Safety Instructions; Scope Of Delivery; Device Description - Benning CM E1 Operating Manual

2. Safety instructions

The instrument is built and tested in accordance with
DIN VDE 0411 Part 1/ EN 61010-1
DIN VDE 0411 Part 2-032/EN 61010-2-032
DIN VDE 0413 Part 5/EN 61557-5
DIN VDE 0843-20 Part 1/EN 61326-1
and has left the factory in perfectly safe technical condition.
To preserve this condition and to ensure safe operation of the device, the user must observe the notes and
warnings given in these instructions at all times. Improper handling and non-observance of the warnings
might involve severe injuries or danger to life.
WARNING! Be extremely careful when working with bare conductors or main line carrier!
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Contact with live conductors will cause an electric shock!
Before starting the current clamp multimeter, always check the device as well as all mea-
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suring leads for damages.
If it can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, switch the device off immediately and secure
it against unintended operation.
Safe operation can be assumed to be no longer possible, if
- the device exhibit visible damages,
- the device no longer works,
- the device has been stored under unfavourable conditions for a longer period of time,
- the device was exposed to extraordinary stress during transport, or
- if the device is are exposed to moisture.
Maintenance:
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Do not open the multimeter, because it contains no components which can be repaired by
the user. Repair and service must be carried out by qualified personnel only!
Cleaning:
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Regularly wipe the housing by means of a dry cloth and cleaning agent. Do not use any
polishing agents or solvents!

3. Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery of the BENNING CM E1 comprises:
3.1 One BENNING CM E1
3.2 One transport case with shoulder strap (10217859)
3.3 One reference earth resistance loop (10217860)
3.4 One 9 V block battery (IEC 6 LR 61)
3.5 One operating manual
Parts subject to wear:
- The BENNING CM E1 is supplied by means of one 9 V block battery (IEC 6 LR61).

4. Device description

see figure 1: Appliance front face
The display and operating elements shown in figure 1 are designated as follows:
1 Measuring clamp, for clamping the earthing conductor/earth connection
2 HOLD key, storage of the indicated measured value
3 Rotary switch, for selecting the measurement function
4 Digital display
5 REC key, for starting the data logger/storage
6 ▼ key, decreases the setting value
7 Opening lever, for opening and closing the current prongs
8 ▲ key, increases the setting value
9 FUNC key, function key for selecting alarm thresholds, sampling rate and storage location number
09/ 2019 BENNING CM E1
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