Technical data

Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the protections provided by the
equipment. In addition, it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use
of the instrument. Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no liability for customer’s failure to
comply with these requirements.
• GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
This is Safety Class I instrument. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and
cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The power terminal and the power
cable must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards.
• DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of
any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
• KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operation personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and
internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace
components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages
may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power
and discharge circuits before touching them.
• DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering
first aid and resuscitation, is present.
• DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or
perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to a
Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for services and repair to ensure that safety
features are maintained.
• DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS
Warnings, such as example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout
this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
WARNING Dangerous Voltage, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument. Use extreme
caution when handling, testing, and adjusting.