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Operation
ATTENTION
Static
Sensitive
sa
Devices
Don’t zap your input probes!
The
probes
of
the
HP
8508A
are
susceptible
to
damage
from
electro-static
discharge
(ESD).
Comply
with
the
following
precautions
to
help
avoid
damage
to
your
probes.
Anti-static precautions
Never touch the tip of the probe.
Eliminate
ESD
on
the
body
by
wearing
a
snug-fitting
ground
strap
that
is
connected
to
earth
ground
through
a
1M
ohm
resistor.
Eliminate
ESD
on
the
work
surface
by
using
a
grounded
anti-static
bench
mat.
Optional
floor
mats
provide
an
extra
measure
of
protection
especially
in
areas
with
floor
carpet.
Never
use
this
product
on
a
carpeted
work
surface
_
unless
the
carpet
is
of
a
conductive
type
specifically
designed
to
eliminate
ESD.
Do
not
introduce
ESD
into
the
Device
Under
Test
(DUT)
while
using
the
probes.
If
an
unprotected
person
touches
a
part
of
the
DUT,
a
static
surge
could
damage
the
DUT
as
well
as
the
probes.
Always
refit
the
protective
cover
when
the
probe
is
not
in
use.
Mechanical abuse
The
tips
of
the
probes
are
fragile
and
can
break
if
the
probe
is
dropped.
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