Chapter 1 _________________________________________________________ General Information
VAISALA _________________________________________________________________________ 7
Documentation Conventions
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are highlighted
as follows:
WARNING
serious hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions very carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even
death.
CAUTION
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, the pro
duct could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
NOTE
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Safety
The product delivered to you has been tested for safety and approved as
shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions:
CAUTION
Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the product
or lead to malfunction.
NOTE
an HMP60 or HMP110 series probe to a device, it is
recommended to power off the device.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against
ESD for their intended use. It is possible to damage the product,
however, by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching,
removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and
protected ESD workbench.