Keysight M8131A 16/32 GSa/s Digitizer User’s Guide 3Safety SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operationof this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings oroperating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design,manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes noliability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Product manualsare provided with your instrument on CD-ROM and/or in printed form. Printed manualsare an option for many products. Manuals may also be available on the Web. Go towww.keysight.com and type in your product number in the Search field at the top of thepage. Safe operation and the general safety precautions for the M9502A and M9505AAXIe chassis, must be followed. See: http://www.keysight.com/find/M9505A.Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the container orcushioning, keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment forcompleteness and verified the instrument both mechanically and electrically. ThePerformance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the instrument. If thecontents are incomplete, mechanical damage or defect is apparent, or if an instrumentdoes not pass the operator’s checks, notify the nearest Keysight TechnologiesSales/Service Office.WARNING To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests whenthere are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure (covers, panels,etc.).General This product is a Safety Class 3 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal).The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner notspecified in the operation instructions.Laser Safety Information Class 1 Laser product according IEC60825-1 (2007).Environment Conditions This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2environment. It is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0 °C – 40 °C(32 °F – 105 °F) at a maximum relative humidity of 80% and at altitudes of up to2000 meters.This module can be stored or shipped at temperatures between -40 °C and +70 °C.Protect the module from temperature extremes that may cause condensation within it.Before Applying Power Verify that all safety precautions are taken. The power cable inlet of the instrument servesas a device to disconnect from the mains in case of hazard. The instrument must bepositioned so that the operator can easily access the power cable inlet. When theinstrument is rack mounted the rack must be provided with an easily accessible mainsswitch.Line Power Requirements The Keysight M8131A operates when installed in an Keysight AXIe mainframe.