Anritsu CMA50 User manual

Part No.: 41315I
CMA50
Operation Manual
Eighth Edition
ANRITSU CORPORATION
For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
Keep this manual with the equipment.

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26 June 2006 (First Edition)
6 July 2010 (Eighth Edition)
©2006 - 2010 ANRITSU CORPORATION
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Safety Symbols
To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu Corporation uses the following safety symbols to indicate safety-
related information. Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment. Some or all of the following
symbols may be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this
manual.
Symbols used in manual
DANGER This indicates a very dangerous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if not performed properly.
WARNING This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if not performed properly.
CAUTION This indicates a hazardous procedure or danger that could result in light-to-severe injury, or loss related to equipment
malfunction, if proper precautions are not taken.

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Safety Symbols Used on Equipment and in Manual
The following safety symbols are used inside or on the equipment near operation locations to provide information about safety items and operation
precautions. Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols and take the necessary precautions BEFORE using the equipment.
This indicates a prohibited operation. The prohibited operation is indicated symbolically
in or near the barred circle.
This indicates an obligatory safety precaution. The obligatory operation is indicated
symbolically in or near the circle.
This indicates a warning or caution. The contents are indicated symbolically in or near the
triangle.
This indicates a note. The contents are described in the box.
These indicate that the marked part should be recycled.

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For Safety
DANGER
NEVER touch parts where the label shown on the left is attached. Such parts have high voltages of at least 1kV and there is a
risk of receiving a fatal electric shock.
WARNING
1. ALWAYS refer to the Operation Manual when working near locations at which the alert mark shown on the left is attached.
If the advice in the Operation Manual is not followed there is a risk of personal injury or reduced equipment performance.
The alert mark shown on the left may also be used with other marks and descriptions to indicate other dangers.

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2. IEC 61010 Standard
The IEC 61010 standard specifies four categories to ensure that an instrument is used only at locations where it is safe to
make measurements. This instrument is designed for measurement category I (CAT I). DO NOT use this instrument at
locations specified as category II, III, or IV as defined below.
Measurement category I (CAT I):
Secondary circuits of a device that is not directly connected to a power outlet.
Measurement category II (CAT II):
Primary circuits of a device that is directly connected to a power outlet, e.g., portable tools or home appliance.
Measurement category III (CAT III):
Primary circuits of a device (fixed equipment) to which power is supplied directly from the distribution panel, and circuits
running from the distribution panel to power outlet.
Measurement category IV (CAT IV):
Building service-line entrance circuits, and circuits running from the service-line entrance to the meter or primary circuit
breaker (distribution panel).

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3. Laser radiation warning
•NEVER look directly into the cable connector on the equipment nor into the end of a cable connected to the
equipment. There is a risk of injury if laser radiation enters the eye.
•The Laser Safety label is attached to the equipment for safety. See the help sets for the individual Test Modules for the
type and location of the Laser Safety label for a given test module.
Electrical
Shock 4. To reduce risk of equipment damage, injury, or death, adhere to the following warnings:
•Do not use the CMA50 or its AC charger/adapter if the case of either is cracked or damaged.
•Use the CMA50 only with the AC charger/adapter provided for the CMA50 by Anritsu. Anritsu does not guarantee
the safety and functionality of other power supplies.
•Do not use the CMA50 AC charger/adapter outdoors or in wet environments.
•Make sure that the AC input to the AC charger/adapter is within the voltages indicated on the AC charger/adapter’s
case.
•Do not attempt to service the product in any way other than routine maintenance as described in this manual.
•If power is supplied without earthing the equipment, there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock or
causing damage to the internal components.

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Repair 5. This equipment cannot be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt to remove the equipment covers or unit covers or
to disassemble internal components. Only qualified service personnel with a knowledge of electrical fire and shock hazards
should service this equipment. There are high-voltage parts in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal
electric shock to untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of damage to precision components.
Calibration
6. The performance-guarantee seal verifies the integrity of the equipment. To ensure the continued integrity of the
equipment, only Anritsu service personnel, or service personnel of an Anritsu sales representative, should break this seal to
repair or calibrate the equipment. If the performance-guarantee seal is broken by you or a third party, the performance of
the equipment cannot be guaranteed. Be careful not to break the seal by opening the equipment or unit covers.
Falling Over 7. This equipment should always be positioned in the correct manner. If the cabinet is turned on its side, etc., it will be
unstable and may be damaged if it falls over as a result of receiving a slight mechanical shock.
Always set up the equipment in a position where the power switch can be reached without difficulty.
WARNING

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Replacing
Battery
8. When replacing the battery, use the specified battery and insert it with the correct polarity. If the wrong battery is used, or
if the battery is inserted with reversed polarity, there is a risk of explosion causing severe injury or death.

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Battery Fluid 9. DO NOT short the battery terminals and never attempt to disassemble the battery or dispose of it in a fire. If the battery
is damaged by any of these actions, the battery fluid may leak. This fluid is poisonous.
DO NOT touch the battery fluid, ingest it, or get in your eyes. If it is accidentally ingested, spit it out immediately, rinse
your mouth with water and seek medical help. If it enters your eyes accidentally, do not rub your eyes, rinse them with
clean running water and seek medical help. If the liquid gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off carefully and thoroughly.
LCD 10. This instrument uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). DO NOT subject the instrument to excessive force or drop it. If
the LCD is subjected to strong mechanical shock, it may break and liquid may leak.
This liquid is very caustic and poisonous.
DO NOT touch it, ingest it, or get in your eyes. If it is ingested accidentally, spit it out immediately, rinse your mouth
with water and seek medical help. If it enters your eyes accidentally, do not rub your eyes, rinse them with clean running
water and seek medical help. If the liquid gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off carefully and thoroughly.