Operation
Operating Precautions
Operating Precautions
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD), excessive input signals or mechanical shock can
dramatically degrade the performance of the probe. Be sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Never touch the tip of the probe!
• Always hold the probe by the retracted metal sleeve.
• Work at a workstation equipped with an anti-static mat.
• Extend the protective sleeve when not actually taking measurements.
• Wear an anti-static wrist strap and avoid introducing static electricity into the device under test
(DUT) or test setup.
• Make sure the device under test (DUT) is at the same ground potential as the probe.
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