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Safety Information
Symbols on the instrument
Indicates cautions and hazards. When the symbol is printed on the instrument, refer to a
corresponding topic in the Instruction Manual.
Indicates the ON side of the power switch.
Indicates the OFF side of the power switch.
Indicates a grounding terminal.
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Indicates AC (Alternating Current).
Symbols for various standards
Indicates the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) in EU
member states.
This symbol indicates that the product conforms to regulations set out by the EC Directive.
Accuracy
We dene measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading) and dgt. (digit) values, with the
following meanings:
rdg.
(Reading or displayed value)
The value currently being measured and indicated on the measuring instrument.
dgt.
(Resolution)
The smallest displayable unit on a digital measuring instrument, i.e., the input value that
causes the digital display to show a “1” as the least-signicant digit.