Maintenance
Inspection and cleaning
Inspection and cleaning are done as preventive maintenance. Preventive
maintenance, when done regularly, can prevent oscilloscope malfunction and
enhance its reliability.
Preventive maintenance consists of visually inspecting and cleaning the
oscilloscope, and using general care when operating it. How often you do
maintenance depends on the severity of the environment in which you use the
oscilloscope. A good time to perform preventive maintenance is just before
adjustment of the oscilloscope.
General care
For best performance, follow these recommendations:
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Protect the oscilloscope from adverse weather conditions. The oscilloscope is
not waterproof.
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Do not store or leave the oscilloscope where the liquid crystal display (LCD)
is exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity for long periods of time.
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The front and rear cases help to keep dust out of the oscilloscope and must be
in place during the normal operation.
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To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or probes, do not expose them to any
sprays, liquids, or solvents.
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