Agilent Technologies E4418B User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent E4418B
Power Meter
User’s Guide

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Manual Part Number
E4418-90032
Edition
Eighth Edition, April 5, 2013
Printed in Malaysia
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WARNING
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hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
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tions are fully understood and
met.

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Certification
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specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent
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the instrument or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.
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interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the
environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation
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Exclusive Remedies
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REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL or CONSEQUENTIAL
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LEGAL THEORY.
Warnings and Cautions
This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards.
Recommended Calibration Interval
Agilent Technologies recommends a two- years calibration cycle for the
E4418B EPM Series power meter.
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 61010-1 +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.
User Environment
This product is designed for use in a sheltered environment (avoiding
extreme weather conditions) in accordance with Pollution Degree 3
defined in IEC 60664-1, with the carry case (Agilent Technologies part
number 34141A) fitted over the instrument.
The product is suitable for indoor use only, when this carry case is not
fitted.
Installation Instructions
To avoid unnecessary over-temperature conditions, while this carry case is
fitted do not apply an ac mains supply voltage, only operate your Agilent
Technologies E4418B from the battery pack.

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Regulatory Information
Sound Emission
Herstellerbescheinigung
Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der
Maschinenlarminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.
• Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.
• Am Arbeitsplatz.
• Normaler Betrieb.
• Nach DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).
Manufacturers Declaration
This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German
Sound DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).
• Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.
• At operator position.
• Normal operation.
• According to ISO 7779 (Type Test).
Australian EMC Regulations
The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management
Agency of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC
Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radiocommunications Act
of 1992.
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