Operation Manual

14 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
Attention!
!
The vent slots in the bottom of the high-voltage module
may not be covered!
Attention!
!
Observe the Rules for Electrical Testing Equipment issued by
the G
ERMAN TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR PRECISION ENGINEER-
ING AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (see enclosed bro-
chure).
Attention!
!
Observe DIN VDE 0104 regulations:
“Setup and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment”
Attention!
!
If safety test probes are used, the operator must inspect
them to assure that the test probes and their cables are
in flawless condition before placing them into service.
All equipment must be inspected for visible, external
damage before use (see chapter 10.3 on page 61
through chapter 10.5 on page 62).
Attention!
!
Before initializing any tests, and before enabling test equip-
ment, make sure that all means of access to the danger
zone are closed, and that all persons have exited the
danger zone.
Attention High-Voltage!
When the trigger at the high-voltage switching pistol is
pulled to the first point of discernible mechanical resis-
tance, the test probe is exposed.
If the trigger is pulled beyond this point of mechanical re-
sistance, high-voltage is applied to the test probe, as-
suming the high-voltage module is in the “standby”
mode.
Attention High-Voltage!
Touch neither the test probe nor the device under test
during the high-voltage test!
Life endangering high-voltage of up to 5.35 kV is present at
the test probes of the high-voltage module!
Limitation of Liability
PCs located in proximity to the test equipment may “crash” in the
event of arc-over, resulting in possible data loss. All data and pro-
grams should be suitably saved, and computers shut down
before performing the high-voltage test. PCs may crash even if no
RS 232 connection has been established.
The manufacturer of the test instrument assumes no liability for
direct or consequential damages to computers or peripheral
devices, or for data loss during performance of the high-voltage
test.
Furthermore, the manufacturer assumes no liability for defects at
devices under test resulting from the high-voltage test. This
applies in particular to electronic components included in the
device under test.
Observe checklist for performance of high-voltage tests in chapter 2.1.