34401A Service Guide v
IEC Measurement Category II includes 
electrical devices connected to mains at an 
outlet on a branch circuit. Such devices include 
most small appliances, test equipment, and 
other devices that plug into a branch outlet or 
socket. The 34401A may be used to make 
measurements with the HI and LO inputs 
connected to mains in such devices, or to the 
branch outlet itself (up to 300 VAC). However, 
the 34401A may not be used with its HI and LO 
inputs connected to mains in permanently 
installed electrical devices such as the main 
circuit-breaker panel, 
sub-panel disconnect boxes, or permanently 
wired motors. Such devices and circuits are 
subject to overvoltages that may exceed the 
protection limits of the 34401A.
Note: Voltages above 300 VAC may be 
measured only in circuits that are isolated from 
mains. However, transient overvoltages are 
also present on circuits that are isolated from 
mains. The Agilent 34401A are designed to 
safely withstand occasional transient 
overvoltages up to 2500 Vpk. Do not use this 
equipment to measure circuits where transient 
overvoltages could exceed this level.
Additional Notices
Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 
Directive 2002/96/EC
This product complies with the WEEE Directive 
(2002/96/EC) marking requirement. The affixed 
product label (see below) indicates that you 
must not discard this electrical/electronic 
product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the 
equipment types in the WEEE directive 
Annex 1, this product is classified as a 
"Monitoring and Control instrumentation" 
product.
Do not dispose in domestic household 
waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your 
local Agilent office, or see 
www.agilent.com/environment/product for 
more information. 
Agilent 34138A Test Lead Set
The Agilent 34401A is compatible with the 
Agilent 34138A Test Lead Set described 
below.
Test Lead Ratings
Test Leads - 1000V, 15A
Fine Tip Probe Attachments - 300V, 3A
Mini Grabber Attachment - 300V, 3A
SMT Grabber Attachments - 300V, 3A
Operation
The Fine Tip, Mini Grabber, and SMT Grabber 
attachments plug onto the probe end of the 
Test Leads. 
Maintenance
If any portion of the Test Lead Set is worn or 
damaged, do not use.  Replace with a new 
Agilent 34138A Test Lead Set. 
WARNING
If the Test Lead Set is used in a 
manner not specified by Agilent 
Technologies, the protection 
provided by the Test Lead Set may 
be impaired. Also, do not use a 
damaged or worn Test Lead Set. 
Instrument damage or personal 
injury may result.