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HP part number 05890-90271

First edition—Jun 1989 Printed In U.S.A.

Second edition—Oct 1989 Printed In U.S.A.

Third edition—Jan 1990 Printed In U.S.A.

Fourth edition—Oct 1990 Printed In U.S.A.

Fifth edition—Oct 1991 Printed In U.S.A.

Fifth edition—Mar 1993 Printed In U.S.A.

Sixth edition—Jul 1994 Printed In U.S.A.

Printed in USA

Warranty

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Safety Information

The HP 5890 Series II and HP 5890 Series II Plus are IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Safety Class 1 instruments. This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with recognized safety standards. Whenever the safety protection of the HP 5890 Series II has been compromised, disconnect the unit from all power sources and secure the unit against unintended operation.

Safety Symbols

This manual contains safety information that should be followed by the user to ensure safe operation.

WARNING

A warning calls attention to a condition or possible situation that could cause injury to the user.

CAUTION

A caution calls attention to a condition or possible situation that could damage or destroy the product or the user’s work.

Important User Information for In Vitro Diagnostic Applications

This is a multipurpose product that may be used for qualitative or quantitative analyses in many applications. If used in conjunction with proven procedures (methodology) by qualified operator, one of these applications may be In Vitro Diagnostic Procedures.

Generalized instrument performance characteristics and instructions are included in this manual. Specific In Vitro Diagnostic procedures and methodology remain the choice and the responsibility of the user, and are not included.

Sound Emission Certification for Federal Republic of Germany

If Test and Measurement Equipment is operated with unscreened cables and/or used for measurements in open set-ups, users have to assure that under these operating conditions the Radio Interference Limits are still met at the border of their premises.

The following information is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive dated January 18, 1991

Sound pressure Lp < 70db(A)

During normal operation At the operator position

According to ISO 7779 (Type Test)

When operating the HP 5890 Series II with cryo valve option, the sound pressure ‘ 78 db(A) during cryo valve operation for short burst pulses.

Schallemission

Werden Meß- und Testgeräte mit ungeschirmten Kabeln und/oder in offenen Meßaufbauten verwendet, so ist vom Betreiber sicherzustellen, daß die Funk-Entströbedingungen unter Betriebsbedingungen an seiner Grundstücksgrenze eingehalten werden.

Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlärminformation sverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

Schalldruckpegel LP < 70 dB(A)

Am Arbeitsplatz

Normaler Betrieb

Nach DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprüfung)

Bei Betrieb des HP 5890 Serie II mit Cryo Ventil Option treten beim Oeffnen des Ventils impulsfoermig Schalldrucke Lp bis ca. 78 dB(A) auf.

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