Agilent Technologies 11898A, User Manual

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Using the Agilent 11898A Module Extender
Getting Started
The Agilent 11898A module extender consists of two sections: the portion of
the extender which is inserted in the mainframe, and the bay section which is
the receptacle for the plug-in module. These sections are connected by a
cable. The front panel of the module is part of the mainframe section.
Throughout this document, “module extender” will be used to refer to the
Agilent 11898A module extender, while “plug-in” will be used only to refer to
modules used with the extender. The “mainframe section” of the extender is
the section of the extender that is installed in the mainframe, and the “bay
section” is the portion of the module extender where a plug-in is installed.
C A U T I O N This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and
POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 1010 and 664 respectively.
C A U T I O N Input circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Therefore,
avoid applying static discharges to the front-panel input connectors. Before
connecting any coaxial cable to the connectors, momentarily short the center
and outer conductors of the cable together. Avoid touching the front-panel
input connectors without first touching the frame of the instrument. Be sure
that the instrument is properly earth-grounded to prevent buildup of static
charge. Refer to “Electrostatic Discharge Information” on page 3-5.