Basic Safety Instructions
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Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of
any kind caused by dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and
adhere to the following safety instructions before and when using the product. It is
also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety instructions on personal
safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation. In
these safety instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and
distributed by the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies, including instruments,
systems and all accessories. For product-specific information, see the data sheet
and the product documentation.
Safety labels on products
The following safety labels are used on products to warn against risks and
dangers.
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Notice, general danger location
Observe product documentation
ON/OFF Power
Caution when handling heavy
equipment
Standby indication
Danger of electric shock
Direct current (DC)
Caution ! Hot surface
Alternating current (AC)
Protective conductor terminal
To identify any terminal which is
intended for connection to an
external conductor for protection
against electric shock in case of a
fault, or the terminal of a
protective earth
Direct/alternating current (DC/AC)
Earth (Ground)
Class II Equipment
to identify equipment meeting the
safety requirements specified for
Class II equipment
(device protected by double or
reinforced insulation)
Frame or chassis Ground terminal
EU labeling for batteries and
accumulators. For additional
information, see section "Waste
disposal/Environmental
protection", item 1.