English ‒ Safety Instructions, Designated Use and Operator
Qualification
Safety Instructions:
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Bode 100 and Bode 500 are SELV devices (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage according to IEC
60950-1), also known as protection class III or ES1 equipment according to IEC 62368-1.
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Do not apply voltage levels > 50 V DC or > 25 V AC to the inputs of the Bode 100 or Bode 500.
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Be aware that the Bode 100 has no indicator to show if the output is active. This could be
especially critical if amplifiers are connected to Bode 100.
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When working with external voltage or current sources in the test setup, ensure that they can not
exceed the SELV levels and provide appropriate isolation to other hazardous circuits, such as the
AC line voltage supply.
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Ensure that voltage and current probes used with the Bode 100 or Bode 500 are properly
grounded in accordance with their manufacturer's guidelines.
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When working with voltage probes, current probes or injection transformers always connect the
ground terminal of the Bode 100 or Bode 500 to the ground terminal in the laboratory, using a solid
connection of at least 3.6 mm² cross-section and not longer than 10 m.
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Only use injection transformers, isolated for the application's maximum working voltage and
overvoltage.
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Do not operate Bode 100 or Bode 500 in the presence of explosive gas or vapours.
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Do not operate Bode 100 or Bode 500 under ambient conditions that exceed the temperature and
humidity limits listed in the user documentation.
Designated Use:
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Bode 100, Bode 500, and their accessories are especially designed for Gain/Phase, S-Parameter
and Impedance measurements of electronic circuits in laboratory and manufacturing
environments.
Operator Qualification:
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Testing with the Bode 100 or Bode 500 may only be carried out by qualified, skilled and authorized
personnel.
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Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on a Bode 100 or Bode 500
must be under constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment.
Testing with the Bode 100 or Bode 500 must comply with the internal safety regulations as well as
additional relevant documents.
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