Basic Safety Instructions
R&S
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FSH-Z114
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User Manual 1321.2501.02 ─ 01
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Basic Safety Instructions
Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions!
All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep
the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible
degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and
tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case. Compliance with these
standards is continuously monitored by our quality assurance system. The product described here
has been designed, built and tested in accordance with the attached EC Certificate of Conformity
and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards. To
maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must observe all instructions and warn-
ings provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions, the
Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer them.
Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is
designed for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or, if expressly permitted, also
in the field and must not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage.
You are responsible if the product is used for any purpose other than its designated purpose or
in disregard of the manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility
for such use of the product.
The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product docu-
mentation and within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety
instructions). Using the product requires technical skills and, in some cases, a basic knowledge
of English. It is therefore essential that only skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained
personnel with the required skills be allowed to use the product. If personal safety gear is required
for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this will be indicated at the appropriate place in the product
documentation. Keep the basic safety instructions and the product documentation in a safe place
and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused
by dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety
instructions before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the
additional safety instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the
product documentation. In these safety instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise
sold and distributed by the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies, including instruments, systems
and all accessories. For product-specific information, see the data sheet and the product docu-
mentation.
