LeCroy HFP1500, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
HFP1500-OM-E Rev E
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1 Safety Information
OPERATOR SAFETY
To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to the probe or any products connected to it,
review the following safety precautions. To avoid potential hazards, use the probe only as speci-
fied.
For indoor use only. To avoid fire or personal injury, comply with the following:
Connect probe to the measurement instrument before connecting test leads to a voltage source.
Do not disconnect probe from instrument while test leads are connected to a voltage source.
Use of the probe and/or the oscilloscope it is connected to in a manner other than that specified
may impair the protection mechanisms.
Do not apply a potential to any input that exceeds the maximum rating of that input. (Section 9,
Specifications.)
When measuring high frequency signals, be sure to comply with the voltage vs. frequency derating
curve. (Section 9, Specifications.)
Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
Do not use the probe if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The following conventions may appear in this manual:
Note
A Note contains information relating to the use of the product.
CAUTION
A Caution contains information that should be followed to avoid possible damage
to the instrument or the device under test.
WARNING
A Warning alerts you to a potential hazard. Failure to adhere to the statement in a
WARNING message could result in personal injury.
Warning