A 1199
ρ
-Adapter
Safety and operational considerations
2. Safety and operational considerations
1.1 Warnings and notes
In order to reach high level of operator’s safety while carrying out measurements with
the
ρ
-Adapter A1199 as well as to keep the test accessory and equipment undamaged,
it is necessary to consider the following general warnings:
Warning on the
ρ
-Adapter means »Read the Instruction manual with
special care to safety operation«. The symbol requires an action!
If the
ρ
-Adapter is used in a manner not specified in this user manual or the
manual of target test equipment, the protection provided by the
ρ
-Adapter
and equipment may be impaired!
Read this user manual carefully, otherwise use of the
ρ
-Adapter may be
dangerous for the operator, for test equipment or for the tested object!
Do not use the
ρ
-Adapter if any damage is noticed!
Never use the
ρ
-Adapter in energized installation!
Only a competent authorized person should carry out service intervention!
The
ρ
-Adapter contains alkaline or NiMH rechargeable battery. It should
only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery placement
label or in this manual.
All normal safety precautions have to be taken in order to avoid risk of
electric shock when working on electrical installations!
1.2 Battery
The
ρ
-Adapter uses 4 pieces of size AA 1.5 V alkaline or 1.2 V NiMH battery cells.
Battery condition is always present by its LED on front side of the adapter when it is
turned on.
Blinking LED means weak battery.
Notes
:
Disconnect the
ρ
-Adapter form tested object and form the instrument, and
turn its power OFF before opening battery cover.
All four cells should be replaced each time all of the same type and capacity!
If
ρ
-Adapter is not used for longer period, remove its battery.
Insert battery cells correctly, otherwise the
ρ
-Adapter will not operate and the
battery could be discharged.
Take into account handling, maintenance and recycling requirements that are
defined by related regulations and manufacturer of alkaline or rechargeable
batteries!
Turn the
ρ
-Adapter power off after finished measurement to save the battery.
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