Tektronix VM5000 Series, Quick Start User Manual

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General Safety Summary
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 speci fi ed.
Only quali fi ed personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord.
Use only the power cord speci fi ed for this product and certi fi ed 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.
De-energize the circuit under test before connecting or disconnecting the current
probe.
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 fi re 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.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages above the current probe voltage rating.
Power Disconnect.
The power switch disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location.
Do not block the power switch; it must remain accessible to the user at all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
quali fi ed service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry.
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse.
Use only the fuse type and rating speci fi ed for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation.
Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has
proper ventilation.
Terms in this Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
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