Tektronix TCPA300 SERIES, Instruction Manual

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TCPA300/400 Amplifiers and TCP300/400 Series Current Probes Instruction Manual
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, 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.
Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Connect and Disconnect Properly.
Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting
the probe from the measurement instrument.
Ground the Product.
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of 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, 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. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse.
Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry.
Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury