Preparing for Use
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Preparing for Use
Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information
Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the
data sheet to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument. Read
and observe the basic safety instructions provided with the instrument, in
addition to the safety instructions in the following sections. In particular:
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Do not use an isolating transformer to connect the instrument to the AC
power supply.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can damage the instrument and
connected devices. Before switching on the instrument, observe the infor-
mation on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet. In
particular, ensure the following:
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All fan openings are unobstructed and the airflow perforations are unim-
peded. The minimum distance from the wall is 10
cm.
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The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
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The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
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The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the
data sheet.
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Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
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Signal outputs are connected correctly and are not overloaded.