Safety Notices
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or instructions
elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability of the customer's failure to comply with the
requirements.
General
Do not use this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer. The protective
features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the
operating instructions.
Environmental Conditions
Never use the instrument outside of the specified environmental conditions described in
the
Environmental Characteristics
Ground the Instrument
This product is provided with protective earth terminals. To minimize shock hazard, the
instrument must be connected to the AC mains through a grounded power cable, with
the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power
outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the
protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in injury
or death.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken. All connections must be made with the unit
turned off, and must be performed by qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards
involved. Improper actions can cause fatal injury as well as equipment damage. Note
the instrument's external markings described under "Safety Symbols".
Some power modules generate voltages exceeding 60 VDC
Ensure that instrument connections, load wiring, and load connections are either
insulated or covered so that no accidental contact with lethal output voltages can
occur.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover
Only qualified, service-trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should
remove instrument covers. Disconnect the power cable and any external circuits before
removing instrument covers.
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