Safety
8
Safety
This manual provides information and warnings essential for
operating this probe in a safe manner and for maintaining it in safe
operating condition. Before using this equipment and to ensure safe
operation and to obtain maximum performance from the probe,
carefully read and observe the following warnings, cautions, and
notes.
This apparatus has been designed and tested in accordance with
IEC61010, Safety Requirements for Measuring Apparatus, and has
been supplied in a safe condition. Note the external markings on
the instrument that are described in this document.
WARNING
Connect the probe to the oscilloscope or voltage measuring instrument before
clamping the probe around a conductor.
WARNING
Never use the probe on circuits rated higher than 600 Vac RMS CAT II or 300 Vac
RMS CAT III or with float voltage greater than 600 V.
WARNING
Never leave the probe clamped around a conductor while it is not connected to
an oscilloscope or voltage measuring instrument.
WARNING
Carefully center the conductor inside the probe jaws and ascertain that the
probe is perpendicular to the conductor before closing the jaws.
WARNING
Check the magnetic mating surfaces of the probe jaws; these should be free of
dirt, rust, or other foreign matter
WARNING
Do not use a probe which is cracked, damaged or has defective leads.
WARNING
Avoid, if possible, the proximity of other conductors which may create noise.
WARNING
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
probe.
WARNING
Do not clamp the probe on a bare/un-insulated conductor.