Agilent Technologies U2741A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent U2741A USB
Modular 5.5 Digits
Digital Multimeter
User’s Guide
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Notices
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U2741-90001
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Fourth Edition, May 4, 2012
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CAUTION
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U2741A User’s Guide III
Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation
indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of
the instrument.
Direct current (DC) Off (supply)
Alternating current (AC) On (supply)
Both direct and alternating current Caution, risk of electric shock
Three-phase alternating current Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual
for specific Warning or Caution information)
Earth (ground) terminal Caution, hot surface
Protective conductor terminal Out position of a bi-stable push control
Frame or chassis terminal In position of a bi-stable push control
Equipotentiality
`
Category II 300 V overvoltage protection
Equipment protected throughout by
double insulation or reinforced
insulation
CAT II
300 V
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General Safety Information
WARNING
• Do not use the device if it is damaged. Before you use the device,
inspect the casing. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Do not operate
the device around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
• Always use the device with the cables provided.
• Observe all markings on the device before establishing any
connection.
• Turn off the device and application system power before connecting
to the I/O terminals.
• When servicing the device, use only the specified replacement parts.
• Do not operate the device with the cover removed or loosened.
• Use only the power adapter provided by the manufacturer to avoid
any unexpected hazards.
CAUTION
•If the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
device protection may be impaired.
•Always use dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use ethyl alcohol or
any other volatile liquid to clean the device.
•Do not permit any blockage of the ventilation holes of the device.
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Environmental Conditions
This instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low
condensation. The table below shows the general environmental
requirements for this instrument.
Environmental conditions Requirements
Operating temperature 0 °C to 55 °C
Operating humidity 20% to 85% RH non-condensing
Storage temperature –20 °C to 70 °C
Storage humidity 5% to 90% RH non-condensing
CAUTION
The U2741A USB modular digital multimeter complies with the following
safety and EMC requirements.
•IEC 61010-1:2001/EN61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition)
•Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
•USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004
•IEC 61326-2002/EN 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003
•Canada: ICES-001:2004
•Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004
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Regulatory Markings
The CE mark is a registered trademark
of the European Community. This CE
mark shows that the product complies
with all the relevant European Legal
Directives.
The C-tick mark is a registered
trademark of the Spectrum
Management Agency of Australia.
This signifies compliance with
the Australia EMC Framework
regulations under the terms of the
Radio Communication Act of 1992.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this
ISM device complies with the
Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est confomre a la
norme NMB-001 du Canada.
This instrument complies with the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
marking requirement. This affixed
product label indicates that you must
not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste.
The CSA mark is a registered
trademark of the Canadian Standards
Association.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.
The affixed product label is as shown below.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies, or visit:
www.agilent.com/environment/product
for more information.
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In This Guide…
1GettingStarted
This chapter provides an overview of the U2741A USB modular digital
multimeter, the product outlook, product dimension, and product layout.
This chapter contains instructions on how to install and configure to get
started with the U2741A.
2 Operation and Features
In this chapter, you will get to learn more about the operations and
features that are offered by the U2741A.
3 Measurement Tutorial
In this chapter, you will learn what are the common sources of error in
measurements and how to minimize or eliminate these errors.
4 Characteristics and Specifications
This chapter covers the characteristics and specifications of the U2741A.
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is
available on the Web site. You can search the DoC by its
product model or description.
http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm
NOTE
If you are unable to search for the respective DoC, please contact your
local Agilent representative.
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