Safety Instructions; Operator Qualifications - Omicron Lab Bode 100 User Manual

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Safety instructions

Before operating Bode 100 and its accessories, read the following safety instructions carefully. If you
do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON Lab before proceeding. When working
with Bode 100, observe all safety instructions in this document. You are responsible for every
application that makes use of an OMICRON or OMICRON Lab product. Any miss-operation can result
in damage to property or persons. Maintenance and repair of Bode 100 and its accessories is only
permitted by qualified experts either at OMICRON Lab or at certified repair centers.
Following these instructions will help you to prevent danger, repair costs and possible down time due
to incorrect operation. Furthermore, it ensures the reliability and life-cycle of Bode 100.
Use Bode 100 in observance of all existing safety requirements from national standards for
accident prevention and environmental protection.
Reading the Bode 100 manual alone does not release you from the duty of complying with all national
and international safety regulations relevant for working with Bode 100, for example, the regulation
EN50191 "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment".
WARNING
Bode 100 is a SELV device (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage according to IEC
60950).
► Do not apply hazardous voltage levels >50 VDC or >25 VAC to the inputs of
Bode 100.
► Ensure that voltage and current probes used with Bode 100 are properly grounded
in accordance with their manufacturer's guidelines.
► When working with voltage or current probes, always connect the Bode 100's
ground terminal (available for HW Rev. 2 or higher) with a solid connection of at
least 3.6 mm² cross-section and not longer than 10 m to the ground terminal in the
laboratory.
► Be aware that no indication on Bode 100 shows that the output is active. This could
be especially critical if amplifiers are connected to Bode 100.
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Operator qualifications

• Testing with Bode 100 must only be carried out by qualified, skilled and authorized personnel.
• Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on Bode 100 must be under
constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment.
• Testing with Bode 100 must comply with the internal safety instructions as well as additional
relevant documents.
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