Pico Communications 2000 Series manual Introduction, Overview, Safety symbols

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Introduction

1Introduction

1.1Overview

1

The

PicoScope 2000 series is a range of low-cost, high-performance PC Oscilloscopes,

fully

USB 2.0 capable and backwards compatible with USB 1.1. There is no need for an

additional power supply as power input is from the USB port, so these oscilloscopes are highly portable.

With the PicoScope software , you can use PicoScope 2000 series oscilloscopes as PC Oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers; with the PicoLog software , you can use them as data loggers.

A PicoScope 2000 PC Oscilloscope is supplied with the following items:

USB cable, for use with both types of USB port

Software CD

Quick start guide

Please read the important information in this introductory section and then proceed to the Installation instructions .

1.2Safety symbols

Symbol 1: Warning Triangle

This symbol indicates that a safety hazard exists on the indicated connections if correct precautions are not taken. Ensure that you read all safety documentation associated with the product before using it.

Symbol 2: Equipotential

This symbol indicates that the outer shells of the indicated BNC connectors are all at the same potential (shorted together). You must therefore take necessary precautions to avoid applying a potential across the return connections of the indicated BNC terminals, as this may result in a large current flow causing damage to the product and/or connected equipment.

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