HP 3457A - SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION; 1-1. INTRODUCTION; 1-3. MANUAL DESCRIPTION

&S SECTION |
GENERAL INFORMATION
The information contained in this manual is intended for the use of service
trained personnel who understand electronic circuitry and are aware of the
hazards involved. Do not attempt to perform any of the procedures outlined
in this manual unless you are qualified to do so.
1-1, INTRODUCTION
1-2.
This
manual
contains
information
relating
to
the
installation,
operation,
performance
testing,
calibration,
and
service
of
the
HP
3457A
Multimeter.
The
information
is
designed
for
the
use
of
service trained
personnel.
Other
users
should
refer
to
the
HP
3457A
Operating
Manual.
1-3, MANUAL DESCRIPTION
1-4,
The
following
paragraphs
provide
a
general
description
of
the
manual
layout
and
content:
& Section |. General Information
Section
I
contains
a
brief
description
of
the
manual,
and
a
general
description
of
the
instrument.
This
section
also
contains
the
instrument
specifications
and
information
concerning
options
and
accessories.
Section Il, Installation Procedures
Section
IL
contains
information
to
prepare
the
HP
3457A
for
use,
Included
in
this
section
is
power
requirements,
line
voltage
selection,
and
interfacing
information.
Section Ill. Operating Instructions
Section
III
contains
operating
instructions
necessary
to
service
the
HP
3457A.
These
operating
instruc-
tions
are
a
condensed
version
of
those
contained
in
the
Operating,
Programming
and
Configuration
Manual.
Section IV. Performance Tests
Section
IV
contains
information
and
procedures
required
to
test
the
HP
3457A
to
its
rated
specifica-
tions,
Also
included
in
this
section
is
a
condensed
version
of
the
performance
test
(operational
verifica-
tion
test)
which
will
provide
a
more
rapid
test
and
give
a
90%
confidence
that
the
instrument
will
meet
its
specifications.
Section V. Calibration
&
Section
V
contains
procedures
required
to
calibrate
the
HP
3457A
to
its
rated
specifications.