IDEAL 61-732, 61-736 TECHNICAL MANUAL

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
TECHNICAL MANUAL
MODELS: 61-732

61-736

The Service Information provides the following in formation:

• Precautions and safety information

• Specifications

• Performance test procedure

• Calibration and calibration adjustment procedure

• Basic maintenance (replacing the battery)

HOLD

NCV

Ω

A

OFF

COM

V

V

61-736TRUE RMS

V/Ω

CAT.III

600V

MAX
600V

Form number: TM61732-6
Revision: 5. Date: Oct 2004

Form number TM61732-6 Rev 5 October 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title

Page
Introduction 1
Precautions and Safety Information 1
Symbol Table 1
Safety Information 2
Certifications and Compliance 2
Specifications 3
General Specification 3
Voltage Specifications 4
Current Specifications 4
Resistance Specifications 4
Continuity Specifications 4
Performance Verification 5/6
Calibration 6/7
Calibration Reference Points 8
Replacing the Batteries 9

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Introduction

Warning

To avoid shock or injury, do not perform the verification

tests or calibration procedures described in this manual

unless you are qualified to do so.

The information provided in this document is for the use

of qualified personnel only.

Caution

The 61-730 series contains parts that can be damaged by static

discharge. Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive

devices.

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and services, visit IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. web site at:

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Precautions and Safety Information

Use the meter only as described in the Users Manual. If you do not
do so, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
Read the “Safety Information” page before servicing this product.
In this manual, a Warning identifies co nditions and actions that
pose hazard (s) to the user; a Caution identifies conditions and
actions that may damage the meter or the test instruments.

The Symbols

The symbols used on the meter and in this manual are explained
in Table A.

Table A Symbols

Symbol Description Symbol Description

CAT III

Battery
Cautionary or important

information in manual
Danger- Risk of electrical
shock
Double Insulation- Protection
Class II
IEC Over-voltage Category III

NCV

Non-Contact indicator
Continuity indicator

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SAFETY

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use the product only as specified.

CAUTION.

These statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other
property.

WARNING.

These statements identify conditions or practices that could result in perso nal injury or loss of life.

Specific precautions

Do not operate without covers. To avoid personal injury, do not apply any voltage or current to the

product without the covers in place.

Electric overload. Never apply a voltage to a connector on the product that is outside the range specified
for that connector.

Avoid electric shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads
while they are connected to a voltage source.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or
damp conditions.

Certifications and compliances

Safety

Input rating

Designed to EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032, UL61010B-1,

UL 61010B-2-032 specifications
600V DC Category III
600V AC Category III; Clamp rated at 300V AC Category III only

CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation.

Over voltage category

CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, and portable equipment.
CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of

equipment, telecommunication, electronics.

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