U1731B/U1732B User’s and Service Guide V
General Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards for design, manufacture, and
intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability
for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
• This meter is for indoor use at an altitude of up to 2,000 m.
• The warnings and precautions should be read and well understood
before the meter is used.
• Use this meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the
protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
• When measuring in-circuit components, first de-energize the
circuits before connecting them to the test leads.
• Discharge the capacitor before testing.
• The meter is safety-certified in compliance with IEC 61010-1.
• Use the meter only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the
protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
• The power for the meter is supplied with a single standard 9 V
battery. Line operation is also possible using a 12 VAC to DC adaptor.
If a power adaptor is selected, please be sure to meet the safety
requirements of a relevant IEC standard.
• Ensure proper insertion of the battery in the LCR meter, and follow the
correct polarity.