Safety Information - Keysight N7020A User Manual

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General Information

Safety Information

This manual provides information and warnings essential for operating this probe
in a safe manner and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using
this equipment and to ensure safe operation and to obtain maximum performance
from the probe, carefully read and observe the following warnings, cautions, and
notes.
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry
standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains
information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe
operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
Note the external markings on the probe that are described in this document.
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or products
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connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions. Be aware that
if you use this probe assembly in a manner not specified, the protection this product
provides may be impaired.
Use Only Grounded Instruments.
WARNING
Do not connect the probe's ground lead to a potential other than earth ground. Always
make sure the probe and the oscilloscope are grounded properly.
Connect and Disconnect Properly.
WARNING
Connect the probe to the oscilloscope and connect the ground lead to earth ground
before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and
the probe ground lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from
the oscilloscope.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate
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this probe with the covers removed.
Do Not Operate in Wet / Damp Conditions.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate this probe in wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
WARNING
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this probe in an explosive atmosphere.
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