1. SAFETY
1.1 General
This equipment has been designed to meet the requirements of EN61010-1 ‘Safety requirements
for electrical equipment for measurement, control & laboratory use’ and has left the factory in a
safe condition.
The following definitions in EN61010-1 are applicable:
Person operating equipment for its intended purpose.
Note: The OPERATOR should have received training
appropriate for this purpose.
Individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance
of equipment and for ensuring that operators are adequately
trained.
The RESPONSIBLE BODY must ensure that this equipment is only used in the manner
specified. If it is not used in such a manner, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
This product is not intended for use in atmospheres which are explosive, corrosive or adversely
polluted (e.g. containing conductive or excessive dust). It is not intended for use in safety
critical or medical applications.
The equipment can cause hazards if not used in accordance with these instructions. Read them
carefully and follow them in all respects.
Do not use the equipment if it is damaged. In such circumstances the equipment must be
made inoperative and secured against any unintentional operation.
Microtest and the associated sales organizations accept no responsibility for personal or
material damage, nor for any consequential damage that results from irresponsible or
unspecified operation or misuse of this equipment.
1.2 AC Power Supply
Power cable and connector requirements vary between countries. Always use a cable that
conforms to local regulations, terminated in an IEC320 connector at the instrument end.
If it is necessary to fit a suitable AC power plug to the power cable, the user must observe the
following colour codes: