Intended Use - VOLTCRAFT VC-585 Mode D'emploi

CAT III Measuring category III for measuring in building installation (e.g. outlets or sub-distribution). This category
also covers all lower categories (e.g. CAT II for measuring electronic devices). Measuring operation in CAT
III is only permitted with measuring prods with a maximum free contact length of 4 mm or with cover caps
above the measuring prods.
CAT IV
Measuring category IV for measurements at the source of the low-voltage installation (e.g. main distribu-
tion, building handover points of the energy suppliers, etc.), and outdoors (e.g. work at earthing cable,
outdoor line, etc.). This category also contains all lower categories. Measuring operation in CAT IV is only
permitted with measuring prods with a maximum free contact length of 4 mm or with cover caps above the
measuring prods.
Earth potential

3. Intended Use

- Measuring and displaying electric parameters in the range of measurement category CAT III up to 600 V against
earth potential, pursuant to EN 61010-1 and all lower measuring categories. The meter must not be used in the
measuring category CAT IV.
- Measurement of alternating current up to 400 A (AC-TrueRMS)
- Measurement of direct and alternating voltage up to 600 V (AC-TrueRMS)
- Temperature measurement from -40 to +1000 °C
- Measurement of resistances up to 40 MΩ
- Continuity test (<30 Ω acoustic)
- Diode test
- Capacity measurement up to 40 mF
- Frequency measurement up to 1 MHz
- Contact-free alternating voltage test (NCV) ≥230 V/AC and ≤10 mm distance
The measurement functions are selected using the dial switch. The measurement range is selected automatically for
all measuring functions (except for temperature, diode and continuity tests).
The VC-585 shows actual effective measured values (True RMS) in the AC voltage and AC current measurement
ranges.
Polarity is automatically indicated with the prefix (-) if the measured values are negative.
The current measurement takes place contact-free via the unfoldable current probe. The circuit does not need to
be interrupted for measurement. The current probe is also intended and approved for measurement on uninsulated,
actively dangerous conductors. The voltage in the current measuring circuit must not exceed 600 V in CAT III. Use of
personal protection equipment is recommended for measurements in CAT III environments.
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