Important Hints; Unpacking; Used Symbols; Installation - Hameg Instruments HM8040-3 Handbuch

I m p o r t a n t h i n t s

Important hints

Unpacking

Be sure to check whether the contents are com-
plete. Then inspect the instrument carefully for
any mechanical damage and loose parts fl oating
around inside. In case of transport damage please
notify the sender immediately. Do not operate a
damaged instrument.
Symbols used
!
(1) (2)
Symbol 1: Attention, please consult manual
Symbol 2: Danger! High voltage!
Symbol 3: Ground connection
Symbol 4: Important note
Symbol 5: Stop! Possible instrument damage!

Installation

The instrument may be installed either right or left
in the HM 8001-2. Just shove it into the mainframe
until the backside connector engages which may
n e e d s o m e w h a t
more force. Correct
insertion is achieved if
the module sits appr. 3 ..
4 mm inside the frame of
the HM 8001-2.

Transport

Conserve the packing material in case you may
need it later for shipping the instrument. Any
transport damages caused by unsuitable packing
will void the warranty.
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Subject to change without notice
STOP STOP
(3) (4) (5)
STOP
TRIPLE POWER SUPPLY HM 8040-3
FUSE
ON/OFF
OUTPUT
HAMEG
PUSH LONG
VOLTAGE
CURRENT VOLTAGE

Storage

Storage requires a dry enclosed environment. If
the instrument was subjected to extreme tempe-
ratures during transport it should be acclimatized
at least for 2 hrs prior to turning it on.

Safety instructions

This instrument was designed and built according
to VDE0411 part 1 safety standards valid for elec-
trical measuring, control and laboratory equip-
ment. It fulfi lls thus automatically the international
standards EN 61010-1 and IEC 61010-1.
In order to protect this safety status and to ensure
safe operation the user is requested to observe
all safety instructions in this manual carefully.
In fulfi llment of safety class I all parts of this
module are connected to the mains safety ground
(protective earth) if properly installed in the
mainframe. The module and its mainframe may
only be connected to a mains outlet with a safety
ground conductor or to an isolation transformer.
In case of doubt whether a mains outlet carries
a safety ground conductor this has to be tested
according to the instructions in DIN VDE0100
part 610.
Danger! High Voltage!
It is prohibited to disconnect the safety
ground either inside or outside of the
instrument!
The line voltage selector of the mainframe must
be set to the correct mains voltage.
Opening of either the module or the mainframe is
restricted to qualifi ed personnel!
Prior to opening the instrument must be switched
off and disconnected completely.
In any of the following cases the module resp. the
FUSE
ON/OFF
mainframe has to be switched off immediately and
locked away in order to prevent any further use:
CURRENT
– Apparent damage of the instrument.
– Damaged cable(s).
– Damaged fuse holder.
– Loose parts inside.
– No function.
– After longtime storage under unfavourable
conditions like in the open or in moist atmos-
phere.
– After being subjected to hard transport.