Aeroflex 2944B - INSTALLATION

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Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Initial visual inspection of new instruments...................................................................................2-2
Ventilation ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Operational case (46662/571) shoulder strap................................................................................. 2-3
Bail arm option ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Fuses .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Class I power cords (3-core)................................................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to a DC supply and fitting batteries ............................................................................ 2-6
RF and AF connections.................................................................................................................. 2-6
Accessory socket connections........................................................................................................ 2-7
Remote control connections........................................................................................................... 2-9
RS232 ..................................................................................................................................... 2-9
GPIB ..................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Self tests and acceptance tests...................................................................................................... 2-11
Self tests................................................................................................................................2-11
Using the Service Monitor........................................................................................................... 2-12
Routine maintenance.................................................................................................................... 2-13
Ventilation fan and filter.......................................................................................................2-13
Routine safety testing and inspection...........................................................................................2-14
1. Visual inspection .............................................................................................................2-14
2. Earth bonding tests ..........................................................................................................2-14
3. Insulation tests .................................................................................................................2-15
4. Rectification.....................................................................................................................2-15
Cleaning................................................................................................................................2-15
List of tables
Table 2-1 Accessory socket pin numbering, location and functions..............................................2-7
Table 2-2 Accessory socket logic and applications ....................................................................... 2-8
List of figures
Fig. 2-1 Preventing strap buckle from slipping.............................................................................2-3
Fig. 2-2 Accessory in/out socket pin numbers.............................................................................. 2-7
Fig. 2-3 RS232 serial port connections.........................................................................................2-9
Fig. 2-4 Null modem connections................................................................................................. 2-9
Fig. 2-5 IEEE488 parallel port connections................................................................................2-10