Ahlborn ALMEMO 204, Operating Instructions Manual

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3. General
3. GENERAL
Congratulations on your purchase of this special ALMEMO ® measuring instru-
ment from our latest V7 generation. Please note that this device is designed
exclusively for use with standard digital sensors (DIGI, Freq, Inp) and the new
D6 and D7 series. Thanks to the patented ALMEMO ® plug the device config-
ures itself automatically and thanks to the menus and context-sensitive help
windows its operation should be fairly straightforward. The device can, how-
ever, be used with a wide range of sensors and peripherals and offers many
different special functions. You are advised to take the time to carefully read
these operating instructions and the relevant sections in the ALMEMO
® Manual
and to properly familiarize yourself with the way the new D7 sensors function
and with the extended range of features the V7 device can now provide. This
is the best way to avoid operating and measuring errors and prevent damage
to the device. To help you find answers to your questions as quickly and easily
as possible a comprehensive index is provided at the end of these instructions
and at the end of the Manual.
3.1 Warranty
Each and every device, before leaving our factory, undergoes numerous qual-
ity tests. We provide a manufacturer's guarantee, lasting two years from deliv-
ery date, that your device will function trouble-free. Before returning your de-
vice to us, please observe the advisory notes in Chapter 18, 'Trouble shooting'.
In the unlikely event that a device does prove defective and you need to return
it, please wherever possible use the original packaging materials for dispatch
and enclose a clear and informative description of the fault and of the condi-
tions in which it occurs.
This manufacturer's guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances:
 Any form of unauthorized tampering or alteration inside the device
 Use of the device in environments or conditions for which it is not suited
 Use of the device with an unsuitable power supply and / or in conjunction
with unsuitable peripheral equipment
 Use of the device for any purpose other than that for which it is intended
 Damage caused by electrostatic discharge or lightning
 Failure to properly observe these operating instructions
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the product's characteristics in
the light of technical progress or to benefit from the introduction of new compo-
nents.
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