HP 3465B - Installation; Introduction; Initial Inspection; Power Requirements

Model 3465B
Section II
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2-1. INTRODUCTION.
2-2. This section contains information and instructions for
the installation and shipping of the Multimeter. Included
are initial inspection procedures, power and grounding
requirements, environmental information and instructions
for repackaging for shipment.
2-3. INITIAL INSPECTION.
2-4. This instrument was carefully inspected both mechani
cally and electrically before shipment. It should be free of
mars or scratches and in f)erfect electrical order upon
receipt. To confirm this, the instrument should be inspec
ted for physical damage in transit, and the electrical
performance should be tested using the performance tests
outlined in Section V. If there is damage or deficiency, see
the warranty inside the front of this manual.
2-5. POWER REQUIREMENTS.
2-6. This Multimeter will operate on ac line voltage or from
internal rechargeable NiCad batteries. AC line voltage
options are described in Table 1-2.
lOd'^F) or stored outside the ambient temperature range of
- 20OC to + SQOC (- 40F to 1220F).
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Verify that the ac power source matches the
power requirement of the instrument as marked
on the option label affixed to the rear of the
instrument.
2-7. GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS.
2-8. To protect operating personnel, the National Electrical
Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) recommends that the
instrument panel and cabinet be grounded. Multimeters are
equipped with a three-conductor power cable which, when
plugged into an appropriate receptacle, grounds the instru
ment. The offset pin on the power cable is the ground wire.
2-9. To preserve the protection feature when operating
from a two-contact outlet, use a three-prong to two-prong
adapter and connect the green pigtail on the adapter to
power line ground.
2-10. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.
2-11. The Multimeter should not be operated outside the
ambient temperature range of O'^C to 40°C (32°F to
WARNING
To prevent potential electrical or fire hazard,
do not expose equipment to rain or moisture.
2-12. REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.
2-13. The following paragraphs contain a general guide for
repackaging the instrument for shipment. Refer to Para
graph 2-14 if the original container is to be used; 2-15 if it
is not. If you have any questions, contact your nearest -hp-
Sales and Service Office (see back of Manual for office loca
tions).
NOTE
If the instrument is to be shipped to Hewlett-
Packard for service or repair, attach a tag to
the instrument identifying the owner and indi
cating the service or repair to be accomplished.
Include the model number and full serial
number of the instrument. In any correspon
dence, identify the instrument by model num
ber and full serial number.
2-14. Hace instrument in original container with appropri
ate packing material and seal well with strong tape or metal
bands. If original container is not available, one can be
purchased from your nearest -hp- Sales and Service Office.
2-15. If original container is not to be used, proceed as
follows:
a. Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic before
placing in an inner container.
b. Place packing material around all sides of instrument
and protect panel face with cardboard strips.
c. Place instrument and inner container in a heavy
carton or wooden box and seal with strong tape or metal
bands.
2-16. POWER CORDS AND RECEPTACLES.
2-17. Figure 2-1 illustrates the plug cap configurations that
2-1