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PPE6KV-A High Voltage Passive Probe
Safety Instructions
Follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions listed here.
The overall safety of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.
IEC Safety Symbols
These terms and symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual.
CAUTION of potential damage to equipment, or WARNING of potential injury.
Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal injury or
damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood and met.
DANGER, High Voltage, risk of electric shock or burn.
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
Safety Precautions
Use only as specified. The probe is intended to be used only with compatible Teledyne
LeCroy instruments. Use of the probe and/or the equipment it is connected to in a
manner other than specified may impair the protection mechanisms.
Do not overload; observe all terminal ratings. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not apply
any potential that exceeds the maximum rating of the probe and/or probe accessories,
whichever is less. Observe all terminal ratings.
Comply with the Voltage vs. Frequency Derating curve. When measuring higher
frequency signals, keep input voltages under the maximum limits shown in the Voltage
vs. Frequency Derating curve.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe and rated for the application.
Substituting other accessories than those specified in this manual may create a shock or
burn hazard.
Connect and Disconnect properly. Always make the connections from the probe input
leads to the probe accessories that you intend to use before making any connections to
a voltage source. Ensure connections between probe input leads and accessories are
secure before connecting to a voltage source. Do not connect/disconnect accessories
from a voltage source unless they are first connected to the probe input leads.
Do not excessively bend cables.
Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive
atmospheres.
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