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Symbols Used
Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols may be
used on the instrument or in this manual.
Table 1-1. International Electrical Symbols
Symbol Description
AC (Alternating Current)
AC-DC
Battery
Complies with European Union directives
DC
Double Insulated
Electric Shock
Fuse
PE Ground
Hot Surface (Burn Hazard)
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O Off
I On
Canadian Standards Association
CAT II
OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to
the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE
CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation.
Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.
C-TIC Australian EMC mark
The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC)
mark.