Preparing for Use
R&S
®
FPC
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User Manual 1178.4130.02 ─ 07
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Preparing for Use
The R&S
FPC is designated for use in industrial, administrative and laboratory environ-
ments. Use the R&S
FPC only for its designated purpose. Observe the safety and
usage instructions documented in the operating manual, as well as the operating con-
ditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.
Make sure to consider the following information before using the R&S
FPC for the first
time.
Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information
Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet
to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument. Read and observe the basic
safety instructions provided with the instrument, in addition to the safety instructions in
the following sections. In particular:
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Do not open the instrument casing.
Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
Specific operating conditions are required to ensure accurate measurements and to
avoid damage to the instrument. Observe the information on appropriate operating
conditions provided in the basic safety instructions and the instrument's data sheet.
Instrument damage caused by electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of the instrument
and the device under test (DUT). Electrostatic discharge is most likely to occur when
you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instrument's test ports. To pre-
vent electrostatic discharge, use a wrist strap and cord and connect yourself to the
ground, or use a conductive floor mat and heel strap combination.
