2. General Sa ety Summary
Review the following safety preca tions to avoid inj ry and prevent damage to this probe or
any prod cts that connected to it.
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Voltage
To avoid any inj ry, do not se the probe nder the condition that the voltage between
either inp t head or earth is above ± 40V (DC
+ peak AC).
Must be Grounded
This probe is gro nded with the shell of BNC connector, thro gh the gro nding cond ctor of
the power cord of the meas rement instr ment. Before making connections to the inp t
leads of this probe, ens re that the o tp t BNC connector is attached to the BNC connector
of the meas rement instr ment, while the probe is properly gro nded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this probe with covers removed.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this probe in wet of damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid inj ry or fire hazard, do not operate this probe in an explosive atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuit
To avoid inj ry, remove jewelry s ch as rings, watches, and other metallic objects. Do not
to ch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Use Proper Power Source
To ens re this probe f nction well, se one 9V battery or mains adapter with 5VDC/200mA
or 9VDC/150mA. The probe also can be powered by different power leads. Do not operate
this probe from a power so rce that applies more than the voltage specified.
Do Not Operated With Suspected Failures
If yo s spect there is damage to this probe, have it inspected by q alified service
personnel.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the dirt. Prevent damage to probe. Avoid immersing the probe.
Avoid sing abrasive cleaners. Avoid sing chemicals contains benzene or similar solvents.
