IDEAL 61-772, 61-774 User Manual

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. TECHNICAL MANUAL MODELS: 61-772

61-774

The Service Information provides the following information:

•Precautions and safety information

•Specifications

•Performance test procedure

•Calibration and calibration adjustment procedure

•Basic maintenance (replacing the battery)

	CAT.IV	600V
		1000A
		HIV
	61-774	HOLD
		MFD
		V
		V
		Ω
		A
	MAX	400A
		1000A OFF
	MIN
		True RMS
	PEAK

0

10

20

30

40

COM VΩ

Form number: TM61772-4

Revision: 4. Date: May 2005

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

Form number TM61772-4

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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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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 conditions 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
	Battery	HI-V	High Voltage Indicator
			>30 V indicator is on
	Cautionary or important		Continuity indicator
	information in manual
	DangerRisk of electrical
	shock
	Double InsulationProtection
	Class II
CAT III	IEC Over-voltage Category III
CAT IV	IEC Over-voltage Category IV

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 personal 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.
	Over voltage category	CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation.
		CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, and portable equipment.
		CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of
		equipment, telecommunication, electronics.

Form number TM61772-4

Rev 4 May 2005