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Basic Safety Instructions 
Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions! 
All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety 
standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our 
products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the 
safety standards that apply in each case. Compliance with these standards is continuously monitored by 
our quality assurance system. The product described here has been designed, built and tested in 
accordance with the attached EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a 
condition fully complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, 
you must observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions 
regarding these safety instructions, the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer 
them. 
Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is designed 
for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or, if expressly permitted, also in the field and must 
not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are responsible if the 
product is used for any intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer's 
instructions. The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product.  
The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation 
and within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions). Using 
the product requires technical skills and a basic knowledge of English. It is therefore essential that only 
skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the required skills be allowed to use the 
product. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this will be indicated at 
the appropriate place in the product documentation. Keep the basic safety instructions and the product 
documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users. 
Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by 
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions 
before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety 
instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation. In 
these safety instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by the Rohde & 
Schwarz group of companies, including instruments, systems and all accessories. 
Symbols and safety labels
 
Notice, general 
danger location 
Observe product 
documentation 
Caution 
when 
handling 
heavy 
equipment 
Danger of 
electric 
shock 
Warning! 
Hot surface 
PE terminal  Ground  Ground 
terminal 
Be careful when 
handling 
electrostatic 
sensitive 
devices 
ON/OFF supply 
voltage  
Standby 
indication  
Direct current 
(DC) 
Alternating current 
(AC) 
Direct/alternating 
current (DC/AC) 
Device fully protected by 
double (reinforced) insulation