UL 61010-2-033:2020 PDF Download

The UL standard 61010-2-033:2020, titled "Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use - Part 2-033: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Multimeters for Domestic and Professional Use, Capable of Measuring Mains Voltage," focuses on ensuring the safety of hand-held multimeters for both domestic and professional use. These multimeters are capable of measuring mains voltage.

According to the standard, hand-held multimeters are multi-range multifunction measuring instruments designed to measure various electrical quantities such as voltage, resistance, and current. The primary purpose of these devices is to measure voltage on a live mains source. They are specifically designed to be operated with one hand.

The standard aims to establish safety requirements for these hand-held multimeters to ensure user safety during normal use. It provides guidelines and regulations to mitigate the risks associated with the use of these devices in measuring mains voltage.