Chapter 2
Safety information
Battery and AC/DC safety information
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User Manual
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Battery and AC/DC safety information
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The Li-Polymer battery is designed for maximum safety.
In particular, each cell is provided with a safety valve to prevent exces-
sive internal pressure in the event of overcharging or exposure to very
high temperatures.
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Battery supplied by JDSU incorporate protection means.
Do not use any mains adaptor or battery other than those supplied with
the instrument, or supplied by JDSU as an option for this instrument.
If another adapter or battery is used, it may damage the 2000 Platform
itself.
Using the 2000 Platform with a battery other than the one supplied by the
manufacturer of the 2000 Platform may entail risks of fire or explosion.
The battery may explode, leak or catch fire:
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if it is exposed to high temperature or fire
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if it is opened or dismantled.
Other basic safety precautions are as follows:
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Do not use AC/Adapter/Charger outdoors or in wet or damp loca-
tions
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Connect the AC/Adapter/Charger to the correct mains voltage, as
indicated on the ratings label.
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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate
the product where people can walk on the power cord.
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Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric chock from lightning.
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Do not use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak or in any explo-
sive environment.
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Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous, high voltage points
and other hazards. Contact qualified service personnel for all
service.
Precautions relating to optical connections
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The normal operating life of an optical connector is usually of the
order of a few hundred manipulations. It is then advisable to manip-
ulate the optical connections of the Platform as rarely as possible.
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The proper operation of the instrument and its accuracy of measure-
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