General Safety Summary
TDS3000C Series S ervice Manual
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Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Battery
Information
Ethernet Port Chassis Ground
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components in the
oscilloscope and its accessories. To prevent ESD, observe these precautions
when directed to do so.
Use a Ground Strap. Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap to discharge the static
voltage from your body while installing or removing sensitive components.
Use a Safe Work Area. Do not use any devices capable of generating or holding a
static charge in the work area where you install or remove sensitive components.
Avoid handling s ensitive components in areas that have a floor or benchtop
surface capable of generating a static char ge.
Handle Components Carefully. Do not slide sensitive components over any
surface. Do not touch exposed connector pins. Handle sensitive components as
little as possible.
Transport and Store Carefully. Transport and store sensitive components in a
static-protected bag or container.