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Read This First: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

CAUTION. ESD is a concern when handling any electronic equipment. All

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however, large discharges of static electricity applied to the signal inputs may
damage the equipment.

A cable that is left unconnected on a bench can develop a very large static charge
that can damage the instrument.

To avoid this source of damage, use the following techniques to prevent
electrostatic dis charge into the instrument:

Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic
wrist strap when you connect and disconnect probes, cables, and adapters.
Your oscilloscope provides a convenient front-panel connection for this
purpose.

cilloscopes and probes are designed with robust ESD protection;

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Discharge the static charge from any cable before you connect it to the
oscilloscope or device under test by momentarily grounding the center
conductor of the cable, or by connecting a 50 ohm termination to one end,
prior to attaching the cable to the instrument.