Important Hints; Unpacking; Used Symbols; Installation - Hameg Instruments HM8040-3 Manuel

I m p o r t a n t

Important hints

Unpacking

Be sure to check whether the contents are
complete. Then inspect the instrument carefully
for any mechanical damage and loose parts
floating around inside. In case of transport
damage please notify the sender immediately. Do
not operate a damaged instrument.
Symbols used
(1) (2) (3)
Symbol 1: Attention, please consult manual
Symbol 2: Danger! High voltage!
Symbol 3: Ground connection
Symbol 4: Important note
Symbol 5: Hints for application
Symbol 6: Stop! Possible instrument damage!

Installation

The instrument may be installed either right or
left in the HM 8001-2. Just shove it into the
mainframe until the
backside connector
engages which may
need somewhat more
force. Correct insertion is
achieved if the module sits appr. 3 .. 4 mm inside
the frame of the HM 8001-2.

Transport

Conserve the packing material in case you may
need it later for shipping the instrument. Any
transport damages caused by unsuitable packing
will void the warranty.
20
Subject to change without notice
h i n t s
STOP STOP
HINT
(4) (5) (6)
STOP
TRIPLE POWER SUPPLY HM 8040-3
FUSE
ON/OFF
OUTPUT
HAMEG
PUSH LONG
VOLTAGE CURRENT VOLTAGE

Storage

Storage requires a dry enclosed environment. If the
instrument was subjected to extreme temperatures
during transport it should be acclimatized at least
for 2 hrs prior to turning it on.

Safety instructions

This instrument was designed and built according
to VDE0411 part 1 safety standards valid for
electrical measuring, control and laboratory
equipment. It fulfills thus automatically the inter-
national standards EN 61010-1 and IEC 61010-1.
In order to protect this safety status and to ensure
safe operation the user is requested to observe
all safety instructions in this manual carefully.
In fulfillment of safety class I all parts of this
module are connected to the mains safety ground
(protective earth) if properly installed in the
mainframe. The module and its mainframe may
only be connected to a mains outlet with a safety
ground conductor or to an isolation transformer.
In case of doubt whether a mains outlet carries
a safety ground conductor this has to be tested
according to the instructions in DIN VDE0100
part 610.
Danger! High Voltage!
It is prohibited to disconnect the safety
ground either inside or outside of the
instrument!
The line voltage selector of the mainframe must
be set to the correct mains voltage.
Opening of either the module or the mainframe
is restricted to qualified personnel!
Prior to opening the instrument must be switched
off and disconnected completely.
In any of the following cases the module resp.
the mainframe has to be switched off immediately
FUSE and locked away in order to prevent any further
ON/OFF
use:
CURRENT
– Apparent damage of the instrument.
– Damaged cable(s).
– Damaged fuse holder.
– Loose parts inside.
– No function.
– After longtime storage under unfavourable
conditions like in the open or in moist atmos-
phere.
– After being subjected to hard transport.