Keysight Technologies N2879A User Manual

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4Safety InformationSafety InformationW a r n i n g To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or productsconnected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions (theseapply to the accessories in the N2879A kit and the N2870A Series probes). Beaware that if you use this probe assembly in a manner not specified, the protectionthis product provides may be impaired.Handle Probe Tips / Accessories CarefullySome of the probe tips / accessories are very sharp (the spring tips and groundspring, for example). You should handle these with care to avoid personal injury.Use Only Grounded InstrumentsDo not connect the probe’s ground lead to a potential other than earth ground.Always make sure the probe and the oscilloscope are grounded properly.Connect and Disconnect ProperlyConnect the probe to the oscilloscope and connect the ground lead to earthground before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect theprobe input and the probe ground lead from the circuit under test beforedisconnecting the probe from the oscilloscope.Observe Probe RatingsDo not apply any electrical potential to the probe input which exceeds themaximum rating of the probe. Make sure to comply with the voltage versusfrequency derating curve in the N2870A Series User’s Guide.Keep Away From Live CircuitsAvoid open circuitry. Do not touch connections or components when power ispresent.Indoor Use OnlyDo not operate in wet/damp environments. Keep product surfaces dry and clean.Do Not Operate With Suspected FailuresRefer to qualified service personnel.Do Not Operate in an Explosive Environment!