Preface; For Your Safety - Rohde & Schwarz RTB2000 Consignes De Sécurité

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R&S RTB2000
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Preface

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For Your Safety

The R&S RTB2000 is an oscilloscope which is designed for measurements on
circuits that are only indirectly connected to the mains or not connected at all. It is
not rated for any measurement category. The instrument is designed for only
indoor use in industrial, business, commercial and residential areas.
The instrument must be controlled by personnel familiar with the potential risks of
measuring electrical quantities. Applicable local or national safety regulations and
rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed.
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the
potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injury or dam-
age caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
● The "Basic Safety Instructions" in different languages are delivered as a prin-
ted brochure with the instrument.
● Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation.
Risk of injury
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric
shock, fire, personal injury, or damage:
● Do not open the instrument casing.
● Do not use the instrument if the instrument casing, the display or any
probe or accessory are damaged. If you detect or suspect any damage,
have the instrument or accessory inspected by qualified service person-
nel.
● Do not operate the instrument in wet, damp or explosive atmospheres.
Make sure that the instrument, cables and connectors are completely
dry before connecting the inputs.
● Do not exceed the voltage limits given in
tors", on page 16.
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