IEC 61010-031:2008 applies to hand-held and hand-manipulated PROBE ASSEMBLIES of the types described below, and related accessories which are intended for professional, industrial process, and educational use. These PROBE ASSEMBLIES are for use in the interface between an electrical phenomenon and test or measurement equipment. They may be fixed to the equipment or be detachable accessories for the equipment. IEC 61010-031 is a stand-alone standard and consequently no reference is required to IEC 61010-1. This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.