GDS-200 & GDS-300 Series User Manual
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Safety Guidelines
General
Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy object on the
instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that
leads to damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for
the terminals.
Do not block the cooling fan opening.
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you
are qualified.
Do not use sharp objects or press with undue
force on the touch screen display.
Do not apply more than 300Vrms (CAT II, DSO
inputs); 600V (CAT II, DMM inputs) or 300V
(CAT III, DMM inputs).
(Measurement categories) EN61010-1:2010, EN61010-2-030 and
EN61010-2-033 specify the measurement categories and their
requirements as follows. The GDS-200/300 falls under category II &
III.
Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the
building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category 0 is for measurements performed on
circuits not directly connected to Mains.
