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2 Safety Information
2.1 General Safety
Carefully read this manual before using the instrument.
Use the instrument according to these instructions only.
Use the instruments only under environmental conditions described in the technical data.
Personnel assigned to use the instrument must have read this reference manual and fully understood the
instructions herein.
The instruments may only be operated by trained personnel. Any maloperation can result in damage to
property or persons.
The input voltage shall not exceed the values rated in the technical data. With this product, only use the
power cable delivered or defined for the host country.
There is no guarantee if you exceed the values for your safety.
The power supply must be within the limits given in the technical data.
Always make a visual inspection of used equipment such as leads and clamps before use.
Use fuses (500mA) if you connect the instrument directly to voltage where no fuse is available or high short
circuit power is given.
The product heats during operation. Make sure there is adequate ventilation. Ventilation slots must not be
covered!
When connecting to the banana plug sockets, only use cables with 4mm/0.16” safety banana connectors
and plastic housing. Always insert plugs completely.
DO NOT insert objects into sockets or ventilation slots.
DO NOT open the instrument or remove any of its housing components. Don’t carry out any modifications,
extensions or adaptions at the instrument. If instrument is opened by the customer, all guarantees are
invalidated.
DO NOT use the system if equipment covers or shields are removed.
DO NOT use the system in rooms with flammable gases, fumes or dust or in adverse environmental
conditions.
The use of the measuring system in schools and other training facilities must be observed by skilled
personnel.
Please contact a professional if you have doubts about the method of operation, safety or the connection of
the system.
Please be careful with the product. Shocks, hits and dropping it from already lower level may damage your
system.
Do not switch on the system after transporting it from a cold into a warm room and vice versa. The thereby
created condensation may damage your system. Acclimatize the system unpowered to room temperature.
Maintenance must be executed by qualified staff only.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into
this product have been impaired, either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason,
REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service-trained
personnel. If necessary, return the product to NEO Messtechnik sales and service office for service and
repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
This manual is to be supplemented by existing national safety standards for accident prevention and
environmental protection.
The instructions provided in this manual and the associated software and hardware manuals are considered
part of the rules governing proper usage.
Observe local laws when using the instrument.
The use of measuring devices under CAT II, III or IV conditions can be dangerous! Under these conditions,
only appropriately trained / tested / informed about safety precautions may take measurements (for safety
categories see also technical reference manual). If a measuring device, a cable or an accessory of a lower
category or voltage is used, this lower category / voltage applies to the entire group (device + cable +
accessories)
