Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to
avoid stress injuries.
Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with a handle or handles for lifting
and carrying.
Warning: The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get
help when lifting or carrying the product.
Warning: The product is heavy. Use a two-person lift or a mechanical aid.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Probes and test leads
Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power connector to a properly grounded power outlet.
Keep fingers behind the protective barrier, protective finger guard, or tactile indicator on the probes.
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for
any measurement.
Beware of high voltages
Understand the voltage ratings for the probe you are using and do not exceed those ratings. Two ratings are
important to know and understand:
• The maximum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference lead
• The maximum floating voltage from the probe reference lead to earth ground
These two voltage ratings depend on the probe and your application. Refer to the Specifications section of
the manual for more information.
Warning: To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum
floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC connector, probe tip, or probe reference lead.
Connect and disconnect
properly
Connect the probe output to the measurement product before connecting the probe to the circuit under test.
Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the
measurement product.
Connect and disconnect
properly
De-energize the circuit under test before connecting or disconnecting the current probe.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages or frequencies above the current probe
voltage rating.
Inspect the probe and
accessories
Before each use, inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the probe body,
accessories, or cable jacket). Do not use if damaged.
Ground-referenced
oscilloscope use
Do not float the reference lead of this probe when using with ground-referenced oscilloscopes. The
reference lead must be connected to earth potential (0 V).
Floating measurement use
Do not float the reference lead of this probe above the rated float voltage.
Important safety information
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