GE Measurement & Control Druck DPI 620 Genii User Manual page 15

User Manual
The following summary of installation and measurement
overvoltage categories are derived from IEC61010-1.
The overvoltage categories indicate the severity of
overvoltage transients
Overvoltage
Category
CAT I
CAT II
06 June 2013
Description
Overvoltage category I has the least severe
overvoltage transients. Generally CAT I
equipment is not designed to be directly
connected to the mains supply. Examples of CAT I
equipment are process loop powered devices
Overvoltage category II describes an electrical
installation where typically single phase
equipment is connected. Examples of such
equipment are appliances and portable tools
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