User's Manual
Series N5700 User’s Guide  3 
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. Agilent 
Technologies assumes no liability for the 
customer's failure to comply with these 
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 operation instructions. 
Before Applying Power 
Verify that all safety precautions are 
taken. Make all connections to the unit 
before applying power. Note the 
instrument's external markings described 
under "Safety Symbols" 
Ground the Instrument 
This product is a Safety Class 1 
instrument (provided with a protective 
earth terminal). To minimize shock 
hazard, the instrument chassis and cover 
must be connected to an electrical 
ground. The instrument must be 
connected to the ac power 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 
personal injury. 
Fuses 
The instrument contains an internal fuse, 
which is not customer accessible. 
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. Always 
disconnect the power cable and any 
external circuits before removing the 
instrument cover. 
Do Not Modify the Instrument 
Do not install substitute parts or perform 
any unauthorized modification to the 
product. Return the product to an Agilent 
Sales and Service Office for service and 
repair to ensure that safety features are 
maintained. 
In Case of Damage 
Instruments that appear damaged or 
defective should be made inoperative and 
secured against unintended operation 
until they can be repaired by qualified 
service personnel 
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. 
It calls attention to an operating 
procedure, practice, or the like that, if 
not correctly performed or adhered to, 
could result in damage to the product 
or loss of important data. Do not 
proceed beyond a CAUTION notice 
until the indicated conditions are fully 
understood and met.
A WARNING notice denotes a 
hazard. It calls attention to an 
operating procedure, practice, or the 
like that, if not correctly performed 
or adhered to, could result in 
personal injury or death. Do not 
proceed beyond a WARNING notice 
until the indicated conditions are 
fully understood and met.
Safety Symbols 
Direct current 
Alternating current 
Both direct and alternating 
current 
Three phase alternating 
current 
Earth (ground) terminal 
Protective earth ground 
terminal. 
Frame or chassis terminal 
Terminal is at earth 
potential. 
Neutral conductor on 
permanently installed  
equipment 
Line conductor on 
permanently installed 
equipment. 
On supply
Off supply
Standby supply. Unit is not 
completely disconnected 
from ac mains when switch 
is off 
In position of a bi-stable push 
switch 
Out position of a bi-stable 
push switch 
Caution, risk of electric shock 
Caution, hot surface 
Caution, refer to 
accompanying 
documents 
CAUTION 
WARNING 










