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NI USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications
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Operate the device at or below the Measurement Category I
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. Measurement 
circuits are subjected to working voltages
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 and transient stresses 
(overvoltage) from the circuit to which they are connected during 
measurement or test. Measurement categories establish standard impulse 
withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution 
systems. The following is a description of measurement categories:
Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits 
not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to 
as MAINS
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 voltage. This category is for measurements of voltages 
from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage 
measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy 
parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, 
and electronics. 
Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits 
directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category 
refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a 
standard wall outlet (for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe). 
Examples of Measurement Category II are measurements performed 
on household appliances, portable tools, and similar E Series devices. 
Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the 
building installation at the distribution level. This category refers to 
measurements on hard-wired equipment such as equipment in fixed 
installations, distribution boards, and circuit breakers. Other examples 
are wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, 
socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and stationary motors with 
permanent connections to fixed installations. 
Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the 
primary electrical supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include 
electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent 
protection devices and on ripple control units.
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Measurement Category as defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010-1. Measurement Category is also referred to as 
Installation Category.
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Working Voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation.
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MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may 
be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes.