HT instruments SOLAR300N - Manual (Page 6)

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N
EN - 4
1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
1.1. GENERAL
This meter has been designed in compliance to IEC/EN61010-1 directive. For your own
safety and to avoid damaging the instrument we suggest you follow the procedures hereby
prescribed and to read carefully all the notes preceded by the symbol
Before and during measurements please take care of below points:
 The instrument consists in a main unit SOLAR300 or SOLAR300N and a remote unit
for acquisition (SOLAR-01 or SOLAR-02 generically called “SOLAR-0x except notation
specifically indicated”). If not otherwise indicated, all safety instructions are intended as
always referred to the main unit.
 Do not measure voltage or current in wet or dusty places.
 Do not measure in presence of gas, explosive materials or combustibles.
 Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken.
 Do not touch exposed metal parts, unused terminals, circuits and so on.
 Do not use the meter if it seems to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice deformations,
breaks, leakage of substances, absence of messages on the display and so on).
The below symbols are used in this manual and on meter:
Caution: keep to what prescribed by the manual. An incorrect use could damage
the instrument or its components
High voltage: risk of electric shock
Double insulation
Ground reference
1.2. PRELIMINARY
INSTRUCTIONS
 This instrument has been designed for use in places with pollution class 2.
 It can be used for Voltage and Current measurements on installations of excess
voltage category IV 600V to earth and a 1000V maximum voltage between inputs.
 Please keep to the usual safety standards aimed at ptrotecting against dangerous
currents and protecting the instrument against incorrect operations.
 Only the accessories supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the
safety standards. Accordingly, they must be in good conditions and, if necessary, they
must be replaced with identical models.
 Do not take measurements on circuits exceeding the specified current and voltage
limits.
 Before connecting cables, crocodiles and clamps to the circuit under test, make sure
that the right function has been selected.
CAUTION
 Please perform a complete charging of internal battery for at least 5 hours
before using the meter the first time.
 Please press and hold the ON/OFF key for about 5s when turning on the
meter the first time.