Model 871A User’s Manual INITIAL INSTRUMENT SETUP
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2 INITIAL INSTRUMENT SETUP
General
1 Place the 871 Laser Wavelength Meter on a firm horizontal surface.
2 Make sure that there is at least 2 inches (50 mm) of clearance on all sides of the
instrument to allow for ventilation.
Power Supply Connections
This is a Safety Class 1 product (provided with protective ground). The mains plug
shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective ground contact.
Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is
likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this instrument. Failure to
ensure adequate grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage.
Do not connect AC power until you have verified the line voltage is properly grounded
and within the specified range (90–260 VAC and 47–63 Hz). Damage to the instrument
could result.
This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage is within
the specified range.