Safety Information
R&S
®
RT-ZPR20
R&S
®
RT-ZPR40
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User Manual 1800.5035.02 ─ 03
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Safety Information
The product documentation helps you use the R&S
RT-ZPR20/40 safely and effi-
ciently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the "Safety Instructions".
Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Intended use
The R&S
RT-ZPR20/40 is intended for the development, production and verifica-
tion of electronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and labo-
ratory environments. Use the R&S
RT-ZPR20/40 only for its designated purpose.
Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the
potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or dam-
age caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●
The printed "Basic Safety Instructions" provide safety information in many lan-
guages and are delivered with the R&S
RT-ZPR20/40.
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Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation. Read the documentation of the
probe, and also of the oscilloscope the probe is connected to.
Maximum input voltage
The maximum input voltage is ±60
V
DC or
±
5
V
AC (peak) between the signal
and the ground.
Using the probe
Take the following measures for your safety:
●
Do not connect a probe to any voltage that exceeds the maximum permissible
input voltage specified in the data sheet.
●
Do not cause any short circuits when measuring on sources with high output
currents.
●
The probe pins are extremely pointed and can easily penetrate clothes and
the skin. Handle the probe pins with great care. To exchange a probe pin, use
tweezers or pliers to avoid injuries. When transporting the accessories, always
use the box supplied with the probe.
