Operation; Preparation Before Use - AEMC CM605 User Manual

4.1 Preparation Before Use

For your own safety and to prevent damage to the instrument, follow the
instructions given in this manual.
This instrument can be used for measurements:
• on circuits in installation Category II, in an environment with pollution
level 2, for voltages no greater than 600V in relation to the earth.
• or on circuits in installation Category III, in an environment with pollution
degree level 2, for voltages no greater than 300V in relation to the earth.
Definition of the installation categories (see IEC/EN 61010-1 publication):
CAT II: CAT II circuits are household or similar appliance power circuits, which may
carry medium-level transient over-voltage.
Example: household appliance and portable tool power supplies
CAT III: CAT III circuits are high-power appliance power circuits, which may carry
high-level transient over-voltage.
Example: industrial machinery or instrument power supplies
For your own safety, only use factory supplied leads and always check that they
are in perfect working order.
AC Clamp-on Meter Model CM605
CHAPTER 4

OPERATION

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