About This Manual; Symbols Glossary; Safe Use - Bartington SCU1 Operation Manual

1. About this Manual

This manual provides the information necessary to help customers operate the SCU1 Signal
Conditioning Unit from Bartington Instruments. It should be read in conjunction with product
brochure DS2519, which can be found on the SCU1 product page on the Bartington Instruments
website at: www.bartington.com.

1.1. Symbols Glossary

The following symbols used within this manual call your attention to specific types of
information:
WARNING: Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
Caution: Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your instrument, or both,
could result if the caution is ignored.
Identifies items that must be disposed of safely to prevent unnecessary damage to the
environment.
Note: Provides useful supporting information on how to make better use of your purchase.

2. Safe Use

WARNING: These products are not qualified for use in explosive atmospheres or life
support systems. Consult Bartington Instruments for advice.
WARNING: The SCU1 is powered by mains electricity. The unit MUST be earthed. The
centre pin of the IEC inlet on the rear panel is internally connected to all the metal panels
of the unit. Use the 3-core connecting cable supplied with the unit to ensure the unit is
correctly earthed. Use of an alternative cable may render the unit unsafe.
WARNING: The IEC mains inlet socket must be fitted with two fuses of the type specified in
the product brochure.
WARNING: This unit is not sealed against the ingress of water and must only be operated
under dry conditions.
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