Basic Safety Instructions
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Operating states and operating positions
The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the
positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being
obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local or
national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be
observed in all work performed.
1. Unless otherwise specified, the following requirements apply to Rohde &
Schwarz products:
predefined operating position is always with the housing floor facing down, IP
protection 2X, use only indoors, max. operating altitude 2000 m above sea
level, max. transport altitude 4500 m above sea level. A tolerance of ±10 %
shall apply to the nominal voltage and ±5 % to the nominal frequency,
overvoltage category 2, pollution degree 2.
2. Do not place the product on surfaces, vehicles, cabinets or tables that for
reasons of weight or stability are unsuitable for this purpose. Always follow the
manufacturer's installation instructions when installing the product and
fastening it to objects or structures (e.g. walls and shelves). An installation that
is not carried out as described in the product documentation could result in
personal injury or even death.
3. Do not place the product on heat-generating devices such as radiators or fan
heaters. The ambient temperature must not exceed the maximum temperature
specified in the product documentation or in the data sheet. Product
overheating can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or
even death.
Electrical safety
If the information on electrical safety is not observed either at all or to the extent
necessary, electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death may occur.
1. Prior to switching on the product, always ensure that the nominal voltage
setting on the product matches the nominal voltage of the mains-supply
network. If a different voltage is to be set, the power fuse of the product may
have to be changed accordingly.
2. In the case of products of safety class I with movable power cord and
connector, operation is permitted only on sockets with a protective conductor
contact and protective conductor.