HP 54501A - Section 2. Installation; Introduction; Initial Inspection; Operating Environment

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INTRODUCTION
This section of the manual contains informa-
tion
and
instructions necessary for installing
the HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope .
Included in this section are inspection
procedures, power
requirements, hardware
connections
and configurations, and packag-
ing information .
2-2 . INITIAL INSPECTION
Inspect the shipping container for damage .
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If
the shipping container or cushioning material
is
damaged, it shouldbe kept until the con-
tents of the shipment havebeen checked
for
completeness and
the instrument has been
checked
mechanically and electrically .
Accessories supplied with the instrument are
listed under Accessories Supplied in section 1
of this manual . The self test procedure is
described in this section and electrical
perfor-
mance verification
functionsare described in
section 5 .
If the contents are incomplete, if
there
is
mechanical damage or defect, or if the
instrument does not pass the Self Test
Performance Verification, notify the nearest
Hewlett-Packard Office .
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If the shipping con-
tainer is damaged, or the cushioning materials
show signs of stress,
notify the carrier as well
as the
Hewlett-Packard Office . Keep the ship-
ping materials for carrier's inspection . The
Hewlett-Packard office will arrange for repair
or replacement at HP option without waiting
for claim settlement .
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.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The operating environment for the HP 54501 A
is described in table 1-2 . Note the non-
condensing humidity limitation . Condensation
within the instrument cabinet can cause poor
operation or malfunction . Protection should
be provided against temperatureextremes
whichcause condensation within the
instrument .
HP
54501A INSTALLATION
SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2-4 . STORAGE AND SHIPPING
This instrument may be stored or shipped in
environments within the following limitations :
TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 ° C TO
75° C
HUMIDITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP TO 90%AT 65° C
ALTITUDE . . . . . UP TO 15
300
METRES (50 000 FEET)
2-5 . PACKAGING
2-6 . Tagging
for
Service
If the instrument is to be shipped to a
Hewlett-Packard office for service
or
repair ;
attach a tag to the instrument identifying
owner, address of owner, complete instrument
model and serial numbers, and a description
of the service required .
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Original Packaging
If the original packaging material is unavailable
or unserviceable, materials identical to those
used in factory packaging are available
through Hewlett-Packard offices . If the in-
strument is to be shipped to a Hewlett-Packard
office for service, attach a tag
showing owner,
address of owner, complete instrument model
and serial numbers, and a description of the
service required . Mark the container FRAGILE
to ensure careful handling . In any correspon-
dence, refer to the instrument by model num-
ber and full serial number .
2-8 . Other Packaging
The following general instructions should be
followed for repacking with commercially
available materials .
a . Wrap instrument in heavy paper or
plastic
.