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Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement
System, & Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System, Fourth Edition
Line Power Cable
In accordance with international safety standards, the instrument has a three-wire
power cable. When connected to an appropriate AC power receptacle, this cable
earths the instrument cabinet. The type of power cable shipped with each
instrument depends on the country of destination. Please refer to the figure below
for the part numbers of available power cables.
WA R N I N G
To avoid the possibility of injury or death, you must observe the following
precautions before switching on the instrument.
If this instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer for voltage reduction,
ensure that the Common terminal connects to the earth pole of the power source.
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Insert the power cable plug only into a socket outlet provided with a protective
earth contact. Do not negate this protective action by the using an extension
cord without a protective conductor.
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Before switching on the instrument, the protective earth terminal of the
instrument must be connected to a protective conductor. You can do this by
using the power cord supplied with the instrument.
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Do not interrupt the protective earth connection intentionally.
The following work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. All local
electrical codes must be strictly observed. If the plug on the cable does not fit the
power outlet, or if the cable is to be attached to a terminal block, cut the cable at
the plug end and rewire it.
The color coding used in the cable depends on the cable supplied. If you are
connecting a new plug, it should meet the local safety requirements and include
the following features:
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Adequate load-carrying capacity (see table of specifications).
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Ground connection.
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Cable clamp.
