NOTE
This manual provides a complete description
of all features of the 8020 series. Therefore,
several of the features which are described in
the following paragraphes may not be in-
stalled in your instrument.
1-3. INSTRUMENT & MANUAL IDENTIFICATION
The serial number of the instrument is located on the rear
panel of the instrument. The two most significant digits
identify instrument modifications. If this prefix differs
from that listed on the title page of this manual, there are
differences between this manual and your instrument.
Technical corrections to this manual (if any) are listed
in the back of this manual on an enclosed MANUAL
CHANGES sheet.
1-4. OPTIONS
Model 8020 offers a GPIB interface bus option; desig-
nated as OPTION 1.
Option 1 is field installable or may be ordered with new
instruments from the factory. Installation procedures are
given in Section 6 of this manual. There are no software
modifications necessary when installing the option. The
instrument will automatically sense the presence of the
newly installed interface and will then permit operation
through the IEEE-488 GPIB interface.
1-5. SPECIFICATIONS
Instrument specifications are listed in Tables 1-1. These
specifications are the performance standards or limits
against which the instrument is tested.
NOTE
All specifications in the following table apply
with output terminated with 50 feedthrough
termination and with an amplitude of 15Vp-p.
Warm-up period is 30 min at an ambient tem-
perature of 25 +/-5 deg C.
1-6. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Model 8020 is a Safety Class 1 instrument with an exposed
metal chassis that is directly connected to earth via the
power supply cable and has been manufactured according
to international safety standards. Before the instrument is
switched on, make sure that protective earth terminal is
connected to a protective earth via the power cord. Do not
remove instrument covers when operating or when power
cord is connected to mains.
Any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened
instrument under voltage should be avoided as much as
possible, but when inevitable, should be carried out only
by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved.
1-7. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
The 8020 is supplied with ac power cord and with an in-
struction manual. Extra manual is available on request.
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