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Keysight U1401B User’s and Service Guide
General Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
WARNING
– Do not exceed any of the measurement limits defined in the specifications
to avoid instrument damage and the risk of electric shock.
– When working above DC 60 V, AC 30 Vrms or AC 42.4 Vpeak, exercise
caution – these ranges pose a shock hazard.
– Do not measure more than the rated voltage (as marked on the
instrument) between terminals, or between terminal and earth ground.
– Double-check the instrument operation by measuring a known voltage.
– This instrument is designed for measurement under CAT II 150 V. Avoid
measuring power mains with voltage exceeding 150 V.
– For current measurement, turn off circuit power before connecting the
instrument to the circuit. Always place the instrument in series with the
circuit.
– When connecting probes, always connect the common test probe first.
When disconnecting probes, always disconnect the live test probe first.
– Detach test probes from the instrument before you open the battery
cover.
– Do not use the instrument with the battery cover or part of the cover
removed or loose.
– Recharge or replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator
flashes on screen. This is to avoid false readings, which may lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury.
– Do not use the instrument if it is damaged. Before you use the instrument,
inspect the casing. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Do not operate the
instrument around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.