Usage Notes
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Store the packaging in which the instrument was delivered, as you will need it when transporting the
instrument.
*IP30:
This indicates the degree of protection provided by the e
nclosure of the device against use in haz-
ardous locations, entry of solid foreign objects, and the ingress of water.
3: Protected against access to hazardous parts with tools more than 2.5 mm in diameter. The
equipment inside the enclosure is protected against entry by solid foreign objects larger than
2.5 mm in diameter.
0: Not protected against use in hazardous locati
ons. The enclosure does not protected against
entry by solid foreign objects.
Shipping precautions
Handling the Instrument
To avoid electric shock, do not open the instrument's case. The internal compo-
nents of the instrument carry high voltages and may become very hot during
operation.
• If the instrument exhibits abnormal operation or display during use, review the infor-
mation in "14.2 Trouble Shooting" (p.250) and "14.3 Error Indication" (p.253) before
contacting your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, protect it fro
m physical shock when transporting
and handling. Be especially careful to avoid physical shock from dropping.
• The protection rating for the enclosure of this
device (based on EN60529) is *IP30.
This instrument may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be
avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions
to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.