Safety Precautions
Agilent 81570A, 71A, 76A, 77A & 78A Variable Optical Attenuators, Eigth Edition
Safety Precautions
Please follow the following safety rules:
• Do not remove instrument covers when operating.
• Ensure that the instrument is switched off throughout the cleaning procedures.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Make sure that you disable all sources when you are cleaning any optical interfaces.
• Under no circumstances look into the end of an optical device attached to optical
outputs when the device is operational. The laser radiation is not visible to the human
eye, but it can seriously damage your eyesight.
• To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from the mains before cleaning.
Use a dry cloth, or one slightly dampened with water, to clean the external case parts.
Do not attempt to clean internally.
• Do not install parts or perform any unauthorized modification to optical devices.
• Refer servicing only to qualified and authorized personnel.
Cleaning Information
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