Precautions During Use - Chauvin Arnoux Multimetrix CM 605 Notice De Fonctionnement

AND GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

1. PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

 Please read the safety instructions below before using the instrument to
avoid any accidental injuries, such as burns or electric shocks.
 You must observe the instructions preceded by the symbol
1.1 MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES (EN 61010-2-033)
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II is applicable to test and measuring
circuits connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets and similar
points) of the low-voltage MAINS installation. This part of the installation is
expected to have a minimum of two levels of overcurrent protective
devices between the transformer and the connecting points of the
measuring circuit.
Example : measurements on MAINS CIRCUITS of household appliances,
portable tools and similar equipment.
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III is applicable to test and measuring
circuits connected to the distribution part of the building's low-voltage
MAINS installation. This part of the installation is expected to have a
minimum of one level of over-current protective devices between the
transformer and possible connecting points.
Example : measurements on distribution boards (including secondary
electricity meters), circuit breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars,
junction boxes, switches, socket -outlets in the fixed installation, and
equipment for industrial use and some other equipment such as stationary
motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation.
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY IV
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY IV is applicable to test and measuring
circuits connected at the source of the building's low-voltage MAINS
installation. This part of the installation could have no over-current
protective devices between the transformer and connecting points of the
measuring circuit.
Example : measurements on devices installed before the main fuse or
circuit breaker in the building installation.
1.2 NORMS
 Please refer to the norms and installation categories mentioned in the
specific instructions for each unit.
 Warning! This instrument is not a voltage or non-voltage detector in the
sense of UTE C18510.
GENERAL SAFETY
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