IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
TECHNICAL MANUAL
MODEL: 61-095
The Service Information provides the following information:
• Precautions and safety information
• Specifications
• Performance test procedure
• Calibration and calibration adjustment procedure
• Basic maintenance (cleaning, replacing the battery)
Form number: TM61095
Revision: 2. Date: Sep 2002
Form number TM61095 Rev 2 September 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Introduction
Precautions and Safety Information
Symbols
Safety
Specifications
General Specification
Voltage Specifications
Resistance and Continuity Specifications
Current Specifications
Physical and environment characteristics
Certification and compliance
Required Equipment
Basic Maintenance
Opening the Meter Case
Replacing the Battery
Cleaning
Performance Tests
Testing the Voltage Function
Testing the Resistance Function
Testing the Amp Function
Calibration
DCV, ACV, ACA Functions
Calibration Adjustment Points
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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 61-095 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. The Symbols
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Alternating signal
Direct signal
CAT III IEC overvoltage Category III
Refer to the manual. Important
information.
Battery
Earth ground
Double insulated
Take appropriate precautions.
Hazardous voltage may be
present
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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.
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