Intended Use - VOLTCRAFT AC Mini VC-520 Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use

- Measuring and displaying electric parameters in the range of excess voltage cat-
egory III (up to max. 600V against ground potential, pursuant to EN 61010-1) and
all lower categories.
- Measuring direct current up to max. 600 V (CAT III)
- Measuring alternating current up to max. 600 V (CAT III)
- Measuring alternating current up to max. 400 A
- Measuring direct current up to max. 400 A (only VC-521)
- Frequency measurement up to 10 kHz
- Capacity measuring up to 100 µF
- Measuring resistance values of up to 40 MOhm.
- Continuity check (< 100 Ohm acoustic)
- Diode test
The device may only be operated with the specified batteries.
The measuring instrument must not be operated when it is open, i.e. with an open
battery compartment or when the battery compartment cover is missing. Measuring
in damp rooms or under unfavourable ambient conditions is not admissible.
For safety reasons, when measuring only use measuring cables or accessories
which are adjusted to the specifications of the meter.
Unfavourable ambient conditions are:
- Wet conditions or high air humidity
- Dust and flammable gases, vapours or solvent,
- Thunderstorms or similar conditions such as strong electrostatic fields etc.
Any use other than that described above will damage the product and may involve
other risks, such as short-circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. Do not change or modify
any part of the product!
Read the operating instructions carefully and retain them for later reference.
Observe the safety instructions!
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