Teledyne HVD3000, Operating Manual

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Operator’s Manual
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Safety
To maintain the probe in a correct and safe condition, observe generally accepted safety
procedures in addition to the precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any
system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These symbols appear on the probe and accessories or in this manual to alert you to
important safety considerations.
WARNING, HIGH VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock or burn.
CAUTION of damage to probe or instrument, or WARNING of hazard to health.
Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal injury or
damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood and met.
ESD CAUTION. Risk of Elecstostatic Discharge (ESD) that can damage the probe or
instrument if anti-static measures are not taken.
Precautions
WARNING. To avoid personal injury or damage due to electric shock or fire:
Do not overload; observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply any potential that exceeds the
maximum rating of the probe and/or the probe accessory, whichever is less.
Comply with the Voltage vs. Frequency derating curve when measuring higher frequency
signals.
Connect and disconnect properly. Always connect the probe input lead to the probe
accessories before connecting to a voltage source. Ensure the connections are secure
before applying voltage. Do not disconnect leads or accessories from a live circuit.
Keep the probe body and output cable away from the circuits being measured. Only
accessory tips are intended for contact with electrical sources.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe. Use only accessories that are rated for the
application. Substituting other accessories than those specified in this manual may create
a shock /burn hazard.