HP E4915A User manual

HP E4915A Crystal Impedance Meter
HP E4916A Crystal Impedance/LCR Meter
User’s Guide
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments which have the serial
number prefix JP1KD, or firmware revision 2.Ox.
For additional important information about serial numbers, read
“Serial Number” in Appendix A.
WTM HEWLETT®
mUHM PACKARD
HP Part No. E4915-90031
Printed in JAPAN June 1997
Fourth Edition

©Copyright 1996,1997 Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd.

Manual Printing History
August 1996
January 1997
April 1997 ...
June 1997 ...
.. First Edition
Second Edition
. .Third Edition
Fourth Edition
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Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere
in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment.
In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the instrument.
The Hew lett -Packard Company assumes no liability for the customer's
failure to comply with these requirements.
Note HP E49I5A and HP E4916A comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY
II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC1010-1. HP E4915A and
HP E4916A are INDOOR USE product.
LEDs in this product are Class 1 in accordance with IEC825-1.
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
Ground The Instrument
To avoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet
must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power
cable with earth blade.
DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or
fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power
cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may
exist even with the power cable removed. Tb avoid injuries, always
disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.
DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person,
capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not
install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the
instrument. Return the instrument to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and
Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained.
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Dangerous Procedure Warnings
Warnings , such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous
procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the
warnings must be followed.
Warning Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this
^jfll instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and
adjusting this instrument.
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Certification
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Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its
published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory.
Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements
are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration
facility, or to the calibration facilities of other International Standards
Organization members.
Warranty
This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date
of shipment, except that in the case of certain components listed
in General Information of this manual, the warranty shall be for
the specified period. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard
Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products that
prove to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a
service facility designated by HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges
to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the product to
Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and
taxes for products returned to HP from another country.
HP warrants that its software and firmware designated by HP for use
with an instrument will execute its programming instruction when
property installed on that instrument. HP does not warrant that
the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be
uninterrupted or error free.
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 the environmental specifications for the product, or
improper site preparation or maintenance.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. HP specifically disclaims
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.
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Exclusive Remedies
Assistance
The remedies provided herein are buyer’s sole and exclusive
remedies. HP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort,
or any other legal theory.
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance
agreements are available for Hewlett-Packard products.
For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and
Service Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.
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Typeface Conventions
Bold
Italics
Computer
(hardkeys )
SOFTKEYS
Boldface type is used when a term is defined.
For example: icons are symbols.
Italic type is used for emphasis and for titles
of manuals and other publications.
Italic type is also used for keyboard entries
when a name or a variable must be typed in
place of the words in italics. For example:
copy filename means to type the word copy,
to type a space, and then to type the name of
a file such as f ilel.
Computer font is used for on-screen prompts
and messages.
Labeled keys on the instrument front panel
are enclosed in Q.
Softkeys located to the right of the CRT are
enclosed in
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Safety Symbols
General definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals
are listed below.
A
i
o
I I
n
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Warning
Caution
Note
Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked
with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to
refer to the instruction manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
In position of push-button switch.
Out position of push-button switch.
Frame (or chassis) terminal. A connection to the
frame (chassis) of the equipment which normally
include all exposed metal structures.
0 T his Warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the
like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in injury or death to personnel.
This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention
to a procedure, practice, condition or the like, which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in damage to or destruction of part or all of the
product.
Note denotes important information. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the
like, which is essential to highlight.
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About This Manual This manual explains about the operation of HP E4915A Crystal
Impedance Meter and HP E4916A Crystal Impedance/LCR Meter. The
manual consists of the following sections:
Introduction This chapter explains the outline of HP E4915A and HP E4916A.
Front Panel,Rear Panel,and Display
This chapter explains the features of the front and rear panels of the
HP E4915A and HP E4916A.
Installation and Setup Guide
This chapter explains points to be checked when the distributed
package is opened and the method to setup HP E4915A and
HP E4916A. Please read this chapter before you set up HP E4915A
and HP E4916A.
Quick Start Guide This chapter illustrates basic operational procedures.
Applications This chapter shows step-by-step instructions to measure a crystal
resonator with a Pi-fixture and other devices.
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