Safety
General Safety Considerations
When working on the DCA-X, DCA-M, and other instruments, always observe the safety information presented in the topics. When operating these instruments, avoid costly repairs by following these guidelines:
- Always use ESD precautions.
- Observe the maximum RF inputs level for front-panel connectors which are documented in the module introductory topics, printed on remote heads, and often printed on the front panel next to the RF connector.
- Prevent cable discharge damage. Before connecting any coaxial cable to the front-panel input connectors, momentarily short the cable's center and outer conductors together.
- Avoid touching the front-panel input connectors without first touching the instrument's frame.
Safety Information
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
A NOTE calls the user’s attention to an important point or special information in the text.
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
Only Keysight approved accessories shall be used.
This is a Safety Protection Class I Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.
Safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 environment.
CAUTION, VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the instrument(s) into a cabinet consideration shall be given to the convection flow into and out of the cabinet. Consideration shall also be given to the individual instruments to avoid having the heated discharge of one instrument, now becoming the cooling intake air for another instrument.
Another area of concern is verification that the maximum ambient operating temperature of the instrument(s) is not exceeded by cabinet installation.
Keysight recommends forced air convection whenever an instrument(s) are installed in a cabinet and further recommends that the maximum operating temperature of the cabinet be reduced 10°C from the lowest, of the maximum operating temperature of a single instrument.
If there are any concerns or special requirements an Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance.
The input terminals for this product are classified as Measurement Category None.
Install the instrument according to the enclosure protection provided. This instrument does not protect against the ingress of water. This instrument protects against finger access to hazardous parts within the enclosure.
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