Fluke 27-II - Understanding Safety Symbols

Digital Multimeters
Safety Information
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Table 1. Symbols
B
AC (Alternating Current)
J
Earth ground
F
DC (Direct Current)
I
Fuse
X
Hazardous voltage
P
Conforms to European Union directives.
W
Risk of Danger. Important information.
See Manual.
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Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards
Association directives.
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Battery. Low battery when displayed.
T
Double insulated
R
Continuity test or continuity beeper tone.
E
Capacitance
CAT III
IEC Overvoltage Category III
CAT III equipment is designed to protect
against transients in equipment in fixed-
equipment installations, such as
distribution panels, feeders and short
branch circuits, and lighting systems in
large buildings.
CAT IV
IEC Overvoltage Category IV
CAT IV equipment is designed to protect against
transients from the primary supply level, such as an
electricity meter or an overhead or underground utility
service.
μ
United States Department of Labor, Mine
Safety and Health Administration.
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Diode
®
Inspected and licensed by TÜV Product
Services.
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Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
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Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information.