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Safety instructions, Symbols, Precautions – Teledyne LeCroy PP016 User Manual

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PP016 Passive Probe

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922209-00 Rev A

Safety Instructions

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this oscilloscope
accessory operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions specified in this
section. The overall safety of any system incorporating this accessory is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.

Symbols

These terms and symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert
you to important safety considerations.

High Voltage, risk of electric shock.

CAUTION of potential damage to equipment, or WARNING of potential for
bodily injury. Attend to the accompanying information/product manual to
protect against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions
are fully understood and met.

DOUBLE INSULATION

PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL

Precautions

To avoid personal injury or damage to property, review and comply with the
following safety precautions. Use product only as specified.

Connect only to grounded instruments. Use only with compatible Teledyne LeCroy
oscilloscopes that have their BNC input connected to an earth ground. Do not
connect the probe reference lead to any point which is at a potential other than
earth ground.

Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the oscilloscope before
connecting the probe to the test circuit. Disconnect the probe input and reference
lead from the test circuit before disconnecting the probe from the oscilloscope. To
avoid injury or death due to electric shock, do not connect or disconnect probes or
probe accessories while they are connected to a voltage source.