b2 electronic PD30-E - Safety; General Safety; Safety Precautions and Hazards

Safety
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2 Safety
Safety is priority! Respect all safety information; only use the PD with the b2 Suite for appropriate applications and ensure
that operators possess the required operator qualications
2.1 General Safety
NOTICE
Operation Manual
Before carrying out any high voltage test with this instrument, read this Operating Manual in its entirety.
2.2 Work Safety
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
Never assume that equipment is safe to handle without using the necessary safety equipment and earthing
procedures.
• All procedures must comply with local safety regulations
• Always treat exposed connectors and conductors as potential electric shock hazards.
• DUT must be earthed, de-energized and isolated from all power sources.
• All auxiliary electrical apparatus such as switchgear, surge arresters etc. must be isolated from the test pow-
er source and the DUT.
• All cables and connectors must be inspected for damage before use. Damaged equipment must not be
used.
• Earthconnectionsmustbemaderstandremovedlast!
• DUT must be discharged and earthed before disconnecting the test lead.
• Avoidtestingalone.Intheeventofanemergencyanotherperson’spresencemaybeessential.
• Don’ttouchthePDduringthetestandbeforeyoudidn’thavegroundedtheDUTandthelter.
• The metal frame is under High Voltage during High Voltage Test