F3000 Table of contents: PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ............... 2 1.1. Preliminary instructions ..................... 2 1.2. During use ......................... 3 1.3. After use ..........................3 1.4. Definition of measurement (overvoltage) category ............3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................... 4 ...
F3000 1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES The instrument has been designed in compliance with directive IEC/EN61010-1 relevant to electronic measuring instruments. For your safety and in order to prevent damaging the instrument, please carefully follow the procedures described in this manual and read all notes preceded by the symbol with the utmost attention.
F3000 1.2. DURING USE Please carefully read the following recommendations and instructions: CAUTION Failure to comply with the Caution notes and/or Instructions may damage the instrument and/or its components or be a source of danger for the operator. Before switching on the clamp, remove the conductor from the clamp jaw.
F3000 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The instrument carries out the following measurements: AC TRMS current measurement up to 3000A with autorange Use of high diameter flexible clamp Data HOLD feature Backlight feature 3. PREPARATION FOR USE 3.1. INITIAL CHECKS Before shipping, the instrument has been checked from an electric as well as mechanical point of view.
F3000 4.1.2. Opening/closing flexible clamp jaw CAUTION Put the conductor as close as possible to the middle of the jaws in order to meet the meter accuracy specifications (see Fig. 2) When apply/remove the instrument on/from live conductors, if is not possible to de-energize the circuit on test, use appropriate security measures (e.g.
F3000 4.2. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS KEYS 4.2.1. /HOLD key The multifunction /HOLD key allows the herefollowed operations: A long pressure (2s) allows to switch on/off the instrument. After switch on, a quick autotest relative to the battery level charging is performed and the “FULL” message is displayed with completely charged batteries.
F3000 4.3. OPERATING INSTRUCTION 4.3.1. AC Current measurement CAUTION Put the conductor as close as possible to the middle of the jaws in order to meet the meter accuracy specifications (see Fig. 2) When apply/remove the instrument on/from live conductors, if is not possible to de-energize the circuit on test, use appropriate security measures (e.g.
F3000 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The instrument you purchased is a precision instrument. While using and storing the instrument, carefully observe the recommendations listed in this manual in order to prevent possible damage or danger during use. 2. Do not use the instrument in environments with high humidity levels or high temperatures.
F3000 7. SERVICE 7.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS This instrument is warranted against any material or manufacturing defect, in compliance with the general sales conditions. During the warranty period, defective parts may be replaced. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to repair or replace the product.
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