Safety Information; Symbols Description; English - PICO PicoScope Kurzanleitung

picoScope uSb oscilloscope
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English

1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Pico Technology PC Oscilloscope. This guide explains
how to install the PicoScope software, connect your oscilloscope, and access the full
User's Guide from the disc supplied.
Once you have finished the basic installation, the User's Guide and Data Sheet will
provide further information about setting up and using your oscilloscope.
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Safety information

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the product,
carefully read this safety information before attempting to install or use the
product. In addition, follow all generally accepted safety practices and procedures
for working with and near 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 identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or death.
A CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
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.
Earth (ground) terminal. The terminal can be used
to make a measurement ground connection. The
terminal is NOT a safety or protective earth.
Chassis ground terminal.
Equipment protected throughout by double insulation
or reinforced insulation.
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Maximum input ranges
Observe all terminal ratings and warnings marked on the product.
The User's Guide indicates the full scale measurement range and overvoltage
protection range for each instrument. Full scale measurement ranges are the
maximum voltages that can be accurately measured by the instrument. Overvoltage
protection ranges are the maximum voltages that will not damage the instrument.
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Possibility of electric shock.
Caution. Appearance on the product indicates a need
to read these safety and operation instructions.
Static awareness. Static discharge can damage
part(s).
EN61010 measurement category.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, use the product only as instructed and use
only the accessories that have been supplied or recommended. Protection
provided by the product may be impaired if used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to measure voltages outside of
the specified full scale measurement range.
WARNING
Signals exceeding the voltage limits in the table below are defined as
"hazardous live" by EN 61010. To prevent electric shock, take all necessary
safety precautions when working on equipment where hazardous live
voltages may be present.
Signal voltage limits of EN 61010
±70 V DC 33 V AC RMS
Quick Start Guide
±46.7 V pk max.
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