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Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies
E4416A/E4417A Power
Meters
Service Guide
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ii Agilent Technologies E4416A/E4417A Power Meters Service Guide
Notices
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2001, 2006-2009
No part of this manual may be reproduced in
any form or by any means (including elec-
tronic storage and retrieval or translation
into a foreign language) without prior agree-
ment and written consent from Agilent
Technologies, Inc. as governed by United
States and international copyright laws.
Manual Part Number
E4416-90014
Edition
Fourth Edition, 29 May 2009
Printed in Malaysia
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
3501 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95052 USA
Warranty
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ject to being changed, without notice,
in future editions. Further, to the max-
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either express or implied, with regard
to this manual and any information
contained herein, including but not
limited to the implied warranties of
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liable for errors or for incidental or
consequential damages in connec-
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Safety Notices
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a haz-
ard. It calls attention to an operat-
ing procedure, practice, or the like
that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage
to the product or loss of important
data. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
met.
WARNING
A WARNING notice denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly per-
formed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated condi-
tions are fully understood and
met.
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Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its
published specifications at the time of shipment from the
factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its
calibration measurements are traceable to the United States
National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent
allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the
calibration facilities of other International Standards
Organization members.
Warranty
This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted
against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent
Technologies will at its option, either repair or replace products
which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this
product must be returned to a service facility designated by
Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to
Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay
shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to
Aglent Technologies from another country. Agilent
Technologies warrants that its software and firmware
designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument
will execute its programming instructions when properly
installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does not
warrant that the operation of the instrument, or firmware will
be uninterrupted or error free.
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Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from
improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer- supplied
software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse,
operation outside of the environmental specifications for the
product, or improper site preparation or maintenance. NO
OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AGILENT
TECHNOLOGIES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY.
Warnings and Cautions
This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards.
WARNING
A warning calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like, which, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or the loss of
life. Do not proceed beyond a warning until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
CAUTION
A caution calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or the
destruction of part or all of the equipment. Do not proceed beyond a
caution until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
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Safety Symbols
The following symbol on the instrument and in the
documentation indicates precautions that must be taken to
maintain safe operation of the instrument.
Caution, risk of danger.
The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the
supplied documentation.
Alternating current (AC).
This symbol indicates the operating switch for ‘Stand-by’ mode. Note, the
instrument is NOT isolated from the mains when the switch is pressed.
To isolate the instrument, the mains coupler (mains input cord) should be
removed from the power supply.
This symbol indicates the operating switch for ‘On’ mode).
External Protective Earth Terminal.
While this is a Class I product, provided with a protective earthing
conductor in a power cord, an external protective earthing terminal has
also been provided. This terminal is for use where the earthing cannot be
assured. At least an 18AWG earthing conductor should be used in such an
instance, to ground the instrument to an assured earth terminal.
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Personal Safety Considerations
This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective
earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains
plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a
protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective
conductor, inside or outside the instrument, is likely to make
the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is
prohibited
General Safety Considerations
WARNING
If this instrument is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This instrument must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means of protection are intact) only.
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s)
only with fuses of the same type and rating (for example, normal blow,
time delay, etc.). The use of other fuses or material is prohibited.
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.
CAUTION
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the
instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
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Regulatory Markings
The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant
European legal Directives (if accompanied by a year, it signifies when the
design was proven.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A
product.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards
Association.
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IEC 1010-1 Compliance
This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance
with IEC Publication 1010- 1 +A1:1992 Safety Requirements for
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction
documentation contains information and warnings which must
be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain
the instrument in a safe condition.
Statement of Compliance
This product has been designed and tested for compliance with
IEC 60529 (1989) Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
(IP Code). Level IPx4 is attained if, and only if, the carry case(
Agilent Technologies part number 34141A) is fitted.
Recommended Calibration Interval
Agilent Technologies recommends a one- year calibration cycle
for the E4416A and E4417A power meter.
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Sales and Service Offices
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sensor by its model number and full serial number. With this information,
the Agilent Technologies representative can quickly determine whether
your unit is still within its warranty period.
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