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IM701944-01E
Conventions Used in This Manual
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage
to the instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to
indicate that the user must refer to the user’s manual for special
instructions. The same symbol appears in the corresponding place
in the user’s manual to identify those instructions. In the manual,
the symbol is used in conjunction with the word “WARNING” or
“CAUTION.”
WARNING
Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent serious
injury or death to the user.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent minor
or moderate injury, or damage to the instrument.
Note
Provides important information for the proper operation of the
instrument.
Safety Precautions
This product is designed to be used by a person with specialized knowledge. To
safely operate this product and to fully utilize its functionality, strictly observe the
following cautions.
This product complies with the requirements stated in measurement categories
II defined in IEC 61010-031.
If this probe is operated in a manner not specified in this manual, this may
cause the protection capability of this product to lessen. YOKOGAWA shall not
be held responsible for defects arising from negligence of such warning and
caution, and also shall not guarantee the product in such case. Before using
this probe, thoroughly read the instruction manual for measuring instrument to
fully understand the specifications and handling precautions for safe and correct
operation.
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.
• Grounding of the measuring instrument
The protective grounding terminal of the oscilloscope must be
connected to ground.
• Grounding of the probe
Make sure to connect the ground lead of the probe to the
grounding potential.
• 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. Do not remove the probe from the oscilloscope
while connected to the device under measurement.