Heathkit im-5210 - Operation; In Case of Difficultv; Specifications

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OPERATION
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGES ARE EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS. NEVER MEASURE DC VOLTAGES IN
EXCESS OF 40,000 VOLTS.
This
probe is designed to permit high voltage measurements
to be made as safely as possible. However, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE
THAT THE GROUND CLIP IS CONNECTED TO
THE CHASSIS
OF THE UNIT UNDER TEST AND THAT
THE SWITCH ON THE PROBE IS IN THE OFF POSITION
WHEN YOU ARE NOT MAKING AN
ACTUAL
MEASUREMENT. While the conductors inside the handle
and ground lead never have more than about a tenth of a
volt across
them when properly connected, these parts will
be
exposed to the full voltage under test if the ground lead is
not connected to the chassis.
Whenever possible,
contact the high voltage terminal under
test with the power turned off. Then turn the power on,
sl ide the probe switch to the on position, take the reading,
sl ide the probe switch to the off position, turn the power
off,
and remove the probe from the circu it under test.
Be sure the slide switch is in the OFF position when the
Probe is not in use.
IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TV
Most kits returned for repair, do not function properly due
to poor solder connections. Therefore, many troubles can be
eliminated if you carefully inspect all
the connections to
make sure they are soldered as described in the "Soldering"
section of the "Kit Builders Guide." Reheat any doubtful
connections and be sure all the wires are soldered at places
where several wires are connected. Recheck the wiring.
Trace each lead
in colored pencil on the Pictorial as it is
checked. It is frequently helpful to have a friend check your
work. Someone who is not familiar with the kit may notice
something you have consistently overlooked.
NOTE:
In an extreme case where you are unable to resolve a
difficulty, refer
to the "Customer Service" information in
the "Kit Builders Guide."
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0 - 40 kVDC.
Accuracy
±3% of full scale.
Size .
15" long x 1-7/8" wide x 1·1/2" high.
Weight
8 oz.
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The Heath Company reserves the right to discontinue
products and to change specifications at any time without
incurring any obligation to incorporate new features in
products previously sold.