Fluke 8508A - Symbols

8508A
Users Manual
Symbols
The following safety and electrical symbols may be used on the Multimeter or in this
manual.

Risk of danger. Important
information. See manual.

AC (Alternating Current).

Hazardous voltage. Voltage
>30 V dc or ac peak might be
present.

DC (Direct Current).

or

AC or DC (Alternating or Direct
Current)

Potentially hazardous voltage.

Digital signal.

Power ON / OFF

Earth ground.

Fuse.

Recycle.

Double insulated.
CAT II
Measurement Category II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to
utilization points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-voltage MAINS installation.
CAT III
Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the
distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
CAT IV
Measurement Category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source
of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The
affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE
Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to
Fluke’s website for recycling information.

Product conforms with the requirements of the applicable EC directives.
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