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Preface
vi Agilent 1200 Series Getting Connected Guide Thermo Scientific
Safety and Special Notices
Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and
other special notices appear in boxes.
Safety and special notices include the following:
Safety Precautions
Instructions for installing an external contact interface board are provided in Chapter 4,
“Installing the External Contact Interface Board.” To avoid damaging the instrument by
exposing it to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) and to avoid getting an electric shock by
touching a high voltage area of the instrument, make sure that you follow these precautions
before you remove the slot cover from the back panel of an Agilent 1200 instrument:
• Turn the power switch to the Off position and unplug the power cable.
• Refer to the manual that came with the module for additional safety information and for
information on preventing ESD damage caused by an electrical discharge.
CAUTION Highlights hazards to humans, property, or the environment. Each CAUTION
notice is accompanied by an appropriate CAUTION symbol.
CAUTION Highlights electric shock related hazards to human beings. Each electric shock
notice is accompanied by the international High Voltage symbol.
IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of
data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal
performance of the system.
Note Highlights information of general interest.
Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier.
CAUTION To avoid an electric shock, always turn off an Agilent module and unplug
it from line power before you remove its cover.
CAUTION To prevent damage to an instrument, always use ESD protection when
handling electronic boards and components.