Symbols; General Safety Summary - Fluke 8808A Calibration Manual

8808A
Calibration Manual

Symbols

Table 1-1 lists safety and electrical symbols that appear on the Meter or in this manual.
Symbol
W
X
B
F
D
or
C
R
Y
T
h
CAT II

General Safety Summary

This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with the European standard
publication EN61010-1: 2001 and U.S. / Canadian standard publications UL 61010-
1:2004and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1:2004. The Meter has been supplied in a safe
condition.
This manual contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the
instrument in a safe condition and ensure safe operation.
To use the Meter correctly and safely, read and follow the precautions below and follow
all the safety instructions or warnings given throughout this manual that relate to specific
measurement functions. In addition, follow all generally accepted safety practices and
procedures required when working with and around electricity.
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury, or death, read
the following before using the Meter:
1-4
Table 1-1. Safety and Electrical Symbols
Description
Risk of danger. Important
information. See manual.
Hazardous voltage. Voltage > 30 V
dc or ac peak might be present.
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
AC or DC (Alternating or Direct
Current)
Continuity test or continuity beeper
tone
Potentially hazardous voltage
Double insulated
Static awareness. Static discharge
can damage parts.
Measurement Category II is for
measurements performed on
circuits directly connected to the
low voltage installation.
•
Use the Meter only as specified in this manual, or the
protection provided by the Meter might be impaired.
•
Do not use the Meter in damp or wet environments.
Symbol
P
J
E
G
I
Y
U
<
~
CAT I
XW Warning
Description
Standby power ON / OFF
Earth ground
Capacitance
Diode
Fuse
Digital signal
Maintenance or Service
Recycle
Do not dispose of this product as
unsorted municipal waste. Go to
Fluke's website for recycling
information.
Measurement Category I is for
measurements not directly
connected to mains.