Agilent Technologies Agilent 35900E, User Manual

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Introduction
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NOT READY—
This light indicates the channel cannot start another run until
other events are completed.
Hardware monitoring indicators
There are four indicator LEDs on the bottom of the front panel that display the
status of the 35900.
ACTIVE—
Indicates that there is data present in the interface that will be lost if
the 35900's power is turned off.
COMM—
This light indicates that the 35900 is communicating with the host
computer.
FAULT—
This light indicates that a nonrecoverable error occurred.
POWER—
This light indicates that power is applied to the instrument and that
the LINE switch is turned on.
Important Safety Warnings
Before moving on, there are several important safety notices that you should
always keep in mind when using the 35900 Dual Channel Interface.
Electrostatic discharge is a threat to 35900 electronics
The printed circuit (PC) boards in the 35900 can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge. Do not touch any of the boards unless it is absolutely necessary. If
you must handle them, wear a grounded wrist strap and take other antistatic
precautions. Wear a grounded wrist strap any time you must remove the 35900
right side cover.
WA RN I N G
If the power cord insulation is cut or worn, the cord must be replaced. Contact your
Agilent service representative.