Preface
R&S
®
ESR
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Preface
This chapter provides safety-related information, an overview of the user documenta-
tion and the conventions used in the documentation.
1.1
For Your Safety
The R&S
ESR is designated for use in industrial, administrative, and laboratory envi-
ronments. Use the R&S
ESR only for its designated purpose. Observe the safety and
usage instructions documented in the user manual, as well as operating conditions and
performance limits stated in the data sheet.
The product documentation helps you use the R&S
ESR safely and efficiently. Keep
the product documentation in a safe place and pass it on to subsequent users.
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about potential
dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by
dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●
In the "Basic Safety Instructions", safety issues are grouped according to subjects.
For example, one subject is electrical safety. The "Basic Safety Instructions" are
delivered with the R&S
ESR in different languages in print.
●
Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Make sure to comply fully with them. Do not take risks and do not underestimate
the potential danger of small details such as a damaged power cable.
1.2
Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.2.1
Typographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention
Description
"Graphical user interface ele-
ments"
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
[Keys]
Key and knob names are enclosed by square brackets.
File names, commands,
program code
File names, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input
Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Conventions Used in the Documentation
