Pollution Degree - Velleman DVM895 Mode D'emploi

"VHz" jack
8.
Insert the red (positive) test lead in this connector to measure voltage,
resistance and frequency.
7. Overvoltage/Installation Category
DMMs are categorized depending on the risk and severity of transient
overvoltage that might occur at the point of test. Transients are short-lived
bursts of energy induced in a system, e.g. caused by lightning strike on a
power line.
The existing categories according EN 61010-1 are:
A CAT II-rated meter is suitable for measurements in CAT I-
environments and mono-phase appliances that are connected to the
CAT mains by means of a plug and circuits in a normal domestic
II environment, provided that the circuit is at least 10 m apart from a
CAT III- or 20 m apart from a CAT IV-environment. E.g. household
appliances, portable tools...
A CAT III-rated meter is suitable for measurements in CAT I- and
CAT II-environments, as well as for measurements on (fixed) mono-
CAT
or poly-phased appliances which are at least 10 m apart from of a
III
CAT IV-environment, and for measurements in or on distribution
level equipment (fuse boxes, lighting circuits, electric ovens).
A CAT IV-rated meter is suitable for measuring in CAT I-, CAT II-
and CAT III-environments as well as on the primary supply level.
CAT
Note that for all measurements on equipment for which the supply
IV
cables run outdoors (either overhead or underground) a CAT IV
meter must be used.
Warning:
This device was designed in accordance with EN 61010-1 installation
category CAT III 600 V and CAT IV 300 V. This implies that certain
restrictions in use apply that are related to voltages and voltage peaks
which can occur within the environment of use. Refer to the table above.
This device is only suitable for measurements up to 600 V in
CAT III and up to 300 V in CAT IV

8. Pollution Degree

IEC 61010-1 specifies different types of pollution environments, for which
different protective measures are necessary to ensure safety. Harsher
environments require more protection, and the protection against the
pollution which is to be found in a certain environment depends mainly on
the insulation and the enclosure properties. The pollution degree rating of
the DVM indicates in which environment the device may be used.
V. 03 – 09/11/2021
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