Safety and Regulatory Information

Notices

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Manual Information

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Help File Edition 7, March 2023

 

Keysight, Inc.

900 S. Taft Ave.

Loveland, CO 80537 USA

Software Revision

For the latest PD1500A software, refer to the product page at www.keysight.com/find/PD1500A.

The latest product documentation is available at www.keysight.com/find/PD1500A.

Warranty

The material contained in this document is provided "as is," and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Keysight disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, with regard to this manual and any information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Keysight shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or of any information contained herein. Should Keysight and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the separate agreement shall control.

Technology Licenses

The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

Restricted Rights Legend

U.S. Government Restricted Rights. Software and technical data rights granted to the federal government include only those rights customarily provided to end user customers. Keysight provides this customary commercial license in Software and technical data pursuant to FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for the Department of Defense, DFARS 252.227-7015 (Technical Data – Commercial Items) and DFARS 227.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation).

Safety Notices

Documentation Notes

About This Help File

Help File Edition 7, March 2023

Warranty

THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS," AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KEYSIGHT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL.

Technology License

The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

Restricted Rights Legend

If software is for use in the performance of a U.S. Government prime contract or subcontract, Software is delivered and licensed as “Commercial computer software” as defined in DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Keysight’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987). U.S. Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data.

Safety Notices

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.

 

Notes contain relevant and useful information that should be followed.

Safety Symbols

 

Products display the following symbols:

Refer to manual for additional safety information.
Earth Ground.
Chassis Ground.
Alternating Current (AC).
Direct Current (DC).
Standby Power. Unit is not completely disconnected from AC mains when power switch is in standby position.
Indicates that antistatic precautions should be taken.
DANGER: High Voltage.
Hot Surface; DO NOT Touch!

 

Safety Information

General

Do not use this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer. The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions. Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to a Keysight Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

Product Grounding

The instrument is a Class 1 product and is provided with a grounding-type power cord set. The instrument chassis and cover are connected to the instrument electrical ground to minimize shock hazard. The ground pin of the cord set plug must be firmly connected to the electrical ground (safety ground) terminal at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective earth (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury or death.

Cleaning

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from AC mains power and disconnect all test leads before cleaning. Clean the outside of the instrument using a soft, lint-free, cloth slightly dampened with water. Do not use detergent or solvents.Do not attempt to clean internally.If needed, contact a Keysight Sales and Service office to arrange for proper cleaning to ensure that safety features and performance are maintained.

AC Power Cord

Removal of the AC power cord is the disconnect method to remove power from the instrument. Be sure to allow for adequate access to the power cord to permit disconnection from AC power. Use only the Keysight specified power cord for the country of use or one with equivalent ratings.

Do Not Remove Instrument Covers

Only qualified, service-trained personnel should remove the cover from the instrument. Service: Unplug instrument from wall outlet, remove power cord, and remove all probes from all terminals before servicing.

AC Mains Power Line Fuse

For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse only with fuses of the specified type and rating. The instrument must be disconnected from AC mains power, and all measurement terminals must be disconnected before changing the fuse.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

This instrument is not designed to be operated in an explosive environment. The instrument enclosure complies with the IP 20 rating.

In Case of Damage

An instrument that appears damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until qualified service personnel can repair it.

Measurement Limits

To avoid instrument damage and the risk of electric shock, do not exceed any of the Measurement Limits defined in the following section.

 

Unless otherwise noted in the specifications, this instrument or system is intended for indoor use. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 50 % to 70 % at 40 °C or less (non-condensing). This instrument or system is designed to operate at altitudes up to 3000 meters, and at temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C.

Declaration of Conformity

Declarations of Conformity for this product and for other Keysight products may be downloaded from the Keysight Regulatory Web site:

http://regulations.products.keysight.com/DoC/search.htm