To connect line power:
1.  Make sure the front-panel power switch is in the o 
position.
2.  Connect the socket of the supplied power cord to  
the power connection on the rear panel.
Turn on the instrument
Turn on the instrument by pressing the front-panel POWER 
switch to the on position. The instrument powers up.
The power cord supplied with the Series 2281 contains 
a separate protective earth (safety ground) wire for use 
with grounded outlets. When proper connections are 
made, the instrument chassis is connected to power-
line ground through the ground wire in the power cord. 
In addition, a redundant protective earth connection 
is provided through a screw on the rear panel. This 
terminal should be connected to a known protective 
earth. In the event of a failure, not using a properly 
grounded protective earth and grounded outlet may 
result in personal injury or death due to electric shock.  
 
Do not replace detachable mains supply cords with 
inadequately rated cords. Failure to use properly rated 
cords may result in personal injury or death due to 
electric shock.