Agilent Technologies 8960 Series Reference Manual page 3

Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no
liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
GENERAL
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). The protective
features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.
All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, "Safety Requirements for
Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction documentation
contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to
maintain the product in a safe condition.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is
designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the
specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range.
Ventilation Requirements: When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the product
must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum
operating temperature of the product by 4° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power
dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage, the correct fuse is installed, and all safety
precautions are taken. Note the instrument's external markings described under Safety Symbols.
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