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Safety
Follow these instructions to keep the probe operating in a correct and safe condition. Observe
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions specified here. The overall
safety of any system incorporating this accessory is the responsibility of the system owner.
Symbols
These symbols appear on the probe and accessories or in this manual to alert you to important
safety considerations.
DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock or burn.
CAUTION of damage to probe or instrument, or WARNING of hazard to health. Attend to the
accompanying information to protect against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until
conditions are fully understood and met.
ESD CAUTION. Risk of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) that can damage the probe or instrument
if anti-static measures are not taken.
Laser Safety WARNING.
Terms
The terms isolated and electrically floating are used in documentation to indicate measurements
where there is no direct conduction path to earth ground.
General Safety Precautions
The overall safety of any system incorporating this probe is the responsibility of the system owner.
For use only by trained personnel. Not for use in households or by children.
Use only as specified. Using the probe and/or the equipment it is connected to in a manner other
than specified may impair the protection mechanisms.
Before use, test the probe with a known source to ensure it is operating correctly.
Do not overload; observe all terminal ratings. Do not connect the probe to any circuit that exceeds
the CAT, voltage or current ratings of the oscilloscope terminal, probe or probe-accessory
combination.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe. Use only accessories that are rated for the
application. Using accessories other than those shipped with the probe may create an electrical
hazard.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope before connecting to the
circuit being measured. De-energize the circuit under test before connecting probe tips.
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