Introduction; Safety Information - PICO PicoScope 4444 Kurzanleitung

Quick Start Guide
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1.1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a PicoScope 4444 differential PC oscilloscope, a highly flexible
differential oscilloscope suitable for a wide range of voltage measurement applications.
This guide explains how to install the PicoScope software and connect and set up your
oscilloscope. For further information on the software, please refer to the PicoScope 6 User's
Guide. For technical data relating to the oscilloscope itself, see the PicoScope 4444 Data Sheet.
Both are available for download from www.picotech.com/downloads. You can also access the
PicoScope 6 User's Guide from the Help menu within the PicoScope software.
1.2

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 the
equipment to which it is connected.
1.2.1 Symbols
These safety and electrical symbols may appear on the product or in this guide.
Symbols Description
Direct current
Alternating current
Earth (ground) terminal
Frame or chassis terminal
Equipment protected throughout
by double insulation or reinforced
insulation
DO282-3
The terminal can be used to make a
measurement ground connection. The
terminal is NOT a safety or protective
earth.
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Caution, possibility of electric shock
Caution
Static awareness
CAT
EN 61010 overvoltage 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.
1.2.2 Maximum input ranges
Observe all terminal ratings and warnings marked on the product.
The full-scale measurement range is the maximum voltage that the PicoScope 4444 can
accurately measure. The common-mode range is the maximum voltage that can be applied to
both differential inputs with respect to the scope chassis or ground. The overvoltage protection
range is the maximum voltage that can be applied without damaging the instrument.
Input range
Full-scale measurement
Common-mode
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to measure voltages outside the specified
full-scale measurement or common-mode ranges above.
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 61010-1:2010
±70 V DC
PicoScope USB Oscilloscope
Appearance on the product indicates a
need to read these safety and operation
instructions
Static discharge can damage parts
Overvoltage protection
±50 V ±100 V DC + AC peak
±50 V ±100 V DC + AC peak
33 V AC RMS ±46.7 V pk max.
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