PeakTech 8202 4mm Laboratory Test Leads

1. Safety Precautions

This product fulfils the requirements of the following European Union directives for CE conformity: 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

For operational safety and to avoid serious injury from electric shocks or short circuits, the following safety instructions for operating the appliance must be observed. Damage caused by failure to observe these instructions is excluded from claims of any kind.

General:

• Read these safety instructions carefully and ensure that subsequent users are also aware of them.
• Only use the test leads within the intended voltage and current range.
• Only use the cables for their intended purpose and observe all warnings and the maximum permissible input values.

Electrical Safety:

• These test leads are designed with unprotected 4 mm banana plugs and have no contact protection.
• Voltages above 25 V AC or 60 V DC are considered dangerous. Work in this voltage range may only be carried out by trained specialist personnel or under their supervision.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment when working on dangerous voltages and observe all applicable safety regulations.
• Test leads without contact protection may only be used in the extra-low voltage range (below 50 V AC or 120 V DC).
• Never exceed the maximum permissible input values - there is a danger to life due to electric shock and the risk of destruction of the measuring device.
• Use in measurement categories (CAT I, CAT II, CAT III, CAT IV) in accordance with IEC 61010 is not permitted.
• Always ensure that the cables are connected correctly in accordance with the function of your measuring device in order to avoid short circuits.
• Avoid any contact between the conductors when connecting the bare banana plugs - risk of short circuit!
• Remove the test leads from the test object before switching or changing the function on the measuring device.
• Never touch the bare plugs during operation - only touch the insulated handles.

Measuring Environment:

• Keep the leads away from potentially explosive atmospheres and from flammable gases, liquids or dust. Sparking can lead to explosion or fire!
• Do not use the leads in corrosive environments - insulation damage and contact problems may result.
• Do not store or use the test leads in extremely cold, hot or humid environments. Avoid direct sunlight for long periods of time.
• Only work outdoors or in damp areas with completely dry plugs and handles to prevent electric shocks.

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2. Application

• Connection: Connect the test leads securely to the intended connections of your device (e.g. laboratory power supply unit, measuring device or test setup) and the respective measurement or test object. Ensure correct polarity and correct connection in accordance with the device specifications.
• Voltage and current range: Only use the cables within the permissible voltage and current limits. Uninsulated banana plugs may only be used in the low voltage range (maximum 50 V AC or 120 V DC).
• Short-circuit protection: Ensure that bare conductors or plug contacts do not accidentally touch each other to avoid short circuits.
• Switching functions: Disconnect the cables from the connected object before switching the operating mode, output or measuring range on the power supply unit or measuring device.
• Protection against accidental contact: Only touch the cables by the insulated handles. The bare metal parts of the plugs must not be touched during operation.
• After use: Disconnect the leads from both the device and the test object after use and store them in a dry and protected place.

Maintenance and Care:

• Check the test leads carefully for visible damage (e.g. cracks, breaks, kinks in the insulation) before each use.
• Do not continue to use damaged cables under any circumstances.
• Do not make any unauthorised structural changes or repairs to the cables.
• Cables with damaged insulation, breaks or kinks must be disposed of and replaced - do not attempt to repair them!