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IM CA71-E
3. Before Starting Source/Measurement
● If you are using an AC adapter with the instrument and will not use
the instrument for a prolonged period, disconnect the power cord plug
from the wall outlet.
● For handling precautions regarding the batteries, see “Installing or
Replacing the Batteries” on page 3-3.
● Never use the instrument with the cover of the battery holder opened.
Operating Environment and Conditions
This instrument complies with the EMC standard under specific
operating environment and operating conditions.
If the installation, wiring, and so on are not appropriate, the compliance
conditions of the EMC standard may not be met.
In such cases, the user will be required to take appropriate measures.
■ Environmental Requirements
Use the instrument in locations that meet the following
environmental requirements:
• Ambient temperature and humidity
Ambient temperature range: 0 to 50°C
Ambient humidity range:
20 to 80% RH.
Use the instrument under non-condensing condition.
• Flat and level locations
• Indoors
• Operating altitude: 2000 m or less
Do not use the instrument in locations that are:
• Outdoors
• exposed to direct sunlight or close to any heat source;
• exposed to water or other liquids;
• exposed to frequent mechanical vibration;
• close to any noise source, such as high-voltage equipment or
motive power sources;
• close to any source of intensive electric or electromagnetic fields;
• exposed to large amounts of greasy fumes, hot steam, dust or
corrosive gases;
• unstable; or
• exposed to a risk of explosion due to the presence of flammable
gases.
