
Model 8640B
TM 9-4935-601-14-7&P
2-8. Line Voltage Selection
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the
instrument, make the line voltage
selection before connecting line
power. Also ensure the line power
cord is connected to a line power
socket that is provided with a
protective earth contact.
2-9. A rear panel, line power module permits operation
from 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac. The number visible in
the window (located on the module) indicates the
nominal line voltage to which the instrument must be
connected.
2-10. To prepare the instrument for operation, slide the
fuse compartment cover to the left (the line power cable
should be disconnected). Pull the handle marked FUSE
PULL and remove the fuse; rotate the handle to the left.
Gently pull the printed circuit voltage selector card from
its slot and orient it so that the desired operating voltage
appears on the top-left side (see Figure 2-1).
Firmly push the voltage selector card back into its slot.
Rotate the FUSE PULL handle to the right, install a fuse
of the correct rating, and slide the fuse compartment
cover to the right. A complete set of fuses is supplied
with the instrument see ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED in
Section I.
NOTE
The correct fuse rating for the line
voltage selected in listed on the line
power module. More information
about fuses is given in the table of
replaceable parts in Section VI
(reference designation is Fl).
2-1 1. Power Cable
2-12. In accordance with international safety standards,
this instrument is equipped with a three-wire power
cable. When connected to an appropriate power line
outlet, this cable grounds the instrument cabinet. The
type of power cable plug shipped with each instrument
depends on the country of destination. Refer to Figure
2-2 for the part numbers of the power cable plugs
available.
Figure 2-2. Power Cables Available.
2-2
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