Pico Communications 2000 Series manual Safety warning, FCC notice

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PicoScope 2000 Series User Guide

1.3Safety warning

We strongly recommend that you read the general safety information below before using your oscilloscope for the first time. Safety protection built in to the equipment may cease to function if the equipment is used incorrectly. This could cause damage to your computer, or lead to injury to yourself and others.

Maximum input range

PicoScope 2000 Series PC Oscilloscopes are designed to measure voltages in the range -20 V to +20 V. Any voltages in excess of ±100 V may cause physical damage.

Mains voltages

Pico Technology products are not designed for use with mains voltages. To measure mains, use a differential isolating probe specifically designed for a high source voltage.

Safety grounding

PicoScope 2000 Series PC Oscilloscopes connect directly to the ground of a computer through the interconnecting cable provided. This method minimises interference.

As with most oscilloscopes, avoid connecting the ground input to any source other than ground. If in doubt, use a meter to check that there is no significant AC or DC voltage between the ground input of the oscilloscope and the point to which you intend to connect it. Failure to check may cause damage to your computer, or lead to injury to yourself and others.

You should assume that the product does not have a protective safety earth.

Repairs

The oscilloscope contains no serviceable parts. Repair or calibration of the oscilloscope requires specialised test equipment and must be performed only by Pico Technology.

1.4FCC notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

For safety and maintenance information see the safety warning .

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