X-Stream Operator’s Manual 
WM-OM-E Rev I  47 
Installation (Overvoltage) Category II refers to local 
distribution level, which is applicable to equipment 
connected to the mains supply (AC power source). 
Installation (Overvoltage) Category I refers to signal 
level, which is applicable to equipment measuring 
terminals that are connected to source circuits in which 
measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an 
appropriately low level. 
Pollution Degree 2 refers to an operating environment 
where normally only dry non-conductive pollution 
occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused 
by condensation must be expected.  
Protection Class 1 refers to a grounded equipment, in 
which protection against electric shock is achieved by 
Basic Insulation and by means of a connection to the 
protective ground conductor in the building wiring. 
Note 
The design of the instrument has been verified to 
conform to  
EN 61010-1 safety standard per the following 
limits: 
Installation (Overvoltage) Categories II (Mains 
Supply Connector) & I (Measuring Terminals) 
Pollution Degree 2 
Protection Class I 
Cooling 
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal 
fans and ventilation openings. Care must be taken to 
avoid restricting the airflow around the apertures (fan 
holes) at the sides and rear of the scope. To ensure 
adequate ventilation it is required to leave a 10 cm (4 
inch) minimum gap around the sides and rear of the 
instrument. 
 CAUTION 
Do not block the ventilation holes 
located on both sides and rear of the 
scope. 
The instrument also has internal fan control circuitry that 
regulates the fan speed based on the ambient 
temperature. This is performed automatically after 
start-up with no manual intervention required.  
 CAUTION 
Do not allow any foreign matter to 
enter the scope through the 
ventilation holes, etc. 
AC Power Source 
100 to 240 Vrms (+/-10%) AC at 50/60 Hz; 115 Vrms 
(+/-10%) AC at 400 Hz; Automatic AC voltage selection; 
Installation Category: 300V CAT II  
No manual voltage selection is required because the 
instrument automatically adapts to line voltage. 
WaveMaster 8620A, 8420 
</= 800 watts (800 VA) 
depending on accessories 
installed (internal printer, 
probes, PC port plug-ins, 
etc.) 
Note: 
The instrument automatically adapts itself to the 
AC line input within the following ranges: 
 
Voltage 
Range 
90 to 132 VAC  180 to 264 
VAC 
Frequency 
Range 
45 to 440 Hz  45 to 66 Hz