Safety Instructions

Important safety instructions
Safety Instructions: T-BERD/MTS 5800 and TEM
23 November 2016 21148865, Rev 003 Page 2
Important safety instructions
These instructions provide an explanation of safety symbols, definitions for safety terms, and precautions
you should follow when using the T-BERD ⁄ MTS 5800, and the TEM.
Safety symbols
The following safety symbols are used on the instruments supported by these instructions. All safety
precautions must be observed when operating, servicing, or repairing the instruments. Failure to comply
with the following safety precautions or with dangers, warnings and cautions used throughout this
document or related manuals violates the intended use of this instrument.
This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with a DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION message. See Table 1 for more information.
This symbol represents hazardous voltages. It may be associated with a DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION message. See Table 1 for more information.
This symbol represents a risk associated with fiber optic lasers. It may be associated
with a DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION message. See Table 1 for more infor-
mation.
Safety terms
Table 1 defines safety terms used in the product documentation. Failure to observe these precautions
while using the instruments violates the intended use of the products.
Table 1 Safety term definitions
Term Definition
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. It may be associated with either a general hazard,
high voltage, or risk of explosion symbol.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. It may be associated with either a general hazard,
high voltage, or risk of explosion symbol.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury and/or damage to equipment. It may be associated
with either a general hazard, high voltage, or risk of explosion symbol.