BT100-EU-EN V3.0 8/13
5
Operation
Preparation and Safety
The following safety information must be observed to ensure maximum personal safety during the
operation of this tester.
To avoid electric shock when replacing the batteries: Disconnect the test leads from the device
under test before attempting to replace the batteries.
Check the battery polarity carefully when inserting the batteries. Refer to the battery
replacement section (under Maintenance) later in this User Guide.
Be sure to dispose of used batteries properly.
WARNING
Do not attempt to measure DC voltage exceeding 50V. Do not attempt to
measure AC voltages; this could result in personal injury or damage to the
unit.
To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the unit, do not attempt to measure
the voltage of a generator. This will result in an AC voltage being applied to
the voltage generating output terminals.
After measuring a high voltage battery, and before continuing to measure a
low voltage battery, short the measurement leads by touching the lead tips
together. This will discharge the DC-elimination capacitor (connected across
the leads); otherwise a dangerous condition can exist where an excessive
voltage may be applied to the low voltage battery.
Test Leads
Two sets of test leads are supplied with the meter. Both sets provide four (4) terminal Kelvin
connections which eliminate lead resistance and probe contact resistance. The application at hand
will dictate whether the alligator type or the press-probe type should be used.
