For proper and safe use, please read and follow these instructions carefully and
completely.
The instructions must be provided to every user of the instrument.
Keep for future reference.
General
• The instrument may only be used by adequately trained specialists.
• Observe and comply with all safety regulations applicable for your work environment.
• Wear suitable and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all work.
• In particular, the relevant safety regulations in VDE 0100, 0800, and 0805 must be
adhered to.
Accessories
• Use only the specied accessories (included in delivery or listed as optional) with the instru-
ment.
• -Carefully and completely read and adhere to the product documentation for optional acces
sories. Retain these documents for future reference.
Handling
• The instrument may only be used in data and telecommunications networks that are free of
external voltages.
External voltages greater than 60 V DC can destroy the instrument and also represent a
potential health hazard to the user!
• Never pull unnecessarily on the cables connected to the instrument.
• Use the instrument in undamaged condition only.
Inspect the instrument before use. Pay particular attention to damage, broken insulation, or
kinked cables.
• Use the accessories and all cables in undamaged condition only.
Inspect all cables and accessories before use. Pay particular attention to damage, broken
insulation, or kinked cables.
• If the instrument or its accessories do not function awlessly, permanently remove the instru-
ment/accessories from operation and secure them against inadvertent use.
• If the instrument or accessories are damaged during use, such as if they are dropped,
permanently remove the instrument/accessories from operation and secure them against
inadvertent use.
• If there are any signs of interior damage to the instrument or accessories (e.g., loose parts
in the housing), permanently remove the instrument/accessories from operation and secure
them against inadvertent use.
• The instrument and accessories may only be used for the tests/measurements described in
the documentation for the instrument.
Operating Conditions
• -Do not use the instrument and its accessories after long periods of storage under unfavor
able conditions (e.g., humidity, dust, or extreme temperatures).
• Do not use the instrument and the accessories after extraordinary stressing due to transport.
• Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight.
