Agilent Technologies 54751A User manual

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User's Guide
Agilent 83483A,4A,4B
and 54751A,2A,2B
Plug-In Modules

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Agilent part number: 83483-90010 and 54751-97011
Printed in US
AApril 2000
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arranty
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Declaration of Conformity
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Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. F
amiliarize
yourself with each of the symbols and its meaning before operating this
instrument.
CAUTION
The
caution sign denotes a hazard to the instrument. It calls attention to a
procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to
,could result in
damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a
caution
sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING
The
warning
sign denotes alife-threatening hazard. It calls attention to a
procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to
,could result
in injury or loss of life
.Do not proceed beyond a
warning
sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Instruction
Manual
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The
instruction manual
symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary
for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual.
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General Safety Considerations
WARNING
Before this instrument is switched on
,make sure it has been properly
grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a
socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor
,inside or
outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal
can result in personal injury
.
WAR
NING
There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause
personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the
instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
WARNING
If this instrument is not used as specied, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This instrument must be used in anormal
condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only
.
CAUTION
Before this instrument is switched on,
make sure its primary power circuitry
has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source
.
F
ailure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to
the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) on or near input connectors can damage circuits
inside the instrument. Repair of damage due to misuse is
not
covered under
warranty
.
Before connecting any cable to the electrical input, momentarily short the
center and outer conductors of the cable together
.Personnel should be
properly grounded, and should touch the frame of the instrument before
touching any connector
.
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