3B SCIENTIFIC ® PHYSICS
Instruction sheet
12/19 SD/UD
Digital multimeter E conforms to safety regula-
tions for electrical measurement, control and
laboratory equipment, as specified in DIN EN
61010-1, protection class 2 and to excess volt-
age category CAT I for up to 600 V. It is intended
for measurements on experiments and laboratory
apparatus. It is not approved for measurements
on low-voltage mains distribution equipment,
such as sockets, fuses, etc.
The meter is intended for measurements within
its measuring ranges and in a measuring envi-
ronment as described in detail in the course of
this manual. Safe operation of the multimeter is
guaranteed if it is solely used as specified. Safety
cannot be guaranteed, however, if the multimeter
is used incorrectly or handled without due care
and attention. In order to avoid serious injury due
to current or voltage shocks, the following safety
instructions are to be observed at all times.
Digital Multimeter E 1018832
1. Safety instructions/using the equipment safely
1 Measuring probe
1a Finger guards
2 Measurement socket "10 A"
3 Measurement socket "COM"
4 Measurement socket "A/Ω/hFE"
5 Measurement socket "V" for
6 Adapter for transistor test
7 Measurement range dial
8 Hold function button
9 On/Off switch
10 Display
The multimeter may only be used by persons
who are able to recognise the risks of contact
and take due precautions to avoid them. Voltag-
es in excess of 33 V AC (RMS) or 70 V DC are
to be regarded as actively dangerous if the cur-
rent, charge or energy stored should exceed
certain values (see DIN EN 61010-1).
Carefully read the instruction manual before
using the multimeter and obey the instruc-
tions therein.
The multimeter may only be used in a dry,
dust-free environment with no risk of explo-
sions occurring.
The assumption needs to be made that unfore-
seen voltages may be present in the vincinity of
objects being measured (e.g. faulty equipment).
Before using the multimeter, check the
housing and measuring leads for damage
and if there should be any malfunctions or
visible damage, the multimeter is not to be
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for current measurement in
10-A range (positive)
(negative)
for resistance and current
measurement for up to 2 A
(positive)
voltage measurement (posi-
tive)