English; Introduction; Safety Information - PICO PicoScope Kurzanleitung

Quick Start Guide
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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 manuals.
Once you have finished the basic installation, your product's 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, read this
safety information carefully 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.
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
Caution, possibility of electric shock
DO115-19
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
Static awareness
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 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.
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
PicoScope USB Oscilloscope
Appearance on the product indicates
a need to read these safety and
operation instructions
Static discharge can damage parts
33 V AC RMS ±46.7 V pk max.
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