Giga-tronics 2508A, Operation Manual

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General Information
2500A Series Operation Manual, 34172 Revision C, March 2008
• Standard 9 Pin Type D Serial Cable
Test equipment required for performance verification is described in Chapter 4.
1.2 General Information
All instruments are shipped in operational condition. No special installation procedures are required.
Each 2500A Series model must pass rigorous inspections and tests prior to shipment. Following installa-
tion, a performance verification should be performed to ensure that operation has not been impaired dur-
ing shipment. The following below apply to all models:
• Unless otherwise stated, warm-up time of 30 minutes for normal operation
• Performance Verification procedures are outlined in Chapter 4
1.2.1 Receiving Inspection
Use care when removing the instrument from the carton and immediately inspect for physical damage,
such as bent or broken connectors on the front and rear panels, dents or scratches on the panels, broken
handles, etc. Check the shipping carton for evidence of physical damage and immediately report any
damage to the carrier.
1.2.2 Cooling
A cooling fan is installed in all 2500A Series instruments. The cooling air intake is located on the rear
panel. Care must be taken to avoid obstructing the flow of air into the instrument.
1.2.3 Cleaning
The air intake screen should be cleaned whenever a significant amount of dust has accumulated on it.
Whenever the instrument covers are removed, the interior should be blown out with a dry air at a low
velocity.
1.2.4 Power
All 2500A models contain primary and standby power with internal switching. The instrument automati-
cally senses input line voltage in the range of 90 to 253 Vac, 47 to 440 Hz. There are no manual voltage
adjustments or selection controls (the voltage select wheel within the power module is not used in the
2500A). All 2500A Series have a 3-Wire power cord with a 3-terminal polarized plug for connection to