Operating Basics; Operating The Probe Safely; Minimizing Risk Of Rf Burn (Probe Leads) - Tektronix P5210 Instructions Manual

Operating Basics

To help you use the P5210 High Voltage Differential Probe safely
and effectively, this section provides important information about
safety limits, operating characteristics, and probing techniques.

Operating the Probe Safely

Before connecting the inputs of the probe to a circuit, read the safety
information in this section and attach the appropriate accessories to
the input connectors of the probe.
NOTE. To avoid shock or fire hazard, use only accessories that are
rated for the application.

Minimizing Risk of RF Burn (probe leads)

WARNING. To avoid personal injury, do not handle the probe leads
when the leads are connected to a source that is above the voltage
and frequency limits given in Figure 2 on page 13. The area above
these limits poses a risk of radio frequency (RF) burns.
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