Safety Information
R&S
®
RT-ZPR20
R&S
®
RT-ZPR40
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User Manual 1800.5035.02 ─ 03
The R&S
RT-ZPR20/40 can withstand a moderate amount of physical and electri-
cal stress. To avoid damage, treat the probe with care:
●
Always observe the specified input voltage limits and measurement ranges.
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Connect the R&S
RT-ZPR20/40 only to an instrument with Rohde
&
Schwarz
probe interface. Never connect it to a usual BNC jack. Although the 7
mm
coaxial connector looks like a standard BNC connector, it is constructed differ-
ently and does not fit to the standard BNC jack. The interface of the R&S
RT-
ZPR20/40 can withstand a higher frequency limit.
●
Handle the probe by the probe box. Avoid excessive strain on the probe
cable, and kinking.
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Prevent the probe from receiving mechanical shock.
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Do not spill liquids on the probe.
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Store the probe in a shock-resistant case, e.g. in the shipping case.
Electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of the
probe and the instrument, and also the device under test (DUT). Electrostatic dis-
charge is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fix-
ture to the probe and to the instrument's test ports. To prevent electrostatic dis-
charge, use a wrist strap and cord and connect yourself to the ground, or use a
conductive floor mat and heel strap combination. Discharge cables and probe tips
before you connect them.
