Keithley 2460-903-01 B May 2015 QSG web free download

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Safety precautions Observe the following safety precautions before using this product and any associated Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used and repair products. Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be and service procedures. present. Keithley Instruments products are designed for use with electrical signals that are This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards measurement, control, and data I/O connections, with low transient overvoltages and and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high follow all installation, operation, and maintenance information carefully before using transient overvoltages. Measurement Category II (as referenced in IEC 60664) the product. Refer to the user documentation for complete product specifications. connections require protection for high transient overvoltages often associated with If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be product warranty may be impaired. connected to mains. These instruments will be marked as category II or higher. The types of product users are: Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications, operating manual, and instrument labels, do not connect any instrument to mains. Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that the equipment is operated within its specifications and Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained. present on cable connector jacks or test fixtures. The American National Standards Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak, or 60 V DC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that electrical safety procedures and proper use of the instrument. They must be protected hazardous voltage is present in any unknown cir