Sensor Tip Cables; Terms In This Manual; Symbols And Terms On The Product - Tektronix IsoVu TIVP Series User Manual

Sensor tip cables

Maintain safe clearance from the sensor head and sensor tip cable while connected to the energized circuit as
recommended in this manual.
Remove the sensor tip cable and adapters from the test circuit when not in use.
Leave the sensor tip cable connected to the sensor head when not in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude, and amperage rated sensor tip cables and
accessories for any measurement.
Beware of high voltages
Understand the voltage ratings for the product you are using and do not exceed those ratings. It is important to know and
understand the maximum measurement voltage rating of the product. The voltage rating depends on the measurement
category, the instrument, and your application. Refer to the Specifications section of the manual for more information.
Warning: To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum voltage category.
Connect and disconnect properly
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the equipment, de-energize the test circuit before connecting or disconnecting the
sensor tip cable.

Terms in this manual

These terms may appear in this manual:
Warning: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other
property.
Isolated, electrically floating
The terms isolated, electrically floating, and galvanically isolated are used in this document to indicate a measurement
where there is no direct conduction path to earth ground.

Symbols and terms on the product

These terms may appear on the product:
• DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
• WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
• CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user
to ratings in the manual.)
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