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2635 manual - BK Precision

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Safety<br />

This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with<br />

IEC Publication 1010-1, Safety requirements for electrical<br />

equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. The<br />

CENELEC regulations EN 61010-1 correspond to this standard. It<br />

has left the factory in a safe condition. This instruction <strong>manual</strong><br />

contains important information and warnings which have to be<br />

followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the<br />

Spectrum Analyzer in a safe condition. The case, chassis and all<br />

measuring terminals are connected to the protective earth contact<br />

of the appliance inlet. The instrument operates according to Safety<br />

Class I (three-conductor power cord with protective earthing<br />

conductor and a plug with earthing contact). The mains/line plug<br />

shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective<br />

earth contact. The protective action must not be negated by the<br />

use of an extension cord without a protective conductor.<br />

The mains/line plug should be inserted before connections are<br />

made to measuring circuits. The grounded accessible metal parts<br />

(case, sockets, jacks) and the mains/line supply contacts (line/<br />

live, neutral) of the instrument have been tested against insulation<br />

breakdown with 2200V DC. Under certain conditions, 50Hz or 60Hz<br />

hum voltages can occur in the measuring circuit due to the interconnection<br />

with other mains/line powered equipment or<br />

instruments. This can be avoided by using an isolation transformer<br />

(Safety Class II) between the mains/line outlet and the power plug<br />

of the device being investigated. Most cathode-ray tubes develop<br />

X-rays. However, the dose equivalent rate falls far below the<br />

maximum permissible value of 36pA/kg (0.5mR/h). Whenever<br />

it is likely that protection has been impaired, the instrument shall<br />

be made inoperative and be secured against any unintended<br />

operation. The protection is likely to be impaired if, for example,<br />

the instrument<br />

• shows visible damage,<br />

• fails to perform the intended measurements,<br />

• has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable<br />

conditions (e.g. in the open or in moist environments),<br />

• has been subject to severe transport stress (e.g. in poor<br />

packaging).<br />

12 Subject to change without notice

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