IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
TECHNICAL MANUAL
MODELS: 61-772
61-774
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)
CAT.IV
61-774
MAX
MIN
PEAK
COM
Form number: TM61772-4
Revision: 4. Date: May 2005
HIV
MFD
V
V
Ω
A
400A
1000A
OFF
True RMS
100 203040
V
Ω
600V
1000A
HOLD
Form number TM61772-4 Rev 4 May 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Page
Introduction 1
Precautions and Safety Information 1
Symbol Table 1
TightSight™ Display Notes 1
Safety Information 2
Certifications and compliance 2
Specifications 3
General Specification 3
Voltage Specifications 4
Current Specifications 4
Resistance Specifications 4
Capacitance Specifications 4
Continuity Specifications 4
Performance Verification 5/6
Calibration 6/7
Calibration Reference Points 8
Replacing the Battery 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 61-770 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 Indicator Lights
CAT III
CAT IV
Battery
Cautionary or important
information in manual
Danger- Risk of electrical
shock
Double Insulation- Protection
Class II
IEC Over-voltage Category III
IEC Over-voltage Category IV
HI-V
High Voltage Indicator
>30 V indicator is on
Continuity indicator
TightSight™ Display Notes:
Only AC/DC amps units of measure are displayed in the TightSight™ display since primary use is
for viewing current measurements in tight locations. The display will show numerical values
only for other functions. The main display is to be used to view units of measure for all other
functions. The backlit of the TightSight™ display functions only in AC or DC current. For all
other measurements, the backlit is disabled.
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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
Designed to EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032, UL 61010B-1,
UL 61010B-2-032 specifications
1000V DC Category III
Input rating
600V DC Category IV
750V AC Category III
600V AC Category IV
CAT IV: Outside and service entrance.
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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