Tektronix DCM300, Technical Reference

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Handheld and Benchtop Instruments Basic Service
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
the products in this manual or any products connected to them. To avoid
potential hazards, use these products only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using these products, you may need to access other parts of the system.
Read the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
Use Proper Power Cord.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified
for the product you are using.
Use Proper Voltage Setting. Before applying power, ensure that the line selector is
in the proper position for the power source being used.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. Some of these products are grounded through the grounding
conductor or the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor
must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of the product you are using, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product you are using. Consult the product manual for
further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Replace Batteries Properly.
Replace batteries only with the proper type and rating
specified.
Recharge Batteries Properly.
Recharge batteries for the recommended charge
cycle only.
Use Proper AC Adapter.
Use only the AC adapter specified for the product you
are using.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury