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Learning Operation Basics
Preparing for a Measurement
2. Learning Operation Basics
Preparing for a Measurement
Prepare the Agilent 4294A for measurement by taking the following steps. This procedure 
assumes that the Agilent 4294A has been correctly installed and set up as described in 
Chapter 1 , “Installation,” on page  17.
Connect the Agilent 16047E Test Fixture
Connect the Agilent 4294A to the Agilent 16047E Test Fixture for Lead Components. 
Step 1. Attach the 16047E test fixture to the test connectors on the front panel of the Agilent 
4294A by gradually coupling the four BNC connectors and fastening screws of the fixture 
with the test connectors and accessory mounting holes of the instrument until they are in 
complete contact. 
Step 2. Fasten two of the four BNC connectors to the corresponding test connectors by gradually 
turning the BNC connectors' rotation levers until each pair of connectors is securely 
connected. Be sure to align the grooves on both sides. 
Step 3. Simultaneously turn the fixture's two fastening screws clockwise so that the fixture is 
secured to the instrument.
Step 4. Finally, secure the remaining two BNC connectors of the fixture by turning their rotation 
levers clockwise. 
Figure 2-2  Connecting the Agilent 16047E Test Fixture
NOTE Reverse the above procedure when removing the Agilent 16047E Test Fixture.