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IM 2558A-01EN
3.6 Connecting Cables
Connect cables from the target device to the voltage or current terminals.
To prevent electric shock and damage to the instrument, follow the warnings given in section 3.5, “Wiring
Precautions.”
Voltage Terminals
The terminals are safety banana jacks (female) that are 4 mm in diameter.
Only insert safety terminals whose conductive parts are not exposed into the voltage terminals.
Wiring Example for Calibrating a Voltmeter or Frequency Meter
Voltage terminals
HI
LO (±)
Voltmeter or frequency meter
2558A
Current Terminals
The terminals are binding posts. The fastening screws are M6. Either wind the wire around the screw
or pass a crimped terminal through the screw hole, and then tighten firmly with the terminal knob. The
terminal or knob may break if you apply excessive torque.
Wiring Example for Calibrating a Ammeter
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Unit: mm
Current terminal
Current terminals
HI
LO (±)
Ammeter
2558A
Terminal base