Test Clips feature CAT III, 1000 V, 10 A rating.

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Medium-size, flex-boot alligator test clips attach to terminals up to .30 in. OD and include 5 models for temporary hands-free connection to test points within CAT I, II, or III 10 A test situations. Package includes 2 probe-tip adapters, 2 patch cords, and alligator clip for test lead attachment. Models comply with International Safety Standard IEC 1010 and feature nickel-plated steel clips and Santoprene rubber boots.



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Pomona Electronics Introduces Complete Family of CAT III, 1000 Volt, 10 Amp Rated Alligator Clip Test Accessories


EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 12, 2002 - Continuing its commitment to provide the latest in test accessories to meet evolving electrical and electronic test requirements, Pomona Electronics has introduced a complete family of flex boot alligator test clip products. The new offering is the first true family of medium size alligator test clip accessories to be introduced to the industry with CAT III, 1000V, 10 amp rating.

Adaptable to meet a variety of test needs, these test accessories can attach to terminals up to .30" (7.6mm) OD. The family features five models ideally suited for MRO, HVAC, Test/Calibration/R&D labs, field service repair, or any application that requires a temporary hands-free connection to a test point within a CAT I, II, or III 10 amp test situation. Pomona's offering includes two probe tip adapters, two patch cords and one alligator clip for test lead attachment. The probe tip adapters, Pomona models 6574 and 6575, interface to industry standard 2mm (0.08") and 4mm lantern tip DMM probes. Patch cords, Pomona models 6576 and 6489A, include alligator to
alligator and alligator to right angle sheathed banana plug, and are offered with flexible, heat resistant silicone wire. The alligator clip with jack, Pomona model 6573A, will interface to any 4mm banana plug with safety sheath. All applicable models comply with International Safety Standard IEC 1010 and feature nickel-plated steel clips and Santoprene rubber boots.

"Pomona's new CAT III rated flex boot alligator test clips, patch cords, and probe tip adapter test accessory family is one of the broadest offerings available on the market, and provides a
comprehensive solution to the previously limited availability of test accessories for CAT III, 1 OOOV test environments," said Dwight Hyland, Product Manager. "The new offering makes it very
convenient for a customer to obtain everything he needs from one source."

The test accessories are priced from $1.65 to $4.60 each and are immediately available from an authorized Pomona Electronics distributor.

Technical and product information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on-line at www.pomonaelectronics.com or via the "PomonaACCESS" Fax-On-Demand program at (800) 444-6785.

Pomona Electronics

Pomona Electronics has the broadest line of test accessories in the world for applications ranging from test labs to field service and plant maintenance, repair and operation and are available through the company's global distribution network. The Pomona line includes banana plugs, coaxial cables, oscilloscope
and DMM probe kits and accessories, IC test clips, boxes, connectors and test leads. For more than 50 years, the company's innovative design and high quality manufacturing have provided engineers and technicians with tools that keep pace with constantly changing technologies and meet both UL and IEC1010 safety standards.

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