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IM 701924-01E
Safety Precautions
This product is designed to be used by a person with specialized
knowledge. To use this product correctly and safely, the general safety
precautions described herein must be observed during all phases of
operation. YOKOGAWA assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to
comply with these requirements.
This manual is part of the product and contains important information.
Keep this manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it immediately
when using the product until you dispose of the product. In addition,
before using the probe, read the manuals of the oscilloscope to
thoroughly familiarize yourself with its specifications and operation.
The following symbols are used on this instrument.
Warning: Handle with care. Refer to the user’s manual. This symbol
appears on dangerous locations on the instrument which require special
instructions for proper handling or use. The same symbol appears in the
corresponding place in the manual to identify those instructions.)
Notes about Usage
WARNING
Purpose of the product
The product is used in combination with an oscilloscope to observe and
measure electrical signals. Do not use for any other purpose.
Ground the measuring instrument
The protective grounding terminal of the oscilloscope must be connected
to ground.
Check the grounding
Before connecting the probe input terminal to the device under
measurement, ensure that the oscilloscope is properly grounded and that
the probe’s BNC connector is connected to the oscilloscope input.
Observe the maximum input voltage
Do not apply a voltage exceeding the following maximum values
instantaneously or continuously between an input and ground.
Instantaneous voltage: ±100 V
Continuous voltage: ±35 V (DC + ACpeak)
Be careful of electric shock
Never use the probe with wet hands or when the probe itself is wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock. Be careful of electric shock when you
connect the probe to the device under measurement.
Avoid exposed circuitry
To prevent electric shock, remove metal and jewelry such as watches and
rings. Do not touch exposed connections or components when power is
present on the device.
