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Users Manual 
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Symbols 
Table 1-2 is a list of safety and electrical symbols that appear on the Meter or in this 
manual.  
Table 1-2. Safety and Electrical Symbols 
Symbol Description Symbol  Description 
W 
Risk of danger. Important information. 
See manual. 
O 
Display ON / OFF 
X 
Hazardous voltage. Voltage >30 V dc 
or ac peak might be present. 
J 
Earth ground 
B 
AC (Alternating Current) 
E 
Capacitance 
F  DC (Direct Current)  G  Diode 
I 
Fuse 
D 
or
 
C 
AC or DC (Alternating or Direct 
Current) 
H
 
Digital signal 
R 
Continuity test or continuity beeper 
tone 
U 
Maintenance or Service 
Y 
Potentially hazardous voltage  CAT II 
IEC 61010 Overvoltage (installation or 
measurement) Category 2.  
T 
Double insulated 
< 
Recycle 
h 
Static awareness. Static discharge 
can damage part(s) 
~
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted 
municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for 
recycling information. 
Instrument Security Procedures 
This section describes the Meter’s memory elements and the procedures for clearing 
them. 
Volatile Memory 
Table 1-3 lists the Meter’s volatile memory elements. 
Table 1-3. Volatile Memory Space 
Type Size  Function 
SDRAM  128 MB  Out-guard measurement data, user strings, temporary configuration information, 
and Ethernet Host name. 
SRAM  4 MB  In-guard Measurement data and configuration information. 
To clear both volatile memory elements listed in Table 1-3: 
1.  Press M. 
2.  Press the MANAGE MEMORY soft key. 
3.  Press the ERASE MEMORY soft key.