Keysight N2818/9A Differential Probes User Guide
21
Using the Probe
Safety Information
This manual provides information and warnings essential for operating this
probe in a safe manner and for maintaining it in safe operating condition.
Before using this equipment and to ensure safe operation and to obtain
maximum performance from the probe, carefully read and observe the
following warnings, cautions, and notes.
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted
industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The
documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed
by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe
condition.
Note the external markings on the probe that are described in this
document.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or
products connected to it, review and comply with the following safety
precautions. Be aware that if you use this probe assembly in a manner
not specified, the protection this product provides may be impaired.
WARNING
Observe Maximum Working Voltage. To avoid injury, do not use the
N2818A probe above 60V between each input lead and earth or between
the two input leads and do not use the N2819A probe above 40V
between each input lead and earth or between the two input leads.
WARNING
Must be Grounded. Before making connections to the input leads of this
probe, ensure that the probe is connected to the oscilloscope’s channel
input and the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
WARNING
The measurement category of a combination of a PROBE ASSEMBLY and
an accessory is the lower of the measurement categories of the PROBE
ASSEMBLY and of the accessory.
