Hioki IM7580, Instruction Manual

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7
Operating Precautions
Warranty
Hioki disclaims responsibility for any direct or indirect damages that may occur if this instrument has been
combined with other devices by a systems integrator prior to sale or during resale.
Note.
Handling the instrument
DANGER
•
To avoid electric shock, do not remove the instrument’s case. The internal
components of the instrument carry high voltages and may become very hot
during operation.
• Do not allow the instrument to get wet, and do not take measurements with wet
hands. This may cause an electric shock.
CAUTION
• If the instrument exhibits abnormal operation or display during use, review the
information given in “13.3 Troubleshooting” (p. 297) and “13.4 Error Display” (p. 303)
before contacting your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. Do not connect charged
capacitors, input voltage or current to the measuring terminals.The instrument will get
damaged.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, protect it from physical shock when transporting
and handling. Be especially careful to avoid physical shock from dropping.
• This instrument is not designed to be entirely water- or dust-proof. Do not use it in an
especially dusty environment, nor where it might be splashed with liquid. This may
cause damage.
• Do not use excessive force on the touch panel, and do not use sharp objects that
could damage the touch screen.
• Do not apply heavy downward pressure with the stand extended. The stand could be
damaged.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, do not short-circuit the terminal/ output terminal
and do not input voltage to the terminal/ output terminal.
• After use, always turn OFF the power.
IMPORTANT
This instrument may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided
unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent
interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.
Before turning ON the power
WARNING
• Before turning the instrument on, make sure the supply voltage matches that
indicated on its power connector. Connection to an improper supply voltage
may damage the instrument and present an electrical hazard.
•
Be careful to avoid connecting the supply voltage improperly. Doing so may
damage the instrument’s internal circuitry.
•
To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of this
instrument, connect the power cord provided only to a 3-contact (two-conductor
+ ground) outlet.
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