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BMMTRS1
ENGLISH
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This instrument complies with IEC 61010-1: 2001, CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V overvoltage standards.
To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this user's manual and respect the detaile
safety precautions.
International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in chapter 1.2.
1.1
Precautions safety measures
1.1.1 Preliminary
stringent safety standards are set for the electrical test equipment. Transients on electrical systems
(power grid, feeder or branch circuits) will trigger a series of incidents that may result in serious
personal injury. To protect you against transients, safety must be built into the test equipment.
Overvoltage
In brief
category
CAT I
Electronic
CAT II
Single-phase
receptacle con-
nected loads
CAT III
Three-phase dis-
tribution, including
single-phase com-
mercial lighting
CAT IV
Three-phase at
utility connec-
tion, any outdoor
conductors
— Protection against the dangers of electric current.
— Protection of the Multimeter against misuse.
they are in good condition.
1.1.2 During use
or indicate large errors.
be impaired.
Examples
limit transient overvoltage to an appropriately low level.
ance transformer, such as the high-voltage section of a copier.
made to utility power.
between meter and panel.
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