
dry cloth.
not be used.
y When the display indicates
the © battery symbol, the bat-
tery must be replaced as
soon as possible.
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