1.Safety Information
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Measurement Limits
The protection circuitry of the multimeter can prevent damage to the instrument and
protect against the danger of electric shock, when the Measurement Limits are not
exceeded. To ensure safe operation of the instrument, do not exceed the Measurement
Limits shown on the front panel, it is defined as follows:
The user-replaceable 10 A current-protection fuse is on the front panel. To maintain
protection, replace fuse only with fuse of the specified type and rating. About the
specified type and rating of the fuse, please refer to "7 Current Terminal Fuse" in "Front
Panel Overview" on page 6.
Main Input Terminals (HI Input and LO Input) Measurement Limits
The HI and LO input terminals are used for voltage, resistance, continuity, frequency
(period), capacitance, diode, and temperature test measurements. Two Measurement
Limits are defined for these terminals:
HI Input to LO Input Measurement Limit
The Measurement Limit from HI Input to LO Input is 1000 VDC or 750 VAC, which is
also the maximum voltage measurement. This limit can also be expressed as 1000
Vpk maximum.
LO Input to Ground Measurement Limit
The LO input terminal can safely "float" a maximum of 500 Vpk relative to ground,
where ground is defined as the Protective Earth Conductor in the AC mains power
cord connected to the instrument.
As implied by the above limits, the Measurement Limit for the HI input terminal is a
maximum of 1500 Vpk relative to ground when LO Input is at its maximum of 500 Vpk
relative to ground.
Current Input Terminal (I) Measurement Limits
The Measurement Limit from the current input terminal (I) to the LO Input terminal is 10
A (DC or AC). Note that the current input terminals will always be at approximately the
same voltage as the LO Input terminal, unless a current protection fuse is open.
