Safety Precautions - Keithley 2015 Service Manual

Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumen-
tation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used with non-hazardous voltages, there
are situations where hazardous conditions may be present.
This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the
safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read the operating information carefully before using the
product.
The types of product users are:
Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring
that the equipment is operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are
adequately trained.
Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical safety procedures and
proper use of the instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.
Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating, for example, setting
the line voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance procedures are described in the manual. The
procedures explicitly state if the operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by ser-
vice personnel.
Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, and perform safe installations and repairs of products.
Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation and service procedures.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on cable connector
jacks or test fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists when
voltage levels greater than 30V RMS, 42.4V peak, or 60VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect
that hazardous voltage is present in any unknown circuit before measuring.
Users of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible body must ensure that
users are prevented access and/or insulated from every connection point. In some cases, connections must be
exposed to potential human contact. Product users in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves
from the risk of electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 volts, no conductive part
of the circuit may be exposed.
As described in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 664, digital multimeter
measuring circuits (e.g., Keithley Models 175A, 199, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2010) are Installation Category II.
All other instruments' signal terminals are Installation Category I and must not be connected to mains.
Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be used with imped-
ance limited sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. When connecting sources to
switching cards, install protective devices to limit fault current and voltage to the card.
Before operating an instrument, make sure the line cord is connected to a properly grounded power receptacle.
Inspect the connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks before each use.
For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while power is applied to
the circuit under test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system and discharge any capacitors before:
connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers, installing or removing switching cards, or making internal
changes, such as installing or removing jumpers.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power
line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface ca-
pable of withstanding the voltage being measured.