Instructions
A6304XL
500 Amp AC/DC Current Probe
070-8939-03
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ii...................................
Service Safety Summary iv....................................
Getting Started 1............................................
Probe Installation 1................................................
Operating the Current Probe Slide 2...................................
Degaussing and Autobalancing the Current Probe 3......................
Why Degauss the Current Probe? 3...................................
Maximum Current Limits 4..........................................
Specifications 6.............................................
Maintenance 11..............................................
Cleaning 11.......................................................
Disassembly Instructions 11..........................................
Obtaining Replacement Parts 13.......................................
Preparation for Shipment 14..........................................
Replaceable Parts List 15......................................
Parts Ordering Information 15.........................................
Using the Replaceable Parts List 15....................................
A6304XL Instructions
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and marking on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common
terminal to elevated voltages.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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General Safety Summary
Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Breakable.
Do not drop.
WARNING
High Voltage
Double
Insulated
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Do not connect to or
remove from an
uninsulated conductor that
is HAZARDOUS LIVE.
A6304XL Instructions
iii
Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
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