English; Introduction; Safety Information - PICO PicoScope USB Kurzanleitung

Quick Start Guide
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English

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Pico Technology PC Oscilloscope. This guide explains
how to install the software, including the product manual, from the disc supplied.
provide further information about setting up and using the oscilloscope.
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Safety information

carefully read this safety information before using the product. In addition, follow
all generally accepted safety practices and procedures for working with and
around electricity.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with the European
standard publication EN 61010-1:2010, and left the factory in a safe condition.
The following safety descriptions are found throughout this guide:
A WARNING
A CAUTION
product or equipment to which it is connected.
Symbols
These safety and electrical symbols may appear on the product or in this guide.
Symbols Description
Direct current.
Alternating current.
Chassis ground terminal. This symbol is now used in place of the
equipotential symbol which may appear on older products.
Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or
reinforced insulation.
Possibility of electric shock.
Caution.
Static awareness. Static discharge can damage parts.
EN61010 measurement category.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
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User's Guide and Data Sheet will
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Maximum input ranges
Observe all terminal ratings and warnings marked on the product.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, operate within the safe input range for your
scope, which can be found in the User's Guide.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, take all necessary safety precautions when
may be present. Although the front-panel BNC inputs of the oscilloscope
are designed to withstand accidental overloads, contact with voltages
WARNING
connected to the mains (line power). To measure mains voltages, use a
TA041 listed on the Pico website.
CAUTION
Operation outside of the safe input range is likely to cause permanent
damage to the oscilloscope and other connected equipment.
Grounding
WARNING
The scope's ground connection through the USB cable is for
measurement purposes only. The oscilloscope does not have a protective
safety ground.
WARNING
Never connect the ground input (chassis) to any electrical power source.
the point to which you intend to connect it.
CAUTION
Applying a voltage to the ground input is likely to cause permanent
damage to the oscilloscope, the attached computer, and other
equipment.
CAUTION
To prevent measurement errors caused by poor grounding, always use
the high-quality blue USB cable supplied with the oscilloscope.
PicoScope USB Oscilloscope
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