HP 203A - Section IL INSTALLATION; Inspection; Power Requirements; Three-Conductor Power

Model 203A
Section ІІ
Paragraphs 2-1 to 2-13
SECTION И
INSTALLATION
2-1. INSPECTION.
2-2.
This
instrument
was
carefully
inspected
both
mechanically
and
electrically
before
shipment.
It
shouldbe
physically
free
of
mars
or
scratches
and
in
регіесі
electrical
order
upon
receipt.
To
confirm
this,
the
instrument
should
be
inspected
for
physical
damage
in
transit.
Also
checkfor
supplied
accesso-
ries,
and
test
the
electrical
performance
of
the
instru-
ment
using
Table
2-1
or
the
procedure
outlined
in
para-
graph
5-3.
If
there
is
any
apparent
damage,
file
a
claim
with
the
carrier
and
refer
to
the
warranty
on
the
inside
front
cover
of
this
manual.
:
2-3. POWER REQUIREMENTS.
2-4. The Model 203A will operate from either 115 or
230
vac,
50-400
Hz.
The
instrument
can
be
easily
converted from 115 to 230 volt operation by changing
the position of the slide switch, located on rear panel,
so
that
the
designation
appearing
onthe
switch
matches
the nominal voltage of the power source.
2-5. THREE-CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE.
2-6.
То
protect
operating
personnel,
the
National
Electrical
Manufacturers’
Association
(NEMA)
rec-
ommends
that
the
instrument
panel
and
cabinet
be
grounded,
АП
Hewlett-Packard
instruments
аге
equip-
ped
with
a
three-conductor
power
cable
which,
when
plugged
into
an
appropriate
receptacle,
grounds
the
instrument.
The
offset
pin
on
the
power
cable
three-
prong
connector
is
the
ground
wire.
2-7. To preserve the protection feature when oper-
ating
the
instrument
from
a
two-contact
outlet,
use
a
three-prong
to
two-prong
adapter
and
connect
the
green pigtail on the adapter to ground.
2-8. INSTALLATION.
2-9.
The
Model
203A
is
fully
transistorized;
there-
fore
no
special
cooling
is
required.
However,
the
in-
Strument
should
not
be
operated
where
the
ambient
temperature
exceeds
55°C
(13
1°F).
01760-4
2-10. КАСК/ВЕМСН INSTALLATION.
2-11.
Тһе
Model
203A
is
initially
shipped
as
а
bench
type
instrument
(unless
ordered
specifically
as
a
rack
type)
with
plastic
feet
and
a
tilt
stand
in
place.
Con-
versionto
a
rack-mounted
instrument
сап
be
accom-
plished
by
usingthe
rack
mounting
kit
and
instructions
furnished
with
your
instrument.
2-12. REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.
2-13.
The
following
is
а
general
guide
for
repacking
aninstrumentfor
shipment.
Ifyou
have
any
questions,
contact
your
local
@
Sales
and
Service
Office
(see
lists
in
Appendix
for
location).
a. Place instrument in original container if it is
available.
If
original
container
is
not
available,
опе
can be purchased from your nearest @ Sales and
Service Office. |
Note
If instrument is to be shipped to Hewlett-
Packard for service or repair, attach to
the instrument a tag identifying the owner
and indicate the service or repair to be
accomplished; include the model number
and full serial number of instrument. In
any correspondence, identify the instru-
mentby model number and serial number
prefix,
Н original container is not used,
b.
Wrap
instrument
in
heavy
paper
or
plastic
before
placing
in
an
inner
container.
c. Useplenty of packing material around all sides
of
instrument
and
protect
panel
face
with
cardboard
Strips.
d. Place instrument and inner container ша heavy
carton or wooden box and seal with strong tape or
metal bands.
e. Mark shipping container with "Delicate Instru-
ment, " "Fragile" etc.