Agilent Technologies 2712A, 2948 manual Safety Considerations

Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999)

Safety Considerations

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GENERAL

This product a n d related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and instructions before operation.

This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, "Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.

SAFETY EARTH GROUND

A uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to t h e product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated operating limits are exceeded. Indicates hazardous voltages.

Indicates earth (ground) terminal

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WARNING A WARNING note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which,if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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CAUTION A CAUTION note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a n operation procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a n CAUTION note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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