Voltcraft Digital-Multimeter, DMM, VC-5080 Hoja De Datos

  •   For safety and approval reasons (CE), it is not permitted to modify or alter the product in any way.

 

•   Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the multimeter.

 

•   Measuring instruments and accessories are not toys and must be kept out of the reach of children!

 

•   For installations in industrial facilities, follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical systems 

and equipment of the government safety organization or the corresponding authority for your country.

 

•   In schools and training facilities and hobby and self-help workshops, the use of measuring devices 

must be monitored by trained and responsible personnel.

 

•   Verify that the multimeter is set to the correct measuring range before each measurement.

 

•   Always remove the test leads from the measuring object before changing the measuring range.

 

•   The voltage between the meter’s connection points and ground potential may not exceed 500 V DC/AC 

in CAT III.

 

•   Exercise extreme caution when handling voltages >33 V AC or >70 V DC! Even at such voltages you 

can receive a life-threatening electric shock upon contact with electric wires.

 

•   Always check the multimeter and test leads for damage(s) before each measurement. Never conduct 

measurements if the protective insulation is damaged (torn, missing, etc.). The included test leads 

feature a wear indicator. If damaged, a second insulating layer of a different color becomes visible. In 

this case, cease use of and replace the equipment immediately.

 

•   To prevent electric shock, make sure not to touch the connections/measuring points to be measured 

directly or indirectly during measurement. Do not touch beyond the feelable handle markings on the test 

leads during measurement.

 

•   Do not use the multimeter immediately prior to, during or just after a thunderstorm (chance of lightning! 

/ high energy over voltage). Please make sure that your hands, shoes, clothing, the floor, the measuring 

device, test leads, switches, switching components, etc. are dry.

 

•   Do not use the multimeter in rooms or under adverse ambient conditions where combustible gas, 

smoke or dust are or may be present! 

 

  •   Avoid operating it in the immediate vicinity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmission 

antennas or HF generators. Failure to do so may falsify readings.

 

•   If a safe operation cannot be expected any longer, the device must be decommissioned and be secured 

against accidental use. Safe operation is no longer guaranteed when:

 

  -  the device is visibly damaged

 

  -  the device no longer works and

 

  -  the device was stored for a long period of time under adverse conditions or

 

  -  after mishandling during transportation.

 

•   Never switch on the multimeter immediately after it has been taken from a cold to a warm environment. 

The condensation generated could destroy the product. Leave the device turned off until it has reached 

room temperature.

 

•   Do not leave packaging material unattended, as children could use it as a toy creating hazardous situa-

tions.

 

•   Observe all other safety instructions in each chapter of these instructions.