User Manual

Product Description
R&S
®
RT-ZHD07/15/16/60
10User Manual 1800.2588.02 ─ 01
1.4 Precautions
Shock hazard caused by high voltages
To avoid electric shock and personal injury, and to prevent damage to the probe or any
other products connected to it, observe the following instructions:
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The probe and the measurement instrument must be grounded.
The probe is grounded with the shell of the BNC connector through the grounding
of the measurement instrument.
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Never use the probe in measurement environments higher than measurement cat-
egory III.
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Do not apply effective voltages greater than the maximum rated voltage between
either input of the probe and earth ground, or between both inputs.
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Make sure that all accessories comply with measurement category III. The acces-
sory with the minor CAT value defines the CAT value of the whole measurement
chain.
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Do not operate the probe without covers.
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Do not use the probe in wet, damp or explosive atmospheres.
Make sure that the surface of the probe is completely dry before connecting the
inputs.
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Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is on.
Remove jewelry, watches, and other metallic objects.
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Do not operate the probe if any part is damaged, or with suspected failures. If you
detect or suspect any damage to the probe, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel.
Operating only by electrically skilled persons
Voltages higher than 30 V RMS or 42 V peak or 60 V DC are regarded as hazardous
contact voltages. Make sure that only electrically skilled persons may use the R&S
ZHD for measurements on hazardous contact voltages. This working condition require
special education and experience to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electric-
ity can create.
Precautions