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Data record instr.digital-multimeter.measurement-category

Verified 2026-10-27 Confidence: Medium

A measurement category marking such as CAT III or CAT IV, printed near the input jacks together with a voltage rating, states the part of an installation and the transient overvoltage for which the meter's input is designed; CAT IV covers the service entrance and outdoor conductors, CAT III covers distribution circuits and fixed equipment, and CAT II covers receptacle-connected loads. A meter is selected for the highest category in which it may be used, with a voltage rating that matches or exceeds the circuit.

ProvenanceFluke learn article supports data record instr.digital-multimeter.measurement-category, which is cited on the entry Digital multimeter.SOURCEFluke learn articleFluke learn articleManufacturer pageDATA RECORDinstr.digital-multimeter.measurement-categoryinstr.digital-multimeter..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYDigital multimeterDigital multimeterNo revisions
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Data recordinstr.digital-multimeter.measurement-categoryVerified 2026-10-27
EntryDigital multimeterNo revisions
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Digital multimeter (Instrument classes)
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Instrument fact
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Fluke learn article, web page edition, Guide to Digital Multimeter Safety, Fluke. Publisher page

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